Matthys Gerhardus Smith (1914-1985) was a South African fiction writer known primarily for his contributions to youth literature. He wrote under the pen names 'Topsy Smith' and 'Bettie Naude', reflecting his versatility and creativity in catering to young audiences. His works, although primarily focused on children and adolescents, have contributed significantly to Afrikaans literature, showcasing themes and stories that resonate with younger readers.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Matthys
gift of God
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Matthys Gerhardus Smith belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Parys
Educated At: Stellenbosch University | University of Pretoria
Occupation: novelist | children's writer
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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 July 12, 1914
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 12, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 12, 2026 |
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| Sun | 19 Cancer 11 | 20 Cancer 5 | 8 Scorpio 8 |
| Moon | 17 Pisces 17 | 21 Gemini 55 | 21 Aries 1 |
| Mercury | 26 Cancer 8 | 21 Cancer 7 | 21 Scorpio 5 |
| Venus | 26 Leo 17 | 2 Virgo 59 | 11 Sagittarius 39 |
| Mars | 9 Virgo 34 | 9 Gemini 36 | 22 Scorpio 50 |
| Jupiter | 20 Aquarius 28 | 2 Leo 39 | 13 Aquarius 2 |
| Saturn | 26 Gemini 1 | 14 Aries 26 | 2 Cancer 49 |
| Uranus | 10 Aquarius 25 | 4 Gemini 16 | 7 Aquarius 43 |
| Neptune | 27 Cancer 37 | 4 Aries 24 | 0 Leo 28 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 6 | 4 Aquarius 37 | 2 Cancer 4 |
| Rahu | 8 Pisces 12 | 1 Pisces 58 | 2 Pisces 16 |
| Ketu | 8 Virgo 12 | 1 Virgo 58 | 2 Virgo 16 |
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