Branches
Gauteng (Central Branch)
Our credo is to promote all aspects of knowledge of cycads, and to foster a lively interest in these plants. These objects are worthy of pursuit.
Gauteng (Central Branch)
Position | Name | Tel | |
Chairperson | Viviette du Plessis | viviette.duplessis@gmail.com | 082 764 6699 |
Deputy Chairperson | Derik Minnaar | derikminnaar1@gmail.com | 083 417 7608 |
Branch Secretary | Lettie Grobler | ||
Treasurer | Charmain du Preez | ||
Vice-Treasurer | John Evert | ||
Additional members: Social / Camera | Eugene Engelbrecht | vcontrol@futurejhb.co.za | 082 881 4804 |
Additional members: Tours | Nadine du Plessis | gogga.duplessis@gmail.com | |
Additional lid: Permits | Tilania du Preez | ||
Additional lid: Editor Central Branch | Christo Page | twopages@wol.co.za | |
Additional lid: Functions |
Central Branch Annual Program for 2025
Date | Venue / Activity |
19 January | Picnic at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden |
23 February | AGM @ 417 Equestrian Ruimsig |
22 March | Garden Visit TBA |
12 April | Garden Visit TBA |
3-11 May | Eastern Cape Tour |
21 June | Monte Casino Bird and Cycad Park |
July | Holidays |
23 August | Garden Visit Pretoria |
20 September | Garden visit TBA |
25 October | Garden Visit |
23 November | Year End function TBA |
Attendance of all activities must be booked and confirmed with Lizanne: secretary@cycadsociety.org or WhatsApp 082 566 8044

Chairperson: Viviette du Plessis

Deputy Chairperson: Derik Minnaar

Branch Secretary: Lizanne Graskie

Treasurer: Herman Böhm

Vice Treasurer: John Evert

Additional Members (Social Camera): Eugene Engelbrecht

Additional Members (Tours): Allan Tait

Additional Lid (Permits): Tilania du Preez

Additional lid (Editor Central Branch): Christo Page

Additional lid (Functions): Chris and Christine van Zyl