John van der Berg
John van der Berg (1913–1974) was an Afrikaanse broadcaster and author.
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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, notably his very popular talks on life and religion.
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
Besides his broadcast programmes, some of them published in collections such as 'n Rusplek langs die Pad (N.G. Kerk-Uitgewers, ), and Ook die Klein Dingetjies, other publications include the children's story Soois op die Plaas (1965) and 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.
https://kakkerlak.co.za/product/n-rusplek-langs-die-pad-john-van-der-berg-2/
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