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MCSA Magazine 3rd Edition 2020
Description Page Nr:
1 Contact Information 3
2 Editor’s report 6
3 Chairman's report 7
4 Obituary 8
5 Are you prepared? 9
6 New members 10
7 Members letters 11
8 Information page 12
9 Trip to Namibia continues 13-27
10 Historic Note 28—29
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12 Calendar 2020 remainder 45 the pages to re-
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13 Calendar 2021 46
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14 Inspirational and laughter corner 47—48
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Contact Information
National
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P.O.Box 21686, Helderkruin. 1733 Click to go to
website
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Chairman Tim Swanepoel
http://motorhomeclub.co.za/ Cell: 082 801 3859
Email: tim.val.swan@gmail.com
Secretary Nowell Griffin Vice Chairman Ari Korver Treasurer Marius Kruger
Cell: 074 252 2522 Cell: 083 325 6129 Cell: 083 461 7353
Email: motorhomeza@gmail.com Email: arikorver@gmail.com Email: mariuskruger111@gmail.com
Eastern Cape Region Garden Route Region Western Cape Region
2 Olive Grove, 19 Montmedy Rd,
P.O.Box 2757, George 6530 P.O.Box 3828, Durbanville 7551
Lorraine, Port Elizabeth 6070
Chairman Louis Wolsink Chairman Albert Theron Chairman Ralph Jackson
Cell: 083 557 7807 Cell: 044 871 2514 / 083 385 0340 Cell: 082 807 5817
Email: louis@boaz-cpm.co.za Email: Jackie@etime.co.za Email: ralph@tilviseng.co.za
Secretary Marinda Wolsink Secretary Jackie Theron Secretary Lourette Ellis
Cell: 083 419 3554 Cell: 044 871 2514 / 083 294 0606 Cell: 083 261 4671
Email: marinda@boaz-cpm.co.za Email: Jackie@etime.co.za Email: lourette@melkbosch.co.za
Treasurer Willem Knoesen Treasurer Naas Rabie Treasurer Pieter Richard
Cell: 072 892 0627 Cell: 083 430 7362 Cell: 083 288 5072
Email: wmknoesen@cybersmart.co.za Email: Rabie.imgr@gmail.com Email: Pcrich44@gmail.com
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Kwazulu-Natal Region Mpumalanga Region Freestate Region
P.O.Box 39274, Queensburgh 4070 P.O.Box 2272, Bronkhorstspruit 1020 Private Bag X12, Parys 958
Chairman Thero Durr Chairman Johan Theart Chairman Willie van Heusden
Tel/Cell: 032 946 3294 / 083 237 2227 Tel/Cell: 082 896 6497 Tel/Cell: 082 490 5712
E-Mail therodurr@gmail.com E-Mail Johzel01@gmail.com E-Mail wvheusden@gpmg.co.za
Secretary Rosemary Harlow Secretary Elsa Liebenberg Secretary Hannes De Milander
Tel/Cell: 031 464 1064 / 083 236 5722 Tel/Cell: 083 448 1892 Tel/Cell: 083 384 3508 / 056 817 1519
E-Mail rosal@telkomsa.net E-Mail Mcsa.mpumalanga@gmail.com E-Mail hannesdem@gmail.com
Treasurer Eileen Shaw Treasurer Zelda Theart Treasurer Salome de Milander
Tel/Cell: 031 705 8512 / 082 445 2406 Tel/Cell: 082 901 9656 Tel/Cell: 082 402 1146 / 056 817 1519
E-Mail Eileen.s@ionline.co.za E-Mail zeldatheart@gmail.com E-Mail hannesdem@gmail.com
Manny Garrun & Sons Northvaal Region Magazine
P.O.Box 92337, Norwood 2117 P.O.Box 21686, Helderkruin 1733 Editor Ari Korver
Telephone 011 694 5000 Chairman Don Hodgkinson Cell 083 325 6129
General Enquiries Tel/Cell: 011 793 2109 / 082 809 3911 E-Mail Editor.mcsa.magazine@gmail.com
Silke Silke@garrun-group.co.za E-Mail D.hodgkinson@mweb.co.za
Johan Marais johan@garrun-group.co.za Secretary Marsha Griffin
Tel/Cell: 012 664 2975 / 083 659 3065
E-Mail Mcsa.northvaal@gmail.com
Treasurer Marius Kruger
Tel/Cell: 083 461 7353
E-Mail Mariuskruger111@gmail.com
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Editors report
I am positive that you all are “fed up” with news on the Covid virus and how it is impacting all of us. One
of the prerequisites of the magazine is that it must be a platform where everything related to Mo-
torhoming is reported on and what are our members are doing, I am not going to say anything further on
the impact of the virus but try to focus on the things that we love: Motorhoming.
Die winter is agter ons, oorde is oop en die provinsie grense het nie meer beperkings nie. Hierdie uitgawe
sluit insette in van die tyd wat agter ons is en dis goed om te sien dat die klub nie stil gesit het nie. Mo-
torhomes still got sold and bought with new members coming to the club. Rallies held on a virtual basis
as well as some small groups getting together. Committee meetings held to decide what the regions should ideally do
and what not. Beplannings is gehou rondom die Jaarlikse Vergaderings, finansiële verslae wat opgetrek is. Zoom het
‘n nuwe begrip geword wat niks met die spoed op die pad te doen het nie maar wel hoe tegnologie gebruik kan word
om gesprekke en interaksies gelyktydig te hê met ’n hele groep mense. (Kopdoek het ook ‘n nuwe begrip geword
maar dis iets heel anders—LOL)
This edition will also include a nice report from one of our founding members on how the club started (thank you Sir).
Also find some guidelines on how to prepare for the people you leave behind when you pass on. I know it is not an
issue we want to dwell on but the reality remains. Feedback on our travels to Namibia earlier this year also continue
and hopefully you will appreciate the fun we had!
Al wat nou oorbly is om te sê: “hou die blink kant bo, gebruik jou motorhuis en geniet die uitgawe!”
Groetnis, Ari
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Chairman’s report
Hi Everyone, Spring is here, camping is open, interprovincial travel is allowed and everybody
is much happier- isn’t that great. Talk is on about a move to Level1.
On a serious note, according to the medical fraternity Covid 19 is not yet over so social distancing and
masks should still apply. It is still law to wear a mask in a public space, this would include the common are-
as of the campgrounds. We are all adults and must just use our common sense, people should not be
offended by being greeted without a hug and not being invited into someone else motorhome. We can still rally together,
chat to each other at an appropriate distance, maybe braai in small groups. Personally, I believe we should not have any
meetings in a closed hall yet, nobody knows if somebody has Covid, do not presume your best friend is fine. Go out and en-
joy the great outdoors but please be careful.
Some regions have had actual rallies in August, Northvaal and Freestate both had the first ever virtual rally where every-
body rallied wherever they found themselves, mostly at home! There were two Zoom sessions at the rallies, it was a historic
event and fun to participate in. Most regions will have their AGM in September with Northvaal and the National AGM
planned for late November. The Northern convergence will not take place this year but the plan to hold a National conver-
gence, hopefully in March next year is still in place, this is planned for Gariep Dam. The resorts have all been closed until re-
cently, so a date has not yet been finalized.
Keep well and keep safe
Happy Motorhoming
Tim Swanepoel
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OBITUARY
Dit is met groot hartseer dat Brigadier Generaal Albertus Jacobus Snyman aka (Snakes) oorlede is
Snakes is na ʼn kort siekbed in 1 Militêre hospitaal op 9 Augustus 2020 oorlede, aan ʼn galblaas pyp ontsteking .
Innige simpatie met Snakes se vrou Rita en kinders, Jacques, Wilma, Werner , Anneke en 11 kleinkinders 4 aangetroude klein
kinders. Net Jesus kan werklike vertroosting bring in die tyd.
Snakes en sy vrou Rita het diep spore in die Motorhome Klub van RSA getrap en is ook stigters lede van die Mpumalanga
streek van die Motorhome klub van RSA in 2005.
Dit was altyd aangenaam om saam met hulle te rally. Snakes met sy nie gesig trek grappie wat jou laat skater het van die lag en
Rita met altyd haar glimlag op haar gesig, ja hoe sê mens totsiens vir so ʼn vriend. Daar sal altyd ʼn leemte wees, Snakes .
Ek weet in my army dae sou ek nooit met ʼn Brigadier Generaal gepraat het of hy my pel is nie, maar Snakes het nooit ooit sy
rang gewys nie. Plat op die aarde mens. Ja hy was Brigadier Generaal by die Suid Afrikaanse Pantser korps toe die weermag nog
weermag was. Ons het sy kaliber mens vandag nodig in die weermag.
Snakes ons gaan jou mis ou maat weet net jy is vandag op ʼn beter plek waar daar rus
en vrede is, jy sal altyd in ons gedagtes wees.
Totsiens ou Grote
Pieter Walters namens almal by Mpumalanga Motorhome streek .
NS: Dit klink amper onmoontlik dat ek jul verlaat het
Ek’ t aan al die gisters gedink die goeies en die slegtes
En al die pret wat ons gehad het
As more sonder my begin, moenie dink ons is ver van mekaar
Want elke keer as julle aan my dink is ek net hier in jul harte .
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Are you prepared?
Some items for all of us to consider and to prepare for that day that will impact all of us one day!
When a husband dies very often the following happens
• His banking account gets frozen
• His credit card gets frozen and if it is a joint card then the spouses card also gets frozen
• If the husband is the medical aid main member then the debit order will be unpaid by the bank and the spouse
will have to ask the medical aid to make the necessary change- or could find themselves not covered
It is the same for all your debit orders Tv etc.
It is, therefore, to start with, that every wife should have opened a banking account before the pensioner dies, as it is
especially difficult at our ages, without an outside income to do so .
They should ideally also have a valid credit card in their own name
Other aspects that have come to the fore-
• Do you have an up to date last will and testament
• Do you have a living will ( just remember this is a difficult document to gain acceptance- but I have seen success
when a person has been of life support for a while)
• Does your spouse have an intimate knowledge of your banking details and have they been accustomed to making
monthly payments
• Does she know your passwords
• Does your spouse know what the monthly expenses are and what is your budget
• Is your income going to be reduced
• Does you spouse know what your position is with SARS
• Does she know how to take the deduction on your tax for Medical expenses
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NEW MEMBERS
I recently read an article in a Dutch newspaper where the sale of motorhomes was discussed. An unbelievable new mar-
ket was created due to Covid-19 and demand was high for motorhomes. Although initially surprised I then established
that the advantage of having your own ablution facilities in the motorhome was one of the big reasons for this demand.
Not sure that we will have the same response here in SA. We however also continue to grow in numbers and are thankful
to have the following new members. Welcome to you all! Hope you enjoy your new acquisition as much as we do and
please note: we want to see you at our rallies!
Western Cape Eastern Cape Mpumalanga cont. Northvaal cont.
Botha Deon & Karen McLaren Mac & Linda Lee Johan & Melinda Maree Cornea
Coetzer Martin & Liza Oelofse Chris & Elize MacDonald Rina & Mackie Maritz Gawie
Cooper Derek & Ronel Van der Watt Valkie Van der Merwe Jaco & Lizl Marshal Tony & Hannelie
Germishuys Jacques & Monique Pienaar Kobus & Norma
Goodchild Trevor Kwazulu Natal Northvaal Prinsloo Ben & Carlien Thompson
Hackney Mark &Lynne James Corbett Charmaine Barnard Jannie & Elanza Sussman Martin & Michelle
Kritzinger Magda & Marius Crabtree Michael & Cheryl Booysen Dan & Engela Taljard Ellen
Kroezen Alex & Ellie De Meynier Peter & Jenny Bornman Louis & Anna van Antwerp Hegard
Langley Toni & Howard Greef Zandy & Janett Brink Helgard & Engela Van Arkel Bernie & Theresa
Le Roux Abraham & Tertius Hunn Martin & Maxine Cantarin John & Lovely Van den Berg Dolf & Antoinette
Le Roux Andre & Marica Leitch Donald & Sonja Edmunds De Bruyn Pierre & Jonessa Visser Henri & Elsie
Miller Dudley & MaryAnn Delport Neil & Adele
Pennells Cindy & Mark Mpumalanga Kleynhans Attie & Annetjie Other
Phyfer Fred & Marina Buys Gert & Martie Koelmans Rein & Linda Erhkoe Horst
Stemmet Anita De Klerk Sarel & Elize Kranendonk Marius & Maggie
Wiese Fourie & Dina Fourie Mike & Rina Landsberg Eddie & Marjorie
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Dear Fellow Motorhomers
It is with deep regret that, having sold my motorhome in November last year, I must now resign from the Motorhome Club.
I have enjoyed being a member for more than 30 years, being a founder member of the Eastern Cape Branch. I well remem-
ber in 1987 when a contingent travelled from the Eastern Cape to what was then known as The Lakes Caravan Park (now Pi-
rates Creek) in Wilderness to meet with a group from Johannesburg with the intent to form a region of the Motorhome Club
of SA. We (me and my travelling companion Sylvia Ross) arrived late and could not find the park, circling back eventually to
Sedgefield and then landing up well after dark at Wilderness Caravan Park. Next morning we could see the gathering across
the river and arrived in time for the meeting. We had no difficulty in forming the region in Port Elizabeth and although small
to start with, this has grown. When I moved to Cape Town in 2010, people asked me if I had friends in that town and my an-
swer was ‘a whole bunch but they haven’t met me yet’ so my association with the motorhome club continued unabated. They
have been wonderful years and I have travelled as far afield as Namibia and Malawi, and of course around South Africa. Thank
you, Motorhome Club, I am going to miss you and the way of life but I have decided to invest in a small cottage on my son’s
property in Wilderness and guess what it will be called? “The Wheels Came Off!”
Yours sincerely
Shirley Spencer
(Mrs) Shirley Spencer
6 Ryneveld Square
GRAAFF REINET
6280
Cell: 083 391 0600
Email: Shirley@goweb.co.za
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11Information Centre
1. This years National AGM is tentatively planned to coincide with the November Rally of Northvaal at Hartebeespoort Boat
Club . Booking of this rally is still under negotiations. Tentative dates 23 to 29 November with the Nat AGM on Saturday 28
Nov. The Agenda and formal notice will be send out via email to all members during October.
2. Should you want to get the clubs view point on licensing requirements or towing and the law you can find the clubs docu-
ment on our FB page under “Files”. Alternatively you can contact our secretary via email and he will send you a copy.
3. Number of people that are members of our Face Book platform continues to grow and now stands at 3621. If you are not
yet connected feel free to do so.
4. The club is now the official owner of the website http://motorhomeclub.co.za/ A big thanks to Alta and her late husband
Gert whom started the web page.
5. From our membership list some interesting facts on the members that own the Motorhome:
A) Oldest member is 95 with 2 other member over 90 (one being a founder member!)
B) Youngest member is 32
C) Average age of members is 67
D) Active members that have been part of the club since 1984 = 3 (2 of these are founding members)
E) Approx. 75% of our members also make use of our insurance package (Garrun). strengthening our position to
negotiate with our insurance partners for the benefit of our members.
F) Approx. 30% of our members have attended or are regularly at a rally as arranged by the Regions.
6. 379 of our members live inland (Freestate, Mpumalanga and Northvaal) and 330 coastal (Western Cape, Garden Route,
Eastern Cape and KZN) with Northvaal Region the largest membership (272)
7. Our secretary has been able to get over 50% of pictures of our members. He is still working on it! Where you can please
assist!
8. Lastly: This is the second last edition under my pen. From 2021 a new editor will manage the magazine. Further detail in
this regard will follow once the new editor has been identified. If you wish to assist or want to be part of the publishing
please make contact with either the National Chairman or National Secretary.
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Trip to Namibia
I continue with our wonderful trip of March / April 2020:
Swakopmund: 11/3/2020. A day I will not easily forget. Koos and Deidre arrive early to take us on our
first “dunes” experience. First stop is just outside the gates to our resort where a 4x4 sand track is
awaiting us. After a short but plain guide and rule speech is delivered by Sexy Koos he asks me to take the
track first. Can you believe it— tyres down, 4 wheel engaged and -my little Jimny goes through without
any problems. Obviously I am as proud as can be and think that I am now ready for action. How little did
I know!!
We leave for the road to Walvis in convoy. Just before Langstrand we turn left into the dunes where we
stop for our first activity. Climbing dunes is not as easy as it sounds. Tired but pleased we get to the top
with our “boogey boards”, organised by Koos. Now it is down hill for those that dare. First one to take
the plunge is my love Herma. The idea is to see who gets furthest. The winner of the day was Val. She
really managed to slide with speed and glamour well past all our destinations.
The only problem with going so far is that you have to get back again. Tired
but pleased we leave this lovely spot behind us and carry on in the Jimnys to
see whether they can drive the dunes now. As you can see time to deflate
tyres. (perhaps the first time but definitely not the last!)
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14On the way we stop at a carcass of a whale on the beach. Thereafter we have lunch-
eon on the beach and Sir Swanepoel brings out his “Swannie”. Behave!! I am talking
of the fold up braai which only uses paper for heat and which is well known to most
of us for a quick boerewors roll next to the road. As known it is mainly used to braai
wors in no time at all. Whilst the braais are going some dare to make their feet wet in
this cold sea.
With our stomachs full we now travel more inland to test the skills of the drivers and
see how far we can push the Jimnys. With the necessary “wax hom” support from the
ones that know we get on top of the dunes. The idea being that once on top you turn
right and hang with your vehicle over the ridge. Once there you slide down the slope
with your vehicle whilst listening to the roaring sand. All new model Jimnys manage
this without too much trouble. I unfortunately try it three times and still do not get
the right momentum to go over the ridge. In the process I also get stuck on the way
up and Koos comes down to help me. Gerald decides he is also coming
around to help us but in the process lands in a deep hole. On our radios and following our enquir-
ies as to where he is we only got the message: I am in a “diep gat”. He surely was! Fortunately he
did not roll his vehicle although we all wonder how he
managed to do this. It takes
us the rest of the afternoon to
help him to get out. Big fun!
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The pictures on the previous page reflect some of the amazing things we experienced. From fla-
mingos, seals, a fox, Koos fishing, driving on the beach, the light tower (now an hotel) to a wreck
on the beach. That evening we get our supper (fish and chips) from the yellow bus called “Fork ‘n
Nice” and I have to admit it was nice! Again an absolute magic day.
The next day (13 March) we visit the “Kristal gallery”. Rather unbelievable and a real paradise for
the ladies. The jewellery is astonishing, unfortunately the prices as well. Now it is the centre of
town where all the smaller souvenir shops are found and before luncheon we visit a leather shop
and a wool factory. Amazing to see how the wool is cleaned then spun and finally used to make the most beautiful
tapestries. With purchases made we now go to the German Brewery restaurant for luncheon. Our attendant gets to-
tally confused with the size of the group and manages to mix up our order rather drastically. Fortunately the beer is
good.
14 March and we are on the road just after 8. This time we are going all the way to Walvis as and
thereafter to Sandwich Harbour. A special permit for this trip is required, fortunately our local
friends arranged all this before the time! :-), as well as a guide to take us there and back. Unbe-
lievable beautiful. We again get a fox on the way there as well as old ruins of buildings from way
back. After a quick luncheon we need to travel back ASAP before the tide turns in.
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17On the way back we all drive up the dunes behind the salt works. To come down we all stand
next to one another and go down with the sound of the sand roaring as the Jimnys slide down.
Unfortunately no pictures available but we have it on video. Magic and what an experience.
Early morning we are up again as today we go on a ‘desert tour’ called the ‘little five’. Two
Landrover's filled up by the group and off we go. Our main guide is Chris who has unbelieva-
ble knowledge of the wildlife in the desert and the way he explains it has us in stitches from
laughing and astounded on how the desert life keeps going. His co-guide goes searching for
animals whilst he explains how the desert is impacted by people and their behaviour. Before he is finished with his story she
comes back and leads us to a very poisonous small snake that is hidden in the sand. Unbelievable how she managed to find him.
All that can be seen is the eyes. After a bit of encouragement the snake comes out and tries to get away. Apart from the animals
we get to see the actual scenery is also an experience. From red to yellow to black to white. What a variety of different sand for-
mations. The iron collected out of the black sand with a magnet is astounding and the pictures that are taken are multiple. A tru-
ly worthwhile experience should you ever get to the area!!
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After an astonishing morning we all drove through to Koos and Deidre’s residence
for luncheon. Prior to the trip this speciality was arranged and orders were sub-
mitted and paid for, before we left SA. But to actually see the end result on a braai
was something else!! Herma was in seventh heaven with crayfish her ultimate
dish! First the cleaning had to be done then on the fire where each crayfish had to
be basted with tender care and love. Many a watchful eye to make sure that this
delicacy was not ruined but given that everything was eaten and finished I am
comfortable in saying this was a great success!
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20After a quiet Monday morning, with laundry and shopping the main activities, we drive north of Swakop in
the afternoon. We drive past “Windpomp 14” all the way to Zeila Wreck. Nothing else in the area but as we
stop, the traders trying to sell local intricacies, appear out of nowhere. On our way back we drive through
the little settlement of Wlotzkasbaken and have a quick look at the camp resort at Mile 4. Considering the
openness and layout of the resort it is rather unthinkable that the resort is fully booked over December
months. Shows you the dedication of fisherman!! The hotel on the seafront is beautiful but has no guests
(thanks to Covid—19).
The evening we are treated to a visit of the Woermann House with its original named “Damara Tower”. The
views from the tower are pretty magnificent and to top this all we were provided with lovely fresh oysters
which could be had with or without spices. Very very enjoyable although not everyone's “cup of tea”. The
building is owned by the Swakopmund administration and is an historic monu-
ment. Very privileged to have been granted these visiting rights! Another confir-
mation of the hospitality, so typical, of the people of Namibia! As you can see
some man loved it!
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21It is Tuesday and a day for a boat trip in the Walvisbay harbour. What an experience! The way the seals and pelicans ma-
neuver on the boat and in between us is something else. Although no dolphins or whales we are treated with OB’s,
Coffee, Beer a lovely luncheon and to top it all a sighting of a Mola Mola fish (Sunfish). Even the crew members are de-
lighted and over the moon (no pun intended) with this! Die dag word afgesluit terug by ons campers met twee hoender
potte wat deur my en Marius, asook groot hulp van ons gades, gemaak word. Lekker man!
Lekker!
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22Wednesday: The original plan was to visit the Salt works but due to the virus our group is too
big and the tour had to be cancelled. Instead we are off to Dune 7 today. Another well known
landmark that most tourists visit. Unbelievable views from the top but to get there was not
easy. A pity you are not allowed to use the Jimny.. Must use your own two feet! Herma enjoyed
the trip down a lot more that the up. Wonder why..
Entrance to the dune
On the way back we stop at the jetties in Walvis Bay for luncheon. Consensus
was reached that fried calamari is a winner with grilled losing
on the day.
Thursday:
Today we are going “Bundu” bashing in a river bed. All pictures to this trip are on the next page.
We are travelling through the river bed to reach our end destination: Goani Kontes Oasis. Dur- View as you approach the dune
ing the original planning of our trip we intended to go and spend a day and night here. This un-
fortunately fell through due to a misunderstanding. However what a day!! First stop is the
moon landscape area. Unbelievable to see this totally different environment. It is thought that
a Hollywood movie was taken in the area (possibly Avatar?) and when you stand in the barren
landscape you can well imagine that it could have been used by them. What an experience. View from the top (see our Jimnys parked at the
bottom)
From there we visit the “musical rocks”. Tim manages to get a good tune going and sexy Koos
sings a serenade to Deidre. Great!! Further travels take us past old ruins of various houses and
a trading post used in days gone by. As we travel we see turn offs to farms in the district and you
wonder what the owners live off. Desert live at its best! At the oasis we have luncheon before
we tackle the road back home again
Proof that I also tackled the climb.
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25Its Friday and the idea is to go to the museums today. Early morning we are however entertained by
a number of camels that walk next to the resort. Unfortunately all the museums are closed due to the
virus and we end up doing some shopping in a German delicatessen shop where we find various
types of flavoured bottled garlic —very very nice! Late afternoon we all go back to the dunes again in
our Jimnys to celebrate Val’s birthday with wine and pizza. After a bit of convincing both myself and
Maryna tackle the “lip—slide over” again and with a bit of help from the spectators we both manage
it. It needs to be mentioned that Maryna did worry when sexy Koos told her that “indien nodig gaan
ons jou oor stoot”. They also all heard, to great enjoyment, how Tim on the way down repeatedly
shouted “take your foot of the brake!”. She however did the amazing slide and all we can say is: WELL
DONE Maryna! We are all so proud of you!! Great to be able to hear the rumble of the sand as you
slide down!!
As we sit around a “local Jimny” owner comes driving up to us having “heard” that we are all back on
the dunes again. He needed answers and wanted to enquire what and who we are
with everyone in the district knowing about our group. Big fun!
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26Saturday and last travelling day in Swakopmund. Three of us decide to go and see whether we can find the Welwitschia
plants. This plant can only be found in Namibia and nowhere else in the world. They survive for hundreds of years and are
truly extraordinaire. We decide to leave the other two and head back home. The other two decide to travel on and see
whether they can find the “Flintstone caves”. Around the camp/braai fires that evening, at Koos and Deidre’s place, we hear
that they did find them although they were disappointed to note how previous visitors have thrown away their bottles, cans
and other waste in the area. After a most delicious braai—THANKS Koos and Deidre for all your hospitality! - we leave with
full stomachs and ample braai wood for the days ahead, having purchased this from the stock that Koos had. Unfortunately
he will have to get new stock again for himself.
The Sunday is cleaning and preparation time for our trip up north to St Nowhere and the skeleton coast in the week ahead.
Will keep you posted on this and more in the next edition.
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27Our Family and The Motorhomer
After the 1st (Dirty Dozen plus One) initial meet-up and satisfactory rally at Lovers Rock over the weekend of 11th – 13th April,
1984 when it was decided to formally establish and inaugurate the MCSA/MKSA, those of us who elected to become its first
office bearers very suddenly realised of course that one of our biggest challenges was to ensure that we kept in touch with
each other. Far easier said than done, as the age of computer communications was only then in its infancy. Having ex-
changed personal information with each other at the rally, the realisation that in order to arrange further “get togethers” we
would need someone (probably me as the first appointed club secretary) to organise a “likely list” of invitees and potentially
interested future members/ralliers.
Wildrich Groenewald and his wife Erica had been mainly instrumental in coordinating this first Lovers Rock meeting through
their friends, customers and known motorhome owners of that time. I had then documented and recorded this event for the
archives.
Our next get-together/rally at Warmbaths (5 months later – 22/25th June) was well supported (via word of mouth, recom-
mendations/grape vine etc.) The club was up and running and communication amongst members and to the outside world
was now one of our main priorities. Membership was growing faster than we originally anticipated with members residing
far and wide outside of our initial Transvaal/Reef catchment area.
Regrettably, soon after the formation of the club and the Warmbaths Rally, my own personal circumstances changed dramati-
cally and I needed to hand over my secretarial roll to Tiny Steenkamp, a well-known member of the Caravan Club fraternity
for many years. He had numerous contacts in the “outdoor” and camping world and was ideally suited to spreading the
word of the formation of the Motorhome Club – being well connected and a larger than life character!
Two immediate issues became obvious during our first year. Namely, inclusivity for all members within the club along with
reasonably distanced rally venues to cater for all members. A sub-division of that issue was the question of using our totally
independent living arrangements to escape recognised caravan parks and adopt a more adventurous “bundu” type of week-
end away from it all, somewhere or other in the bush without all the mod-con facilities provided!
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28Pressures created by members living outside of the Transvaal (the then only region) started to build as quite naturally folk
wanted to enjoy the benefits of belonging to a club whose main purpose was to get away for a weekend with like-minded
souls. Critical mass having been achieved outside of the Transvaal and immediate environs region with sufficient members
in both the Western Cape and Natal who had voiced their desire to form their own groupings/regions for the purpose of
organising their own local rallies, these regions then became officially established/inaugurated. Now the bureaucracy of
how to keep everybody informed and in the loop structurally and financially took on a very different (legal) complexion.
Clearly as all these new club developments were rapidly taking place during our first year of existence, an official
“mouthpiece” was now an imperative. Welcome the birth of “The Motorhomer” – initially a single page A4 sheet.
Tiny, had done a great job of recording our committee meetings and now this information along with our ideals, objectives,
ethos, responsible people, office bearers, notice of meetings, contact numbers and details of our ever-expanding member-
ship list were featured.
Jim Williams
A typical example of a page
in one of the first editions of
the magazine. These were
printed on an A4 page and
then circulated by mail
(post) to all members.
Where are the days??
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29REGIONAL REPORTS
FREESTATE REGION
Aldam Holiday Resort 6 tot 8 Maart 2020.
Verslag: Willie van Heusden.
Aldam Holiday Resort is geleë 12km vanaf die afdraai punt tussen Ventersburg en Windburg op die N1. Die teerpad tot by die
ingangshek is in `n goeie toestand, maar kronkel baie en sommige van die draaie moet versigtig benader word. Die oord lê
teenaan die Allemanskraaldam, wat tydens ons besoek 88% vol was. Die Allemanskraaldam is `n mekka vir boot en visvang
entoesiaste. Die Willem Pretorius Natuurreservaat grens ook aan die oord, hier is `n verskeidenheid wild gevestig.
Die oord is in `n goeie toestand met heelwat om te doen. Daar is `n restaurant en `n kroeg met `n mooi uitsig oor die dam en
damwal. Die winkel is langs die kompleks en toegerus met al die basiese benodigdhede. Daar is ook `n groot swembad area
waar tydens daar vakansies en langnaweke georganiseerde vermaak aangebied word. By die swembad area is konferensie
geriewe, saal en kroeg. Tennis, mini-gholf, jukskei, rolskaats en waterglybaan is almal naas die swembad area. Die oord se
huisvesting beskik oor `n verskeidenheid hutte en gesinseenhede, waarvan baie oor die dam uitkyk. Die kamp area is oor verskeie
terrasse uitgelê met 3 ablusie blokke. Die ablusie blokke is goed toegerus en word deur die skoonmakers deurentyd skoon
gehou, die ablusie blokke word geopen volgens die getal besoekers.
Dit is 6 Maart en die weer is goed vir ons, heerlike sonskyn en skoon blou lug begroet ons by Aldam. Na die Januarie en Februarie
kampe se reënerige weer is ons geseën met wonderlike kamp weer wat volgens die weervoorspelling vir die hele naweek sal
duur. Gelukkig het Maans Mostert net agter Hannes de Milander gery want die groot ryhuis van Hannes het hande viervoet
vasgesteek met die ingangshek in sig, toe wys Maans se Jimny, nou met die Jimny se A-raam aan die ryhuis van Hannes gehaak,
wat in hom steek en stoot die wa tot op sy staanplek.
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30Vir die van julle wat nog nie by Aldam was nie, dis `n stywe opdraand en redelike afdraand wat voorgelê het.
Hannes bel vir Ben de Lange wat gelukkig nog in Virginia is om `n nuwe diesel filter saam te bring en Ben vervang
dit met oue in die ryhuis, daarna loop die enjin weer klopdisselboom.
Teen die laatmiddag het al die ryhuise opgedaag vir die naweek se saamkuier en skop ons af met `n lekker
groet en gesels sessie in die pad voor Hansie se ryhuis, Hansie het reeds die braai op die oop staanplek voor hom
gepak. Die groep bestaan uit 10 ryhuise met Koos en Martie Scheepers van Mpumalanga, die gereelde
ondersteuners van Noordvaal, Hansie Joubert en Sonja Otto, Danie en Marcelle van Vuuren, John Acutt en sy
vriendin Desirée en die Vrystaters Ben en Corrie de Lange, Charles en Elma Barker, Hannes en Salome de
Milander, Andre en Corrie Venter, Maans en Delia Mostert, en Willie en Madelein van Heusden. Teen skemer is
die vuur se kole gereed en ons braai lekker saam onder Hansie se kamp- visstok lig. Hulle se hoe later, hoe
kwater en Hansie vra ek moet aan sy koffie proe, ek dink dit is skoon whisky met `n teelepel koffie in. Dit raak
later effens koel en John maak `n groot boma-vuur by sy ryhuis waar die bittereinders tot na-nag nog kuier.
Die Saterdag begroet ons met pragtige weer, vir eens is die weervoorspelling reg. Van die groep gaan eet by die
restaurant ontbyt, maar Hansie wat dit voorgestel het lê skuins op sy stoel en keer dat die son nie in sy oë skyn
nie, hy beweer dat hy `n erge” sinus-aanval” het maar ek weet nie so mooi nie. Vandag red Ben weer vir Hannes
en maak sy blou kragpunt reg wat veroorsaak dat die ryhuis kort-kort by die paal uitskop. Die Vrystaat se
bestuur hou hul kwartaallikse vergadering en Danie en Marcelle is met die Jimny weg om monumente in die
omgewing op te spoor, o.a. waar de la Rey se seun by Ventersburg in `n veldslag gesneuwel het.
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31Die middag vergader ons almal by Hannes en kyk rugby op sy groot skerm . Hansie het wonderbaarlik genees en
ondersteun hartlik sy Bloubul span. Die oord het twee half drom braaiers vir ons kom aflaai en ons maak weer
vir `n straat braai reg voor Hannes se ryhuis. Onder `n ster belaaide hemelruim braai ons soos gewoonlik
aangenaam saam en almal kuier `n hond uit `n bos uit soos die spreekwoord se. Te gou is dit tyd om almal `n
goeie nagrus toe te wens.
Sondagoggend kom ons onder die koelte bome saam waar Salome ons met `n mooi boodskap en gebed in die
regte stemming bring, Hannes sorg vir mooi gewyde musiek. Die voorsitters tee volg met uitdeel van tokens.
Ons emmertjie wenner is Hannes vir sy groot skerm tv en die gees wat daar begin bou het vir Saterdagaand se
braai. Die kakkerlak prys deel Hansie wat weereens `n Eskom op ons getrek het sodat ons in donkerte moes
kuier na die braai en Maans omdat hy weer ge”stir” het oor plek hou. Die tee en eetgoed is soos gebruiklik `n
smulpaap se droom. Na tee begin almal oppak en die laaste van ons vertrek teen twaalfuur, vyf gaan huis toe
en die ander vertrek na Bloemfontein om die aand daar bymekaar te kom vir die begin van die Vrystaat streek se
mini-toer.
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32VRYSTAATSTREEK VIRTUELE RALLY 28 tot 30 AUGUSTUS 2020.
Verslag: Willie van Heusden.
Vrystaat streek het `n suksesvolle virtuele rally gehad van 28 tot 30 Augustus, maar dit was `n rally met `n twist
deurdat 10 ryhuise deelgeneem het waar hulle was, sommiges in hul voortuin, ander in hul agter tuin en sommige
gelukkiges by `n kampterrein.
Ons het 2 Zoom-sessies gehad, die eerste was Saterdagmiddag waartydens dit `n lekker saamkyk was en dit was `n
bonus om die gesigte van ons bekende vriende te kon sien en elkeen het vertel van hul wedervaringe tydens lockdown. Van ons
was gelukkig om aan lekkernye te smul en ander het `n biertjie geniet.
Sondagoggend het Etienne weer sy gepaste kort en kragtige oggend boodskap met ons gedeel nadat ons benoud gewag het dat sy
mikrofoon koppel, maar danksy Engela is die probleem opgelos. Weereens is daar aan ietsie lekkers gepeusel, nou sien ons weer
uit na die regte kampe
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33Western cape region
Surviving Lockdown with a Motorhome
We were lucky, Iris and myself, as we were part of those that could travel for work during stage 4. Naturally Stage 5 was a
complete lockdown and no movement occurred during that time. Quite an unearthly experience those 5 weeks that stage 5
existed. Had anybody seen this evolution of society coming in 2020?
At stage 4 I was able to get to the motorhome on the odd occasion, keep the batteries up and running, and monitor the solar
panels.
Come Stage 3 it was as if a bird had been set free when travel was announced. As soon as possible we travelled to the mo-
torhome that is stored in Somerset West and did our first cruise in 9 weeks. A trip through picturesque Stellenbosch led us to
the most beautiful Helshoogte pass and down into the Pniél community. On the way to Franschhoek you drive through beau-
tiful tree lined Autumn lanes adorned in the oranges and rustic hues brought on by the change of season. A leisurely lunch
and coffee was had at some of the destitute establishments who had just opened and were trying to trade in the warm after-
noon sun. We then made the same trip in reverse through the golden treelined Autumnal lanes. Such a brilliantly simple
thing to do with so much reward.
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34Two weeks later and travel restrictions allowed for provincial travel and so we embarked on a longer day trip. Back to the
motorhome, run up the fridges, all the electronic gadgetry to test the systems, and load cameras for a day out.
Following a giant storm that had just passed though the Cape we were almost ensured dramatic, somewhat rainy and
cold conditions. Heading over Sir Lowry's Pass we stopped for some of the most awesome pies available, made at the
Houwhoek Farm Stall.
Simply the best sausage rolls ever and pies ever, if your going past there.
Onwards we went through the increasingly green wheat fields made up of freshly planted wheat, following the good
rains we had during lock-down. A right hand turn past the giant wind turbines and through Caledon took us to a part of
this neck of the woods that is extremely beautiful with rolling hills called the Hemel en Aarde Valley. Heaven and Earth -
pretty much a perfect description of the grandeur of the place. A long winding road snakes through some of South Afri-
ca's most iconic vineyards - Hamilton Russell, Creation wines, Bouchard Finlayson and Southern Right- to mention just a
few. Meandering through the winding bends one is constantly surprised by the grandeur of the unfolding landscape,
eventually exiting the valley just short of seaside village of Hermanus.
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35Back we drove towards Cape Town, taking the undulating coastal road past Kleinmond, Betty's Bay and Hangklip, all
beautiful sea side villages. A lunch stop at the panoramic Koggelbaai Biosphere while rain gently tapped on the roof, saw
us eventually emerge out in scenic Gordon's Bay, and back to the storage site for the motorhome. In essence those trips
made the isolation bearable and in the end the trips became an utterly enjoyable escape from the isolation at home.
On another trip we went to the Hex River valley in pursuit of the earliest Cape snow seen for years. Grandeur landscapes
packed full of vines set in Autumnal shades, counter set against stark white snow, was rated by photographers as the
best scenario seen in 10 years. Once one exits the Hex River, climbs the pass and enters the Klein Karoo you need to look
out for the R318 on the right hand side. What a glorious piece of road this is, that winds through the heavily snow laden
Matroosberg mountains, with a heady mix of Karoo landscape and fertile valleys full of fruit orchards. Rooihoogtepass, a
carefully sculpted hairpin bend pass requires some fine attention as you drop back down from the Karoo to the lower
edges of Montagu.
Set in this idyllic valley is the well known Protea Farm tractor rides and Potjie Kos - famous for the owner driven tractor
rides to the top of the imposing Dassieshoek mountain range and rental Chalets. Heaps of snow, window deep, cover
this unique landscape at the right time of the year.
An inviting lunch road side of the fruit farms before Montagu, saw us once again head home via the N2 into Cape Town
In our motorhome and with such a vast and beautiful landscapes at our beck and call, we are truly blessed to live in this
remarkable place that invites delight and discovery.
Kevin and Iris
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36Eastern cape region
Dis April 2020 en ons brand om te gaan Rally maar heel laas dit kan nie a.g.v. die virus. Ons laat ons egter nie afsit en ʼn
boer maak ʼn plan. So besluit ons toe wat is verkeerd om op ons eie werf te kamp. Die lede is gekontak en siedaar - Ons
kamp! Wat ʼn voordelige Rally. Lede kon selfs hulle honde saam neem en daar was geen ekstra koste vir staanplek en
hout nie. Dit was egter groot pret. Louis, Garnett, Hennie, Pieter en Johnny het gaan saam kamp.
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37Pine creek
14 to 16 Aug 2020
Report by Marinda Wolsink
We had a great weekend despite the weather at Pine Lodge Port Elizabeth. We were only 6 Vans and could spend quality
time together. On Saturday morning we prepared a breakfast together which was enjoyed by all. The ladies all worked
nicely together and we had a splendid morning.
The Breakfast was followed by a game of Dominos. Johnny and Glenise walked away as the winners.
The evening the members were surprised with an Oxtail Pot sponsored by die Motorhome Club. Ideal weather for this
pot and it was devoured!
Our AGM Rally weekend in September will be confirmed asap.
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38Mpumalanga region
LOCKDOWN RALLY - MPUMALANGA
The national lockdown was announced the day after the Mpumalanga Region’s Olifants River Camp rally ended. As we
were initially “grounded” for a relatively short period it didn’t sound too bad. By late March the urge to go camping be-
came very real. The fact that Koos and Anna-Marie van Heerden were touring Namibia with Tim and company and kept
us updated on a WhatsApp group didn’t make things any easier!
Early April Anton Fourie decided that if we can’t rally in person a virtual rally had to be held as Covid-19 couldn’t be
spread that way. A message was sent to all the club members to sound them out about the idea. Have you people ever
noticed how these so-called “oldies” are all sitting on their phones/tablets chatting and video-calling their families?
Quite a few motorhomers were enthusiastic about the idea and it was decided that a “WhatsApp” braai will be held. Not
being a committee member, I now appreciate the effort going into arranging a rally! Just try and get a group of fossils to
agree on a time for a braai…
Eventually agreement was reached – the 10th April was way beyond April Fool’s Day and at 12 the fires were started and
(probably) the first Motorhome Virtual Braai started. It was great to see our friends again. As usual, there was a lot of
teasing, joking and fun. As is befitting, our Chairperson, Johan Theart went all out. He had his motorhome’s awning out,
and his setup looked almost the same as at every rally, except he didn’t have the side panel of his awning up.
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39A great time was had by all, so great that we had a few more braais! Different members “attended” the braais, and the
warm friendships and camaraderie experienced at rallies were there without fail.
A few takeaways:
Members are actually closer to each other than I’ve thought. It was awesome to share the good and the bad, like
Elsa’s serious fall on a walk that resulted In her looking like a serious Gender-Based Violence victim and Marietjie
who had an argument with a dog that resulted in a nasty wound and skin transplant. Needless to say, the
“sympathy” was cloaked in jokes.
Nobody tried to steal the coals under another member’s meat.
WhatsApp works great, although only 8 phones can be part of a chat.
As great as it is to chat with your friends, the social interaction is sorely missed.
It seems this idea caught on, with a bigger virtual rally to be held soon. It’s OK, we didn’t patent the idea!
PS. All social distancing rules were obeyed – members were very far apart – as in White River in the east and Upington in
the west.
Written by Anton Fourie
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40KZN region
Report by Rosemary Harlow – KZN Secretary
This year has been a disaster for our camping rally itinerary with all campsites closed for the Covid 19 lockdown. Apart
from checking our wheels and driving a small distance to petrol stations (for me this was a total of 5kms) to have tyres
checked and petrol filled etc. the rest of our time has been just waiting for the day we can get out properly again! I keep
telling myself to get in the van and overhaul all the junk collected and give the whole van a proper clean-up but I must
admit that the lockdown has made me lazy, so I keep putting this off and so far have only cleared one cupboard! Hope-
fully we can get camping again before the end of the year.
McNichols Bazley Beach – 21-23 February 2020
Report by Ann Robinson
Our Rally 21-23 February started early, with some keen motorhomers arriving on 20th already. I am not sure if it was the
delicious scones which get served up with cream and jam at morning tea time, the promise of pancakes or if it was the
brilliant weather we experienced…. By Friday afternoon a total of 9 vans (16 people in total) had arrived and set up to
enjoy the weekend.
Bazley Beach namely McNichol Resort has been running since 1971 under the helm of the McNichol family. You arrive to
a cup of tea, while friendly staff will help you erect a tent or awning. The Staff and management are extremely pleasant
and make you feel most welcomed. The park is situated less than 100kms from Durban and 90 meters from miles of un-
spoilt beach, and on the banks of the Ifafa Lagoon. While remaining very country and beautiful, they have all the facili-
ties needed for a getaway weekend or longer stay. The ablution blocks are spotless and modern, with 8 sights having pri-
vate ablutions. Sites are large and mainly shaded. Sporting 2 swimming pools, one heated in the cooler months enabling
swimming throughout the year, fully catered shop and bottle store. Fishing, canoeing and walks all set the peacefulness
of the Campsite.
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41Most of the Friday afternoon was spent around the swimming pool with lots of chattering and catch ups being done.
That night each to his own, gathered about in small groups and discussed the wonderful weather we had been blessed
with.
Saturday was just as hot, most people splashing about, eating ice creams, going for short walks due to the heat. And at
4.00pm….. Our idyllic world changed…. We heard the rolling thunder, saw the fast approaching black clouds and most of
us headed for our vans, taking in awnings and packing away a lot of outside items. But, once again, the fires were lit and
a few enjoyed a communal bring and braai.
Chairman welcomed newcomers Thea and Kevin on their first rally. Very interestingly, their son has won 2 very prestig-
ious awards for a short 10 minute video “AURORA SAVES” - which can be found on U-Tube. I would really like to share
this as it is very important to our world. If you want to watch something really worthwhile, check it out.
Sunday morning we packed up in the rain and left. All in all, it was a very good weekend in spite of the last several hours
of rain.
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42Northvaal region
virtual rally August 2020
Our members could no longer control their itchiness, they had to get into the motorhomes and go camping, COID-19
was the only thing holding them back, and of course the added lock-down! Being true campers, they could no longer
hold out. After a very tiring trip of 20 meters, most of us reached our campsite.
Following the example of the government, zoom meetings were held, with many a photo and experience being shared
by members. Here is a collage as posted by some of the members.
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44Rally Calendar for remainder of 2020
Northvaal Western Cape
Date Place Date Place
18—20 October Klipdraai (near Meyerton) 11—13 September Montagu (AGM)
23—29 November Hartebeespoort Boat club 23—25 October Klipkrans Worcester
(AGM’s and Year End function) 13—15 November Hollandaise Molen Franshoek
Mpumalanga Eastern Cape
13—15 November Lake Umuzi 25—27 September Pine Lodge (AGM)
Freestate 23—25 October Jeffreys Bay
09—11 October Zionbergh (AGM) 20—22 November Sitrus Oewer (Christmas Rally)
13—15 November Weltevrede (Year end function) Garden Route
Kwazulu Natal Please contact the Secretary or Chairman of the Region
18—20 September Villa Spa (AGM) For further info.
23—25 October Mountain Splendour
06—08 November Bush Willow
03—06 December Karridene
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45Rally Calendar for 2021
Most of the Regions will only finalise their programme for 2021 later this year and once available these will be published
in the last edition of 2020. Only region providing dates has been Northvaal which are listed below.
Northvaal
22—24 January Drie Berge (R300pn weekend and R250 pn for extra nights)
12—14 February Weltevrede Parys (R520 Fri—Sun and R180 pn for extra nights)
12—14 March Malonjeni (R300pn weekend and R200 pn for extra nights)
16—18 April Bush Inn (R240 pn—weekend and extra nights)
14—16 May Pilansberg (still to be confirmed)
18—25 June Mabelingwe (Midweek) (Still to be confirmed)
23—25 July Buffelspoort (Midweek?) (Still to be confirmed)
20—22 August Dube (Midweek?) (Still to be confirmed)
17—19 September Eastco Parys (Still to be confirmed)
15 –17 October Hartebeespoort Boat club (still te be confirmed)
19—22 November Klipdraai (Still to be confirmed)
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46Inspirational Thoughts
(Editor: Isn't this the reason why we rally together!!)
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47With so many jokes doing the rounds from the beginning of the lock down I felt the need to provide the following short ones for
you:
My boss told me to have a good day… so I went home
Why is Peter Pan always flying? He neverlands
The other day, my wife asked me to pass her lipstick but I accidentally passed her a glue stick. She still isn’t talking to me.
When you look really closely, all mirrors look like eyeballs.
What do you call a guy with a rubber toe? Roberto.
I told my wife she drew her eyebrows too high. She seemed surprised.
I’m so good at sleeping. I can do it with my eyes closed.
Why did the old man fall in the well? Because he couldn’t see that well.
My wife told me I had to stop acting like a flamingo. So I had to put my foot down.
As I suspected, someone has been adding soil to my garden. The plot thickens.
Did you hear about the Italian chef that died? He pasta way.
I think I would like a job at cleaning mirrors, it’s just something I could really see myself doing.
Just remember—you are never really completely useless, you can always serve as a bad example.
Two cows are standing in a field. One cow says “Did you hear about that freak outbreak of mad cow disease? It makes cows
go completely insane!”. The other cow replies “Good thing I’m a helicopter”.
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