Finding their happily ever after

With one of the most beautiful backdrops, Mr Erxleben proposed marriage to Ms Storbeck

November 7, 2017

Danielle Greaves 1 minute read

After Estcourt resident, Barry Erxleben hiked up and across Cape Town’s Table Mountain for seven hours, he tied the knot with Sue Storbeck now Mrs Erxleben on the evening of October 19.

81-year-old Estcourt resident, Barry Erxleben and partner of four years, Sue Storbeck (68) hiked up and across Cape Town’s Table Mountain on October 19.

With one of the most beautiful backdrops, Mr Erxleben proposed marriage to Ms Storbeck.

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“At our age, having decided it’s what we want, I didn’t see the need to wait. We will have a civil ceremony and a celebration sometime soon,” said Mr Erxleben.

Together, the couple hiked seven hours up Kasteelepoort and later tied the knot in a service conducted by Mrs Erxleben’s son who is a Pastor in Ireland, via Skype with close family logging in.

The newlyweds went on honeymoon in Langebaan on October 25 on Mrs Erxleben’s birthday.

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November 7, 2017

Danielle Greaves 1 minute read

Sihle Ntenjwa

A journalist at Caxton Local Media, contributing to Estcourt and Midlands News. Passionate and dedicated to his craft, Sihle has quickly made a name for himself since arriving in Estcourt in late 2023. His commitment to storytelling and community journalism has earned him recognition for keeping readers informed with compelling and accurate local news