 This knowledge evidently contributed in later years to his decision to set two poems by Roy Campbell including "The Zulu Girl" to music; these poems describe typical Zulu characters.In 1947 he matriculated from Voortrekker High School, Boksburg, with a first-class pass and distinctions in Latin, Mathematics, Physical Science and Music.He registered in 1948 for a BA degree at Potchefstroom University.