Crime is a global phenomena, but it is embarrassing as a South African to have to constantly deal with such brutality. On Saturday, 6 December 2008 we learnt of the tragedy; the brutal murder of Oom Jan, owner of the farm of South Africa's on which is based the premier inland slope soaring site: the Tamatieberg. The extract is from the 8 Dec 2008 Beeld newspaper.
Jan de Beer had been through very tough times but has always been extremely tolerant of the slope soaring community; he always trusted us to ensure that his farm was kept clean & free of litter, no fires were lit & also that we did not scare the wild or farm animals.
Rest in peace now, Oom Jan
Jan de Beer had been through very tough times but has always been extremely tolerant of the slope soaring community; he always trusted us to ensure that his farm was kept clean & free of litter, no fires were lit & also that we did not scare the wild or farm animals.
Rest in peace now, Oom Jan
