J.P. Smuts

J.P. Smuts (1934?*-2015) was an academic, compiler of playtexts, and a theatre and drama critic. **

Studied at the University of Stellenbosch completing BA (1950), BA Hons (1957) B.Ed. (1959), Hons BA (1960), MA 1968, D.Litt. (1975).

He was a lecturer and professor of Afrikaans literature at the University of Stellenbosch from 1971 tot 1994.

Contribution to South African Theatre, Film, Media and Performance
His area of specialization was drama and he and his wife ** over the years reviewed, wrote on and compiled collections of plays for use by universities and schools. These include ***. He was a regular reviewer for Die Unie, Die Burger, *** and contributor to literary journals such as Tydskrif vir Letterkunde, **

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