Ruth Weiss (writer)

Ruth Weiss
Weiss in her hometown of Fürth in July 2022
Born	Ruth Löwenthal (1924-07-26) 26 July 1924 (age 100) Fürth, Germany
Occupation	Writer
Spouse	Hans Leopold Weiss

Ruth Weiss (née Löwenthal; born 26 July 1924) is a German-born South African writer who focuses on anti-racism in all its forms. She is a well-known anti-apartheid journalist and activist, exiled by South Africa and Rhodesia for her writings. She is based in Denmark and writes in both English and German. Her young adult, historical fiction reflects her battles against racism in Germany and Africa.