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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. | ||
| − | + | ==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, | + | 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. |
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. | ||
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| + | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
He wrote and broadcast numerous radio dramas, radio serials, and other items, among them the | He wrote and broadcast numerous radio dramas, radio serials, and other items, among them the | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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https://www.afrikanergeskiedenis.co.za/7-augustus/ | https://www.afrikanergeskiedenis.co.za/7-augustus/ | ||
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| + | Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[ESAT Personalities V]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Revision as of 15:20, 4 June 2023
John van der Berg (1913–1974) was an Afrikaanse broadcaster and author.
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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, sporting events and other programmes.
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
He wrote and broadcast numerous radio dramas, radio serials, and other items, among them the
Sources
https://www.afrikanergeskiedenis.co.za/7-augustus/
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
