Who is the SA poet honoured by Google today? 5 things you need to know about Mazisi Kunene

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Did you know that today's Google Doodle is of a South African?

If you have been on search engine Google today you may have noticed that the Google Doodle for the day is a man writing on a scroll. That man is South African.He is the latest in a string of SA icons to be honoured by Google with a doodle.THE GLOBAL STORYTELLER OF THE ZULU NATION

Kunene became famous around the world for his writings on the history of the Zulu nation, with global audiences captivated by his works, including:Anthem of the Decades.Kunene went into exile during apartheid and became a leading figure in the fight for freedom and democracy.

 

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