Date of Birth:

Aug 21, 1943 (83 years)

Place of Birth:

Clanwilliam, Western Cape, South Africa

Biography:

Tertius Willem Jacobus (Tolla) van der Merwe (21 Aug 1943 – 7 Aug 2000) was an Afrikaans television personality, storyteller and comedian. He was a regular on SABC2 's programme Maak 'n Las. His son, Wicus van der Merwe, is himself a notable singer.