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| − | [[J.J. Labuschagne]] (1935-2014) was a journalist, book compiler and publisher. | + | [[J.J. Labuschagne]] (1935-2014) was a well known journalist, book compiler and publisher. |
Fondly referred to by most people as [[Lappies Labuschagne]], also referred to as [[Jean Labuschagne]]. | Fondly referred to by most people as [[Lappies Labuschagne]], also referred to as [[Jean Labuschagne]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:00, 1 July 2023
J.J. Labuschagne (1935-2014) was a well known journalist, book compiler and publisher.
Fondly referred to by most people as Lappies Labuschagne, also referred to as Jean Labuschagne.
The nickname "Lappies" is common for people with the surname "Labuschagne" in South Africa, and notably so among public figures, such as rugby players and coaches.
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Biography
Born Jean J. Labuschagne in Lichtenburg in 1935,
He was head publisher at Tafelberg Publishers from 1992-1998.
Married to Maddie Labuschagne, he passed away after a long illness in 2014.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Books on theatre, media and film, authored or compiled:
Die Wind Sal Weet: Verhale, Toneelstukke en Gedigte, a collection for schools compiled with Amanda Taylor.
Sources
Malherbe Nienaber. 2014. Uitgewer ‘was ’n groot figuur’ Netwerk24, 5 June 2014[1]
Desireé Labuschagne. 1997. 'n Moskombers vir Lappies: Skrywers oor J.J. Labuschagne, Tafelberg[2]
https://www.netwerk24.com/netwerk24/uitgewer-het-sy-passie-uitgeleef-20140611
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