Welcome to Our Family Site
Welcome to Our Family Site
1. | ![]() 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]
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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]
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Notes: Computer Technician (Infoplan) and excellent tennis player, particularly as a veteran for Western Province. Willex married Johanna Magdalena (Joey) KILLIAN on 27 Sep 1969 in Pretoria. Johanna was born on 9 Dec 1948 in Cullinan, Gauteng, RSA; died on 15 Apl 2023 in Pretoria. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. | ![]() ![]() Notes: Studied for BA at Stellenbosch University 1986. She and her husband Marc Myburgh of Pretoria have four brilliant children, four sons and a daughter. They are energetically involved in promotion of health products (Barley Green etc) and organic health foods. She assists her husband in their Christian outreach at White River, Mpumalanga, as part of the “Hands at Work” organization that cares for AIDS Orphans. Vivienne married Marc Louis MYBURGH on 29 Mar 1986 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa. Marc was born on 24 Oct 1964 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | ![]() ![]() 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. Rene married Jacques DE WET on 23 Jul 1994 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa. Jacques was born on 4 Dec 1967 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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6. | ![]() ![]() Notes: 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]
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7. | ![]() ![]() Notes: Names changed to Aidan John in the year 2000. Adriaan married Michelle IMMELMAN on 24 Sep 2000 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa. Michelle was born on 4 Sep 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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8. | ![]() ![]() Notes: Having completed a B.Com degree at Stellenbosch, he went to London for a year, and was appointed as I.T. Manager for Octagon Marketing, Putney. After his return to Cape Town in 2002 he was immediately appointed in the same position at Octagon, Cape. His relationship with Janine, the PR and advertising producer, was more than just official business, and they were married in 2005. In January 2007 he switched to Coronation Fund Managers and works as their IT Manager in Newlands. He and Janine are expecting their first child, a boy, in November. Philip married Janine COETZEE on 2 Jul 2005 in Kuils River, Cape, South Africa. Janine was born on 14 Jul 1975 in Durbanville, Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | ![]() ![]() Melinda married Jacobus Cornelius VAN SCHALKWYK in Jun 1990 in Pretoria, S A, and was divorced. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Melinda married Lionel Stanley ROUX on 24 Apr 2010 in Pretoria, S A. Lionel was born on 5 May 1981 in Pretoria, S A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
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11. | ![]() ![]() Notes: Brilliant scholar at Pretoria Boys’ High, and student of Industrial and Process Engineering at Stellenbosch University. Very active in Evangelism, and goes on outreaches to African countries. 10 handicap golfer. David married Jeanne-Marié LOUW on 25 Oct 2014 in Natal Midlands. Jeanne-Marié was born on 23 Jul 1985 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Afrca. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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12. | ![]() ![]() Notes: Outstanding artistic talent and academic prowess at Pretoria Boys’ High School. Studying Graphic Art at Stellenbosch University - top of class. |
13. | ![]() ![]() Notes: Outstanding sportsman and brilliant scholar at High School in White River. Plans to study at Stellenbosch University. |
14. | ![]() ![]() Notes: At High School in White River. Leading scholar in her class. Sharon married Hendrik MÖLLER on 7 Dec 2018 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa. Hendrik was born on 11 Oct 1993 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Afrca. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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15. | ![]() ![]() Notes: Very bright, Primary School Scholar, Cornwall Hill Private School, Irene. Good artistic ability. |
16. | ![]() ![]() Notes: A bright Primary School scholar, with outstanding Gymnastic skills. Very beautiful blue eyes. |
17. | ![]() ![]() Notes: Energetic, bright and very friendly youngster. Has started Pre-School classes. Will be a sport star. |
18. | ![]() ![]() Notes: Very bright, active and inquisitive two year old. Has magnificent eyes. |
19. | ![]() ![]() Notes: Good looking boy - extremely intelligent. Just started Pre-School, and swimming lessons. |
20. | ![]() ![]() Notes: Blonde and blue eyed, very cute one year old. |
21. | ![]() ![]() Notes: Expecting to be born in November 2007 |
22. | ![]() ![]() Hendrik married Carlie SMIT on 25 Aug 2022 in Pretoria. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
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