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.

Erik Holm

Briza Publications author Erik Holm is an entomologist whose fascination with the world of insects began in his childhood. Growing up in Magaliesberg, Erik Holm spent much of his time studying insects and trying to understand their world. He went on to make a career out of his hobby, becoming Head of the Entomology Department at the University of Pretoria.

Currently he is one of South Africa’s pioneering entomologists who has written number scientific publications. He has become popular as a result of his appearance in radio programs, such as Hoe verklaar jy dit. Erik also writes a regular rubric for the Beeld and acts as an adviser on ecologically feasible farming and other practices.

Books by Erik Holm

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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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