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| − | He was the editor of Rooi Rose for two years, before becoming the literary editor for Huisgenoot in 1975. | + | He was the editor of Rooi Rose for two years, before becoming the literary editor for Huisgenoot in 1975. Hiughly regarded as editor by his contemporaries, he also wrote numerous [[Afrikaans]] novels (more than 30), short stories and serials over the years, besides encouraging and publishing writers. |
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[[Bennie Fritz]]: Obituary[https://www.netwerk24.com/netwerk24/huldeblyk-bennie-fritz-88-was-n-gentleman-joernalis-20150520] | [[Bennie Fritz]]: Obituary[https://www.netwerk24.com/netwerk24/huldeblyk-bennie-fritz-88-was-n-gentleman-joernalis-20150520] | ||
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Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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Return to [[ESAT Personalities F]] | Return to [[ESAT Personalities F]] | ||
Revision as of 06:10, 22 May 2025
Bennie Fritz (1927?-2015) was a journalist, editor, author and playwright
Contents
Biography
He was the editor of Rooi Rose for two years, before becoming the literary editor for Huisgenoot in 1975. Hiughly regarded as editor by his contemporaries, he also wrote numerous Afrikaans novels (more than 30), short stories and serials over the years, besides encouraging and publishing writers.
He passed away in George on 12 May, 2015.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
His writing included a large number of plays and radio scripts (e.g for Springbok Radio and the Afrikaans service of Radio South Africa), the pieces including Bruid vir 'n Gestorwe Man,
Sources
Bennie Fritz: Obituary[1]
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