Louis Pretorius

Louis Pretorius () is a playwright, scriptwriter, director and producer.

Biography

Completed a course in teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (T.E.F.L Certificate) in 1999, then obtained a B.Dram (specialising in acting and writing) and a M.Dram. (children's theatre and stage direction) at the Drama Department, University of Stellenbosch.

Executive Producer and Writer at Infinity Films (Pty) Ltd

Married to Mareli Hattingh.

Contribution to South African theatere, film, mesia and performance

Plays written: Tussen Stasies, 3 Susters (2018),

Translations: Hierdie Vier Mure (Four Walls by Gus Edwards)

TV productions include:

Tuiskoms (Netflix series) (2025) as head writer.

Fynskrif ("Fine Print") (2018)

Die Boekklub (2016)

Vallei van Sluiers II (2011)

Bibliography

Kompleks (2023) Young Adult Fiction, Published by Lapa

'n Jaar in My Lewe (2025) Young Adult Fiction, Published by Lapa

Sources

https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-pretorius-a3658236/?originalSubdomain=za

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4345754/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

"Pitkos vir almal by Innibos", Rapport Beleef 27 May, 2018.

Motaung, R.S. (2025, March 5). Tuiskoms: Finding healing in humour. Mail & Guardian. https://mg.co.za/friday/2025-03-05-tuiskoms-finding-healing-in-humour/

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