Johan Combrink

Johan Combrink. (1839-19**) Actor, director and cultural leader. J.C. Combrink

A printer and compositor by trade and renowned for his swimming exploits and courage. His home was at Oudekraal and he built the road from Camps Bay to there, and became known as "the father of Camps Bay".

A staunch supporter of all kinds of theatre, he gradually focussed on Dutch and Afrikaans theatre, becoming the leading figure ("Bestuurder" i.e. "Manager") of Door Yver Bloeit de Kunst in 1865.

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