Cape champions
Chané Sharon Arendse
My name is Chané Sharon Arendse (24). I am a spontaneous and enthusiastic early child development educator, and principal and owner of a day care, Arendse Nessie Dagsorg. I opened the daycare on 16 January 2024 in my sitting room with only six children. Today I have 29 children, and I am currently busy converting an erf into a daycare. With the help and donations from De Hoop Collection I could purchase and furnish three Wendy houses for the three different classes. Arendse Nessie is very excited about witnessing the new atmosphere. To this day I cherish the award that I received from Kaapse Forum as one of the Cape Champions. Fly high and believe!
Other Cape champions
Carmen Jagers
I am Carmen Jagers, co-director of the Elpida Foundation. It is not only my calling to serve my community; it is my passion. My faith is my anchor: It keeps…
Mandy Leibbrandt
Mandy Leibbrandt is co-founder of the Suikerbossie Park Community Garden in Brackenfell. Under her leadership the fallow piece of land was transformed into a vigorous food and community space with…
Melissa Pietersen
I am Melissa Pietersen of Wolseley, a qualified teacher, a dedicated youth leader and active community worker. My professional journey is specifically focused promoting growth among young people and empowering…
Robyn Botes
I am Robyn Botes, a passionate educator at a farm school, where I daily help form the future by inspiring young leaders. Apart from education, I also serve at judge…
Steven Wildschut
Steven Wildschuti’s Chairperson of Swartberg PS Ysters, which was founded on 18 April 2025. He is still working as coordinator for projects to beautify sidewalk and public spaces in Bergsig,…
