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LOUW, George. (1939-) Playwright, poet, journalist.
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Biography
He was born on the farm Meintjiesplaas in the district of Sutherland in 1939. He is a nephew of N.P. van Wyk Louw and W.E.G. Louw.
Youth
He attended school in Cape Town.
Training
He studied at the University of Stellenbosch and continued his post-graduate studies at the University of Cape Town.
Career
He worked for Die Burger, Die Huisgenoot and lectured at the University of Cape Town.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Plays include Die Generaal, 1972; ‘n Skip is Ons Beloof, 1969; the one-act play Komete.
Awards, etc
In 1963 he was awarded the Eugène Marais Prize for his poetry.
Sources
'n Skip is Ons Beloof theatre programme notes, 1969.
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