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St Joseph’s Catholic Church

Constructed on land donated by Joliffe for a Union Church it was one of the first churches in Wakkerstroom to begin missionary work in Wakkerstroom. The foundation was laid by Dirk Cornelius Uys the Voortrekker and founder of the town Wakkerstroom in 1904. It has a total immersion baptismal font underneath the altar, and a beautiful stained-glass window behind the altar.

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Bioscope

Bioscope

The Bioscope offers a flexible multi-use venue situated in the heart of Wakkerstroom.

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Bonginkosi

Bonginkosi

Bonginkosi Tsotetsi otherwise known as Paradise.
Is a self taught visual artist, born and raised in Wakkerstroom.

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Bronwen Mellor

Bronwen Mellor

Bronwen Mellor’s painting carrier spanned a period of 33 years. She started in 1977 and put away her brushes in 2011.

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Dana Tehuis for Senior Citizens

Dana Tehuis for Senior Citizens

Dana Tehuis Vir Senior Burgers, situated in the small town of Wakkerstroom, in the southern part of Mpumalanga Province, 30km from Volksrust, offers Independent Living as well as Frail Care.

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Eylene Clifford

Eylene Clifford

The Wakkerstroom Art & Craft Fair has nominated Eylene Clifford as their Festival Artist for the upcoming Art exhibition during the Wakkerstroom Music Festival.

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Louise Dainty

Louise Dainty

Louise’s interest in art started at a very young age. Her mother inspired her to draw. No colouring-in books, but plenty of blank paper and crayons followed by a cheap paintbox and a brush without many hairs, before finally getting a decent set of paints which she had for years.

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Matilda and George Angus

Matilda and George Angus

Matilda’s and George’s shared love for the natural world finds expression in art pieces that show that there is beauty in simple materials, lines and designs, things we often take for granted or do not notice.

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NG Kerk / Church

NG Kerk / Church

The Wakkerstroom congregation is rich in history, our heritage is phenomenal and our church building is architecturally unique. Of special interest in the Church is the organ, built in the early 1900’s. It is unique in that it is a pneumatic action organ which works by air pressure, not relying on electricity, as the later models do.

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Operation Snowdrop

Operation Snowdrop

Operation Snow Drop is a non-profit organisation (registration number 067363) committed to serving disadvantaged communities throughout South Africa.

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Roy Elliott

Roy Elliott

Roy started delving in Mosaics in 2005 mainly in Kitchens and bathrooms – and that then paved the way for making tables, pictures and benches etc.

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St Joseph’s Catholic Church

St Joseph’s Catholic Church

Constructed on land donated by Joliffe for a Union Church it was one of the first churches in Wakkerstroom to begin missionary work in Wakkerstroom. The foundation was laid by Dirk Cornelius Uys the Voortrekker and founder of the town Wakkerstroom in 1904. It has a total immersion baptismal font underneath the altar, and a beautiful stained-glass window behind the altar.

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St Mark’s Anglican Church

St Mark’s Anglican Church

Although built in 1880, the church was only consecrated in 1890 by Reverend H Sadler, the first Vicar. It has the largest stained glass window in the Anglican Diocese of the Highveld, and there are many lovely stories associated with the return of first, a Brass Lectern, and then the Bell Tower. The Church is a Historical Monument now privately owned and recently lovingly renovated.

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Sue Olivier

Sue Olivier

Sue Olivier is a South African living and working for over twenty years in multiple Asian countries. With a career rooted in the fast-paced corridors of the communications industry, she discovered her passion for art as a sanctuary away from the demands of the corporate worl

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Wakkerstroom Animal Group (WAG)

Wakkerstroom Animal Group (WAG)

Wakkerstroom Animal Group (WAG) is a registered NPO and has been operating in this area since it was founded in 2010. Operating primarily in Esizamaleni and Wakkerstroom, WAG also assists animal owners from farms and smallholdings on the outskirts of Wakkerstroom who bring their animals to town for medical care.

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