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 | Kobus van der Walt | waltjc4@gmail.com | 076 081 8469 |
| Deputy-Chairperson | Ferdie Endemann | ferdie.endemann@gmail.com | 082 321 1431 |
| Secretary | JC Lotter | jclotter@hotmail.co.uk | 076 655 0864 |
| Treasurer | Frans Geyser | fransgeyser@mweb.co.za | 082 325 9521 |
| Member | Charles Vorster | vorster.cb@gmail.com | 082 965 1016 |
| Events Manager | Pearson Cleghorn | pearsonc@dealz.co.za | 083 448 5881 |
Western Cape Branch Annual Program for 2022
| Date | Venue / Activity | Location / Time |
| 26 March | Workshop by Cape Nature: Permits and Legal Lecture | 10H00 at SANRAL Office in Bellville |
| 9 April | Vink se Tuin | |
| 7 May | Garden visit: JC Lotter | |
| 21 May | Workshop: Identification of cycads – Group 5 | Babylonstoren/SANRAL |
| 25 June | Workshop: Maintenance of Cycads | SANRAL Offices Bellville |
| 9 July | Garden Visit to Kirstenbosch | |
| 23 July | Workshop: Identification of cycads – Group Green | Babylonstoren/SANRAL |
| 20 August | Workshop: Cultivation of cycads | SANRAL Offices Bellville |
| 17 September | Garden Visit: Kobus Visser | |
| Oktober | Eastern Cape Habitat Tour | TBC |
| 5 November | Annual Plant Sale | Exclusive Plants: 1 Krisant Rd, Tara |
| 26 November | Year End Function | TBC |
For more information on the annual program activities please contact committee members. Please note that dates and locations of activities may change.
The following CapeNature permits for protected and endangered plants are required in the Western Cape:
• FLORA IMPORT AND EXPORT PERMIT
• ENDANGERED FLORA PERMIT
• CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS GROWER AND PERMIT TO SELL CULTIVATED ENDANGERED FLORA
• CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A GROWER AND PERMIT TO SELLPROTECTED FLORA
You can contact the CapeNature’s permit offices at:
Carlo: caarendorf@capenature.co.za / 072 506 9580
Helene: hvdwesthuyzen@capenature.co.za / 021 955 9132 or 0827734278
Leandi: lwessels@capenature.co.za / 021 955 9120 or 072 592 3517
CapeNature permits for protected and endangered plants can be downloaded from their website. You can either submit a completed application form and supporting documents to permits.fax@capenature.co.za or apply online through the CapeNature permits portal at https://www.capenature.co.za/perrinformation
Chairperson: Kobus van der Walt
Deputy-Chairperson: Ferdie Endemann
Secretary: JC Lotter
Treasurer: Frans Geyser
Member: Charles Vorster
Events Manager: Pearson Cleghorn
