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Antjie Krog

South African writer and academic

  • Fame53.9
  • Momentum4.6
  • South Africa rank#151
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Born 1952 · age 74South Africa
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    23 languages
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  • Rank in South Africa
    #151
    Writers
  • Age
    74
    Born 1952
  • Awards
    5
    recognised works
Summary
Updated 2026-06-15

Antjie Krog is a South African writer and academic, best known for her Afrikaans poetry, her reporting on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and her 1998 book Country of My Skull. In 2004, she joined the Arts faculty of the University of the Western Cape as Extraordinary Professor.

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Writer / Author
Category
Writers
Country
South Africa
Country rank
#151
Last updated
2026-06-15
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Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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Category
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Status
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Born
October 23, 1952
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