John Berks

John Berks
Born
John Berkowitz

(1941-08-24)24 August 1941
Died4 June 2022(2022-06-04) (aged 80)
Johannesburg, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Other namesLong John Berks, Berksie
OccupationRadio Broadcaster
Years active1964–2001
Known forTalk 702
PartnerManda Wessels
ChildrenLance, Sherise

John Berks (born John Berkowitz; 24 August 1941 – 4 June 2022) was a well-known South African radio presenter. Known for his role as a breakfast presenter on Radio 702 in Johannesburg. His broadcast career covered many countries in Southern Africa and stretched from 1964 until 2001.