A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 14 August 1981

Posted on August 14, 2020

14 August 1981: Miss World and Tuks Alumna, Anneline Kriel visited UP. This "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" started with RadioTuks and the student newspaper the Perdeby interviewing the former Miss South Africa.

Anneline Kriel studied drama at the University of Pretoria and was crowned Miss World in 1974. The Perdeby (featured below) highlighted her experiences as a resident of Asterhof and as Tukkies Rag queen.

Die Perdeby 14 August 1981, Anneline Kriel visits UP

Die Perdeby 14 August 1981, © University of Pretoria Archives

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- Author Alida Green

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