Bernard Sachs

Bernard Sachs (1905-1985) journalist and author.

Biography

Born in Johannesburg and educated at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg.

Became a journalist and leader writer for the South African Jewish Times and was the founding editor of the South African Opinion and later of Trek. He was also a biographer of prominent South Africans, particularly of Herman Charles Bosman whom he knew well. His only novel, The Utmost Sail (1955) is based on the life of Bosman.

David Adey, et al: Companion to South African English Literature p. 173.”