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John van der Berg (1913–1974) was an Afrikaanse broadcaster and author.
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Biography
He studied at the Grey University College in Bloemfontein, then taught for eight years before joining the Afrikaans Service of the SABC in 1944. He was a versatile presenter of radio stories, sporting events and other programmes.
He retired on 6 August 1972, having been the programme organiser in Durban for many years. He passed away on 27 February 1974.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He wrote and broadcast numerous radio dramas, radio serials, and other items, among the published works being 'n Rusplek langs die Pad (N.G. Kerk-Uitgewers, ), Soois op die Plaas (1965), Die Voorlopers (1969),
Sources
https://www.afrikanergeskiedenis.co.za/7-augustus/
Copy of a catalogue (handwritten by various hands) of the F.C.L. Bosman collection held at the Nasionale Afrikaanse Letterkunde Museum en Navorsingsentrum (NALN) in Bloemfontein.
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