Zanneli Casey and Cornel Viljoen (Hartklop): We wish everyone in the community a blessed 2026. Our hope is that it will be a good year for all, and we wish the community everything of the best.
As the calendar turns to 2026, the Boksburg Advertiser asked local representatives to share their wishes for the community in the new year.
Charel Blignaut, principal of Laerskool Concordia: My wish is that we close the door on 2025 and truly step into a new era in 2026. I hope our community will join hands, stand together, leave the past behind and move forward with faith, positivity and hope for a better future.Gert Botes, principal of Laerskool Goudrand: We wish the community strength for 2026. May it be a year where dreams become reality, filled with health, happiness and success for our children. Let us remain positive, supportive and loving towards one another.
Gary Corin, chairperson of Boksburg Athletic Club: Our wish for 2026 is continued growth, unity and participation in our community through sport. We hope to see renewed energy, shared experience and strong fellowship as we move forward together.Relebohile Ntjona, manager of St Francis Care Centre: Our wish is to continue offering love, dignity and compassionate care to the most vulnerable. We hope the community will stand with us so we can keep supporting those who cannot care for themselves.Annerie du Pisanie, chairperson of Helpende Hand Boksburg: Our wish for 2026 is to continue promoting wellbeing in the community through support and employment initiatives. We invite the community to work with us to help build stronger, healthier households.Pierre Marneweck, founder of The Humanity Foundation: Our wish for 2026 is to continue supporting vulnerable members of the community through strong partnerships, food drives and essential donations. We hope to strengthen relationships and ensure ongoing care where it is needed most.
