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[[John van der Berg]] (1913–1974) was an [[Afrikaanse]] broadcaster and author.
 
[[John van der Berg]] (1913–1974) was an [[Afrikaanse]] broadcaster and author.
  
John van der Berg, ’n geniale mens met ’n minsame geaardheid en ’n fyn humorsin, het naas talle radiodramas, radiovervolgverhale en sportkommentare, ook rubrieke soos Ook die klein dingetjies; Nog klein dingetjies en Elke huis het sy kruis met onderskeiding saamgestel en uitgesaai.
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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, sportsing events and other programmes.  
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Born in 1913, 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 series of talks on life and religion, including '' 'n Rusplek langs die Pad'', ''Ook die klein dingetjies'', ''Nog klein dingetjies'', ''Elke huis het sy kruis'' and '' 'n Ruiker vir die vrou'' (the latter broadcast 1971 and 1972 in the [[Afrikaans]] women's programme ''Vrouerubriek'' by the [[SABC]]).
  
 
He retired on 6 August 1972, having been the programme organiser in Durban for many years. He passed away on 27 February 1974.
 
He retired on 6 August 1972, having been the programme organiser in Durban for many years. He passed away on 27 February 1974.
  
He wrote and broadcast numerous radio dramas, radio serials, and other items, among them the 
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
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November 1945: [[Dr Naude Se Moelikheid]] produced for SABC radio station [[Cape Town "B"]] (Afrikaans).
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Selections from a number of his broadcast programmes were published, e.g. ''Ook die Klein Dingetjies'' (1957), '' 'n Rusplek langs die Pad'' (1974) and '' 'n Ruiker vir die vrou'' ([[Perskor]], 1974). He also produced other publications including the children's story ''Soois op die Plaas'' (1965) and one play text, ''[[Die Voorlopers]]'' (1969).
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== Sources ==
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[[Radio Week]], 9th November, 1945, pg 18.
  
 
https://www.afrikanergeskiedenis.co.za/7-augustus/
 
https://www.afrikanergeskiedenis.co.za/7-augustus/
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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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https://kakkerlak.co.za/product/n-rusplek-langs-die-pad-john-van-der-berg-2/
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https://www.abebooks.com/Ruiker-vir-vrou-John-Berg-Perskor/22391219131/bd
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Go to the  [[ESAT Bibliography]]
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 10 September 2024

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

Biography

Born in 1913, 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 series of talks on life and religion, including 'n Rusplek langs die Pad, Ook die klein dingetjies, Nog klein dingetjies, Elke huis het sy kruis and 'n Ruiker vir die vrou (the latter broadcast 1971 and 1972 in the Afrikaans women's programme Vrouerubriek by the SABC).

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

November 1945: Dr Naude Se Moelikheid produced for SABC radio station Cape Town "B" (Afrikaans). Selections from a number of his broadcast programmes were published, e.g. Ook die Klein Dingetjies (1957), 'n Rusplek langs die Pad (1974) and 'n Ruiker vir die vrou (Perskor, 1974). He also produced other publications including the children's story Soois op die Plaas (1965) and one play text, Die Voorlopers (1969).

Sources

Radio Week, 9th November, 1945, pg 18.

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/

https://www.abebooks.com/Ruiker-vir-vrou-John-Berg-Perskor/22391219131/bd

Go to the ESAT Bibliography

Return to

Return to ESAT Personalities V

Return to South African Theatre Personalities

Return to The ESAT Entries

Return to Main Page