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Seniors in Secunda gather for a twice-monthly meeting

The next meeting will take place on September 2 and will feature chair exercises.

Members of the Dra Mekaar group gathered at the NG Kerk Goedehoop Gemeente on August 19.

Ben Moolman opened the morning gathering with a scripture reading and prayer. Members were entertained with a sing-along led by André Jonker.


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Dra Mekaar members Susan Alberts, Nikki Bloem and Barbie Du Preez. Photo: Kerry Bird

A warm welcome is extended to new member Nic Pretorius. A final reminder was given that outstanding payments are due for members joining the group’s annual holiday at De Voetpadkloof.

The next meeting will take place on September 2 and will feature chair exercises.


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Dra Mekaar are where good friends meet. Here are Daan Binneman and Patrick Shannon. Photo: Kerry Bird

Dra Mekaar provides a platform for retired and senior people to meet, socialise and form friendships through twice-monthly gatherings, activities and community projects.

For more information, contact chairperson Eileen Bezuidenhout on 082 467 5307.


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Enjoying a morning of socialising are Dra Mekaar members Bettie du Preez, Rudolf Jansen van Vuuren and Sophia Myberg. Photo: Kerry Bird

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André Jonker entertained members with a sing-along at the Dra Mekaar gathering on August 19. Photo: Kerry Bird

Old people pose together
Fanie Du Plessis, Gary Visser, Hennie Alberts and new Dra Mekaar member Nic Pretorius. Photo: Kerry Bird
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Mphikeleli Masangu

I've been a journalist for 17 years, first as radio journalist and then print. I have a matric senior certificate and a community journalism certificate from the Unisa. I am a strong investigative, political, municipal and hard news journalist.

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