Ronelle Sharon GREEFF

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Qualified at Stellenbosch (MA) and became the Environmental Planner and Controller for all Cape Town City developments. Husband Paul Clark is the proprietor of Chattels who provide accommodation and catering for outside functions and events, and they have a wonderful son and daughter.

Ronelle married Paul CLARK on 17 May 2002 in Hout Bay, Cape, South Africa. Paul was born on 24 Sep 1958 in Salisbury, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Adam CLARK was born on 3 Jul 2003 in Wynberg, Cape, South Africa.
2. Emme Rose CLARK was born on 15 Apr 2005 in Wynberg, Cape, South Africa.

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  Gabriel Johannes (Johan) Greeff
• Phone: 021 883 3301

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Grew up in Kimberley; Kimberley Boys' High School; matriculated (1st c.) in 1959. Studied at Stellenbosch University, majoring in Geology and Chemistry. Was the Cheerleader for the Maties at their Intervarsity rugby matches against UCT 1961 and 1963; Received B.Sc in 1964; M.Sc(Fracture Systems and the Kimberlite Intrusions of Griqualand West) in 1968; Ph.D. (Geohydrology of a typical catchment in the Cape Supergroup) in 1992. Captain and champion of the Maties student golf club in 1965. Employed by AngloAmericanCorp (as a De Beers Exploration Geologist) at Koiingnaas on the Namaqualand Coast (1968-69), and Bulawayo Rhodesia (1969 -70), and then became a lecturer in Geology at Univ. of the Western Cape (1970), and at Stellenbosch University (1971 until retirement Dec. 2002). Served the Stellenbosch Commando for ten years, retiring with rank of Captain in 1981. With wife Gayle, have resided at 3 Transvalia Avenue in Stellenbosch for 38 years, and raised our five children. Became well known for successful location of groundwater sources by magnetometer and airphotos. From late 1990's assisted Ukukhanya Mining Limited (as geological director) to procure mining rights on 7 farms along Vaal and Orange Rivers near Douglas. Served as Elder in Presbyterian Church, and on the Rhenish School Committee (Primary & Secondary Schools). With Anglican Rev. Peter Twycross formed the Stellenbosch Christian Fellowship (now The Vineyard Church). Took his family to Israel on 9 month sabbatical in 1985 to do geohydrological research work, and serve as volunteer at the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem from July to November (assisting with the Feast of Tabernacles Celebration) Serve as ICEJ Representative (RSA), and from 2000 as National Director. Organized & annually led groups from RSA to Israel for the Feast Celebrations 15 times. In August 2006 - awarded the Jerusalem Prize for support of Israel by the World Zionist Organization, - a mounted, silver clad shofar (rams horn).

He fell off a ladder on 2 June 2006, broke his wrist, rib and spleen. The latter caused severe haemorrhage below the diaphragm, extreme breathing difficulty, and severe loss of blood pressure, not detected in the Mediclinic Emergency Room until near loss of consciousness, which would have led to asphyxiation and death - as happens frequently in such cases. Fortunately, at last minute, Dr Ansie Adendorff appeared, saw the patient, ordered a blood pressure test (=80/40). She immediately installed a saline drip (saving his life), ordered a CT Scan - which showed the spleen to be ruptured, and then summoned a surgeon for an immediate emergency operation to remove the spleen. Successful. A month later a double heartbeat condition which had been experienced over the past year (caused by an extra nerve in the heart muscle) resurfaced. This was diagnozed as a Smith Parkinson White Alternate Pathway Syndrome, and in August, the extra nerve was expertly severed by Electro Cardiologist, Dr Faisal Lorgat, with a radio-induction pulse (under local anaesthetic) using intra-venous probes which were passed from the groin into the heart, all visible on TV monitor screen.

Gabriel married Gayle Vivien GUNN on 30 Dec 1966 in Kimberley, Cape, South Africa. Gayle was born on 28 Nov 1946 in Philippolis, O.F.S., South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Has the most beautiful blue eyes you will ever see. Star Hockey player for Convent High School in Kimberley, and for Griqualand West Schools. Also won Tennis championship trophies at Girls High School and at Convent. Has played social tennis since 1970 in Stellenbosch, and still plays an outstan-ding game there twice a week at the age of 60, having still a superlative figure and physical condition. Absolutely the most wonderful wife and mother, with great knowledge and application of Biblical Truths, Health Foods and Essential Organic Medications.

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Named after his father's good friend General Jan Christiaan Smuts (Later Field Marshal and also Prime Minister of SA) who agreed to be Godfather to his youngest son in 1906.

Started work at SA Railways on 1 Sept 1925. On 1 Feb. 1926, commenced electrical apprenticeship at Pretoria. From 1931 till 1936 worked in electrical Drawing office and on the electrification of the Natal railway line. Married, and with his wife, was sent to Holland, Germany and England for studies on electrical traction, and in 1938 achieved his degree at the Institution of Electrical Engineers, London and was accepted as a Chartered Engineer, M.I.E.E.. After outbreak of the war in 1939, returned to SA and became head of the Electrotechnical Drawing office, and also designed gunsights for cannons. Appointed as Electrical Engineer in Durban (1940), Cape Town (1941) and Kimberley (1943 till retirement in 1975) and Member of the SA Institute of Elect. Engineers. Developed great skill as cine photographer and bisley rifle champion. Elder in the DR Church, Kimberley.

Gabriel married Wilhelmina Alexandra (Minnie) VERWEY on 16 Feb 1935 in Melville, Johannesburg. Wilhelmina was born on 7 Sep 1905 in Witgatboom, Christiana, Transvaal, South Africa; died on 19 May 1995 in Strand, Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Worked for the Rand Steam Laundry until married. Then a housewife and mother (two boys). Very accomplished vocalist with colorature soprano voice. Good tennis league player in Kimberley for many years.

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Date of his death provided by Francois Greeff, e-SAGI, Mei 2007, source to be confirmed.

According to anecdotal evidence from Andries Petrus (Boet) du Preez *9 Aug 1928, confirmed by G J (Sonny) Greeff, *3 Nov 1926, Jan Greeff who was adjutant to General Koos de la Rey during the Anglo-Boer war, was in charge of operations during the battle of Magersfontein, where Buller was defeated.

This is known as one of general de la Rey's finest victories but ironically he was not present. He was attending the funeral of his son Adaan who had been killed in action. The battle was fought under the leadership of Col Jan Greeff.

Emily Hobhouse, in her book "Boer War Letters," Human & Rosseau, ISBN 00 0 7981 1823 7, pp 2880 para 4:

I was taken about the district by Mrs de la Rey's brother, a young Mr. Greeff and we dined at his house, a dreadful ruin, with the floors all rooted up and the doors gone and the wall broken. It was a fine big house and remained intact until 12 May 1902, when ten days before Peace and during negotiations the troops took it into their hands to wreck it utterly. So they live in terrible discomfort in a couple of rooms and wonder if they will ever have enough money to rebuild it, seeing compensation is a fraud and they have no cash properly to restock the farm.

And on pp 289 para 3: I was driven by Mr Greeff and Mr Malan and found the entire population of the hamlet assembled in the marquee school to receive me...

Pieter du Preez (grandson) recalls that oupa Jan lived in the farm house at Manana before the outbreak of the Anglo-Boer war. He owns a copper chandelier which had been plastered into the wall together with a few other valuables when they had to leave the house during the war.

He vaguely remembers that great-grandpa H A built a small house on the farm which was later replaced by the large farm house by his son, Gabriël Johannes.

This evidence appears to be incorrect. Subsequent word-of-mouth evidence derived from direct descendants indicate that the large house was built by H A Greeff.

Gabriel married Carolina Petronella (Totie) DE WET on 6 May 1891 in Lichtenburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Carolina was born on 8 Apr 1873 in Dordrecht, Cape, South Africa; died on 3 Jul 1947 in Lichtenburg, Transvaal, South Africa; was buried in Manana Cemetery, Lichtenburg, Transvaal, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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