Edwill van Aarde
Edwill van Aarde | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 20, 1938 Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | Diamantveld High School |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster and sport commentator |
| Known for | Sport broadcasting, Radio and television programme presenter |
Edwill van Aarde is a television and radio broadcaster in South Africa. He is also a sports commentator. He is the presenter and commentator with the longest uninterrupted service at any broadcaster in South Africa, 50 years (in 2011) [1]
Personal life
Van Aarde was born on 20 December 1938 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. [2] He grew up in Boetsap. [3] He attended Vaalharts Primary school and Diamantveld High School, [2]where he matriculated in 1957.He is married to Piena Margeretha Forbes Ochse.
Sports commentary
He broadcasted 517 cricket games, 134 Rugby matches, 12 Comrades marathons, and 5 Wimbledon men's tennis finals.[2][4]
Radio
He presented the program Afrikaans treffers.(Translated it means “the biggest hits(songs) in South Africa) This was a music program which played the biggest hits from all over the world. This programme was 40 years old in 2015 . [5][6]
Television
He was the presenter of Flink Dink.(Translated it means “Think very quickly) This was a general knowledge quiz program. He was later also the organiser and researcher of the programme.[7]
Attack
He was attacked in his home in Krugersdorp on 29 March 2010. [8] He survived the attack.
References
- ^ de Bruin,P. (7 January 2011). "Edwill van Aarde vier 50 jaar n.u.n (Translated Edwill van Aarde celebrate 50 years not out)". Die Burger Newspaper. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ a b c "Lewe - 'n skatkis vol herinneringe (Translated "life – a treasure chest of memories)". newspapers.com. Westrandwindow Newspaper. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ Jadoo, Y. (22 September 2013). "The safest place in SA". The Citizen Newspaper. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ van Wyk,S. (12 January 2017). "Veels geluk taalgenoot (Translated it means "Congratulations language speaker")". Braillorette. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ Dinamiet,D. (2 April 2015). "Afrikaanse treffers word 40 jaar oud (Translated "South African Biggest hits " is 40 years old)". Maroela Media. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ "Ateljeemusikante (Translated studio musicians)". Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ de Bruin,P. (7 November 2003). "Rian's coming back". News24. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ Fourie,M. (30 March 2010). "Quizmaster attacked at home". Beeld Newspaper. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
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