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Lourens Erasmus Author

Lourens Erasmus was born in Thabazimbi and matriculated in 1987. He grew up on a farm where he fell in love with football after he was introduced to the game by one of the farm workers’ sons who went on to become his lifelong best friend. He has been involved in the game as a player, coach and administrator throughout his life. Lourens is the author of two books, Soccer Farm and Yellow Nation. He holds a diploma in Security Management and works as a Risk Consultant and Workplace Investigator and is also involved with skills development. He became an ardent Mamelodi Sundowns supporter in 1989 and developed a huge love for the club over the years. He currently lives with his family in Pretoria and enjoys reading and writing.