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.
Central Branch Committee 2026–2027
Elected at the Annual General Meeting held on 4 February 2026 at 417 Equestrian Road, Ruimsig, Roodepoort.
Gauteng (Central Branch)
| Position | Name | Tel | |
| Chairperson | Viviette du Plessis | viviette.duplessis@gmail.com | 082 764 6699 |
| Vice Chairperson | Jaap Smit | jaap909@gmail.com | 083 234 4347 |
| Branch Secretary | Lettie Grobler | Lettie.grobler@outlook.com | 082 551 4650 |
| Treasurer | Charmaine du Preez | bookmanfs@gmail.com | 072 299 2919 |
| Additional Member | Eugene Engelbrecht | eugene@vegetationcontrolcc.co.za | 082 881 4804 |
| Coordinator: Branch Activities | Nadine Groenewald | gogga.duplessis@gmail.com | 076 138 1425 |
| Coordinator: Regulatory Matters (Friend of the Court) | Tilania du Preez | cycadtrust@gmail.com | 079 480 4416 |
| Coordinator: Publications and Social Media | Wesley Chin | wesleychin1989@hotmail.com | 066 295 1436 |
Central Branch Annual Program for 2026
| Date | Venue / Activity |
| 4 February | AGM |
| 28 March | Garden visit |
| 25 July | Monte Casino Bird and Cycad Garden |
| 22 August | Garden visit |
| 19 September | Garden visit |
| 17 October | Garden visit |
| 28 November | Year End Function |
Chairperson: Viviette du Plessis
Vice Chairperson: Jaap Smit
Branch Secretary: Lettie Grobler
Treasurer: Charmaine du Preez
Additional Member: Eugene Engelbrecht
Coordinator: Branch Activities: Nadine Groenewald
Coordinator: Regulatory Matters (Friend of the Court): Tilania du Preez
Coordinator: Publications and Social Media: Wesley Chin