John van der Berg
John van der Berg (1913–1974) was an Afrikaanse broadcaster and author.
John van der Berg, ’n geniale mens met ’n minsame geaardheid en ’n fyn humorsin, het naas talle radiodramas, radiovervolgverhale en sportkommentare, ook rubrieke soos Ook die klein dingetjies; Nog klein dingetjies en Elke huis het sy kruis met onderskeiding saamgestel en uitgesaai.
He studied at the Grey University College in Bloemfontein, then taught for eight years before joining the Afrikaans Service of the SABC in 1944. He was a versatile presenter of radio stories, sportsing events and other programmes.
He retired on 6 August 1972, having been the programme organiser in Durban for many years. He passed away on 27 February 1974.
He wrote and broadcast numerous radio dramas, radio serials, and other items, among them the
