Bernard Sachs

Bernard Sachs (1905-1985) journalist and author.

Biography

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

Contribution to South African arts and literature

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 - both influential and opinion-forming publications, particularly on cultural matters. 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.

Sources

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

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