Women of the Overberg: Corlea Fourie & Natasha Williams
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="6046" img_size="full"][vc_column_text]Corlea Fourie Corlea decided on a career while working in pubs and restaurants in Scotland during a gap year. The social side of winemaking and the science behind it was the combination that she was looking for. After completing a winemaking degree she did an internship at a Wellington winery with an eligible bachelor as winemaker. Today Corlea is married to same – Bertus Fourie. She has been making wines at Bosman Family Vineyards in Wellington since 2007.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="6047" img_size="full"][vc_column_text]Natasha Williams Natasha grew up in the Swartland and...
Women of the Overberg: Leanne Dryburgh
Leanne is well known for capturing some magnificent Overberg moments on camera and has trained many aspiring photographers, including tourism staff. Not only does she give expert guidance on the optimal use of cameras but she also teaches how to apply the camera in our hands – our cellphones – to create the best possible image. She moved to Hermanus with photographer husband Peter Hassall in 2012, set up Photowalkers and has become a local in every sense of the word. Whatever needs photographed Leanne can make it happen. She’s famous...
Women of the Overberg: Cynthia Booysen
Hawston resident, Cynthia Booysen, started her business, Reflections, in 2018. Reflections produces lasercut products, bathsalts, lotions, necklaces, t-shirts, and many more. They are famous for their earnings. These are word based and you can give Cynthia any letters or word to make dangling earrings. “I believe we need to extend a helping hand to others, assist others to start and build their business.” - says Cynthia. Join Reflections on Facebook page @ReflectionsInc...
Women of the Overberg: Antoinette Coetzee
Antoinette Coetzee lives in Kleinmond and is the artist behind the hidden painted pebbles one sees when walking along the coastal route in Kleinmond. “Art was given to me as a gift to share with all,” she said. This year O-Pebbles has over 1 000 members and growing the pebble family daily. ...
Women of the Overberg: Mags Baleta
Only 6 years ago Mags and her family took over at Stanford’s Klein River Cheese. A re-branding exercise followed and with an updated look Klein River continued to roll in the awards for the quality Overberg cheeses produced on the farm 7kms outside Stanford. Mags has become part and parcel of the local community and is supportive of good causes and fun concepts. Her energy and drive helped with the organisation of the 1st Stanford Cheese & Wine Festival which was a great success. ...
Women of the Overberg: Florence Madumane
Florence is the friendly face whom you meet if you make a booking to dine at The Marine Hotel, Hermanus. She finds inspiration from doing good in the community and children are especially close to her heart. She supports her cousin, a social worker, in taking care of neglected and disabled children. Next time you visit The Marine be sure to meet Florence, she is always helpful when it comes to taking group pictures of her guests. ...
Women of the Overberg: Pinkey Ngewu
It’s Women’s Month and we celebrate the amazing women of our region. Meet Pinkey. Pinkey is the manager of the Dyer Island Conservation Trust and collaborate often with students of the Marine Dynamics Academy. She’s also the person with the widest smile in Gansbaai! Pinkey holds a diploma in Nature Conservation and has extensive experience in conservation and tourism. Her warm personality is a perfect fit for the Cape Whale Coast hospitality industry....
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