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* An actor and theatrical agent
 
* An actor and theatrical agent
  
=[[Bennie Fritz]]: author and journalist=
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=[[Bennie Fritz]] (1927?-2015): author and journalist=
 
   
 
   
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== Biography ==
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He was the editor of Rooi Rose for two years, before becoming the literary editor for Huisgenoot in 1975.
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He wrote numerous Afrikaans novels, short stories and serials over the years, besides encouraging and publishing many successful writers. 
  
== Biography ==
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He passed away in George on 12 May, 2015.
  
 
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
 
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
  
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His writing included a large number of plays and radio scripts (e.g for [[Springbok Radio]] and the Afrikaans service of [[Radio South Africa]]), the pieces including ''[[Bruid vir 'n Gestorwe Man]]'',
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==

Revision as of 06:04, 22 May 2025

Bennie Fritz can refer to:

  • A journalist, author and playwright
  • An actor and theatrical agent

Bennie Fritz (1927?-2015): author and journalist

Biography

He was the editor of Rooi Rose for two years, before becoming the literary editor for Huisgenoot in 1975.

He wrote numerous Afrikaans novels, short stories and serials over the years, besides encouraging and publishing many successful writers.

He passed away in George on 12 May, 2015.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

His writing included a large number of plays and radio scripts (e.g for Springbok Radio and the Afrikaans service of Radio South Africa), the pieces including Bruid vir 'n Gestorwe Man,

Sources

Bennie Fritz: Obituary[1]

Bennie Fritz: actor and agent

Biography

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Sources

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