Jonathan Paton

Paton, Jonathan (1936-2006) was a lecturer and actor.

Jonathan Paton born in Pietermaritzburg on 6 July 1936, he died in Johannesburg on 26 June 2006, just days short of his 70th birthday. He was educated at St John's College in Johannesburg, obtained and honours degree and teaching diploma from University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, and completed his MA at Jesus College, Cambridge. He taught briefly in Natal before joining the Wits English department where he was in charge of the training of English teachers for 35 years. He was also involved in numerous productions both at Wits and other theatres. He completed two books and received an English Academy Award for innovative education activities and for his vital role in the promotion of South African literature.

"Obituaries 2006", University of the Witwatersrand, https://www.wits.ac.za/alumni/obituaries/obituary-content-by-year/