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Makgobaskloof Plunge Saturday 22 Nov 2025

Entries are OPEN!!! Enter now for the Makgobaskloof Plunge. Make your choice of 5km, 10km, 21.1km or 42.2km.

This is a Comrades qualifier so don't miss out on the adventure, the challenge and the bragging rights! Lace up and take the plunge!

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Ebenezer Mile Open Water Swim 2026

Saturday 14 March 2026.
One of the major events organised by Rotary Haenertsburg for many years.  Not only is it a popular sport for the swimmers but it is an exciting event for family and friends.  Join us for a fun day on the banks of the Ebenezer Dam.
Watch this space soon when we will publish the link for online entries.

DG's Visit to Haenertsburg Club

District Governor Maria Angélica Salomão from the Rotary Club of Maputo (accompanied by her aide, Azera and AG Horst Meyer) gave a brief address saying that the advantage of visiting all the clubs in the district was that she could get an idea of how each club functions and which clubs were healthy. RI and District’s main focus this year is on membership - both adding new members and retaining members. New members need to be welcomed, mentored and retained. In order to qualify as a district, we need 1100 members. District 9400 currently has about 1000 members, so we need to induct about 1,5 new members per club before the end of the calendar year in order to retain our “District” status and have 1100 members. The District has set up a special membership committee, with Grace van Zyl as the chair, to concentrate on increasing numbers in our district.

She then spoke about how the Values of Rotary (Service,  Fellowship, Diversity, Integrity and Leadership) that keeps us together. We need to focus on a succession plan in order to keep Rotary going, which is the reason for engaging strongly in Interact and Rotaract for future members of Rotary.

Membership News

Induction of a new member

The Club inducted Fumo Chabalala in September 2025 as their newest and by far, youngest member. Fumo lives in Tzaneen and is an advisor assistant, essentially managing the day-to-day admin of his company which specialises in employee benefits (retirement funds and insurance).
A social pizza evening at the Pot 'n Plow was the venue for this happy occasion, when Fumo showcased his amazing talent at 'freestyling' - give him a one word subject and he creates an instant entertaining story in a clever 'rapper' style. Welcome to our Club Fumo, we look forward to a long association. Fumo said: "I joined Rotary because I felt like I could better try to connect with my local community and make a positive change in my immediate environment."

Induction President 2025- 2026

The new President of the Haenertsburg Rotary Club for 2025-2026 is Johan Jacobsz. He was inducted at a fabulous banquet dinner held at Blueberry Heights Cafe in Magoebaskloof on Saturday, 28 June 2025, taking over the reins from outgoing President Betty Ramaselela.

President Betty's hand over speech provided an overview of the activities and achievements during her year in office. Some highlights were: Spitzkop Rehabilitation Centre - assistance with the vegetable garden for food security; Personal protection gear for Letaba Fire Association; Contribution to the purchase of cameras for security surveillance in the village; 100 blankets for local underpriveledged families; Purchase of 10 wheelchairs; Contributions to pay for renovations at the Garden Cottages (retirement homes); Renovation of classrooms at Appel School; Purchase of 58 trees (podocarpus/Yellowwood and wild plum) to be planted in spring at the Haenertsburg cemetery to attract Cape Parrots; sponsoring Junior soccer for local players.

In addition, some Awards were handed out. Esti Rademeyer was awarded Rotarian of the Year, and both Daria Gorbaszewicz and Robin Gardner were given Paul Harris Recognition badges. Paul Harris Awards for non-Rotarians were given to Koos Smit in recognition of his company's amazing sponsorship support over many years and Bronwyn Egan for her involvement in our Makgeng Hiking Trail and also in the local soccer teams.

President Johan's Board for the year are as follows: Past President Betty Ramaselela (Projects); PP Ann Luther (Secretary); PP Daria Gorbaszewicz (Treasurer); Nicky Morgan (President Elect 2026-2027 and Club Services); Esti Rademeyer (Foundation); Heather Gore (Public Image and IT); PP Amy Taylor-Bennett (Membership); Rowena van Schalkwyk and Randy Jacobsz (Youth) and PDG Maurice Stander (Executive Secretary).