A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 03 July 1946

On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the Student theatre group traveled to Mafeking to perform.

Perdeby 8 May 1946 © UP Archives

The students performed “Uit die goeie Aarde (Out of the good earth) by WA de Klerk. The play was directed by Bartho Smit. The student group donated the money that was raised on this Wes Transvaal tour to the hall building fund.

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