Dennis Brutus (1924–2009) was a South African poet and activist, renowned for his leadership role in the international sports boycott against South Africa during apartheid. His literary works include poetry collections such as 'Sirens Knuckles and Boots', 'Stubborn Hope', and 'Still the Sirens'. He was also known to use the pseudonym John Bruin, reflecting his multifaceted contributions to both literature and activism.
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Meaning of the name - Dennis
follower of Dionysus
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Dennis Brutus belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Harare
Place of Death: Cape Town
Educated At: University of Fort Hare | University of the Witwatersrand
Occupation: activist | university teacher | poet | writer
Employers: University of Denver | Northwestern University | University of Pittsburgh
Awards Received: Paul Robeson Award | Langston Hughes Medal | War Resisters League Peace Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 28, 2025 |
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| Sun | 6 Sagittarius 13 | 6 Sagittarius 43 | 18 Pisces 37 |
| Moon | 4 Capricorn 11 | 11 Pisces 51 | 8 Virgo 13 |
| Mercury | 24 Sagittarius 6 | 20 Scorpio 47 | 22 Pisces 30 |
| Venus | 1 Scorpio 30 | 27 Scorpio 19 | 7 Pisces 6 |
| Mars | 18 Pisces 4 | 17 Sagittarius 36 | 20 Taurus 47 |
| Jupiter | 25 Sagittarius 25 | 24 Cancer 41 | 16 Capricorn 53 |
| Saturn | 9 Scorpio 18 | 25 Pisces 3 | 14 Scorpio 40 |
| Uranus | 17 Pisces 35 | 29 Taurus 9 | 21 Pisces 18 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 35 | 29 Pisces 24 | 20 Leo 28 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 10 | 1 Aquarius 51 | 11 Cancer 27 |
| Rahu | 17 Leo 23 | 13 Pisces 55 | 12 Leo 2 |
| Ketu | 17 Aquarius 23 | 13 Virgo 55 | 12 Aquarius 2 |
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