John van der Berg

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John van der Berg (1913–1974) was an Afrikaanse broadcaster and author.

Biography

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, sporting 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.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

He wrote and broadcast numerous radio dramas, radio serials, and other items, among them Die Voorlopers (1969),

Sources

https://www.afrikanergeskiedenis.co.za/7-augustus/

Copy of a catalogue (handwritten by various hands) of the F.C.L. Bosman collection held at the Nasionale Afrikaanse Letterkunde Museum en Navorsingsentrum (NALN) in Bloemfontein.

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