popular reading matter, and served as a nursery for thriller writers. In September 1948 the readership topped the 100 000 mark and the magazine had obviously come of age. Nonetheless, changes in editor and format led to its eventual demise in 1965. References 1910 establishments in South Africa 1922 disestablishments in South Africa Afrikaans-language magazines Defunct magazines published in South Africa Magazines established in 1910 Magazines disestablished in 1922 Magazines published in South Africa Monthly magazines published in South Africa