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[[D.J. Winterbach]] is a geologist and editor, novelist and playwright.  
 
[[D.J. Winterbach]] is a geologist and editor, novelist and playwright.  
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== Biography ==
  
 
He studied geology at the [[University of the Free State]] and worked in the mining industry for a number of years before joining the Council of Geoscience in 1972, where he later became adjunct Director and editor of publications.  
 
He studied geology at the [[University of the Free State]] and worked in the mining industry for a number of years before joining the Council of Geoscience in 1972, where he later became adjunct Director and editor of publications.  
  
 
His interest in literature led to an Honours degree in [[Afrikaans]]-Nederlands and his gradual interest in creative writing. He published poems in ''[[Tydskrif vir Letterkunde]]'' and similar publications, as well as a play and novels (his fiorst being ''Die Begunstigde'' in 2010).
 
His interest in literature led to an Honours degree in [[Afrikaans]]-Nederlands and his gradual interest in creative writing. He published poems in ''[[Tydskrif vir Letterkunde]]'' and similar publications, as well as a play and novels (his fiorst being ''Die Begunstigde'' in 2010).
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
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He wrote the play, ''[[Die Uitklaring]]'' ("the security clearing"), first performed at the [[ATKV Kampustoneel]] festival in 1992. 
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== Sources ==
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Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]]
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His play, ''[[Die Uitklaring]]'' was first performed in 1991.
 
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
  
 
http://nb.bookslive.co.za/blog/2010/07/13/dj-winterbach-debuut-die-begunstigde/
 
http://nb.bookslive.co.za/blog/2010/07/13/dj-winterbach-debuut-die-begunstigde/

Revision as of 06:50, 27 February 2023

D.J. Winterbach is a geologist and editor, novelist and playwright.

Biography

He studied geology at the University of the Free State and worked in the mining industry for a number of years before joining the Council of Geoscience in 1972, where he later became adjunct Director and editor of publications.

His interest in literature led to an Honours degree in Afrikaans-Nederlands and his gradual interest in creative writing. He published poems in Tydskrif vir Letterkunde and similar publications, as well as a play and novels (his fiorst being Die Begunstigde in 2010).

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

He wrote the play, Die Uitklaring ("the security clearing"), first performed at the ATKV Kampustoneel festival in 1992.

Sources

Go to the ESAT Bibliography

Return to

Return to ESAT Personalities W

Return to South African Theatre Personalities

Return to The ESAT Entries

Return to Main Page




Sources

http://nb.bookslive.co.za/blog/2010/07/13/dj-winterbach-debuut-die-begunstigde/