Riaan Cruywagen is a South African journalist best known for playing Newsreader in Sabc Afrikaans Television News.
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Best Known For:The television show SABC Afrikaans television news
Breakthrough:Presented his first SABC television news bulletin in 1975
10 Quick Facts About Riaan Cruywagen
- Full Name: Riaan Cruywagen
- Nationality: South African
- Profession: News anchor
- Known For: The television show SABC Afrikaans television news
- Date of Birth: October 5, 1945
- Age: 81 years old
- Place of Birth: Johannesburg
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $350,000-$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $55,000-$240,000 (Estimated range)
Riaan Cruywagen Age
Riaan Cruywagen is about 81 years old as of 2026. Riaan Cruywagen was born in 1945.
Education
He attended Stellenbosch University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts.
- Stellenbosch University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
Career & Work
Riaan Cruywagen's career includes sports broadcasting roles with South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
Organization: South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
Role: Afrikaans television newsreader
Period: 1975–2012
Details: South Africa · Presented his first television news bulletin on 26 November 1975 and his final regular bulletin on 26 November 2012.
Organization: South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
Role: Radio announcer and broadcaster
Period: 1965–1975
Details: Cape Town, South Africa · Began working part time at SABC in Cape Town in 1965.
Rise to Fame
Riaan Cruywagen rose to prominence for his role on the television show SABC Afrikaans television news.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes SABC Afrikaans television news and Haas Das se Nuuskas.
- TV Show: SABC Afrikaans television news (Newsreader, 1975-2012)
- TV Show: Haas Das se Nuuskas (Voice of Haas Das, 1976)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Riaan Cruywagen
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor
- Nationality: South African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 5, 1945
- Age: 81
- Birthday: October 5
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Johannesburg
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
