The Rotary Club of Haenertsburg was Chartered on 16 February 2001 under the sponsorship of the Pietersburg 100 Club. There were 25 Charter members and over the years this number has fluctuated up and down, but now stands at 22 active and 26 Friends of Rotary. Three of the original Charter members – Maurice & Chrisna Stander and Deneys Barry are still serving Rotarians in Haenertsburg. Of the 22 active members, 13 are women and there are 9 men from Haenertsburg/Magoebaskloof, Tzaneen and Mooketsi;. The current President is Mmamphetla Betty Ramaselela whose year in office runs from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
The club members come from a wide range of professions, ranging from civil engineer, to financial and insurance consultants and managers, lawyers, NGO administrators, an agricultural scientist, a journalist and many retired professionals. Meetings are held in the Club House (Wednesdays at 18h00 for 18h30) and there is a frequent facility set up to join on Zoom for those who are unable to physically attend. The Rotary Club House is the Rotary Moth Hall situated behind the Village Hall on Rissik Street, which is the main business street in this quaint little village. Fellowship is after the meeting when members socialise and enjoy a meal together. The Moth Hall is one of the oldest buildings in Haenertsburg, having originally been the Magistrate’s Court and later used by the MOTHS organisation in the area.
Our Club is so proud to be the recipient of the Best Project Award for District 9400 for 2021-2022.
Induction President 2024- 2025
The new President of the Haenertsburg Rotary Club for 2024-2025 is Betty Ramaselela. She was inducted at a stunning banquet dinner held in the Village Hall in Haenertsburg on Saturday, 22 June 2024, taking over the reins from outgoing President Keith Patrick. Members and guests enjoyed a wonderful evening.
There were several accolades given out during the evening.Congratulations to all recipients!
Rotarian of the Year: Deneys Barry
Hill Billy of the Year: Paddy Ansell
Wooden Spoon: Heather Gore
Tortoise Award: Rod Harman
New Members
Our Club was delighted to induct another new member on Wednesday 22nd May. Anzelle Sheppard, a resident in Magoebaskloof, expressed a keen interest to serve the community and, after attending some club meetings and helping at a recent event, she was welcomed in to our Club by President Keith. Anzelle is a financial adviser working in Tzaneen, she is married to Gavin, and their family consists of 4 Border Collies! We wish her all the best and we hope she will enjoy the fellowship of our special Club! She was introduced by Past President Robin Gardner.
Nicky Morgan was inducted on 17th April 2024. Nicky is a Haenertsburg resident and is a business manager. She has two small sons. President Keith performed the Induction ceremony at a social event held at The Red Plate. We wish Nicky all the best and hope she enjoy the rewards of being part of the Rotary family.
Iron Crown Trail Run - 2024
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Makgeng Hiking Trail (Community Project) wins Award for Best "Supporting the Environment" Project in District 9400 May 2024
Our Club is thrilled with this Award, one of 3 such awards handed out to Clubs in our District at the District Conference held in May 2024.
The handing over the Award as shown below from President Keith to the tireless Makgeng Trail project leader, Rod Harman, with amazing assistance from Betty Ramaselela.
The two pictures at the bottom are the contents of a flyer on the Makgeng Trail with all the details you need to know and how to book. Winter is the most spectacular time of year to see the beautiful aloes in bloom, found all along the trail.
