KALAHARI STAFF MEMBERS
PRINCIPAL, DEPUTY PRINCIPALS AND OPERATIONAL PRINCIPAL
Johan van den Heever
Operational Head
Qualification:
N.Diploma – Sport Science
B-Tech – Sport Science
PGCE & PGDip in BA.
Year Started at Kalas:
2022
Subjects:
Life Orientation (Grade 11).
Extracurriculars:
Rugby - u/16.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Traditional school in a changing world.
Mariet Cloete
Deputy Principal (GET)
Qualification:
B.Sc & NGOS.
Year Started at Kalas:
2014.
Subjects:
Mathematics (Grade 8, Grade 10 and Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Media.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Nice kids who are not status conscious and a staff that is like one big family.
Juan Botha
Deputy Principal (FET)
Qualification:
HOD Industry knowledge and graphics.
Year Started at Kalas:
2005.
Subjects:
Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) (Grade 11 and Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Assistant bus driver.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Offers variety of subjects on which learners can prepare themselves for further studies or join the workforce
Kalahari is an inclusive school with competent teachers who will go the extra mile to accommodate everyone.
Kalahari boasts very good results and learners are regularly ranked among the top 20 in the Northern Cape.
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Sunet Venter
Head of Commerce Subjects
Qualification:
Honours in Industrial Psychology.
Year Started at Kalas:
2005.
Subjects:
Accounting
(Grade 9 - Grade 11).
Extracurriculars:
Subject Head EMS.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Beautiful sports grounds.
Good teachers.
James Garisch
Head of Life Orientation and Geography
Qualification:
Honours school subjects and management.
Year Started at Kalas:
2020.
Subjects:
Life Orientation (Grade 9 and Grade 12) & Geography (Grade 10 - Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Admin.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Good discipline
Good caring Principal and teachers.
Good systems.
Good technology.
Mariet Cloete
Head of Mathematics and Science
Qualification:
B.Sc & NGOS.
Year Started at Kalas:
2014.
Subjects:
Mathematics (Grade 8, Grade 10 and Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Media.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Nice kids who are not status conscious and a staff that is like one big family.
Juan Botha
Head of Civil Technology, Engineering Graphics and Design and Technology
Qualification:
HOD Industry knowledge and graphics.
Year Started at Kalas:
2005.
Subjects:
Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) (Grade 11 and Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Assistant bus driver.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Offers variety of subjects on which learners can prepare themselves for further studies or join the workforce
Kalahari is an inclusive school with competent teachers who will go the extra mile to accommodate everyone.
Kalahari boasts very good results and learners are regularly ranked among the top 20 in the Northern Cape.
Maré Orren
Head of Tourism, Social Sciences, Hospitality Studies and
Arts & Culture
Qualification:
ED4.
Year Started at Kalas:
2005.
Subjects:
Tourism (Grade 11 and Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Culture.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
School support is the best.
Textbooks for every learner.
Principal is always available and I feel comfortable giving problems and suggestions.
Colleagues have a nice relationship with each other.
Sammy Langeveldt
Head of Languages
Qualification:
FDEIV, Educational Management.
Year Started at Kalas:
2017.
Subjects:
English FAL (Grade 11 and Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Admin.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
It is a dignified school.
We have all kinds of activities and good quality education.
The learners are learnt to gain knowledge from everywhere possible.
Our school are really unique.
TEACHERS
Michelle Prinsloo
Qualification:
Year Started at Kalas:
Subjects:
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
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Femke De Klerk
Qualification:
B.Com & NGOS.
Year Started at Kalas:
2018.
Subjects:
Business Studies
(Grade 10 – Grade 12) &
EMS - Accounting (Grade 9).
Extracurriculars:
RCL & Matric farewell
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
With a rich history of achievement, in all areas, our school with diverse outlooks can face the future with our heads held high.
Juanita Laubscher
Qualification:
HOD Home Economics.
Year Started at Kalas:
1994.
Subjects:
Hospitality Studies
(Grade 10 - Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Tennis coach.
Cricket scorer.
Love and Sorrow of staff.
Miss Kalahari.
Senior Dinner.
Top 10 dinner.
Matric farewell.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Close bond between teachers.
Tradition is important.
Most beautiful building.
Academic, Cultural, sports events offered to learners.
Alisha Koekemoer
Qualification:
Bachelor in Education degree.
Year Started at Kalas:
2020.
Subjects:
English FAL (Grade 9 - Grade 11)
& Life Orientation (Grade 10).
Extracurriculars:
Netball.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The spirit among learners and staff is what makes Kalahari unique and different.
Ria-Doret Taljaard
Qualification:
Year Started at Kalas:
Subjects:
Extracurriculars:
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Juliana Nel
Qualification:
National Diploma.
Year Started at Kalas:
2016.
Subjects:
Afrikaans Home Language
(Grade 11 and Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Netball - 1st and 2nd team.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Every school is unique.
Dalene Coetzee
Qualification:
Bachelor in Education degree.
Year Started at Kalas:
2019.
Subjects:
Mathematics (Grade 9 and Grade 11) & Math Literacy (Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Miss Kalahari.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The Kala kindness challenge we do.
Our learners!
We are competitive and measure ourselves against only the best.
Benita Spies
Qualification:
B.Sc & HOD (postgraduate)
Year Started at Kalas:
1984.
Subjects:
Mathematics
(Grade 9, Grade 10 and Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Kala Crazy Kindness.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The rural friendly culture.
Academics can compete against big schools.
Hillie Van Der Westhuizen
Qualification:
B.Sc, HOD & DSO (RO).
Year Started at Kalas:
1996.
Subjects:
Natural Science (Grade 9), Technical Science (Grade 10 and Grade 12)
& Physical Science
(Grade 11 and Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Extra classes for grade 12.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Here we make dreams come true.
Ishmael Botolo
Qualification:
(UDES) M+3.
Year Started at Kalas:
2005.
Subjects:
Math Literacy
(Grade 11 and Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Soccer Coach (Under 15).
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Discipline towards the learners.
Tebogo Segware
Qualification:
UDES & ACE.
Year Started at Kalas:
2005.
Subjects:
Natural Science (Grade 9)
& Life Science (Grade 10 - Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Chess.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Quality of education and well dedicated staff.
Madelené van Rooyen
Qualification:
HOD Snr Primer.
Year Started at Kalas:
2006.
Subjects:
Civil Technology: Woodworking
(Grade 10 - Grade 12)
& Natural Science (Grade 9).
Extracurriculars:
Athletics & Cross Country.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Kalahari High School focuses on the learners' holistic development: Academy, sport and culture.
Elandi Theron
Qualification:
B.A. Drama and Theater Arts & B.A. Drama Honours & NGOS.
Year Started at Kalas:
2019.
Subjects:
Creative Arts (Grade 9) & Dramatic Arts (Grade 10 - Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Drama club, Film, Newsroom.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
At the stone building surrounded by Camel Thorn trees and the screams of sun bugs you will find a home where you feel safe, where you feel you belong. Apart from the fact that our school is one of the best schools in the Northern Cape at various levels, a cohesive culture is created that strives to proudly portray with perseverance, old traditions as well as new traditions. Working here leaves me longing for my school days.
Annette Nalukenge
Qualification:
PGCE & BCom (Honors) Economics.
Year Started at Kalas:
2014.
Subjects:
Business Studies (Grade 10) & Economics (Grade 10 - Grade 12).
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The organizational culture and academics.
Dezi Pretorius
Qualification:
B.Ed (intermediate and senior phase).
Year Started at Kalas:
2013.
Subjects:
Afrikaans HL (Gr. 8) & Natural Science (Gr. 8).
Extracurriculars:
Kala Culture.
Everything that includes dance, school spirit and learner pride building.
Drama, Matric Farewell and Newsroom.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Everyone is family who support each other.
People here still care about the learners and their well-being.
Zelda Brits
Qualification:
B.Ed Senior and VOO & Honors in Afrikaans Literature & Currently pursuing MA in Creative Writing.
Year Started at Kalas:
2020.
Subjects:
Geography (Grade 9 - Grade 11) & Tourism (Grade 10).
Extracurriculars:
Coach of 2de Netball team.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The staff.
Annuska Van Zyl
Qualification:
B.Com Economics & PGCE.
Year Started at Kalas:
2019.
Subjects:
Economics (Gr. 10, 11 and 12) &
EMS (Gr. 8).
Extracurriculars:
Culture.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Our beautiful main building and all the camel thorn trees on site that are preserved!
Leona Schreuder
Qualification:
B.Sc & Ed.
Year Started at Kalas:
1990
Subjects:
Physical Science (Gr. 10 and 12) & Technical Science (Gr. 11) &
Natural Science (Gr. 8).
Extracurriculars:
Detention, extra classes, olympiad exams and RCL committee.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Great subject choices.
Very good matric results.
Kalahari's sports and culture are of wide variety and among top schools in the Northern Cape.
At Kalahari, our motto (Work and Win) is realized.
Lehlohonolo Makoloane
Qualification:
B.Ed (EMS) FET.
Year Started at Kalas:
2017
Subjects:
Business Studies (Gr. 10, 11 and 12) & EMS (Gr. 9).
Extracurriculars:
Soccer coach for u/15, u/17 and u/19 teams.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Kalahari has very effective structure and system regarding discipline e.g., learners lining up outside the class before the enter.
We are a sports focus school and top performing academic school.
Gideon-Paul Lötter
Qualification:
B.Ed.
Year Started at Kalas:
2015 – 2018 / 2020 -
Subjects:
LO Practical (Gr. 9, 10, 11 and 12) & Technology (Gr. 8).
Extracurriculars:
Coach for u/14 rugby team
Coach for 1st rugby team.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Teachers who will go out of their way for a learner and a management team that will go out of their way for teachers.
Jome Moorcroft
Qualification:
Year Started at Kalas:
Subjects:
Extracurriculars:
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Misha Cloete
Qualification:
Year Started at Kalas:
Subjects:
Extracurriculars:
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Wilma Fourie
Qualification:
B.Ed. Languages Senior / FET HL / HT + Add Eng + Afr.
Year Started at Kalas:
2019.
Subjects:
English FAL (Gr. 8) &
Afrikaans HL (Gr. 9) &
English HL (Gr. 10) &
LO Theory (Gr. 9)
Extracurriculars:
Culture.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?​
Kalahari has a system and protocol that works. Kala teachers stand together / there is no division.
SMT and governing body are more involved which helps education to be applied more effectively.
Charlotte Titus
Qualification:
BPhil (Community Development) & BA (Humanities) & PGCE.
Year Started at Kalas:
2020.
Subjects:
English HL (Gr. 10 and 11) &
LO (Gr. 10)
Extracurriculars:
Culture - Drama.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The culture and feeling of coming home
Willie van den Berg
Qualification:
HOD (4).
Year Started at Kalas:
1991 – 2003 / 2009 – 2010 /
2020 - .
Subjects:
Geography (Grade 8 and Grade 9) & LO Practical (Grade 9)
Extracurriculars:
Rugby u/14
Cricket general (all groups).
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Despite a difficult community, the school is still performing above average in academics, culture and sports. It testifies to good leadership and a team of teachers who work hard.
Peo Lucas
Qualification:
Year Started at Kalas:
Subjects:
Extracurriculars:
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Leoné Wait
Qualification:
B.Ed Senior FET (1st year)
Year Started at Kalas:
2020
Subjects:
Math Literacy & LO Practical.
Extracurriculars:
Netball – u/15 and u/16.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Very good support from management.
Development takes place daily at Kalahari.
School creates as many opportunities as possible for learners.
Janneke Kruger
Qualification:
B.Ed Senior & VOO – Business Studies and Economics.
Year Started at Kalas:
2022.
Subjects:
English FAL (Grade 8 and Grade 9) &
EMS (Grade 8 and Grade 9).
Extracurriculars:
Works in bookstore.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The teachers' love for the children and the good relationships.
Wilmari Mostert
Qualification:
Advanced secretarial and computing skills.
Educare N4 – N7.
Year Started at Kalas:
2014.
Subjects:
Computer Applications Technology (CAT) (Grade 10 - Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Academic Prize Giving.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The staff who work well together.
Special learners.
Lorencia Eilerd
Qualification:
Honors Bachelor of Education.
Year Started at Kalas:
2020
Subjects:
Afrikaans FAL (Grade 9 and Grade 10) & LO (Grade 10).
Extracurriculars:
Netball u/16B.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Staff is one big family.
There is order at the school and learners respect their teachers.
Extramural activities continue at Kalahari.
James Garisch
Qualification:
Year Started at Kalas:
Subjects:
Extracurriculars:
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
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Tlhoriso Masa
Qualification:
Bachelor of Education in Senior and FET Phase.
Year Started at Kalas:
2020.
Subjects:
English HL (Grade 9) &
LO (Grade 10).
Extracurriculars:
Netball u/15B.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
An abundance of co-curricular activities (They instill a sense of leadership, cooperation, competitive spirit and sportsmanship.)
Sheillah Ndlovu
Qualification:
B.Ed in English Language & Honors in Education.
Year Started at Kalas:
2018.
Subjects:
English HL (Grade 11 and Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Debate and Public Speaking.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Academic and Sport excellence.
Bronwyn Anthony
Year Started at Kalas:
2019.
Subjects:
Afrikaans FAL
(Grade 11 and Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Guardian of
Executive Committee (EC).
Moot Court Coach.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Traditions and Culture.
Yolandie van den Heever
Qualification:
B.Ed Honors.
Year Started at Kalas:
2022.
Subjects:
Mathematics
(Grade 9 and Grade 11) &
Technical Mathematics
(Grade 10 – Grade 12).
Extracurriculars:
Help with administration at the netball.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Beautiful school grounds.
Bible verses on rubbish bins.
Memorial wall at tuck shop.
Friendly staff and office ladies.
Expansion and improvement on campus.
Hilde Kamphuis
Qualification:
B.Ed.
Year Started at Kalas:
2018.
Subjects:
Afrikaans FAL (Grade 12) &
Afrikaans HL (Grade 10) &
LO (Theory) (Grade 10).
Extracurriculars:
Shooting,
Public Speaking,
Spelathon &
Gr. 8 Introduction Committee.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The togetherness and caring between each other.
People are always willing to help.
Marcel Venter
Qualification:
B.Com Economics and Risk management.
Year Started at Kalas:
2022.
Subjects:
Technical Mathematics (Grade 10) & Mathematics (Grade 9) &
History (Grade 9).
Extracurriculars:
Miss Kalahari, ‘Onthaal’, Fundraising.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
We have one of the most beautiful schools in the country. And of course, the good teachers. We are really a nice group that can work well together.
De Villiers Goosen
Qualification:
BA Industrial Psychology.
Year Started at Kalas:
2019.
Subjects:
History (Grade 8 and Grade 9) &
Business Studies (Grade 10).
Extracurriculars:
Marketing of Kalahari,
Social Media of Kalahari (Facebook),
Head of EC Social,
Pool maintenance,
Grade 8 Introductory committee,
Sound for school &
Scholarships for learners.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
School with the best staff group to work with.
Kalahari is one of the most beautiful schools out there.
Chanéll Kruger
Qualification:
Higher Certificate in Education.
Year Started at Kalas:
2022.
Subjects:
LO (Grade 8 and Grade 9) &
Tourism (Grade 10 and Grade 11).
Extracurriculars:
u/14 Netball &
Javelin Throw.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Kalahari's learners have a culture that few other schools' learners have.
As a former Kala, it's fun for me to be part of a team that will form future Kalas.
Michelle Booyse
Qualification:
NDPE, ACE.
Year Started at Kalas:
2021.
Subjects:
Afrikaans FAL (Grade 9) &
Afrikaans HL (Grade 9).
Extracurriculars:
u/14 Netball.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The homeliness and friendly staff.
Very kind principal who helps everyone where he can.
Kids with better manners.
Christian Bischoff
Qualification:
Year Started at Kalas:
Subjects:
Extracurriculars:
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
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Memory Kotoane
Qualification:
Year Started at Kalas:
Subjects:
Extracurriculars:
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
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Disemelo Imeldah Sehloho
Qualification:
B.Ed FET specialisation EMS.
Year Started at Kalas:
2021.
Subjects:
English HL (Grade 8) &
LO (Grade 10).
Extracurriculars:
Event Organizing Team
& Dress Code.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Kalahari High is one of the best schools in the province.
The school promotes individuality and diversity.
Work ethic and team spirit is phenomenal.
Frits Hooghiemstra
Qualification:
Year Started at Kalas:
Subjects:
Extracurriculars:
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
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Izmari Goosen
Qualification:
B.Sc. Information Technology
Currently busy with
FET in CAT
Senior Phase in Mathematics
Year Started at Kalas:
2023
Subjects:
Computer Application Technology (CAT)
Life orientation (LO)
Extracurriculars:
Hockey (Boys) - first team
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
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Eliam Garisch
Qualification:
Year Started at Kalas:
Subjects:
Extracurriculars:
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
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NON-ACADEMIC STAFF
Chrisna Benade
Debtors Clerk
Year Started at Kalas:
2009.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The staff is like a family - We stand together.
Antoinette Fourie
Administration Clerk
Year Started at Kalas:
2010.
Extracurriculars:
Swim &
Biathlon.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The SGB does a lot for the school.
The staff who support each other and are always there for me.
Sarietha Benade
Financial Officer
Year Started at Kalas:
2015.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
We are a caring staff.
Mandie Kruger
Administration Clerk
Year Started at Kalas:
2017.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The people, the spirit and the perseverance.
Warmth, support and love are experienced here!
Jeanine Goosen
Receptionist
Year Started at Kalas:
2020.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The beautiful scenery of Kalahari. The cooperation of staff.
Zandria Kivido
Year Started at Kalas:
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
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Andre Wait
Head of Sport
Qualification:
NDip – Sport Management and marketing.
Year Started at Kalas:
2019.
Extracurriculars:
1st rugby team coach and
Head of Sports.
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The beautiful scenery of Kalahari. The hard work of learners in academic and sports areas.
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Lydia Motshegwa
Office cleaning and tea lady
Year Started at Kalas:
1994 (1985 Hostel).
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
To work with everyone and the staff is very friendly.
David Tamose
Factotum
Year Started at Kalas:
1987
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
The people I work with. It's really fun to work with the group of people!
Miriam Dilotsotlhe
Works in Hotel School
Year Started at Kalas:
2016
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Good people to work with and Miss Laubscher who always helps and teaches me.
Elisa Lekgari
Cleaner
Year Started at Kalas:
2019
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Kalahari's working conditions are nice and they are good for me!
Ignatios Tamose
Year Started at Kalas:
2021
What makes Kalahari different from other schools?
Kalahari's working conditions are nice and the people I work with. It's really fun to work with the group of people!