Fanus Bothma

Fanus Bothma (-2024) was a journalist, publicity agent and amateur theatre-maker.

BEING WRITTEN

Biography

He studied drama at the University of Pretoria, after which he joined PACT. Leaving there, he worked for Oggendblad as sub-editor, going on to do a degree in Communication before joining Telkom as publicity officer.

Contribution to theatre, film media and performance

After his retirement he devoted himself to his real interest: the performing arts. Among other things he became a member of the The Milnerton Players and created the publishing house Ebenezer-uitgewers.

Among many things he translated William Gibson's The Miracle Worker as Die Wonderwerk .

Sources

https://www.litnet.co.za/fanus-bothma-is-oorlede/

Mari Mocke (nee Mari Doubell). 2023. Lewensreis deur die teater sit in my bloed, danksy die Here, Ebenezer-uitgewers

https://www.litnet.co.za/lewensreis-deur-die-teater-sit-in-my-bloed-deur-mari-mocke-n-lesersindruk/