Born in Clanwilliam, Western Cape, South Africa on August 21, 1943 — died August 7, 2000 (aged 56)
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.
