H. van der Merwe Scholtz - Revision history

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Contribution to South African theatre and performance

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Biography

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H. van der Merwe Scholtz (Jnr, 1924 - 2005)

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H. van der Merwe Scholtz (Jnr, 1924 - 2005)

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H. van der Merwe Scholtz (Jnr, 1924 - 2005)

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 As a creative writer he translated some Greek plays into [[Afrikaans]], including Aristophanes' ''[[The Frogs]]'' (as ''[[Die Paddas]]'', published in Johannesburg by Perskor, 1978) and Aeschylus's ''[[The Oresteia]]'' (performed by PACT in 1981).
-He seems to be the "Scholtz" listed as one of the "aandadiges" ("those responsible for") for the play ''[[Hiert jou Bliksem!]]'' in 1998.
+He seems to be the "Scholtz" listed as one of the "aandadiges" ("those responsible for") for the play ''[[Hiert Jou Bliksem!]]'' in 1998.
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	As a creative writer he translated some Greek plays into [[Afrikaans]], including Aristophanes' ''[[The Frogs]]'' (as ''[[Die Paddas]]'', published in Johannesburg by Perskor, 1978) and Aeschylus's ''[[The Oresteia]]'' (performed by PACT in 1981).		As a creative writer he translated some Greek plays into [[Afrikaans]], including Aristophanes' ''[[The Frogs]]'' (as ''[[Die Paddas]]'', published in Johannesburg by Perskor, 1978) and Aeschylus's ''[[The Oresteia]]'' (performed by PACT in 1981).
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		+	He seems to be the "Scholtz" listed as one of the "aandadiges" ("those responsible for") for the play ''[[Hiert jou Bliksem!]]'' in 1998.

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		+	Born [[Hendrik van der Merwe Scholtz]]

	Studied at the University of Utrecht,		Studied at the University of Utrecht,

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 == Biography ==
-The son of [[H. van der Merwe Scholtz]] (Snr.), he was born Hendrik van der Merwe Scholtz on 8 July, 1924 at Utrecht, Holland, while his father was studying there. Most commonly referred to simply as [[Merwe Scholtz]].
+The son of [[H. van der Merwe Scholtz]] (Snr.), he was born [[Hendrik van der Merwe Scholtz]] on 8 July, 1924 at Utrecht, Holland, while his father was studying there. Most commonly referred to simply as [[Merwe Scholtz]].
 He studied for a B.A degree at Unisa, and then completed further studies at the [[University of Potchefstroom for CHE]] (MA) and the University of Amsterdam, obtaining his D. Litt. et Phil. degree in 1950.

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 == Contribution to South African theatre and performance ==
-He was involved with the [[Grey University Kollege Toneelvereniging]], taking the students on  tour in the Orange Free State with plays in 1929 and 1930. He also translated some plays from the [[Dutch]] for them to use, including the [[Dutch]] play  ''[[Die Parlementslid]]'' ("The Member of Parliament") by **.
+He was involved with the [[Grey University Kollege Toneelvereniging]], taking the students on  tour in the Orange Free State with plays in 1929 and 1930. He also translated some plays for them to use, including the [[Dutch]] play  ''[[Die Parlementslid]]'' ("The Member of Parliament") by **.
 In 1937 he became the convenor of the [[Toneelburo]] ("theatre bureau") of the [[F.A.K.]].

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 He was the Chairman of the Literary Committee of the SA Academy for many years.
 Married to Rita Karstel in 1948 and they had three sons.
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 He and his wife were both members of the Publications Committee (1963-1977) and he was a member of the control boards of both [[NTO]], [[CAPAB]] and the SABC, and was known for his strong opposition to internal censorship within these organizations. He also wrote reviews and articles on cultural matters for [[Die Burger]] newspaper.
-As a creative writer he translated some Greek plays into [[Afrikaans]], including Aristophanes' ''[[The Frogs]]'' (as ''[[Die Paddas]]'', published in Johannesburg by Perskor, 1978) and Aeschylos's ''[[The Oresteia]]'' (performed by PACT in 1981).
+As a creative writer he translated some Greek plays into [[Afrikaans]], including Aristophanes' ''[[The Frogs]]'' (as ''[[Die Paddas]]'', published in Johannesburg by Perskor, 1978) and Aeschylus's ''[[The Oresteia]]'' (performed by PACT in 1981).
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	Influential [[Afrikaans]] academic, linguist, translator, critic and cultural leader. Most commonly referred to simply as [[Merwe Scholtz]].		Influential [[Afrikaans]] academic, linguist, translator, critic and cultural leader. Most commonly referred to simply as [[Merwe Scholtz]].
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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==