TC Robertson Nature Reserve in Scottburgh celebrates 35-year milestone

Culinary skills were also put to the test at a potjiekos competition.

November 2, 2025

Vanisha Moodley 1 minute read

Team Forever Young Friends were victorious in the potjiekos competition.

In celebration of its 35th anniversary, TC Robertson Nature Reserve had a Family Fun Day on Sunday.
People of all ages attended the event at the Scottburgh nature reserve, and luckily, the weather held up for most of the day.

On the market side, there was a variety of arts, crafts and food stalls available.
Musician John Skuy strummed his guitar and filled the air with some foot-tapping tunes.

The Mongoose Tea Garden was also open for business, with tasty treats and books for sale.

Culinary skills were also put to the test at a potjiekos competition. Congratulations to Frank and Debbie Anderson and friends from Team Forever Young Friends who earned the top spot. They also won table with best décor.

In second place, was Team Gladiator and third spot went to Mad Catering. Team SNAP won the table with the best spirit. Manto Mnguni won the lucky draw.

Guest speaker Roy Broderick, the project manager when TC Robertson was developed in 1989, gave attendees a blast from the past with the nature reserve’s rich history.

Roy Broderick took everyone down memory lane with the nature reserve’s history.

Anton and Gerda Faul (current management) thanked attendees, vendors, potjie participants and supporters for making the day a success.

“What a phenomenal day filled with boundless energy,” said Gerda.

“A special thank you to Roy Broderick who took us down memory lane. It’s great to understand why, who and under what circumstances TC Robertson Nature Reserve started 35 years ago.”