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1. | Kyla DE WET was born on 30 Aug 1997 in Centurion, Transvaal, South Africa (daughter of Jacques DE WET and Rene Alexandra GREEFF). Notes: Very bright, Primary School Scholar, Cornwall Hill Private School, Irene. Good artistic ability. |
2. | Jacques DE WET was born on 4 Dec 1967 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Notes: Studied Law at Stellenbosch, and then succeeded with his Bar exams, and became an advocate. Worked at his father’s company, Capital Computers in Centurion, and now runs the company. Excellent squash player and father to his two daughters. Jacques married Rene Alexandra GREEFF on 23 Jul 1994 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa. Rene (daughter of Gabriel Johannes (Johan) GREEFF and Gayle Vivien GUNN) was born on 14 Jul 1968 in Kimberley, Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
3. | Rene Alexandra GREEFF was born on 14 Jul 1968 in Kimberley, Cape, South Africa (daughter of Gabriel Johannes (Johan) GREEFF and Gayle Vivien GUNN). Notes: Top Class Graphic Artist, qualified at Stellenbosch University, employed by discerning publishers such as Struik (Cape Town) and Graphicor (Johannesburg) Chosen by Mr Harry Oppenheimer to design a series of 12 uniquely illustrated collectors tomes on South African History being printed by Brenthurst Press. She and husband, Advocate Jacques de Wet, have been blessed with two lovely daughters.
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6. | Gabriel Johannes (Johan) GREEFF was born on 16 Nov 1942 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa (son of Gabriel Jan Smuts GREEFF and Wilhelmina Alexandra (Minnie) VERWEY); died on 22 May 2011 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa. Other Events:
Notes: 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). 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] |
7. | Gayle Vivien GUNN was born on 28 Nov 1946 in Philippolis, O.F.S., South Africa. Notes: 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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12. | Gabriel Jan Smuts GREEFF was born on 5 Feb 1907 in Lichtenburg (son of Gabriel Johannes (Jan) GREEFF and Carolina Petronella (Totie) DE WET); died on 18 Aug 1976 in Kimberley. Notes: 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. 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] |
13. | Wilhelmina Alexandra (Minnie) VERWEY was born on 7 Sep 1905 in Witgatboom, Christiana, Transvaal, South Africa; died on 19 May 1995 in Strand, Cape, South Africa. Notes: B3c3d6e6f2g1h2i6
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