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Born	July 6, 1937 • Pietermaritzburg • South Africa
Died	April 17, 1986 (aged 48) • Serowe • Botswana
Notable Works	“A Question of Power” • “Maru” • “The Collector of Treasures” • “When Rain Clouds Gather”

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