South African writer and anti-apartheid activist Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85

Breyten Breytenbach, a prominent South African writer and poet, has died in Paris at the age of 85, according to his family. He was known for his strong opposition to apartheid and his influential literary works. Breytenbach was arrested in 1975 during a secret visit to South Africa for allegedly aiding the African National Congress. He served seven years in prison before continuing his activism from Paris, where he wrote extensively about themes of exile and identity. His notable works include "Confessions of an Albino Terrorist," which details his imprisonment. Breytenbach is survived by his wife, daughter, and two grandsons.