Antjie Krog Biography
Antjie Krog is a South African poet, academician, and author who was born on a farm in the Free State. She was awarded the Eugene Marais prize for the most promising young writer in the year 1973, also, she got the Dutch/Flemish prize as well as the Reina Prinsen-Geerligs prize for the most promising young writer in the year 1976.
Antjie Krog Age
Krog is 68 years old as of 2020, she was born on 23 October 1952 in Kroonstad, South Africa. She celebrates her birthday on October 23 every year, and her birth sign is Libra.
Antjie Krog Height
Krog stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Antjie Krog Education
Krog graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from the University of the Orange Free State in 1973 and an MA in Afrikaans from the University of Pretoria in 1976. She also has a Diploma in teaching from the University of South Africa (UNISA)
Antjie Krog Parents
Krog was born and raised by her parents in Kroonstad, Orange Free State, South Africa into an Afrikaner family of writers. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Krog’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Antjie Krog Husband
Krog is married to architect John Samuel. The couple has four children known as Andries, Susan, Philip, and Willem. She is also a grandmother of six known as Anouk, Antjie, Jana, Philip, Susie, Antjie, and John.
Antjie Krog Net Worth
Krog’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a poet, academician, and author. Through her various sources of income, Krog has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Antjie Krog Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Antjie Krog.
Antjie Krog Wiki
- Full Names: Antjie Krog
- Popular As: Poet
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Poet, academician, and author
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: African
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Antjie Krog Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 68 years old as of 2020
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Date of Birth: 23 October 1952
- Place of Birth: Kroonstad, South Africa
- Birthday: 23 October
Antjie Krog Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Antjie Krog Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/Spouse: Married to John Samuel.
- Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Sons (Andries, Philip, Willem) Daughter(s) (Susan, ***, ***)
Antjie Krog Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: Between $1 million and $5 million dollars
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Poet, academician, and author
Antjie Krog House and Cars
- Place of living: SA
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Antjie Krog Career
In 1970 when she was 17 years old her first volume of poetry ‘Dogter van Jefta’ was published, following adverse publicity about the poem ‘My mooi land’ (‘My beautiful land’) published in a school yearbook. In the 1980s, she taught at a high school and teachers’ college in Kroonstad. In 1993, she became editor of the journal Die Suid-Afrikaan (The South African), based in Cape Town.
In the year 1995, she began working for the SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) as a radio journalist, reporting on the hearings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission from 1996 to 1998. During this time she also wrote articles for newspapers and journals until she resigned in 2000. In 2004, she was appointed professor extraordinaire at the University of the Western Cape, Cape Town.
Antjie Krog Poems
- 1970: Dogter van Jefta (Daughter of Jephta)
- 1972: Januarie-suite (January Suite)
- 1974: Beminde Antarktika (Beloved Antarctica)
- 1974: Mannin (Difficult to translate: the name of Eve given in Biblical terms if Adam being “man”, Eve was called “wo-man”)
- 1981: Otters in Bronslaai (Otters in Watercress Salad)
- 1985:Jerusalemgangers (Jerusalem-goers)
- 1989: Lady Anne
- 1995: Gedigte 1989–1995 (Poems)
- 2000: Kleur kom nooit alleen nie (Colour never comes alone)
- 2000: Down to my last skin
- 2002: Met woorde soos met kerse (With words as with candles)
- 2004: The stars say tsau
- 2006:Body bereft
- 2013 :Skinned
Antjie Krog Poetry for children
- 1989: Mankepank en ander Monsters (Mankepank and other monsters)
- 1992: Voëls van anderster vere (Birds of different feathers)
- 2007: Fynbosfeetjies by Krog & Fiona Moodie (Fynbos Fairies)
Antjie Krog Prose
- 1995: Relaas van ‘n Moord (Relaying of a Murder)
- 1998: Country of my Skull
- 2003: A Change of Tongue, translated into Afrikaans in 2005 as ‘n Ander Tongval
- 2009: There was this goat, with Nosisi Mpolweni and Kopano Ratele
- 2010: Begging to be Black
Antjie Krog Translation
- Domein van Glas, from the Dutch Een Mond vol Glas by Henk van Woerden (“Domain of Glass” from the Dutch “Mouthful of Glass”)
- Lang Pad na Vryheid, from the English Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
- Mamma Medea, from the Dutch play Mamma Medea by Tom Lanoye
Antjie Krog Books
- Country of My Skull Krog, 1998
- A change of tongue Krog, 2003
- Body bereft Krog, 2006
- Begging to Be Black Krog, 2009
- Skinned Krog, 2013
- Lady Anne: A Chronicle in Verse Krog, 1989
- Fynbos Fairies Krog, 2007
- Down to my last skin Krog, 2000
- Conditional Tense: Memory and Vocabulary After the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission Krog, 2013
- Eerste gedigte Krog, 1984
- There was this Goat: Investigating the Truth Commission Testimony of Notrose Nobomvu Konile Krog, 2009
- Kleur kom nooit alleen nie Krog, 2000
- The Stars Say ‘Tsau’ Krog, 2004
- Beminde Antarktika Krog, 1975
- Jerusalemgangers Krog, 1986
- Met Woorde Soos Met Kerse Krog, 2002
- Synapse Krog, 2014
- Relaas van ʼn moord Krog, 1995
- Mannin Krog, 1975
- Otters in bronslaai Krog, 1981
- Krog: An Ethics of Body and Otherness Krog, 2014
- Krog and the Post-Apartheid Public Sphere: Speaking Poetry to Power Anthea Garman, 2015
- Om te kan asemhaal Krog, 1999
- Verweerskrif Krog A mouthful of glass Henk van Woerden, 1998
- Mamma Medea Tom Lanoye, 2001
- Black Butterflies: Selected Poems Ingrid Jonker
Antjie Krog Awards
- 1973: Eugene Marais Prize
- 1976:Reina Prinsen-Geerligs Prijs
- 1987: Rapport Prize
- 1990: Hertzog Prize
- 1996: Foreign Correspondent Award
- 1996: Pringle Award
- 1996: Alan Paton Award
- 1999: Booksellers Award
- 2000: Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation Award
- 2000 : Olive Schreiner Prize
- 2001: RAU-Prys vir Skeppende Skryfwerk
- 2003: South African Translators’ Institute Award for Outstanding Translation
- 2017: Hertzog Prize
Frequently Asked Questions About Antjie Krog
Who is Antjie Krog?
Antjie Krog is a famous poet, academician, and author. She was awarded the Eugene Marais prize for the most promising young writer in the year 1973, also, she got the Dutch/Flemish prize as well as the Reina Prinsen-Geerligs prize for the most promising young writer in the year 1976.
How old is Antjie Krog?
Krog is a South African national born on 23 October 1952 in Kroonstad, South Africa.
How tall is Antjie Krog?
Krog stands at an average height, she has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Antjie Krog married?
Yes, Krog is married to John Samuel. The couple has four children known as Andries, Susan, Philip, and Willem.
How much is Krog worth?
Krog has an approximate net worth of between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the writing industry.
Where does Krog live?
Because of personal reasons, Krog has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Krog dead or alive?
Krog is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Krog Now?
Krog is pursuing her career as a poet, academician and author.
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