Andries Havenga

(b. Colesberg, 16/06/1887 - d. Cape Town, 28/02/1963). A medical doctor/academic, he was a member and later chairman of the society Ons Taal ("Our Language") in Bloemfontein. The society contributed greatly to cultural life, and the development of Afrikaans theatre in the city. Havenga and his wife Katie (née Kitty Maasdorp) later became important supporters of Hendrik Hanekom's Toneelskool ("Theatre School") in Bloemfontein.

Sources

Binge, L.W.B. - Ontwikkeling van die Afrikaanse toneel (1832 tot 1950)

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