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Writer launches 30th book in Middelburg

Famous historian, author and artist Hans Bornman launched his 30th book, “Owls of Southern Africa,” at The Silver Spoon Coffee Shop on 17 December.

January 2, 2021
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Mrs Middelburg, Claudia Coetzee, with Mr Hans Bornman (author) and his life long friend, Jackie Scholtz.

The book contains the twelve main owls of Southern Africa, rendered in beautiful full-colour drawings by the author himself.

The first 25 limited edition hardcover books which were purchased, received a complimentary signed and numbered print of one of the drawings.

Artist and writer Hans Bornman with Danie Scholtz.

• Mr Bornman said that the idea of the book all started when Danie Scholtz asked him to draw an owl for him.

• The host of the function was Ms Jackie Scholtz, a life long friend of Mr Bornman.

Mr Hans Bornman, Mr Danie Scholtz and Ms Jackie Scholtz.

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January 2, 2021
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Daleen Naude

Daleen Naudé is the news editor of the Middelburg Observer, Observer Daller and the Observer Express. In 2024, she was named FCJ Journalist of the Year for the second time, and has won numerous other accolades during her illustrious 36-year career. As an industry leader in investigative reporting, Daleen has uncovered various hidden truths in her time at the Observer.
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