North West Branch - About Us
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| Chairman | Simon du Plooy | |
| Vice Chairman | Danie Meintjes | |
| Secretary | Miems Lampbrecht | |
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Esther Visser-Stieger |
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| Treasurer |
Dirk Bloem
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North West Branch - Newsletters 2017 - 2023
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| 20/03 | 2023-12 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 20/02 | 2023-08 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 20/01 | 2023-03 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 19/03 | 2022-10 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 19/02 | 2022-07 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 19/01 | 2022-01 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 18/1 | 2021-01 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 17/3 | 2020-11 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 17/2 | 2020-07 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 17/1 | 2020-05 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 16/4 | 2019-11 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 16/3 | 2019-10 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 16/2 | 2019-08 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 16/1 | 2019-03 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 15/04 | 2018-11 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 15/03 | 2018-10 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 15/02 | 2018-07 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 15/01 | 2018-02 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 14/02 | 2017-06 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
| 14/01 | 2017-02 | GSSA NW Famnea | ✔ |
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North West Branch - Home Page
The Northwest Branch is a dynamic branch where beginner, as well as experienced genealogists are encouraged to share their passion for family history.
The Northwest Branch is situated in Potchefstroom and serves mainly the North West Province. The Branch was founded in 2004, July 6th with a membership of 12 individuals. Membership has since than grown to a total of 40 individuals. Members and interested parties convene monthly at 10:00, except for the months of January, July and December, at the Potchefstroom library (44 Sol Plaatjie Avenue).
The Northwest Branch aims to equip members with the skills to conduct genealogical research and experts from all over the country often address members on a wide variety of subjects of genealogical interest. New members are shown the ropes with regard to consulting the various genealogical sources and by excursions to relevant archives and the LDS-centre. Beginner courses in genealogical research are also provided. Branch members do not only receive, but contribute to genealogy by photographing cemeteries and making the data available.
The Northwest Branch could not have found a more convenient site for its library than the Potchefstroom library 1stfloor. The branch library provides members with access to more than 150 family registers, more or less 5000 funeral notices and the Museum's collection of historical documents. Local newspapers, published as early as 1905, photographs and maps of considerate historical value and publications on the local history of Potchefstroom and South Africa (for instance the Boer War and the Great Trek) are at members' fingertips. For an updated version of the the bibliography The Branch's library at the Potchefstroom library is open weekdays from 9:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 16:30 and no entrance fees are required. Genealogical Sources: Potchefstroom Library Admission is free. The Library receives genealogical queries daily and this is reponded to by knowledgeable museum staff members and branch members. For enquiries or comments find our contact details by clicking on the "Contact Us" on the right-hand side guide.
The Branch's quarterly newsletter, Famnea, is published in February, May, August and November (see latest publication of newsletter). The newsletter provides members with the opportunity to contribute articles about their family research or other related and interesting topics. The editors give preference to articles with subject matter relating to the Northwest Province.
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Western Cape Branch - Programme 2023
Our annual program for 2023 is to be advised shortly.
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| 2023-04-15 |
Outing | Visit to the Genealogy Library | CPUT library with family history and family registry records |
Branch Outing - April 15, 2023
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Northern Transvaal Branch - Monthly Presentations 2020
One of the benefits of GSSA membership is the opportunity to attend a monthly talk by a knowledgeable speaker. The Northern Transvaal branch is renowned for the quality, professionalism, and relevance of its presentations on a myriad of genealogy related topics. Navigate to the presentation video, text or slide set. Each presentation is in the language of the topic. For a summary of each presentation, see below.
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| 2020-10-17 | Yolanda Chong | Digitale Drome & Familiebome - my verlede tot op hede | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2020-09-12 | Alta Jamison | The four Jamison brothers in World War 2 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2020-08-15 | Dr Elmien Wood | Uit die voorraadskuur van die geskiedenis: epidemies | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| 2020-07-18 | Matt Bode | Sources and searches on FamilySearch | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| 2020-06-20 | Matthew Marwick | Redharvest: A salute to South Africa's 'munition factories' of WWI | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2020-05-16 | Dr Wilhelm Bernhardt |
Net 'n doodgewone man: Die lewensverhaal van James Herman, 1820 Setlaar
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| 2020-04-14 |
Prof André Buys
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Ons voorouers in Mauritius
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| 2020-03-14 | Prof Grietjie Verhoef | Carnegie, Armoede en Triomf | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
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2020-02-08
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Charlie Els
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Die Verstotelinge
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| PRESENTATIONS FOR UPCOMING YEAR | ||||||
| 2023 | Gauteng North Branch - Monthly Presentations | |||||
| 2022 | Northern Transvaal Branch - Monthly Presentations | |||||
| 2021 | Northern Transvaal Branch - Monthly Presentations | |||||
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Gauteng North Branch - 2025 Programme
According to our annual program, branch meetings will take place at 13:00 for 13:30 at the Voortrekker Monument, Kruger Galary . It will be available via Zoom at the same time for members who want to join virtually. Further information on the talks and recordings is available under Presentations.
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JAN
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No Branch Meeting
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Give notice of Branck AGM and distribute nomination forms
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FEB
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Monthly Branch Meeting and Annual General Meeting
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Die oorsprong van die Hofmeyrs in Suid-Afrika
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Hoffie Hofmeyr
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2025-02-08
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MAR
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Monthly Branch Meeting
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Chinese genealogie en die bydrae tot ons geskiedenis sedert Jan van Riebeeck
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Karin Harris
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2025-03-08
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APR
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Monthly Branch Meeting
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'n Besoek aan die Kleynhans familieplaas in Duitsland vanwaar Theodorus Ernst Kleynhans gekom het
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André Stemmett
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2025-04-12
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MAY
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Monthly Branch Meeting
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Boerekrygsgevangenes na Bermuda
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Franci Greyling
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2025-05-10
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JUN
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Monthly Branch Meeting
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The old Commando System in South Africa
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Peter Scott
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2025-06-14
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JUL
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Monthly Branch Meeting
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Die waarde van publikasie - waarom jy jou genealogie navorsing moet publiseer
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Sam Basch
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2025-07-12
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AUG
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Monthly Branch Meeting
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Tant Maria se betrokkenheid by die voorkoming van die uitsterwing van die bergkwagga tydens die groot droogte
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Mieka Erasmus
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2025-08-09
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SEP
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Monthly Branch Meeting
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"Nederduits" as taal en kultuur in heroorweging
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Andre van Dyk
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2025-09-12
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OCT
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Monthly Branch Meeting
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Stefanus Swart van Newcastle - perdedief en massa moordenaar
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Francois Tredoux
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2025-10-11
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NOV
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Monthly Branch Meeting
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Die "Formidabele Trijn Ras"
Die Hermann familie lyn
Juwele op my Navorsingspad van 1965-2025
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André Buys
Andries Buys
Isabel Groesbeek
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2025-11-08
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No Branch Meeting |
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| PROGRAMMES OF PREVIOUS YEARS | |||
| 2024 | |||
| 2023 | Northern Transvaal Branch / Gauteng North Branch - Programme | ||
| 2022 | Northern Transvaal Branch - Programme | ||
| 2021 | Northern Transvaal Branch - Programme | ||
| 2020 | Northern Transvaal Branch - Programme | ||
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Gauteng North Branch - 2024 Programme
According to our annual program, branch meetings will take place at 13:00 for 13:30 at the Voortrekker Monument, Kruger Galary . It will be available via Zoom at the same time for members who want to join virtually. Further information on the talks and recordings is available under Presentations.
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| FEB | Monthly Branch Meeting and Annual General Meeting |
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| Die Diep Afkoms van ‘n Afrikaner My voorouers van die hede tot die oorsprong van die mensdom |
André Buys | 2024-02-10 |
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| MAR | Monthly Branch Meeting | ||
| Program Spesifieke Opleiding en Algemene Lesings Oggend: Legacy, RootsMagic, MyHeritage Middag: Gen2Word, OneDrive, FamilySearch |
2024-03-09 | ||
| APR | Monthly Branch Meeting | ||
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Handgemaakte kant van Toeka tot Nou — Demonstrasie van 3 kantsoorte | Aletta Penning | 2024-04-13 |
| MAY | Monthly Branch Meeting | ||
| Forty years of South African Genealogy — Reflections on the Past and the Future | Keith Meintjes | 2024-05-11 | |
| JUN | Monthly Branch Meeting | ||
| 'n Kinderheld in die ABO | Sakkie du Plooy | 2024-06-08 | |
| JUL | Monthly Branch Meeting | ||
| Matlabas Families en omgewing | Manie Mountany | 2024-07-13 | |
| AUG | Monthly Branch Meeting | ||
| Life changing experience in the Vatican Library | Neels Coertse | 2024-08-10 | |
| SEP | Monthly Branch Meeting | ||
| Tangible Heritage Conservation | Maggi Loubser | 2024-09-14 |
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| OCT | Monthly Branch Meeting | ||
| Boekbespreking: Vyand van die Staat | Wilhelm Bernhardt | 2024-10-12 | |
| NOV | Monthly Branch Meeting | ||
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Allegaartjie
Oudtydse geheimenisse met moderne tegnologie onthul
Die soektog na my stamvader se Duitse wortels: wanneer is ‘genoeg’ genoeg.
Slaggate in die pad van Genealogie
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Annemarie Dreyer
Wilhelm Bernhardt
Pieter Aucamp
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2024-11-11
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| DEC | No Branch Meeting | ||
| PROGRAMMES OF PREVIOUS YEARS | |||
| 2025 | Northern Transvaal Branch / Gauteng North Branch - Programme | ||
| 2024 | Northern Transvaal Branch / Gauteng North Branch - Programme | ||
| 2023 | Northern Transvaal Branch / Gauteng North Branch - Programme | ||
| 2022 | Northern Transvaal Branch - Programme | ||
| 2021 | Northern Transvaal Branch - Programme | ||
| 2020 | Northern Transvaal Branch - Programme | ||
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