Matthys Gerhardus Smith (1914-1985) was a South African fiction writer, mostly known for youth literature.
He has written mainly under the nom de plumes “Topsy Smith” and “Bettie Naude”.
He was born in Parys, Free State, South Africa, on 12 July 1914.
[1] He was the son of Matthys Gerhardus Smith and Elizabeth Catharina Naude.
[3] [4] - Bosapies van Bergville (translated: Apes from the bush from Bergville) – Twelve books (1958-1959)[9] - Hendrik Hoffman– Six books (1959-1960)[10] - Louws van Linton (translated Louws from Linton) –Eight books (1960-1964)[11] - Gampietjie –Five books (1963-1964)[12] - Jantjie – Six books (1963-1967)[13] - Nicky – four books (1958)[14] - Leon –four books (1963-1969)[15] - Juffrou Jackie se man (1970) (translated: Miss Jackkie's husband) [16] - Die ontluiking van tant Matilda (1971) (translated: Aunt Matilda's change) [17] - Blonde godin (1980) (translated: Blonde goddess)[18] - Ons Springbok-rugbyspelers en Tokkelossie (1946) (translated: Our Springbok rugby players and the spirit of our forefathers)[19] - Atlete van Springbokland (1950)(translated: Athletes from South Africa [20]