Diederik Johannes Opperman (1914–1985) was a prominent professor of Afrikaans literature at the University of Stellenbosch. He was also an accomplished poet and playwright, recognized for his contributions to the Afrikaans literary scene. Opperman received the prestigious Hertzog Prize for both poetry and drama, highlighting his exceptional talent in these fields. His work has had a lasting impact on Afrikaans literature and he is remembered as a key figure in the culture of South Africa.
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Meaning of the name - Diederik
ruler of the people, powerful leader
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Place of Birth: Dannhauser
Place of Death: Stellenbosch
Educated At: Estcourt High School | University of Natal | University of Cape Town
Occupation: university teacher | poet | writer
Employers: Stellenbosch University | University of Cape Town | Huisgenoot
Awards Received: honorary doctor of the University of Pretoria | Honorary doctor of Stellenbosch University | honorary doctorate of the University of Cape Town | W.A. Hofmeyr Prize | Hertzog Prize | Central News Agency Literary Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 29, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 29, 2024 |
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| Sun | 5 Libra 42 | 7 Libra 2 | 26 Capricorn 31 |
| Moon | 14 Aquarius 35 | 3 Virgo 36 | 23 Aquarius 11 |
| Mercury | 26 Libra 28 | 6 Libra 6 | 4 Aquarius 16 |
| Venus | 21 Scorpio 29 | 8 Scorpio 2 | 11 Sagittarius 34 |
| Mars | 0 Scorpio 11 | 14 Cancer 10 | 20 Capricorn 16 |
| Jupiter | 12 Aquarius 17 | 21 Gemini 10 | 25 Aquarius 45 |
| Saturn | 2 Cancer 48 | 14 Pisces 22 | 27 Gemini 32 |
| Uranus | 7 Aquarius 47 | 26 Taurus 57 | 10 Aquarius 44 |
| Neptune | 0 Leo 7 | 28 Pisces 16 | 29 Cancer 8 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 13 | 29 Capricorn 40 | 0 Cancer 42 |
| Rahu | 4 Pisces 0 | 6 Aries 26 | 28 Aquarius 11 |
| Ketu | 4 Virgo 0 | 6 Libra 26 | 28 Leo 11 |
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