Branches
Western Cape
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.
Western Cape
| Position | Name | Tel | |
| Chairperson | Paul Gerber | paulfietsie@gmail.com | 082 467 3725 |
| Deputy-Chairperson | Willem Nel | wilnel@vodamail.co.za | 082 824 5595 |
| Secretary | Delia Enright | delia.enright@gmail.com | 084 444 4688 |
| Treasurer | Pearson Cleghorn | pearsonc@paxi.co.za | 083 448 5881 |
| Events Manager | Pearson Cleghorn | pearsonc@paxi.co.za | 083 448 5881 |
| Additional | JC Lotter | jclotter@hotmail.co.uk | 076 559 0864 |
| Additional | Kobus Visser | kvisser@ero-engineers.co.za | 082 555 7818 |
Western Cape Branch Annual Program for 2026
| Date | Venue / Activity | Location / Time |
| 24-Jan | Annual General Meeting (AGM) | 9h00 SANRAL Offices |
| 21-Feb | Workshop: Cycad Care (K v d Walt) | 9h00 SANRAL Offices |
| 07-Mar | Maintenance: Vink se Tuin | Durbanville |
| 14-Mar | Garden visit: Southern Suburbs (Arderne Gardens and Kirstenbosch) | Southern Suburbs |
| 27 April -2 May | Gauteng / Nothern Habitat Tour | Gauteng of North |
| 23-May | Garden visit: Bruce | Zevenwacht |
| 20-Jun | Workshop: Pesticides, insecticides and fungicides (TBC) | 9h00 SANRAL Offices |
| 04-Jul | Maintenance: Vink se Tuin | Durbanville |
| 25-Jul | Christmas in July Cycad Sales | Exclusive plants, 1 Krisant Rd, Tara |
| 22-Aug | Garden visit: To be confirmed | TBC |
| 19-Sept | Garden Visit: Babylonstoren while Clivias are in bloom | Franschhoek |
| 17-Oct | Workshop: Pollination and Germination (TBC) | 9h00 SANRAL Offices |
| 31-Oct | Maintenance: Vink se Tuin | Durbanville |
| 07-Nov | Annual Plant Sale | Exclusive plants, 1 Krisant Rd, Tara |
| 28-Nov | Year End Function | TBC |
Note : Members will be informed of changes to the above program. More information on the locations will be provide closer to the activity dates.
Chairperson:
Paul Gerber
Deputy-Chairperson:
Willem Nel
Secretary:
Delia Enright
Treasurer & Events Manager: Pearson Cleghorn
Additional:
JC Lotter
Additional:
Kobus Visser