Peter Niesewand (1944-1983) was a South African journalist and novelist who made significant contributions to journalism, particularly reporting on subjects in Rhodesia and Lebanon. Following his arrest for criticism against the Ian Smith government, he faced 73 days of solitary confinement but continued his work after being deported to the UK. Niesewand won the International Journalist of the Year award twice for his impactful reporting and covered major events like the Lebanese civil war and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. His last novel, 'Scimitar', drew from these experiences.
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Meaning of the name - Peter
rock, stone
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Peter Niesewand belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: South Africa
Place of Death: London, United Kingdom
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Occupation: journalist
Spouses: Nonie
Children: Oliver
Employers: BBC | United Press | AFP | Guardian
Awards Received: International Journalist of the Year (1973) | International Journalist of the Year (1976)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 30, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 30, 2025 |
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| Sun | 8 Cancer 45 | 9 Cancer 9 | 26 Virgo 37 |
| Moon | 0 Scorpio 49 | 15 Virgo 36 | 20 Libra 31 |
| Mercury | 7 Cancer 45 | 4 Leo 46 | 9 Virgo 27 |
| Venus | 9 Cancer 44 | 25 Taurus 41 | 19 Libra 29 |
| Mars | 23 Leo 5 | 7 Virgo 36 | 14 Libra 7 |
| Jupiter | 24 Leo 57 | 4 Cancer 45 | 11 Virgo 46 |
| Saturn | 1 Cancer 40 | 1 Aries 41 | 10 Cancer 7 |
| Uranus | 10 Gemini 43 | 29 Taurus 43 | 13 Gemini 8 |
| Neptune | 1 Libra 34 | 2 Aries 10 | 3 Libra 43 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 28 | 3 Aquarius 8 | 9 Leo 40 |
| Rahu | 28 Cancer 33 | 21 Pisces 55 | 24 Cancer 16 |
| Ketu | 28 Capricorn 33 | 21 Virgo 55 | 24 Capricorn 16 |
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