Briza Authors

At Briza, our authors are our pride! They are specialists in their fields and above all great writers, producing excellent books which educate us and lead us to a greater understanding of our world.

Herman van Niekerk

Born in Pretoria, 1946 Briza Publications author Herman van Niekerk has been involved in wildlife and nature conservation, environmental matters, archaeology and tourism since 1969. He is the former owner and editor of Aves Bird and Natura Nature magazines and author of several books and articles. He is also a Founder member of the Friends of Nylsvley, founder and head of the Impact on Nature conservation organisation and member of the Naboomspruit Bird Club.

Herman is the author of 11 books and more than 300 articles, essays, poems and screenplays in Afrikaans and English. Herman’s hobbies include art and photography. Some photos, sketches, art and/or designs in his books are done by him or come from his collection.

Gebore in Pretoria, 1946 outeur Sedert Herman van Niekerk is betrokke in natuurbewaring betrokke sedert 1969. Hy is die voormale redakteur en eienaar van natuurtydskrifte Aves en Natura en outeur van verskeie boeke en artikels. Herman is ook ‘n aktiewe lid van WESSA vir meer as 30 jaar, mede-stigter van Friends of Nylsvley-bewaringsvereniging, stigter en voorsitter van die Impact on Nature natuurbewaringsorganisasie, lid van Naboomspruit Voëlklub, gekwalifiseerde spesialis Suid-Afrikaanse voël veldgids.

Skrywer van 11 boeke, meer as 300 artikels, essays, gedigte en draaiboeke in Afrikaans en Engels. Herman se stokperdjies sluit in kuns en fotografie. Sommige foto’s, sketse, kunswerke en/of ontwerpe in sy boeke is deur hom self gedoen of kom uit sy versameling.

Books by Herman van Niekerk

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More information on Herman van Niekerk

Email: info@adverta.co.za and mprops1987@gmail.com

Tel: 014 743 1968 and 082 300 5974

Attie Snyman

Briza Publications author Attie Snyman is a former teacher, lecturer, and producer of television series, documentary films, and corporate video programs for the private sector. He currently writes full time. Attie grew up on the farm Koedoeskop in the Thabazimbi area,...

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The Bigger Picture

The Bigger Picture

By Dr Lynn Hurry The co-evolution of species in ecosystems has produced a level of dependence between them that has persisted over time. So much so that around us everywhere there exists examples of animal species that live close to each other “making life happen."...

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Rolf Becker

Briza Publications author Rolf Becker graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry, as well as a Master of Science and PhD in Biochemistry. He was Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Limpopo for 20 years, while also furthering his...

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Alma Möller

Briza Publications author Alma Möller graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Botany and Genetics, and a Master of Science in Entomology, after obtaining a postgraduate certificate in Electron Microscopy. She worked at the University of Limpopo as Electron...

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CJ Cilliers

Author CJ Cilliers is a retired researcher with a PhD in entomology. She is known for her research on the biological control of insects pests and aquatic weeds, implementing biological control and integrated pest and weed management in South Africa and elsewhere. This...

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