Meet the Team

Johane Van Eeden

Johané loves nature and her family and believe there is nothing better then spending her weekend around the swimming pool and the braai with family and friends. She loves people and recogise the individual needs in everybody. She would love to see the world, but her heart will always be in South-Africa.

Jurgens Liebenberg

From a small town up north, one of the hottest places you can find on the map. Jurgens loves gaming and has a fun sense of humour. He likes working with people!

Anges Kastoor

Anges was born in Vredenburg, grew up and matriculated in Malmesbury. After school, he furthered his education and studied human resources, sound engineering, production, presenting, sales and marketing. He worked in the radio industry for 10 years as a presenter and production engineer for Radio West Coast as well as Sunshine Radio. During his free time, he is a DJ, MC and organises events for the local community in the West Coast. His passion is mostly music and helping others where he can.

Charne De Jongh

Charné loves the countryside, camping and animals. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, and she's known to be quite the petrol head and go-getter.

Daniël Schönfeldt

Daniël is from the North West, but has been in the Cape for more than 10 years. He is a nature lover and loves camping and 4x4 with his wife and children. You will also often find him next to the braai fire, telling ‘dad jokes’. In his spare time he enjoys doing steel and wood work. He has a passion for customer service and he enjoys his job a lot.

Dominique Ferreira

Dominique is originally from the Cape. She is a loving person who lives for her family. She is undoubtedly a people person and is always willing to walk the extra mile for anyone. She believes in this saying, 'Live as if there is no tomorrow, so live your life to the fullest.'

Lisa-Maria Botes

Lisa is a nature lover and she loves to get the adrenaline going. She enjoys having fun on weekends with her family and friends. Tourism has always been her passion and she would really like to tour her own country. She is a very friendly and loving person and she will always walk the extra mile to help people.

Mary Ann Phiri

Mary is a Capetonian through and through. She really enjoys travelling, jogging, cycling, reading and spending time with family and friends. In her free time she really enjoys giving back to the community by getting involved in volunteering programs.There is nothing more beautiful than being able put a smile on someone's face.

Nicole Conradie

Nicole was born in Cape Town. She stayed in Moorreesburg, Johannesburg and Vredendal but Cape Town remains her favourite. She loves working with people, loves the beach, enjoys good movies and music, as well as spending time with family and friends. She enjoys a challenge and is a bit of a perfectionist!

Tanya Harris

Tanya has travelled quite a bit, but her heart belongs in SA – preferably on a beach, with her baby and husband soaking up the sunshine by her side.

Angel Hoffman

Angel Hoffman grew up in the northern suburbs, but went to live in Stellenbosch directly after matric. There she obtained her BA (Language and Culture) degree, as well as a BA (Hons) in Translation Studies at Stellenbosch University. She loves doing research and has a passion for lexicography as a subject – according to her, dictionaries are considered the second most important book after the Bible. She has a variety of hobbies. In the summer, she likes to surf and do all kinds of hiking trails. She also loves the Afrikaans entertainment industry and has been a 7de Laan fan from an early age.

Christelle De Waal

Christelle currently lives in the Cape, but was born in Calvinia and grew up on the beautiful Garden Route. After school she went to work in Britain and then studied photography and graphic design at Stellenbosch. Christelle has a passion for art and enjoys tackling decorative projects in her spare time. She is at her happiest when she spends quality time with her family and animals in nature.

Janeatha Van Dyk

Janeatha is originally from the Cape and loves to enjoy the outdoors. In her spare time, she enjoys reading books and spending time with her family and friends. She has a great love for animals and is a people person. She firmly believes in the saying: Just live step by step and take the chance.

Morné Van Heerden

Morne was born and raised in Fochville and he prefers to live in the moment - that's what's important because today's all that matters. His family and his pets are his first priority and he loves to help out at South African Boston Terrier Rescue. Callisthenics is his passion and he can not go one day without it.

Sune Smit

Suné was born in Musina and slowly but surely found her way to the Cape. She is very happy so close to the ocean with her friends and family, but a part of her misses the bushveld, giraffes and the sounds of the night. She is very friendly and has a passion for people.

Andrea Cloete

Andrea was born in Cape Town. She likes to watch Netflix and spend time with her family. She loves nature and the countryside, and is very friendly — she likes to tell a joke here and there.

Anke Louise Barnard

Anke-Louise is a passionate reader, fitness enthusiast and foodie. She finds joy in exploring books, working out, and savouring good food. She appreciates flowers, nature, and the beauty of the outdoors and is also a fan of watching sports. Anke-Louise thrives in productive environments and is known for going the extra mile. She genuinely enjoys helping others and making a positive impact.

Anouschka Otto

Anouschka, a Pretoria native, loves her family and has an adventurous spirit. She is known for her easygoing charm and seamlessly navigates between cosy family gatherings and thrilling new experiences. She is always eager to embrace the next exciting chapter in her life.

Beauthe Rangasamy

Beauthe, also known as "B", is married and has 2 children. She loves all types of pasta and nature. She is a family person and likes outings.

Bernice Visser

Bernice was born in Krugersdorp but lived in Rustenburg and is new to Cape Town. She is a hard-working mother of 2 adorable little boys and likes spending time with her family and feels this is the most important part of her day. Bernice has a very bubbly personality. She likes to get her feet dirty when camping and cleaning them at the beach.

Bianca Wagner

Bianca is originally from Wolseley. She loves travelling, trying new restaurants and wine routes, as well as her family, good vibes, and spending time with her baby. Bianca will only camp if it's at a resort or if it is glamping.

Bradley Swart

Bradley comes from the beautiful St Helena Bay, where he developed a love for rugby and surfing. His weekends are spent on the field or in the water, enjoying the best of both worlds. Bradley is a true countryside type of guy and his down-to-earth personality and readiness for a braai make him a joy to be around.

Candice Lawrence

Candice was born in Cape Town and has lived in Johannesburg, Gauteng for most of her teenage years. Her love for Cape Town made her move back and this is where she got married and had two beautiful babies. She is fun and loves spending time with her family and close friends.

Carevia Cloete

Carevia was born and raised in Cape Town, a city close to her heart. Known for her outgoing personality, she is always full of energy and enthusiasm, making her the life of any gathering. Carevia loves spending quality time with her family and partner. Her sense of adventure and deep connection with loved ones define her vibrant and warm spirit.

Caterina Lourens

Caterina has a passion for social justice and feminism. She loves Dachshunds and the colour pink. Her favourite show is Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and she dreams of travelling the world with her best friend.

Celeste Bruton

Celesté is originally from the charming town of Vredendal in Namakwaland but now calls Cape Town home. She is deeply committed to her faith, family, and professional pursuits, always striving to bring her best to every aspect of life. Celesté enjoys small adventures, tranquil gardens, and unwinding with a good view and a glass of red wine. As a dedicated mom to two beautiful daughters and a house full of rescue pets, she values the joy and love they bring to her life.

Celestine Saal

Celestine is originally from the small town of O'Kiep in the Northern Cape, but her heart is in the beautiful Cape. She loves nature, animals – especially dogs and horses – and travelling. She is always looking for a new travel adventure and lives by the saying ‘collect memories, not things’.

Charmoné De Beer

Chermone is very loyal and caring and will always try her best to help people around her. Chermone is very passionate about her work and takes it very seriously. She loves to sit, relax and enjoy a cocktail in her spare time.

Danelle Cloete

Danelle was born on January 4, 2000. She grew up in Durbanville and from an early age she developed a passion for cooking and people. Danelle is known for her kindness, creativity, and determination, which have guided her in her personal and professional life. As she continues to grow and evolve, and remains committed to one day opening her own NGO and inspiring those around her. Today, Danelle looks forward to new adventures and opportunities, driven by her passion for the tourism industry.

Danielle Goliath

Danielle was born in Cape Town and is very fond of her city. She is a bubbly, energetic person, and anybody who knows her knows she loves a good conversation. She loves sightseeing and being outdoors.

Daria Williams

Daria is originally from the City of Gold: Johannesburg, Hillbrow, but is a Capetonian at heart! She loves meeting new people and taking on new challenges. Daria enjoys visiting wine farms, braaiing and hanging out with friends. She also enjoys a good book from time to time, but at the moment Netflix is getting all her attention.

Edwardo Ngcenge

Edwardo is a quiet and respectful young man. He loves to watch and play rugby. He lives by the quote “Anything is possible, it is all in the mind”.

Edwina Prins

Edwina is an adventurous person who finds joy in reading, exploring new places, and connecting with people. She is a travel enthusiast, bookworm, and an experience-seeker.

Elvona Tamana

Elvona originally comes from Bethelsdorp in Port Elizabeth, but has been living in Cape Town for 16 years. She comes from a family of 5, and is blessed to have both her parents, an elder sister and younger brother. She is a mother to 4 year old boy and fiance to a gentleman named Moses. You’ll always find her with a smile on her face. She absolutely loves travelling, but hasn't gotten the chance to do a lot of that lately. However, she has been dancing a lot.

Envor Harris

Envor is a food lover, certified nap expert (a Snorlax spirit), and binge-watcher of series. He loves to spend quality time with family and is easily swayed by ice cream. No TikTok videos here!

Ferdie Pretorius

Ferdie is a people's person. Wherever there is a fire and good music, Ferdie will be there. He brightens everyone's day by cracking a joke or two and seeing the positive. Ferdie is the one you want in your corner.

Gideon Van Der Merwe

Gideon is a bike-riding educator turned gaming guru who's now spreading his wings like a slightly confused bird. He is always down for a great braai—if you bring the boerewors, he’ll bring the jokes! When he's not levelling up in games, you'll find him casting lines and trying to outsmart fish—spoiler, they usually win. Let’s ride, game, and braai!

Gillian Botman

Gillian is a very competitive person and has a can-do attitude, she is always willing to share knowledge and experience. She believes that what you put in is what you get out.

Herman Schoeman

Igshaan Salie

Igshaan is an adventurous extrovert who loves exploring new places and experiencing life to the fullest. He is known for his goofy sense of humour and talent for impersonating accents, and thrives on making others smile. He is a dedicated family man and a passionate Liverpool supporter. Igshaan brings energy and positivity to every environment.

Ilse Hartnick

Ilse was born in Cape Town. She has lived in Durban, Pretoria and Riversdal, but Cape Town won her heart. She enjoys travelling to different places and also likes going camping for a nice break from city life. She loves animals very much and enjoys spending time with her family.

Jadie Van der Merwe

Jadie is a spontaneous woman with a passion for adventure and often jumps into the bakkie with family and friends for a trip! Everyone knows that when she drives, they will be driving some unknown dirt road ─ even if they don't necessarily know where they're going to end up. If she is not going on an adventure, she likes to spend time with family, friends or her furry children at the beach or have a peaceful braai with a giant fire and some music.

Janine Renoster

Janine was born in Cape Town but grew up in Murraysburg, a small town in the heart of the Karoo. She’s very passionate about people and loves seeing others thrive in life. She’s a kind-hearted person and treats others with respect. When backed into a corner and needing to deal with difficult situations, she always reminds herself that she may not be able to control the words and actions of others, but can always control what she says or does. She will not always be the most intelligent person in the room, but will always strive to be the most hardworking. She loves spending time with her family, singing, and filling in crossword puzzles. She’s a firm believer that when the time is right, everything that is meant for you will come your way.

Jasmeen Maans

Jasmeen is a happy soul. She was born in Beaufort West and recently moved to Cape Town. She loves spending time with family and friends. She lives by the motto “What you put in, is what you get out”. In her free time she loves travelling and reading books to expand her knowledge.

Jeremise Jansen

Jeremise is originally from Upington, in the Northern Cape but five years ago she fell in love with Cape Town. She is a bit of a perfectionist (sometimes a workaholic) with a good sense of humour who loves to laugh and have good conversations. She enjoys watching movies and series as well as listening to music. She simply loves the beach and in her free time, she likes to make Tiktok videos and spend time with her friends and family.

Jo-Ann Du Toit

Jo-ann enjoys moonlight strolls on the beach, participation dances and red roses by the arm full ─ just kidding! She is not a fan of any of those things, except for the dances. More seriously, she loves the outdoors and going on different adventures. Her motto in life is, ''Don't downgrade your dreams to match your reality, upgrade your faith to match your destiny''.

Kaylene Meyer

Kaylene love spending quality time with family and friends, taking walks on the beach and camping. "Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever," — Gandhi.

Kaylene Meyer

Kaylene is a nature lover, horse enthusiast, and a skilled chef. Whether she's camping, riding one of her five horses, or in the kitchen, she’s all about good times and great food. She is friendly, helpful, and passionate about the outdoors and cooking.

Kaylin Calaca

Kaylin originally comes from Pretoria, but followed her love for the sea and started a life in the Cape. One word to describe her is chatty. Her greatest passion is writing poetry and helping people however and wherever she can. Kaylin's favourite topic to talk about is, of course, her cat. As a cat mom, this topic is never out of her mind

Kerin Prins

Kerin is a proud Capetonian and devoted mother of two who brings her passion for sustainability and community development to every aspect of her life. With nearly a decade in the contact centre industry, she combines her professional expertise with her advocacy for recycling and environmental awareness. Outside of work, Kerin enjoys arts and crafts, spending quality time with her children, and inspiring others to contribute to a greener future.

Kyla Serrotti

Kyla was born in Cape Town. She loves working with people and she enjoys traveling to different places. Kyla is a friendly soul and she always believes that you can make someone's day a little better by helping them or even just a smile. The most important thing to Kyla is family and friends.

Lanthe Louw

Lanthe grew up in Gauteng, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the The University of Pretoria. She is a creative soul and free spirit that loves the outdoors, photography and travelling.

Latoya Plaatjies

Latoya was born and raised in Cape Town. She enjoys singing, dancing and movies. She loves the outdoors and spending time with her family and daughter. She is also a big rugby fan and also played a bit. She lives by the saying, "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade”.

Lauren Stynder

Lauren is a social butterfly with a bubbly personality and making people laugh is easiest for her. She loves to cook and enjoy a glass of wine and this is how she relaxes. She is also very passionate about her family.

Lea Cillie

Lea was born and raised in the Western Cape. She is energetic, has a bubbly personality and loves doing outdoor adventures!

Leslie Barendse

Leslie is 24 years old and originally from Cape Town. He is the second-born son, the middle child between an older brother and a younger sister. He loves spending most of his spare time with his family and having fun with them brings him much joy. He is a self-taught pianist and music is another pass time he enjoys. His favourite thing to do is watching the sun retire over the ocean.

Liesl Terblanche

Liesl is originally from Centurion, but found her home in Cape Town in March 2018. She enjoys her life in Cape Town with her husband, Rudi, and her cat, Pixel. She enjoys photographing nature and spending time reading a good book. She dreams of one day visiting Russia and New York.

Liezl Meyer

Liezl was born and raised in Cape Town and treasures the city’s stunning sunsets and iconic Table Mountain. With a strong family orientation, she values close relationships and the shared joy of her loved ones.

Lize-Mari Van Zyl

Lize-Marié was born in the Freestate, Riebeeckstad, Welkom, stayed in Hartenbos for a while and has lived in Cape Town since 2009. She enjoys cooking and baking, and loves to spoil people, especially her loved ones.

Mathelize Van Der Merwe

Mathélize is a very caring person with a big heart and a bubbly personality and comes from a small town called Lutzville. She loves animals and long conversations with people and is a very goal-driven person.

Mbalentle Finye

Mbali was born and raised in Cape town. She is very friendly and outgoing. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She firmly believes that opportunities don't happen but that you create them.

Meagan Meyer

Meagan is a quiet, yet very outspoken person who gets along easily with people. She likes her own company and that of her family and friends. Usually, after a long week, she likes to relax in nature with her adventurous son, binge-watch her favorite TV programs, or explore new places such as restaurants, playgrounds and hiking trails.

Melissa Abrahams

Melissa is a fun-loving mother of 5, including 1 dog and 1 cat. She loves spending time with her friends and family and the beach is where she spends most of her free time. She has a passion for customer service and spreading love and laughter is what she does best.

Michelle Van Heerden

Michelle loves her family, camping, braai and sushi. She loves watching a good movie, and ballet is also a passion. She’s a chocoholic and loves the Springboks. She originally grew up in the Free State and moved to Cape Town when she was 12.

Mogamad Fredericks

Mogamad was born and raised in Sunbird Park, Kuilsriver and is all about living life with a can-do attitude and a big imagination. With a passion for sports and an eye for adventure, he’s always on the lookout for the next hidden gem. When he’s not telling stories or firing up the braai, he’s out making family memories with his two daughters, the teen introvert and his bold little drama queen. He is driven by a love for people and a knack for making them smile. Mogamad is ready to bring positivity wherever he goes.

Mornique Watson

Born in Cape Town, Monique is a very social and loving person, living each day to the fullest. She loves the little things in life – spending time with family and good friends. Her goal at Tripco is to promote the company and deliver excellent customer service. Monique is at your service to “put a smile on your dial”.

Muret Van der Colff

Having lived in Cape Town her whole life and being a proud Capetonian, Muret has a passion for tourism and exploring our beautiful country. She has always loved working with people, therefore working in the hospitality industry was always her first choice as well as doing some charity work. Her motto in life is to always be kind. She loves nature and has an obsession with plants. Needless to say, Muret loves growing her own fruit and veggies. Her life goal is to own her own piece of land where she can live off the grid. Muret also loves arts and crafts and loves making her own things instead of buying them.

Natasha Martins

Natasha was born and raised in Cape Town. She is very passionate about sushi, especially when it's paired with a good show to binge. She is also a traveller by heart and loves spending time with the people closest to her.

Natrisha Damons

Natrisha is a social butterfly, but does not like flying insects. She has a bubbly personality and she is a very supportive friend. She reads and writes in her free time and also has a diploma in Journalism. She loves spending time with friends and family, and is very determined and a great team player.

Nazly Jacobs

Nazly loves spending time with her family. Her journey is to travel in the direction of self-discovery ─ in the end we only regret the memories we didn't make.

Nicole Hendricks

With a passion for nature and an adrenaline junkie at heart, Nicole’s adventurous spirit always finds her on the next road trip alongside her loving husband. Discovering those hidden wonders in every part of South Africa, she lives life to the fullest and makes the most of every day!

Nicole Engelke

Nicole is an adventurous soul with a kind heart. She enjoys riding adventure motorcycles and spending her time outdoors. Nicole has been a fighter since birth, and she's always up for a challenge. She enjoys spending time with her family and adores her cats and dogs at home.

Nikita van Staden

Nikita is originally from Port Elizabeth, but is a West Coast girl at heart. She is a very social person who is always hungry. In her spare time, she enjoys camping and 4x4, and she is always willing to try new things and thinks "fear is only a state of mind."

Nikita Van Rooyen

Nikita enjoys camping and 4x4 off-roading with her family, making the most of their time together in nature. Music is a big part of her life ─ thanks to her musical family. Saturday nights are all about karaoke and braai broodjies. These activities reflect her love for adventure and music.

Nolitha Zongolo

Nolita was born and bred in Stellenbosch and is a lover of the finer things in life. She is a mother to one of the most energetic toddlers. She binge watches popular series in her free time, she loves to read and also loves spending time with her daughter and family. She is currently doing her first year at UNISA and studying for a BA in Creative Writing. She sees herself as a resilient young woman who believes that she can have and do anything that she puts her mind to.

Renette Potgieter

Renette is a homebody who loves spending time with her fur babies and playing online games. She is a sucker for cosy naps and would definitely bribe somebody to take one─ even at an odd time like a braai. She is friendly, funny, hardworking and loves to lend a helping hand. She may look serious on the outside, but she's a real softy. Renette is a lover of sushi, winter days, scary movies and dogs!

Rochell Vergotine

Rochell was born in Cape Town and is a mother of two children. Her favourite things to do are to spoil her children and herself by exploring the mother city and shopping ─ she might be a shopaholic. She is very family-orientated, however, she also enjoys her me time by watching Netflix and going on a solo shopping trip.

Roeché Janse Van Rensburg

Roeché enjoys farm life and immersing herself in the world of photography. She loves reading a good book and finds relaxation in its pages. She also takes pleasure in good food and aspires to become a successful photographer.

Roxzanne Bennett

Roxzanne was born in Cape Town and loves this place. Family is important to her and she is always there for them. She likes having her ‘alone time’ because it always does her good. There is nothing better than a walk on the beach to make one feel better after a long day. She’s always ready for a challenge. Roxzanne believes everything happens for a reason and lives life accordingly, ‘life is a marathon, take it easy’.

Ruan Paxton

Born in Karl Bremer at 12 seconds after 12:00 on January 1, 2000, Ruan is known as the millennial baby of the year 2000. Ruan is a very friendly and helpful young man. He strives to provide his best service and likes to work with people. In his spare time he likes to find himself in nature by visiting green hiking trails and golden beaches.

Rushni Klassen

Rushni is a doting mom to her kids and loving wife to her husband. She has a great sense of humor, likes her laugh and her energy is infectious! She's an asset to any team and works hard to maintain high quality ─ pouring her heart into everything she does.

Shadé Snyders

Shadé was in born in St Helena Bay on the West Coast and slowly but surely found her way to Cape Town. She is an outdoor ladybug and enjoys a glass of wine with friends. She is very friendly and believes that one should always make the best of every moment.

Shanne Petersen

Shanne has lived in Cape Town all her life, and this has contributed immensely to her vibrant personality. She enjoys making new friends and spending time with her family. Her favourite things to do are singing and dancing, even though she has a huge inability to do neither of them. Her friends describe her as a friendly, caring and helpful individual. One of her main objectives in life is to put smiles on people's faces. She strongly believes that a laugh a day keeps the doctor away!

Shanzelle Sing

Shanzelle is a proud Capetonian, an avid reader and hiking enthusiast who thrives on exploring new cuisines and experiences. She is pursuing her law degree and balances her studies with her passion for sustainability and recycling. Shanzelle finds joy in spending quality time with friends and family while embracing the adventures life has to offer.

Sharté Zandberg

Sharte is from Krugersdorp, Gauteng and loves spending time with friends and family. She has a big passion for fitness, fast cars and the outdoors. She loves helping people as she believes the love and care you put out into the world has its way of returning to you.

Tanya Potgieter

Tanya loves the outdoors, hiking, camping, motorbiking and braaing. She enjoys working with people, learning about cultures and exploring new places. Tanya's passion is travelling locally and enjoying good food.

Taro Louw

Taro is originally from Port Nolloth in Namakwaland and loves Cape Town. She has a wanderlust and in her free time, she travels and explores new things and places.

Tazlyn Christans

Tazlyn loves nature and believes that a walk on the beach is the best thing ever! She also loves a nice road trip, especially with her family.

Timothy Terblanche

Timothy is originally from Pretoria but grew up on the Cape Peninsula. He loves nature and animals. His idea of the perfect weekend is pitching a tent with his friends next to the ocean or a river. He tries to stay active by surfing and playing some rugby.

Tremaine Moses

Tremaine is a creative at heart. She loves DIY projects and learning to do new things. She loves spending time with her family and friends ─ a true people's person. She also hopes to travel the world someday.

Tyrone Swartz

Tyrone has a passion for rugby and likes the Springboks. He tackles his problems head-on. He is also a very friendly person who likes to help people and will always go the extra mile for his guests.

Caley Fredrickson

Caley is a very energetic person that loves outdoor adventures. She has a very positive outlook on life. She is understanding, patient and always willing to help. She is also respectful towards her friends and colleagues.

Shamima Brett

Shamima is from a small town called Gansbaai ─ the shark cage diving capital of South Africa. People and Tourism Development has always been a passion of hers and she would love to one day combine the two and tourism big in her home town. When she is not lost in the world of tourism, she enjoys spending my time with her family and friends or mostly binge watching series. She is driven by passion to succeed in everything she sets her mind to.

Chanel Schönfeldt

Chanel absolutely loves Cape Town and adores the sea, cooking, braai and spending time with her family. She’s a social butterfly that enjoys her job and is crazy about the LekkeSlaap Team. She dreams of travelling around the world with her husband and daughter, but her heart will forever stay anchored in the Mother City.

Jurgens Liebenberg

From a small town up north, one of the hottest places you can find on the map. Jurgens loves gaming and has a fun sense of humour. He likes working with people!

Kristin Adams

Kristin loves art, especially the art of photography as it allows her to create beautiful pictures and express her views of life. She also enjoys spending time outdoors and meeting new people. She has a serious passion for food, especially "braais". One day she hopes to pack her bags and travel to most parts of South America.

Sunelle Olivier

Sunelle is originally from Velddrif and she has a hospitality background working at BON Hotels and, more recently, Village n Life trading at the Farmhouse Hotel. Working with people is her passion. She enjoys spending time with family and friends or summer days on the beach. She is definitely a “glass-half-full-person”.

Rouxne Booysen

Rouxné is the mommy of two rambunctious little boys who love to keep her and her husband on their toes. She loves working with her hands and enjoys crocheting for her family. Although she is a bit on the reserved side, she always strives to be friendly.

Bianca Schuster

Bianca has a big personality and a soft heart. Bianca will pick you up when you are feeling down. She is the kind of friend you will call for a shoulder to cry on. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family, and trips to the beach and nature walks are things she does often. She also enjoys painting and has recently taken a keen interest in rock painting. Bianca absolutely loves camping, the peace and quiet does wonders to the soul.

Chante Jackson

Chanté has a kind and friendly nature and enjoys being a helping hand. She spends her free time enjoying the company of her loved ones and has a passion for sports and physical activities, such as spending daily time in the gym and enjoying park runs.

Chelsea Oliver

Chelsea is a wonderful person who loves to help others. She's an animal-lover. She is very creative and writes poetry and music. She loves nature so she really enjoys walks with her dog, Josh. She is an open-minded person with a soft heart, very empathetic and sensitive but confident.

Cheryl Adams

Cheryl-Anne is a young, fun-loving and good-hearted person, who runs away from a fly, even though she appears to be a rock! She is a perfectionist who wants to overachieve in everything she does. She has a hidden talent and passion for singing — a true jack of all trades who is great at anything she is passionate about. Her biggest joys in life are spending time with her spouse, cat, close family and friends, and she is also big on travel and foodie adventures and loves a great getaway in nature!

Dalene Grobler

Dalene loves to travel, explore and experience new adventures. Her ultimate life goal is to have all the destinations on her bucket list ticked. Family and loyalty are important and although her happiest place is home with her family, she also enjoys being out and about taking part in fun activities. Her favourite saying is "Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness and bad days give you experience"

Dianke Endrich

Dianke is originally from Vredenburg, but lived in Gansbaai for some time. She enjoys drawing, is always looking for a new adventure and loves the outdoors, computer games, reading and cycling. She enjoys a braai and spending time with her family and as well as playing pranks!

Dirk Burger

Dirk has a deep-rooted love for real estate and the hospitality industry. He was born in Cape Town but grew up in small towns in the Western Cape. For the past 15 years, he has lived in Limpopo where his career in the real estate industry began. He also has experience in the hospitality industry and hopes that the combination of these two will make every guest's stay unforgettable

Elizma Kruger

Elizma is from a small coastal town in KZN and grew up spending her time at the beach. She likes learning about new languages and cultures, and loves to lose herself in a good book ─ she pairs her playlists accordingly. She believes there is no place more beautiful than South Africa.

Jade Cupido

Jade is originally from Stellenbosch. He enjoys reading and spending time with friends. On weekends he spends time with his son and likes a nice braai with friends. He loves stance cars.

Kayla Blom

Kayla has an outgoing personality, a passion for running and enjoys throwing weights around. She graduated from STADIO in 2023, where she studied BCom Project Management. She loves spending her weekends outdoors and has a love for animals. She loves a good challenge to prove people wrong.

Mandy Donough

Mandy loves cooking, swimming, hiking and camping. She likes being adventurous, adores waterfalls and has a passion for Mother Nature.

Mayleen Britz

Mayleen is a friendly, loving person with a heart of gold. She loves working with people. Mayleen is a qualified nail technician when she’s not working at Tripco. She’s always up for a challenge and believes there is always a way.

Mishkah Brenner

Mishkah is a wife and mom of 3 girls. She is a makeup and animal lover. If she could go anywhere every day it would be the beach. She’s always up for a conversation about food and loves finding new places to eat. She believes that we control what we attract into our lives: positive vibes only!

Monica De Gouveia

Monica is a passionate and positive person that always strives to be greater today than she was yesterday. She loves the outdoors as well as indoors, especially when it comes to shopping malls. She enjoys being in the company of friends and family as much as possible. After living in London for two years she finally realised that there is no place like home right here in South Africa.

Nafeesa George

Nafeesa, born in Cape Town, thrives on embracing new challenges and is known for being friendly and kind. She cherishes moments spent with her family and friends, relishing in the joy of taking her two kids on adventures ─ whether it's exploring new restaurants, hiking trails, animal parks, or holiday spots.

Natalie Booysen

Natalie is a mom of 2 very energetic boys. She loves the outdoors and just exploring new places with friends and family. She wears her heart on her sleeve.

Nicole Lawrence

At 28, she is the meeting point of all opposites. She is a crazy creative and a weirdo of the highest caliber ─ a true chameleon.

Octavia Abrahams

Octavia is a very bubbly, people person who is passionate about the tourism industry. In her free time, she loves to sing and spends a lot of time with her husband and three kids, who are the centre of her life. She believes that wherever you go, no matter the weather, always bring the sunshine!

Rhona-Leigh Fredericks

Rhona-Leigh was born and bred in the pearl of the Cape Winelands, Paarl. She loves spending time with her little one, close family and friends and likes to explore new places. She thoroughly enjoys travelling, and absolutely adores nature walks and long strolls on the beach, and is obsessed with sunsets because she believes that it does not matter how bad the day can get, there's always beauty at the end of the day.

Zuhancke Louw

Zuhancke is a fun, down to earth and kind-hearted individual. She graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2022 where she studied BSc Microbiology and Biotechnology. Zuhancke enjoys a good joke, braai with friends. She loves to travel and explore new places. She firmly believes that it’s always a good day to have a good day and to be grateful for everything you have in life.

Henri Van Der Ryst

Henri grew up in a small town in the North West called Lichtenburg ─ yes, it is on Google Maps (if you look closely). His heart beats for tourism, and he loves the industry, it flows through his veins. He is a tech junky and loves all gadgets. He likes to listen to alternative or punk rock music. Henri loves any sport that involves a ball and considers himself a wannabe pro golfer. He also loves nature, the outdoors, camping and fishing. His family grounds him, and he loves them dearly. He can speak three languages fluently: Afrikaans, English and Braai!

Ienego Farmer

Ienego was born in Milnerton, Cape Town. He is very outgoing and loves spending time exploring new things ─ he loves the adrenaline rush that makes him feel alive. His unmatched perspicacity coupled with his sheer indefatigability keeps him going. he can work through whatever effortlessly. Ienego is keen and open to learning new things right around.

Roche Weyer

Roche was born and raised in Joburg, but recently Cape Town's European charm stole her heart. Sport is her passion, from playing to watching and she is the biggest Arsenal supporter! Vibrant, energetic and highly competitive are words that describe her well! Roche thrives on helping others, she is driven by empathy and compassion. With boundless ambition, she strives to reach new heights in all endeavours.

Johann Huysamen

Johann is a positive and energetic person. Even though he takes his work seriously, he has a good sense of humour and loves a dad joke. He always has a smile on his face and is eager to meet and build relationships with people. His goals are to promote the company and deliver excellent service. He is an outdoor fanatic, and if he gets an opportunity to be on the golf course, he will take it. He is always up for a hike and loves the beautiful nature, especially in and around Cape Town.

Kyle Hearne

Kyle is a very humble and down-to-earth individual who strives to better himself in every challenge he faces. He is very relaxed and loves spending time with his family. He is adaptable and loves working with people.

Lance Albertyn

Lance is an outgoing individual with a huge focus on self-improvement. His hobbies include fitness, sport, DJ-ing and supporting Liverpool Football Club. His most important priority is his amazing family, the ladies in his life ─ his two daughters and his beautiful wife, who inspire him daily.

Tyron Rossouw

Tyron is a guy who likes to have fun. He's often on a mini adventure making the most of his surroundings. He enjoys going out and experiencing new things and is also fond of nature. He loves listening to music but always amps up the bass on them as that's the best part.

Frans Joubert

Entrepreneur at heart, beancounter by day, musician at night ─ Frans has a passion for high-growth tech companies and helping them scale. He also enjoys travelling, birding, a good glass of Stellenbosch red wine and spending quality time with his wife, family and friends.

Chrystal Anne Anthony

Chrystal is originally from Robertson ─ the wine valley. She studied at the North West University in Potchefstroom which added to her Afrikaans culture. She loves all things flowers and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Naeema Philander

Naeema loves travelling and when the sun is out you won’t find her at home. She’s an outdoor ladybug and enjoys spending time with her family and putting a smile on other people’s faces.

Bernice Erasmus

Bernice was born and raised in Pongola, a small farming town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, but these days she considers herself a Capetonian─ having lived in the Western Cape for 20 years. She completed a BAccLLB degree at Stellenbosch University, has two master's degrees and is an admitted attorney of the Western Cape High Court. Bernice enjoys good books, food and wine and always has a travel plan. In the short term, she aims to visit Addo Elephant National Park and in the long term, she plans on taking a road trip along the coast of Chile.

Chane Steenkamp

Chane will finish her degree in Criminology at UNISA in 2023. She really enjoys camping and fishing. Chane loves animals very much and would adopt every dog and cat if she could. She loves to cook, especially if she can enjoy a glass of wine with it.

Janine Swart

Janine has an appetite for adventure, but also enjoys a good read or some delicious seafood. When she's not walking her dog "Teddy", she socializes by the pool or braai.

Natasha Spangenberg

Natasha is a bubbly person and likes to socialise with friends and family. She takes pride in her fitness and seeks adventure in the outdoors. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family or go hiking. She strives to travel and create new experiences with her partner. She finds happiness in the small things and peace in others' happiness.

Annelene Minnie

Annelene loves everything about Cape Town ...She moved all the way from the Northern Cape to join the team and experience all the adventures the Mother City has to offer!

Kate Viljoen

Marosane Hutchinson

Marosane is a mom of 2 beautiful, busy boys. She loves the simple things in life, like spending time with her family, a glass of good wine, good food made simply, a well brewed cup of coffee and anything that contains cinnamon. She has a real passion for travel and aviation.

Inke Laubscher

Inke combines her expertise in Industrial Psychology with a genuine passion for people, bringing warmth and positivity wherever she is. Originally from Somerset West, she’s an adventurer at heart and spends her time exploring trails with her husband and harmonizing with the Voces Cordis choir. Her friends know her for her vibrant energy and joy in life’s little moments, like sharing a laugh over her quirky habit of putting on her shoes sock-shoe, sock-shoe! With an appreciation for bright smiles and fresh challenges, Inke brings enthusiasm to every part of her work and life.

Ludwig Endrich

Ludwig was born in Namibia, but he hails from Velddrif. He loves spending time outdoors! Ludwig is an avid cricket and rugby supporter, he enjoys playing golf and he is a real people’s person. He enjoys having a braai or fun evening with good friends. Ludwig is very friendly and down-to-earth and he will always go the extra mile to help people or be a shoulder to cry on. His motto in life is “Hakuna Matata” and to live life to the fullest every day.

Princess Balasana

Princess plays an important role in the TravelGround and LekkeSlaap Team. She is responsible for keeping the office clean and tidy. She has a keen interest in every staff member and often joins in the conversation with her colleagues over lunchtime. She always has a smile on her face and nothing is ever too much for her to handle.

Vivian Wessel

Vivian is originally from Alice in the Eastern Cape, but has been living in Cape Town for the last 8 years. She has two girls (8 and 22). She loves a traditional South African braai, singing, and spending time at her church.

Yoliswa Takatshanana

Yoliswa is a valued member of the TravelGround and LekkeSlaap team. Being a mother herself, she’s quite at home looking after our staff of over 50; and is as quick to laugh and join in on stories of weekend fun, as she is to scold a team member for interfering with her office work.

Gerriline Fouché

Gerriline is originally from Vredendal on the border of the Namaqualand, but is now settled in the suburbs of Bloubergstrand. She studied BA Law at Stellenbosch University, where the Afrikaans & Dutch Department fed her passion for the Afrikaans language, literature and culture. After finishing an honours degree in Afrikaans & Dutch in 2017, Gerriline bid adieu to her student life in the Cape Winelands and now enjoys her life in the Mother City.

Andrew Storkey

Andrew is an adventure-seeking, outdoor enthusiast. He’s always drawn to new experiences whether diving beneath the waves or exploring the Western Cape's scenic trails. Originally from Durban, he’s lived across South Africa and even Botswana before settling in Cape Town 14 years ago with his wife of 7 years. He is a dedicated rugby fan and a former running sceptic turned marathon fanatic. When Andrew is not outside, he loves catching up on the latest movies and series, especially at the cinema.

Nanje Lourens

Nanje is from Somerset West and completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Translation at Stellenbosch University. She has a passion for language, especially Afrikaans, and is currently trying to teach herself German and Portuguese. She loves her family and friends, as well as travelling, camping, reading and singing in her car when no one is around to hear. And one day she’ll tick her biggest dream off her bucket list - travelling the European countryside in a campervan.

Bea Punt

Since high school, Bea’s passion for creative writing started to bloom and after she completed her Honours Degree in Journalism at the University of Stellenbosch, her love for languages, photography and good coffee just kept growing. She has to pet every dog ​​she sees and dreams about having a sunny house by the sea.

Dominique Fuchs

Dominique is a foodie at heart and loves to explore restaurants and wine farms. Baking, cooking and exploring new recipes are also some of her favourite past-times. She is at her happiest near the ocean while reading a book. She is also a cinephile and loves quirky movies.

Liezl Hollis

She's always been obsessed with letters and words. It's no surprise that she pursued a degree in language and literature. As much as she enjoys books, she'll grab any opportunity to be outside in the sun and go for a hike. In a previous life, she must've been a mermaid because she cannot resist water. Wine has its own special place on her food pyramid. She's passionate about people, plants and loves to explore new places.

Marishan Hendricks

Marishan is from Robertson and completed her Masters in Afrikaans and Dutch at Stellenbosch University. She is a cat lover and spends most of her time with her family. Camping and travelling are food for her soul, and she likes to learn new things and paint every now and then.

Natasha labuschagne

Natasha is from the small town of Bela-Bela, all the way from Limpopo. She studied BA Languages at the University of Pretoria, after which she completed her honours degree in Afrikaans with a focus on linguistics. Natasha finds language fascinating. She speaks Afrikaans, English, Dutch and Spanish, but she hopes to learn more languages. She loves the outdoors, history, dogs and good coffee. She enjoys being creative and embodies this through creative writing. She wishes to one day travel the world and experience all the cultures it has to offer.

Bilal Mirza

Bilal is from a small town in Botswana on the footsteps of Okavango Delta. He moved to Cape Town to become an engineer. He loves reading history, biography books and articles on recent technologies. He likes good food, the latest gadgets, and claims to be Batman!

Stephen Temple

Stephen was born and raised in Cape Town and hopes to spend the rest of his life here! He loves travelling, whether it's around beautiful South Africa or exploring the rest of the world. His other hobbies include wildlife photography, any sport (both playing and watching) and reading.

Aidan Neill

Aidan was born and raised in Cape Town. He completed his studies in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Cape Town. He is fueled by a passion for engineering and is all about solving problems and delving into the nitty-gritty of how things work. Off the clock, you can catch him immersing himself in the outdoors — whether it's surfing waves or running in the mountains. He is enthusiastic about sports, especially if it involves the ocean or the mountains.

Alan Kow

Alan is a Jo'burg native who recently transplanted his adventurous spirit to the vibrant Mother City. As a former alumnus of Wits University, he's on a mission to bridge the worlds of design and technology. When not immersed in his coding rituals, you'll find him unearthing Cape Town's hidden treasures or honing his couch potato prowess with a dedication that rivals the most seasoned spud enthusiasts. If you happen to encounter Alan in the urban jungle or the comfort of his coding den, do say hello ─he's as friendly as they come and won't take a nibble out of your day!

Carolien Conradie

Carolien's story kicks off in Klawer, a charming nook of Namaqualand. Swapping beakers for bytes, she made the leap from Chemical Biology to coding, embracing the unexpected. When not decoding digital puzzles, she's out jogging, encountering nature's bugs ─ those without a quick fix. For Carolien, life is all about progressing one step at a time.

Ciaran Slemon

Ciarán is a techie, music obsessed and comes from Cape Town. He spends a lot of time thinking about the future of the internet, privacy in the digital age, and engaging with creative work from all around the globe.

Courtney Davis

Courtney enjoys learning about new things, and sees every conversation as an opportunity to do so. Her biggest passion is dancing, and she is currently braving the jiu-jitsu world. Courtney is an altruist at heart and hopes to one day leave a big and positive mark on the world.

Dane Hoffmann

Dane is a Cape Town-born software developer with a knack for creativity. With a background in photography and design, he strives to bring an artistic touch to his coding projects. He enjoys discovering new music, staying active, hunting for home decor with his wife and keeping up to date with how we interact with tech in the digital age.

David Pullinger

David is a Stack Overflow turned ChatGPT expert. He has a genuine interest and passion for reusable, scalable and free software. When he is not coding, you can find him running, cooking or playing chess.

Ian Whelan

Ian is a huge sports fan ─ Manchester United, Ferrari Formula 1 team and the Stormers are some of his favourites. He enjoys travelling locally and abroad, and discovering new wine farms is a passion of his along with the eternal search for the ultimate spicy chicken wing! He is a born and bred Capetonian, a collector of tattoos, and happily married. He also has two dachshunds.

Kellan Stevens

Kellan’s roots are joyfully planted in Cape Town, where his interests span from technology to the great outdoors. An enthusiast of hiking and running, he finds balance by engaging with nature and diving into his hobbies, which include tinkering with tech and baking in the kitchen. Though he has a keen love for music and fitness, Kellan approaches his passions with a genuine desire to learn and grow, always valuing the journey over the destination.

Lara Aras

Lara was born in Turkey and grew up in Cape Town. She completed her studies in Socio Informatics and Information Systems Management at Stellenbosch University. She welcomes a challenge and loves solving complicated problems at work. Outside of work, she loves experimenting in the kitchen, taking care of her succulent collection, and spending time with animals.

Leanne January

Leanne was born and raised in Cape Town and completed her studies at the University of Cape Town in Computer Science and English Literature. She is an imaginative adventurer who loves reading fiction, playing board games, painting and exploring nature. Her biggest travel ambition is to take on Escape Rooms all over the world (and maybe even break some records!)

Lucia Daly

Lucia was born and raised in the heart of Cape Town. She is deeply passionate about designing and building applications that are focused on optimising the user experience. In her free time, you’ll find her watering her houseplants, building Spotify playlists and spending time with her friends and family. While building her technical craft, she hopes to one day lead a team and design a product of her own that enriches peoples’ lives.

Marcus Christiansen

Proudly German-born, Marcus has called South Africa home since '99 and has a loving wife and two little rascals. You'll catch him waving the flag for 'Die Mannschaft' during football showdowns, but when it's time for the Springboks to shine, he bleeds green and gold. When he is not rallying for his teams, you can find him wielding the sword of code in the kingdom of PHP, where Laravel reigns supreme.

Marizaan Claassen

Marizaan enjoys sunsets, long walks on the beach, clichés and sarcasm. She is often found near music, poetry and wine. Her puns are also always intended. Jokes aside, she enjoys winter, singing alone in the car and eating peanut butter from the jar.

Michal Shushan

Born and raised in Jo'burg, Michal earned her Honours degree in Industrial Design from the University of Johannesburg before diving into the dynamic world of UI/UX design. Driven by a deep passion for crafting seamless and delightful user experiences, she continually hones her craft and immerses herself in all things design. In her free time, you’ll find her practicing and teaching yoga, dancing salsa and exploring nature’s playground on scenic hikes.

Robyn Wright

Robyn has a love for developing and bug fixing. In her free time she can be found hiking, canoeing or hanging out with her adorable niece.

Rupert Bothma

Rupert is from Potchefstroom, happily married and ecstatic about moving to the Mother City. He is into coding and tinkering with tech and an anything Apple ambassador. Rupert is also a coffee connoisseur and used to run his own specialty coffee shop, and is currently still roasting specialty coffee. In his spare time, you’ll catch him figuring out smart home stuff and building home servers.

Stefan Olivier

Stefan is originally from Saldanha but has been living and working in Cape Town for more than a decade. He has a background in the audio post-production industry where he worked on projects for Netflix, Amazon Prime, and DStv. He is a self-taught developer with a passion for all things web and desktop. When he's not click-clacking away by the light of his laptop screen, he's out and about on his next camping trip, looking for the perfect fishing getaway.

Zwanga Mukwevho

Zwanga was born and raised in Venda, Limpopo, which is in the far north (some say he knows Jon Snow). He ventured to Cape Town in pursuit of his Electrical and Computer Engineering Degree at UCT and he never looked back. His hobbies include reading fiction and watching sports (F1 and soccer) and he is a proud supporter of Chelsea.

Jonathan Womersley

Jonathan has a background in commerce and engineering. He enjoys working at this amazing company!

Marcel Van De Ghinste

Marcel loves internet marketing, UI & conversion. Loves working at a high-growth company. Loves holidays. Loves his family most of all.