Die Wit Muur

Die Wit Muur ("The white wall") is a one-act play by Uys Krige ().

Originally titled Die Wit Muur of Japie Strydom

The original play

A one-act play set during the Boer War (1899-1902), telling of the bravery of an eleven year-old Boer boy who refuses to give away information to the English soldiers even at the threat of death by firing squad. Inspired by the life of the Boer hero Japie Greyling.

Published in Die Wit Muur en Ander Eenbedrywe ("The White Wall and Other One-Act Plays") by Unie- Volkspers in 1940. ***

Produced in Cape Town pre-1945.

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