O.R. Thambo International Airport
Near: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
GPS: -26.13278, 28.23177
When: 2006-12-28
Who: Stefan, Mariaan, Thinus, Doepies…

I met Mariaan in 2003 at church and Stefan close after that at Aardklop in Potchefstroom. Since then our friendship grew, and we became very close.

They later got married and invited me right into their home. » Read more: Saying goodbye to the Schuttes

The Performer Theatre
Near: Menlopark, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
GPS: -25.769876, 28.257083
When: 2006-07-19
Who: Thinus, Barend, his wife, and the rest of BKR Logista

I attended this event with people from a local audit firm. Boss’ treat! The atmosphere was a nice, somewhat classy theater vibe, with the seats arranged around tables. » Read more: Movin’ & Shakin’

Maropeng, Cradle of Human Kind
Near: Magaliesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
GPS: -25.96822, 27.66591
When: 2006-06-30
Who: Thinus, Werner
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BMW Leo Haese Centurion invited Werner and me to come and experience some of their technology and innovation at this magic site in the Cradle of Human Kind.

About the event one can only deduct one thing: they wanted to impress! We were about 30 people, and on arrival this morning at this world heritage site hub, we were greeted by a polished fleet of BMW machines that were clearly out of the everyday man’s league. » Read more: BMW Destination Innovation

Wonderboom Airport
Near: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
GPS: -25.6572, 28.2138
When: 2006-05-06

This is a regular thing at the local Airport, Wonderboom Aerodrome. I got invited to this show, with tickets to the VIP tent for a buffet lunch and open bar! » Read more: Wonderboom Air Show