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| − | [[Jan B. Vermaak]] ( | + | [[Jan B. Vermaak]] (1941?-2026) was a language teacher, author and compiler of collections of plays and other literary works. |
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| − | Born [[Jan Bethesda Vermaak]] in | + | Born [[Jan Bethesda Vermaak]] in 1941 or 1942. |
An inspiring teacher with a love of [[Afrikaans]] and music, he published a number of works related to his interests. | An inspiring teacher with a love of [[Afrikaans]] and music, he published a number of works related to his interests. | ||
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Married to Adinda Vermaak, and the couple had four children. | Married to Adinda Vermaak, and the couple had four children. | ||
| − | He passed away in Bellville on 12 February, 2026. | + | He passed away at the age of 85 in Bellville on 12 February, 2026. |
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
Revision as of 07:07, 18 February 2026
Jan B. Vermaak (1941?-2026) was a language teacher, author and compiler of collections of plays and other literary works.
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Biography
Born Jan Bethesda Vermaak in 1941 or 1942.
An inspiring teacher with a love of Afrikaans and music, he published a number of works related to his interests.
Married to Adinda Vermaak, and the couple had four children.
He passed away at the age of 85 in Bellville on 12 February, 2026.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Compiler and editor of the following collections, under the name Jan B. Vermaak:
1992: Skouspel. Cape Town: Tafelberg.
1995: Voort met die spel Cape Town: Human en Rousseau.
1998: Storiepalet: 'n Versameling verhale. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik
Sources
Obituary: Jan Bethesda Vermaak, Die Burger 18 February, 2026: p
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