Retiring after 37 years of dedication
Patrick Shenge who spent 37 years maintaining the gardens at Spindrift Gardens has retired to spend time with his grandchild.
AFTER 37 years of carefully tending to the garden and general maintenance at Spindrift Gardens in Winklespruit Patrick Shenge has decided that it is time to hang up his spade and spend time with his grandchild.
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According to Sarel Taljaard, chairperson of the complex, Shenge will be remembered for the hard work and dedication he has shown towards ensuring the complex is neat and tidy at all times.
One of the residents, Madie Taljaard, said she will remember Shenge for his sense of humour. “His laugh was contagious,” she said.
The residents contributed to Shenge’s pension fund to ensure that he is set for life. “We also organised a braai and a cash contribution for Shenge and his wife, Elsie, who also assisted the residents with keeping the inside of the units clean,” said Sarel.
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