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Cilliers
Cilliers is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Cecile Cilliers (1933–2018), Afrikaans writer *Charl Cilliers (writer) (born 1941), South African author and poet *Ina Cilliers (born 1969), South African politician *Jana Cilliers (born 1950), South African actress *Ockert Cilliers (born 1981), South African hurdler *Pat Cilliers (born 1987), South African rugby union footballer *Paul Cilliers (Friedrich Paul Cilliers, 1956–2011), South African philosopher *Raymond Cilliers (born 1981), South African Christian recording artist *Sarel Cilliers (Charl Arnoldus Cilliers, 1801–1871), Voortrekker leader and a preacher *Victoria Cilliers, British skydiver who survived a murder attempt on her in 2015 *Vlok Cilliers (born 1968), South African rugby union player See also * Charl Cilliers (other) {{surname Afrikaans-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarel Cilliers
Charl (Sarel) Arnoldus Cilliers (7 September 1801 – 4 October 1871) was a Voortrekker leader and a preacher. With Andries Pretorius, he led the Boers to a huge victory over the Zulus at the Battle of Blood River in 1838. In particular, Cilliers led the Voortrekkers in a vow which promised that if God would protect them and deliver the enemy into their hands, they would build a church and commemorate the day of their victory as if it were an annual Sabbath day, which their descendants would also be instructed to honour. He was a prominent member of the ''Gereformeerde Kerk'' (Reformed Church), an offshoot of the Dutch Reformed Church. He is described as being a short, stout man, and was believed to have been very religious. He joined the Great Trek at the age of thirty-five. The town of Kroonstad was, according to folklore, named after a horse belonging to Cilliers, which drowned in a stream (Kroonspruit) where the town is situated. There is a Sarel Cilliers Museum as well a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Cilliers
Friedrich Paul Cilliers (25 December 1956 – 31 July 2011) was a South-African philosopher, complexity researcher, and Professor in Complexity and Philosophy at Stellenbosch University. He was known for his contributions in the field of complex systems. Biography Cilliers studied at Stellenbosch University from mid-1970s to 1994. There he received his BA in Electronic Engineering in 1980, his BA cum laude in Political Philosophy in 1987, and his MA cum laude in Philosophy in 1989. Eventually he received his PhD in 1994 from Stellenbosch University and Cambridge University under supervision of Johan Degenaar and Mary Hesse. Cilliers started his academic career at Stellenbosch University, where in 1993 he became a lecturer in philosophy. Since 2003 he was Professor of Complexity and Philosophy at Stellenbosch. In the year 2008 he was Visiting Professor at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht in the Netherlands. In 2006 Cilliers was awarded the Harry Oppenheimer Fel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raymond Cilliers
Raymond Cilliers is a South African gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist A musician is someone who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate a person who follows music as a profession. Musicians include songwriters, .... His career began in 1993 at age 11 with his debut album, ''Gloryland'', which reached gold status in South Africa. Career Music Raymond Cilliers started out in 1993 in the South African Gospel Music scene on the label Brettian. Education Raymond received a bachelor's degree in Ministry from Heritage of Faith Bible Instituteand an Honorary bachelor's degree from CFCI Bible Institute. He also became a lecturer at both schools for a total of seven years. Philanthropy Raymond's ministry has taken him across South Africa, and to the USA. Personal life Cilliers resides in Florida with his wife and two children. Discography Raymond has rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jana Cilliers
Johanna Wilhelmina Cilliers (born 1950), known professionally as Jana Cilliers, is a South African bilingual actress. She is the recipient of a number of accolades, including two South African Film and Television Awards and a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award. Early life and education A native of Pretoria, Cilliers was the daughter of the abstract painter Bettie Cilliers-Barnard and Carel Hancke Cilliers. She attended Hoërskool Menlopark. She pursued a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Pretoria before going on to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, also known by its abbreviation RADA (), is a drama school in London, England, which provides vocational conservatoire training for theatre, film, television, and radio. It is based in Bloomsbury, Central London ... (RADA) in London, completing her acting diploma in 1973. Personal life Cilliers was married to film director and scriptwriter Regardt van den Bergh in the 1980s, with whom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ina Cilliers
Agatha Wilhelmina Cilliers (born 14 March 1969) is a member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. She is a member of the Democratic Alliance. She was previously a DA councillor in the Merafong City Local Municipality. Early life and education Cilliers was born on 14 March 1969. She earned a post-graduate diploma in public leadership and governance as well as a post-graduate certificate in advanced public leadership and governance from the University of the Witwatersrand. She is currently pursuing her masters of management with a focus on governance. She obtained a Bachelor of Technology degree in Business Administration and a national diploma in ambulance emergency technology from the Technikon Witwatersrand (now the University of Johannesburg). Career Cilliers began her career as an advanced life support paramedic in the City of Johannesburg and later moved up the ranks to become a senior official in the city. In 2005 she began working at the Democratic Alliance as the nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Cilliers
Patric Michael Cilliers (born 3 March 1988) is a rugby union player who won 6 caps for in 2012. He has previously played for the , and in Super Rugby and has played Currie Cup rugby for the , and , in Europe he has played for Premiership Rugby sides Leicester Tigers and London Irish. His position is prop. Career South Africa Born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and educated at Michaelhouse, Cilliers began his professional career with the Sharks, but his time with the team was limited by knee injuries. He transferred with fellow Shark Michael Rhodes to the Lions at the end of the 2010 Currie Cup Premier Division season. Cilliers was selected in the starting line-up for the 2011 Currie Cup final against the Sharks, and scored a try in the memorable 42-1 victory. He also played for the Lions in the Super Rugby. During his time in Johannesburg, he was also called up to the national team, making his debut on 18 August 2012 against Argentina. He then moved to Cape Town, wher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoria Cilliers
Victoria Cilliers is a skydiver, notable for having survived a murder attempt in 2015, when her husband interfered with both her main and reserve parachutes. Early life and marriage Victoria lives in Wiltshire, England, and is a physiotherapist for the Ministry of Defence. Victoria's ex-husband Emile Cilliers was born in South Africa in 1980 and moved to the UK in the early 2000s. He has four children from previous relationships. He met Victoria in 2009, and they have two children. Their relationship deteriorated before his 2015 attempt on her life. She became a successful parachutist and instructor, with 2,654 jumps. Murder attempt During a parachute jump on Easter Sunday 2015, both her main and reserve parachutes failed to open. She fell to the ground. She survived the fall despite life-threatening injuries because she landed on a soft, newly ploughed field. It was the second attempt on her life in less than a week. Emile Cilliers was convicted of her attempted murder in May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vlok Cilliers
Nicolaas Vlok Cilliers (born 26 March 1968) is a South African former rugby union player who played as a fly-half. After his playing years, he became a kicking coach. Playing career Cilliers represented at the 1987 Craven Week tournament for schoolboys and in 1988, while receiving his police training, he played for 's under–20 team. He made his provincial debut for in 1989, after which he moved to , for which he played 76 games and scored 746 points. He finished his playing career with the . Cilliers made his test debut for the Springboks in 1996 during the second test against at Kings Park in Durban. See also *List of South Africa national rugby union players South Africa national rugby union team players hold several international records. Several players from the South Africa national rugby union team have joined the IRB and International Hall of Fame. Individual records Career South Africa's '' ... – Springbok no. 637 * List of South Africa national rugby sev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cecile Cilliers
Cecile Cilliers (May 24, 1933 – June 16, 2018) was an Afrikaans freelance journalist and writer. The writer Madeleine van Biljon is her sister. She is predominantly known for her essays, but also published among others a children's collection and a number of religious books. She was involved in the N.G. Kerk and was the first non-ministerial woman to be elected vice-chairperson of the Sinodal Committee. In addition to her performance of the Christian Network Television's Program Focus Point, she also presented the television program Boeksusters on KykNET with her sister, Madeleine van Biljon. Life and work Early life Anneke Cecile Pretorius was born in Franschhoek in 1933 as the second youngest of four children. The famous author Madeleine van Biljon is one of her sisters. She has another sister, Rouxline (also called Polla), and a brother, Nicholas. Abraham Johannes (Braam) Pretorius, her father (born 10 May 1900 at Rustenburg, was a clerk in the magistrate's office, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charl Cilliers (writer)
Charl Jean Francois Cilliers (also credited as ''Charles Cilliers'') (25 January 1941 to 16 July 2019) was a South African author and poet. His published works include "West-falling Light" (1971), "Has Winter No Wisdom" (1979). Early years and education Cilliers was born in Cape Town, and grew up in Free State. His primary school years were spent in a succession of different schools as the family moved around. He went to Clapham High School in Pretoria, where he matriculated in 1957. Cilliers lectured in telecommunications in the Post Office Training Centre in Pretoria until 1968 when he joined Parliament as a translator. He retired as Chief Editor of the Hansard Reporting Unit until in 1999. His published volumes are: West-Falling Light, Tafelberg Publishers, 1971; Has Winter No Wisdom, Maskew Miller, 1979; Collected Poems (1960–2008), Malgas Publishers, 2008; Fireflies Facing The Moon (Children's Poems), Malgas Publishers, 2008; The Journey, Malgas Publishers, 2010; A Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charl Cilliers (other)
Charl Cilliers may refer to: * Sarel Cilliers, or Charl Cilliers, Voortrekker * Charl Cilliers (writer) Charl Jean Francois Cilliers (also credited as ''Charles Cilliers'') (25 January 1941 to 16 July 2019) was a South African author and poet. His published works include "West-falling Light" (1971), "Has Winter No Wisdom" (1979). Early years and ..., writer * Charl Cilliers, Mpumalanga, a town in South Africa {{hndis, Cilliers, Charl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ockert Cilliers
Ockert Cilliers (born 21 April 1981) is a South African 400 m hurdler. Born in Vanderbijlpark, Cilliers now lives in Sydney (Australia). He is 1.84 m tall and weighs 74 kg. His athletics career started in 1996 at school, where he also played rugby union. The rugby coach forced all players to take part in athletics as well. Cilliers chose 200m and 300m hurdles, and hurdling quickly became his primary interest. He is a member of the Fenerbahçe S.K. athletics club in Turkey. His current coach is Dr. Ria van den Berg. Competition record References External links *from IAAF World Athletics, formerly known as the International Amateur Athletic Federation and International Association of Athletics Federations and formerly abbreviated as the IAAF, is the international sports governing body, governing body for the sport ... South African male hurdlers 1981 births Living people Sportspeople from Vanderbijlpark Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olymp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
