Cor Dirks (28 February 1911 – 15 October 2000) was an acclaimed Afrikaans author known for his children's books. His works, particularly the 'Uile' series, captivated the imaginations of thousands of young readers in South Africa. Born in Volksrust, he excelled in academics and sports, later pursuing a teaching career. Dirks published a range of stories, including adventure and mystery novels, fostering a love for reading among the youth. After his retirement, he continued writing but remained best known for his impactful contributions to children's literature.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Cor
heart (Latin)
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Cor Dirks belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Volksrust
Place of Death: Johannesburg
Cause of Death: faulty administration of anesthesia during a hip operation
Educated At: North-West University
Occupation: novelist | children's writer | writer
Spouses: Elsje Christina (Ella) van Niekerk
Children: Justus | Elsje
Employers: Duiwelskloof Primary School | Central Primary School Potchefstroom | Hoërskool Belfast | Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom | Voortrekker Hoërskool | Linden Hoërskool
Awards Received: Academy certificate at the Aardklop Kunstefees in 1999
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 28, 1911
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 28, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 28, 2026 |
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| Sun | 8 Pisces 42 | 9 Pisces 49 | 0 Cancer 49 |
| Moon | 1 Pisces 11 | 1 Leo 5 | 16 Taurus 37 |
| Mercury | 22 Aquarius 37 | 22 Pisces 12 | 18 Gemini 23 |
| Venus | 1 Aries 1 | 22 Pisces 29 | 15 Leo 38 |
| Mars | 20 Capricorn 1 | 28 Aquarius 17 | 14 Aries 45 |
| Jupiter | 14 Scorpio 18 | 15 Cancer 17 | 4 Scorpio 33 |
| Saturn | 3 Taurus 5 | 1 Aries 33 | 16 Taurus 41 |
| Uranus | 27 Capricorn 39 | 27 Taurus 44 | 28 Capricorn 24 |
| Neptune | 19 Cancer 1 | 1 Aries 1 | 20 Cancer 30 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 54 | 4 Aquarius 31 | 27 Gemini 31 |
| Rahu | 13 Taurus 20 | 9 Pisces 4 | 7 Taurus 15 |
| Ketu | 13 Scorpio 20 | 9 Virgo 4 | 7 Scorpio 15 |
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