About the Author

I was born in Klerksdorp, a mining town in the North West Province of South Africa. After high school, I completed my tertiary studies at the Potchefstroom University, where I obtained a B.A. Degree, as well as a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education to become a teacher.

While teaching, I studied part-time and obtained an Honors Degree, and later a Masters Degree in Afrikaans. When I moved to Mafikeng from Klerksdorp, I completed a Doctorate with a study on the Haiku in Afrikaans at the University of North West.

I recently retired after being a teacher for 31 years. Just before retiring, I was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, which meant I could no longer work as a teacher. I was also diagnosed with Psoriasis on my hands and feet, which meant that I have to use a wheelchair most of the time.

In spite of these conditions, I was determined to still do something. That's why I started writing. My motto in life is: there are only two ways to go. Go down, or go on. I made a decision to go on.