Riaan Cruywagen is a South African journalist best known for playing Anchor in Sabc News.
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Best Known For:The television program SABC News
Breakthrough:Became the face of South African Afrikaans television news for 37 consecutive years in 1975
10 Quick Facts About Riaan Cruywagen
- Full Name: Riaan Cruywagen
- Nationality: South African
- Profession: News anchor
- Known For: The television program SABC News
- Current Role: Retired news reader
- Date of Birth: October 5, 1945
- Age: 81 years old
- Place of Birth: Johannesburg
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Rina Cruywagen
Riaan Cruywagen Age
Riaan Cruywagen is about 81 years old as of 2026. Riaan Cruywagen was born in 1945.
Education
He attended Stellenbosch University.
- Stellenbosch University
Career & Work
Riaan Cruywagen's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with SABC.
Organization: SABC
Role: Afrikaans News Reader
Period: 1975–2012
Details: South Africa
Rise to Fame
Riaan Cruywagen rose to prominence for his role on the television show SABC News.
Notable Works
- TV Show: SABC News (Anchor, 1975-2012)
Riaan Cruywagen Family & Relationships
Riaan Cruywagen is married to Rina Cruywagen.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Riaan Cruywagen
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor
- Nationality: South African
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 5, 1945
- Age: 81
- Birthday: October 5
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Johannesburg
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Rina Cruywagen
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Rina Cruywagen (Spouse • Wife)
