Johannes Meintjies

(1923–1980) Painter, journalist, historian, author and playwright. Born at Grootzeekoegat near Molteno in the Eastern Cape, went to school at the Hoër Jongenskool in Riversdal and Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck in Cape Town. From his youth he was interested in painting and devloped his skills. Completed a BA in languages at the University of Cape Town. For a while he taught art at Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck and SACS. Spent 1946-1947 in London, working for the BBC and painting. On his return he had exhibitions and also taught at the Worcester Dramaskool, and lectured on art at the Cape Technical College and on costume design for the Aeonian Balletgroep.