Alex Matthews is a branding communications student who does freelance writing and PR consulting in his spare time. He lives in Cape Town, South Africa.
Alex has held a lifelong fascination with politics. Passionate about his continent and country, he is a firm believer in the sanctity of human rights, the importance of constitutional democracy, and the robust debate that should accompany it.
His blog, Afrodissident, is a frequently-updated blend of commentary, analysis and satire that offers a lively examination of political and socioeconomic issues from a South African perspective. In 2008, Afrodissident was shortlisted in South Africa’s annual Blog Awards for Best Politics Blog in South Africa and for the Best Original Writing on a South African blog.
