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-Best known for his novels, stories and poems, he has also written a number of one-act plays published in collections for use in schools. These include ''[[Hitlers Slaap Ook]]'' (1980), ''[[Die Boelie]]'', ''[[Die Dieper Ruimte]]'', ''[[Die Invloed]]'' and ''[[Die Kampeerder]]''.
+Best known for his novels, stories and poems, he has also written a number of one-act plays published in collections for use in schools. These include ''[[Hitlers Slaap Ook]]'' (1980), ''[[Die Boelie]]'', ''[[Die Dieper Ruimte]]'', and ''[[Die Kampeerder]]''.
 He also wrote a number of radio dramas, including ''[[Herberg by die Brug]]'' (1991) and ''[[Dis die Haan]]'' (broadcast in [[Radioteater]] by [[RSG]], 1992), ''[[Die tikmasjien]]'' ([[Radioteater]] on [[RSG]], 2016).
-His short story ''[[Die invloed]]'' (The influence") was adapted for the stage by
+His short story ''[[Die Invloed]]'' (The influence") was adapted for the stage by
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	He also wrote a number of radio dramas, including ''[[Herberg by die Brug]]'' (1991) and ''[[Dis die Haan]]'' (broadcast in [[Radioteater]] by [[RSG]], 1992), ''[[Die tikmasjien]]'' ([[Radioteater]] on [[RSG]], 2016).		He also wrote a number of radio dramas, including ''[[Herberg by die Brug]]'' (1991) and ''[[Dis die Haan]]'' (broadcast in [[Radioteater]] by [[RSG]], 1992), ''[[Die tikmasjien]]'' ([[Radioteater]] on [[RSG]], 2016).
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		+	His short story ''[[Die invloed]]'' (The influence") was adapted for the stage by

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 In 1973 became the head of the [[National Documentation Centre for Afrikaans Literature]] at the [[Human Sciences Research Council]] in Pretoria.
-In 1979 he retired to devote himself to farming and his writing for a number of years. He and his wife later moved to a beach house at Boggomsbaai bear Mossels Bay baai with his wife, Annetjie en hulle het twee seuns en 'n dogter, Anke. Na sy aftrede vestig hy en sy vrou hulle op Boggomsbaai naby Mosselbaai in die Suid-Kaap, maar keer mettertyd terug na Pretoria.and eventually settled in Pretoria with his wife.
+In 1979 he retired to devote himself to farming and his writing for a number of years. He and his wife later moved to a beach house at Boggomsbaai bear Mossels Bay baai with his wife, Annetjie. However, he eventually re-settled in Pretoria with his wife.
 Bekker passed away of complications after a hip injury on 30 July, 2025, leaving his wife,  Annetjie (néé Bosman), a former teacher from the North-western Cape, and three children (Pirow, Alber and Anke), eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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	[[A.J. Opperman]]. 22025. Gegriffel van woordgenie se pen nou stil. ''[[Die Burger]]'', 1 August, 2025: p.9.		[[A.J. Opperman]]. 22025. Gegriffel van woordgenie se pen nou stil. ''[[Die Burger]]'', 1 August, 2025: p.9.

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		+	[[A.J. Opperman]]. 22025. Gegriffel van woordgenie se pen nou stil. ''[[Die Burger]]'', 1 August, 2025: p.9.

	Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]		Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]

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 In 1964 he became a lecturer in at the [[University of South Africa]] ([[Unisa]]) and in 1967 senior lecturer, obtaining his D.Litt et Phil in 1968.
-In 1973 became the head of the [[National Documentation Centre for Afrikaans Literature]] at the [[Human Sciences Research Council]].
+In 1973 became the head of the [[National Documentation Centre for Afrikaans Literature]] at the [[Human Sciences Research Council]] in Pretoria.
-In 1979 he retired to devote himself to farming and his writing for a number of years. He later moved to a beach house and eventually settled in Pretoria with his wife.
+In 1979 he retired to devote himself to farming and his writing for a number of years. He and his wife later moved to a beach house at Boggomsbaai bear Mossels Bay baai with his wife, Annetjie en hulle het twee seuns en 'n dogter, Anke. Na sy aftrede vestig hy en sy vrou hulle op Boggomsbaai naby Mosselbaai in die Suid-Kaap, maar keer mettertyd terug na Pretoria.and eventually settled in Pretoria with his wife.
-He passed away of complications after a hip injury on 30 July, 2025.
+Bekker passed away of complications after a hip injury on 30 July, 2025, leaving his wife,  Annetjie (néé Bosman), a former teacher from the North-western Cape, and three children (Pirow, Alber and Anke), eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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-[[Pirow Bekker]] (1935-) is an [[Afrikaans]] poet, short-story writer, novelist and playwright.
+[[Pirow Bekker]] (1935-2025) is an [[Afrikaans]] poet, short-story writer, novelist and playwright.
 == Biography ==
-Born Petrus Jacobus ("Pirow") Bekker in Smithfield, where he went to school. Studied at the [[University of the Orange Free State]] (UOFS), obtaining a BA in 1956.
+Born Petrus Jacobus ("Pirow") Bekker in Smithfield on 9 December, 1945 and went to school there. He began his tertiary studies at the [[University of the Orange Free State]] (UOFS), obtaining a BA in 1956.
-After a short period as teacher, he became a journalist with ''[[Die Volksblad]]'' in Bloemfontein and, after obtaining an BA Honours degree in 1961 and a MA in 1962, he became a temporary lecturer in [[Afrikaans-Nederlands]] at the [[UOFS]], the [[Bloemfontein Teachers' Training College]][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloemfontein_Teachers%27_Training_College#:~:text=The%20Bloemfontein%20Teachers'%20Training%20College,on%20the%20recommendation%20of%20Dr.] and later the [[Stellenbosch University]]'s Departement of Education.
+After a short period as teacher, he became a journalist with ''[[Die Volksblad]]'' in Bloemfontein and, after obtaining an BA Honours degree in 1961 and a MA in 1962, he became a temporary lecturer in [[Afrikaans-Nederlands]] at the [[Bloemfontein Teachers' Training College]][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloemfontein_Teachers%27_Training_College#:~:text=The%20Bloemfontein%20Teachers'%20Training%20College,on%20the%20recommendation%20of%20Dr.] and later the [[Stellenbosch University]]'s Departement of Education.
 In 1964 he became a lecturer in at the [[University of South Africa]] ([[Unisa]]) and in 1967 senior lecturer, obtaining his D.Litt et Phil in 1968.
-In 1973 became the head of the [[National Documentation Centre for Afrikaans Literature]] at the [[Human Sciences Research Council]]. In 1979 he retired to devote himself to farming and his writing.
+In 1973 became the head of the [[National Documentation Centre for Afrikaans Literature]] at the [[Human Sciences Research Council]].
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 == Sources ==
-Litnet [http://www.argief.litnet.co.za/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_news_item&news_id=60808&cause_id=1270]
+http://www.argief.litnet.co.za/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_news_item&news_id=60808&cause_id=1270
 Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]
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