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| − | Born in the district Perdeberg on 9 December 1870. | + | Born [[Dirk Postma du Toit]] in the district Perdeberg on 9 December 1870. |
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He joined his uncle, Ds [[S.J. du Toit]] - leader of the first language struggle and editor of ''[[Di Patriot]]'' and ''[[De Paarl/The Paarl]]'', to learn the trade of journalism. Became an influential figure in the world of [[Dutch-Afrikaans]] journalism, working in such widely dispersed places as Somerset East (where he edited ''[[Het Oosten]]''), Paarl, Cradock, Bloemfontein, Potchefstroom and Pietermaritzburg. He finally became a member of the editorial staff of ''[[Di Burger]]'' in Cape Town (1915-1933). He was particularly well known for his column written under the byline "Oom Dawie" ("Uncle Dawie"). | He joined his uncle, Ds [[S.J. du Toit]] - leader of the first language struggle and editor of ''[[Di Patriot]]'' and ''[[De Paarl/The Paarl]]'', to learn the trade of journalism. Became an influential figure in the world of [[Dutch-Afrikaans]] journalism, working in such widely dispersed places as Somerset East (where he edited ''[[Het Oosten]]''), Paarl, Cradock, Bloemfontein, Potchefstroom and Pietermaritzburg. He finally became a member of the editorial staff of ''[[Di Burger]]'' in Cape Town (1915-1933). He was particularly well known for his column written under the byline "Oom Dawie" ("Uncle Dawie"). | ||
| − | While editor of ''De Middellandsche Afrikaander'' in Cradock from 1899, he wrote a column called ''Hiero'er en Daaro'er'' ("About this and about that") under the pseudonym "[[Kaatje Kekkelbek]]", indicating his familiarity with the famous Bain and Rex comic song. He also promoted [[Afrikaans]] writing, including the work of [[J.H.H. de Waal]]. | + | While editor of ''[[De Middellandsche Afrikaander]]'' in Cradock from 1899, he wrote a column called ''Hiero'er en Daaro'er'' ("About this and about that") under the pseudonym "[[Kaatje Kekkelbek]]", indicating his familiarity with the famous Bain and Rex comic song. He also promoted [[Afrikaans]] writing, including the work of [[J.H.H. de Waal]]. |
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| − | As playwright he wrote what many consider the first play in Afrikaans, ''[[Die Bedriegers|Di Bedriegers]]'', first performed in the [[Somerset East Town Hall]] sometime between August 1892 and May 1893, at a variety concert that he organised himself, with two friends, to address the lack of Afrikaans and/or Dutch cultural activity in the town. (Published 1893*?*.) Soon after, Du Toit followed this up by founding the [[Somerset Oos Debatsvereniging]]. Other works are ''[[Die Herwonne Koninkryk, of Onreg Hersteld|Di Herwonne Koningkryk of Onreg Hersteld]]'' ("The Regained Kindom or A Wrong set Right", a 3-act tragedy, 1906), ''[[Jaloesie en Geldsug|Jaloesi en Geldsug]]'' ("Jealousy and Greed", a melodrama, 1906-7?), both performed by the [[Cradock Debatsvereeniging]] ("Cradock Debating society") as part of "entertainments". The latter play later had an interesting history on the professional stage. ''[[Sy Pa se Skuld]]'' ("His Father's Fault" or "His Father's Debt") was performed by the [[Barend Fourie Geselskap]], an Afrikaans touring company, which began its tour in Caledon on 6 April 1934. * | + | |
| + | As playwright he wrote what many consider the first play in [[Afrikaans]], ''[[Die Bedriegers|Di Bedriegers]]'', first performed in the [[Somerset East Town Hall]] sometime between August 1892 and May 1893, at a variety concert that he organised himself, with two friends, to address the lack of [[Afrikaans]] and/or [[Dutch]] cultural activity in the town. (Published 1893*?*.) Soon after, Du Toit followed this up by founding the [[Somerset Oos Debatsvereniging]]. Other works by im are ''[[Die Herwonne Koninkryk, of Onreg Hersteld|Di Herwonne Koningkryk of Onreg Hersteld]]'' ("The Regained Kindom or A Wrong set Right", a 3-act tragedy, 1906), ''[[Jaloesie en Geldsug|Jaloesi en Geldsug]]'' ("Jealousy and Greed", a melodrama, 1906-7?), both performed by the [[Cradock Debatsvereeniging]] ("Cradock Debating society") as part of "entertainments". The latter play later had an interesting history on the professional stage. ''[[Sy Pa se Skuld]]'' ("His Father's Fault" or "His Father's Debt") was performed by the [[Barend Fourie Geselskap]], an Afrikaans touring company, which began its tour in Caledon on 6 April 1934. * | ||
== Awards, etc == | == Awards, etc == | ||
Latest revision as of 15:42, 25 May 2026
D.P. du Toit (1870-1936). Journalist, novelist, actor and playwright.
Contents
Biography
Born Dirk Postma du Toit in the district Perdeberg on 9 December 1870.
Youth
Training
Career
He joined his uncle, Ds S.J. du Toit - leader of the first language struggle and editor of Di Patriot and De Paarl/The Paarl, to learn the trade of journalism. Became an influential figure in the world of Dutch-Afrikaans journalism, working in such widely dispersed places as Somerset East (where he edited Het Oosten), Paarl, Cradock, Bloemfontein, Potchefstroom and Pietermaritzburg. He finally became a member of the editorial staff of Di Burger in Cape Town (1915-1933). He was particularly well known for his column written under the byline "Oom Dawie" ("Uncle Dawie").
While editor of De Middellandsche Afrikaander in Cradock from 1899, he wrote a column called Hiero'er en Daaro'er ("About this and about that") under the pseudonym "Kaatje Kekkelbek", indicating his familiarity with the famous Bain and Rex comic song. He also promoted Afrikaans writing, including the work of J.H.H. de Waal.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
As playwright he wrote what many consider the first play in Afrikaans, Di Bedriegers, first performed in the Somerset East Town Hall sometime between August 1892 and May 1893, at a variety concert that he organised himself, with two friends, to address the lack of Afrikaans and/or Dutch cultural activity in the town. (Published 1893*?*.) Soon after, Du Toit followed this up by founding the Somerset Oos Debatsvereniging. Other works by im are Di Herwonne Koningkryk of Onreg Hersteld ("The Regained Kindom or A Wrong set Right", a 3-act tragedy, 1906), Jaloesi en Geldsug ("Jealousy and Greed", a melodrama, 1906-7?), both performed by the Cradock Debatsvereeniging ("Cradock Debating society") as part of "entertainments". The latter play later had an interesting history on the professional stage. Sy Pa se Skuld ("His Father's Fault" or "His Father's Debt") was performed by the Barend Fourie Geselskap, an Afrikaans touring company, which began its tour in Caledon on 6 April 1934. *
Awards, etc
Sources
Du Toit, P.J., 1988.
Binge, 1969.
[TH, JH]
For more information
Wikipedia [1].
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