Sanetta and Cornelius Cloete of Parow were an exceptional pair. After his retirement as an electrician Cornelius was busier than ever before, giving new life to dead vacuum cleaners, stoves and toys.

Sanetta, fondly known as Tannie Lochner, was a nursing sister who never slowed down after her retirement. Her speciality was babies, including triplets, quadruplets and quintuplets. She nursed two or three generations of the same family.

Her home was never quiet because a steady stream of “her mothers” kept her busy – asking for advice and help. Her remedies (passed over to her from her mother) crossed the world since Tannie Lochner had advice for all who crossed her path.

Sadly, Cornelius passed on in 2003 and macular degeneration clouded Tannie Lochner’s eyes during her last few years spent at Huis Andante.
We salute these two who, because of a bequest to the South African National Council for the Blind, have ensured that they will not be forgotten – empowering blind people to lead fulfilling lives for many, many more years to come.

If you would like information on leaving a bequest please contact Nishen Naicker on 012 4523811.