His mother, age 85, would survive him also, and would blame Smuts for basically working him to death.

A very interesting review! I would agree too from the little that I've read that Hofmeyr's bad health and death stemmed from his numerous duties and responsibilities to the Smuts. I'm in awe that he got his first degree at 16! This biography is worth reading. Thanks for sharing.
!PIZZA 🙂