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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Diederik Johannes Opperman belongs to the GI Generation group.
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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Libra 42 | 6 Libra 48 | 27 Capricorn 32 |
| Moon | 14 Aquarius 35 | 3 Capricorn 34 | 6 Pisces 22 |
| Mercury | 26 Libra 28 | 19 Libra 7 | 5 Aquarius 59 |
| Venus | 21 Scorpio 29 | 12 Virgo 29 | 12 Sagittarius 23 |
| Mars | 0 Scorpio 11 | 4 Scorpio 59 | 21 Capricorn 3 |
| Jupiter | 12 Aquarius 17 | 22 Cancer 19 | 25 Aquarius 59 |
| Saturn | 2 Cancer 48 | 27 Pisces 44 | 27 Gemini 28 |
| Uranus | 7 Aquarius 47 | 1 Gemini 15 | 10 Aquarius 48 |
| Neptune | 0 Leo 7 | 0 Aries 34 | 29 Cancer 6 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 13 | 1 Aquarius 24 | 0 Cancer 41 |
| Rahu | 4 Pisces 0 | 17 Pisces 6 | 28 Aquarius 8 |
| Ketu | 4 Virgo 0 | 17 Virgo 6 | 28 Leo 8 |
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