I.W. van der Merwe - Revision history

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 His wrtings were often used in plays and musical compilations.
-After his passing in 1967, a number of works based on the sories and his life were written and performed. For example a play called ''[[Boerneef van Boplaas]]'' was performed by [[Die Rederykers]] in George circa 1978-1983.
+After his passing in 1967, a number of works based on the stories and his life were written and performed. For example a play called ''[[Boerneef van Boplaas]]'' was performed by [[Die Rederykers]] in George circa 1978-1983, directed by [[Wim Vorster]].
-In 2017 Frans Swart compiled and directed another such musical tribute, called ''[[Flennie die Snare]]'' performed from 5 tot 8 Julie in die [[Nelspruit Hoërskool-ouditorium]] at the [[Innibos Laeveldse Nasionale Kunstefees]]. Written and directed by Frans Swart, the star studded cast and production team included [[Chris Chameleon]], [[Anna Davel]], [[Johny Klein]], [[Daniella Deysel]], [[Jaconell Mouton]] (musical director), [[Mauritz Lotz]] and [[Riaan van Rensburg]].
+In 2017 [[Frans Swart]] compiled and directed another such musical tribute, called ''[[Flennie die Snare]]'' performed from 5 tot 8 Julie in die [[Nelspruit Hoërskool-ouditorium]] at the [[Innibos Laeveldse Nasionale Kunstefees]]. The star studded cast and production team included [[Chris Chameleon]], [[Anna Davel]], [[Johny Klein]], [[Daniella Deysel]], [[Jaconell Mouton]] (musical director), [[Mauritz Lotz]] and [[Riaan van Rensburg]].
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 After his passing in 1967, a number of works based on the sories and his life were written and performed. For example a play called ''[[Boerneef van Boplaas]]'' was performed by [[Die Rederykers]] in George circa 1978-1983.
-In 2017 Frans Swart compiled and directed another such musical tribute, called ''[[Flennie die Snare]]'' perfomrmed from 5 tot 8 Julie in die [[Nelspruit Hoërskool-ouditorium]] at the [[Innibos Laeveldse Nasionale Kunstefees]]. The star studded cast and production team that included [[Chris Chameleon]], [[Anna Davel]], [[Johny Klein]], [[Daniella Deysel]], [[Jaconell Mouton]] (musical director), [[Mauritz Lotz]] and [[Riaan van Rensburg]].
+In 2017 Frans Swart compiled and directed another such musical tribute, called ''[[Flennie die Snare]]'' performed from 5 tot 8 Julie in die [[Nelspruit Hoërskool-ouditorium]] at the [[Innibos Laeveldse Nasionale Kunstefees]]. Written and directed by Frans Swart, the star studded cast and production team included [[Chris Chameleon]], [[Anna Davel]], [[Johny Klein]], [[Daniella Deysel]], [[Jaconell Mouton]] (musical director), [[Mauritz Lotz]] and [[Riaan van Rensburg]].
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 He was a member and original treasurer of the [[K.A.T.]] ([[Kaapstadse Afrikaanse Toneelvereniging]]), for which he acted in works such as ''[[Die Heks]]'' ([[C. Louis Leipoldt]], 1936),
-A play called ''[[Boerneef van Boplaas]]'' was performed by [[Die Rederykers]] in George circa 1978-1983.
+His wrtings were often used in plays and musical compilations.
-In 2017 En nou, 50 jaar na sy dood, word Boerneef vereer in woord en klank in die produksie Flennie die Snare by die Innibos Laeveldse Nasionale Kunstefees, vanaf 5 tot 8 Julie in die Nelspruit Hoërskool-ouditorium met ‘n sterbelaaaide rolverdeling en kreatiewe span. Chris Chameleon, Anna Davel, Johny Klein en Daniella Deysel deel die verhoog met Jaconell Mouton (musikale regisseur), Mauritz Lotz en Riaan van Rensburg. Frans Swart het die teks geskryf en hanteer ook die regie.
+After his passing in 1967, a number of works based on the sories and his life were written and performed. For example a play called ''[[Boerneef van Boplaas]]'' was performed by [[Die Rederykers]] in George circa 1978-1983.
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 He was a member and original treasurer of the [[K.A.T.]] ([[Kaapstadse Afrikaanse Toneelvereniging]]), for which he acted in works such as ''[[Die Heks]]'' ([[C. Louis Leipoldt]], 1936),
 A play called ''[[Boerneef van Boplaas]]'' was performed by [[Die Rederykers]] in George circa 1978-1983.
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-[[I.W. van der Merwe]] (1897-1967). Academic, linguist, poet and novelist and an amateur actor.
+[[I.W. van der Merwe]] (1897-1967). Academic, lexicographer, poet and novelist and an amateur actor.
 His prose writings appeared under the [[pseudonym]] of '''[[Boerneef]]'''
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 He was a member and original treasurer of the [[K.A.T.]] ([[Kaapstadse Afrikaanse Toneelvereniging]]), for which he acted in works such as ''[[Die Heks]]'' ([[C. Louis Leipoldt]], 1936),
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-[[I.W. van der Merwe]] (1897-1967). Poet and novelist and amateur actor.
+[[I.W. van der Merwe]] (1897-1967). Academic, linguist, poet and novelist and an amateur actor.
 His prose writings appeared under the [[pseudonym]] of '''[[Boerneef]]'''
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 ==Biography==
-Born Izak Wilhelmus van der Merwe in Ceres in the Western Cape on 11 May 1897.
+Born Izak Wilhelmus van der Merwe on the farm Boplaas in the Ceres district on 11 May 1897.
-He died in Cape Town on 2 Julie 1967.
+He died in Cape Town on 2 Julie 1967, buried at Boplaas.

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 ==Biography==
 ==Contribution to South African theatre, film, media and performance==
 He was a member and original treasurer of the [[K.A.T.]] ([[Kaapstadse Afrikaanse Toneelvereniging]]), for which he acted in works such as ''[[Die Heks]]'' ([[C. Louis Leipoldt]], 1936),
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−	[[I.W. van der Merwe]] (1897-1967). Poet and novelist ~~(pseud~~. '''[[Boerneef]]'''~~) and amateur actor.~~	+	[[I.W. van der Merwe]] (1897-1967). Poet and novelist and amateur actor.
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		+	His prose writings appeared under the [[pseudonym]] of '''[[Boerneef]]'''

	==Biography==		==Biography==