By William Van Zyl Published in December 2022. “One moment, please tell me, what is the name of the dog?” asked the reporter. “His name is Jason. I’ve had him for 6 years. He is my most trusted friend.” “What makes Jason special to you? Do you have any significant stories of Jason?” asked the… Continue reading Get the name of the dog.
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Poem: A Strong Tower/ Gedig: N Sterk Toring
A Strong Tower (English version) / N Sterk Toring (Afrikaans version) By William Van Zyl. Published in 2016. Deur William Van Zyl. Gepuliseer in 2016. Poem: A Strong Tower (dedicated to Nena by William) My mother stands mountain tall She towers high above the stratosphere Storms have no business with her She waves her hand… Continue reading Poem: A Strong Tower/ Gedig: N Sterk Toring
War medal of 12-year-old ‘Penkop’ War Hero – Pieter Grabbe – located in the U.K.
By William Van Zyl. Published January 2022. Pieter Grabbe van Zyl (Zijl) also known as PG. Pieter Grabbe – Anglo-Boer child hero – was born on September 30, 1888. He joined the Heidelberg Kommando in 1901, during the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa (1899 to 1902). He would have been just over 12 years… Continue reading War medal of 12-year-old ‘Penkop’ War Hero – Pieter Grabbe – located in the U.K.