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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
 
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
  
Besides his broadcast programmes, some of them published in collections  such as '' 'n Rusplek langs die Pad'' ([[N.G. Kerk-Uitgewers]], ), and ''[[Ook die Klein Dingetjies]]'', other publications include the children's story ''Soois op die Plaas'' (1965) and ''[[Die Voorlopers]]'' (1969),
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Besides his broadcast programmes, e.g. the two series '' 'n Rusplek langs die Pad'' and ''Ook die Klein Dingetjies'' (both collated and published as well), other publications include the children's story ''Soois op die Plaas'' (1965), ''[[Die Voorlopers]]'' (1969), '' 'n Ruiker vir die vrou'' (1974).
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==

Revision as of 18:27, 29 June 2023

John van der Berg (1913–1974) was an Afrikaanse broadcaster and author.

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, notably his very popular talks on life and religion.

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

Besides his broadcast programmes, e.g. the two series 'n Rusplek langs die Pad and Ook die Klein Dingetjies (both collated and published as well), other publications include the children's story Soois op die Plaas (1965), Die Voorlopers (1969), 'n Ruiker vir die vrou (1974).

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.

https://kakkerlak.co.za/product/n-rusplek-langs-die-pad-john-van-der-berg-2/

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