Edwill van Aarde
Edwill van Aarde | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 December 1938 |
| Died | 3 January 2024 (aged 85) Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Nationality (legal) | 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 (20 December 1938 – 3 January 2024) was a South African television and radio broadcaster and sports commentator. He was the presenter and commentator with the longest uninterrupted service at any broadcaster in South Africa, 50 years (in 2011).[1]
Personal life[edit]
Edwill van Aarde was born on 20 December 1938 in Kimberley, 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 was married to Piena Margeretha Forbes Ochse. Edwill van Aarde died on 3 January 2024, at the age of 85.[4]
Sports commentary[edit]
Van Aarde broadcast 517 cricket games, 134 Rugby matches, 12 Comrades marathons, and 5 Wimbledon men's tennis finals.[2][5]
Radio[edit]
Van Aarde presented the radio program Afrikaans treffers, which translated means "the biggest hits in South Africa". This was a music program which played the biggest hits from all over the world. This program was 40 years old in 2015.[6][7]
Television[edit]
Van Aarde was the presenter of Flinkdink ("Fast Thinking”), a general knowledge quiz program. He was later also the organiser and researcher of the program.[8]
Attack[edit]
Van Aarde was attacked in his home in Krugersdorp on 29 March 2010. He survived the attack.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ Jadoo, Y. (22 September 2013). "The safest place in SA". The Citizen Newspaper. Archived from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ "Legendariese uitsaaier Edwill van Aarde se stem stil". Maroela Media. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ van Wyk,S. (12 January 2017). "Veels geluk taalgenoot (Translated it means "Congratulations language speaker")". Braillorette. Retrieved 27 June 2018.[dead link]
- ^ 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.