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These two brothers grew up in Stellenbosch. John, not letting politics stop him, became the first person of colour to graduate in mechanics at Stellenbosch University in 1985. They have been involved with numerous design and handcrafting projects.…

Mark was introduced to karate in 1993, at the age of nine, and it has been part of his life ever since. Firefighter by day, he trains his 50 karate students in the Dwars River Valley region between 17:00 and 19:00 from Mondays to Thursdays. The…

Biography of SASCHA-LEE ANGELIQUE LAWRENCE, artist, designer and creative.
Sascha-Lee Angelique Lawrence, a vibrant, passionate and ambitious individual, hails from a small town called Pniel (derived from Gen. 32:30, Peniel, which means face of…

Brendt Wayne de Wet is from a small town, Pniel, outside Stellenbosch. While traveling in London and being exposed to the entertainment industry on a totally different level, Brendt’s passion to become a public figure was established. He is a former…

Elenor Pietersen grew up in Pniel. She loves cooking and her skills has led to a career in catering for events ranging from weddings to business lunches. She was the winner of a cooking contest on kykNET for her “Lepelbrood” – one of those ‘Ouma’…

Bronwin Adams: Establishing a career in the hospitality industry is the best decision that I made for my future. This is my passion and I won’t change my career in this industry for the world. I want people to be inspired by the work that I do…

Bernhard Williams’s career in teaching started at the age of 19 and lasted over 45 years. His commitment to the profession and his love and empathy for others make him a much-respected and adored member of the community. With his calm and gentle…

Creche and preprimary in Raithby

Prof. Harold Herman provides a light academic account of how Raithby came to be.

A story by Cathy Maclaren describing scenes and people from Raithby