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Who Are We?

Who Are We?

The Southern African Church and Concert Organists’ Society (SAKOV) bevorder musiek-, liturgiese en orrelboupraktyke in Suidelike Afrika deur kerk- en konsertorreliste, predikante, musiekgroepe, kerkrade en orrelbouers te ondersteun om funksionele, relevante en geïnspireerde diens te lewer.

Since its establishment on 10 May 1980, SAKOV has regularly published an accredited subject journal, titled Vir die Musiekleier / To the Director of Music, as well as newsletters.

Tutorial courses are offered annually in the thirteen SAKOV districts in South Africa and Namibia, and special projects, such as providing publications and recordings, are launched. SAKOV members are exposed to the latest information and news to do with organ music.

With approximately 500 members, SAKOV is a home for all organists and organ music lovers!

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Executive Committee

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Dr. Isabelle van Rensburg

Chairman
T: 084 516 9551 (S)
E: chair@sakov.co.za

Enslin Johann

Mr. Johann Enslin

VICE-CHAIRMAN
T: 074 359 8069 (S)
E: vice@sakov.co.za
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Mr. Wybrand van der Westhuizen

Secretary
T: 072 329 6733 (S)
E: info@sakov.co.za

Ms. Anneli Roux

Treasurer
Postnet Suite 011 - Private Bag X21
Queenswood 0121

T: 083 447 2245 (S)
T: 086 646 9015 (F)
E: sakov.tesourier@gmail.com

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Prof. Theo Van Wyk

CO-OPTED MEMBER: CONSERVATORIUM
T: 072 088 2964 (S)
T: 012 420 2602 (W)
E: theodore.vanwyk@up.ac.za
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Mr. Werner Hurter

CO-OPTED MEMBER: PIPE ORGAN SPECIALIST
T: 079 029 0396 (S)
E: werner@pyporrels.co.za
Prof Mario Nell

Prof. Mario Nell

CO-OPTED MEMBER: Bursary Competition & Liaison
T: 082 852 4536 (S)
E: marionell2@gmail.com

Mr. Marnus Greyling

CO-OPTED MEMBER: ABROAD
T: 071 674 3694 (S)
E: greylingthemanny@gmail.com
Andrea

Dr. Andrea Kayser-Mitas

CO-OPTED MEMBER: YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM
T: 076 972 0057
E: akaysermitas@gmail.com
Rineke Viljoen

Ms. Rineke Viljoen

CO-OPTED MEMBER: ANDRE MURRAY: SAKOV AWARD

Dr. Gerrit Jordaan

CO-OPTED MEMBER: CONSERVATORIUM
T: 072 760 3446
E: jordaan.gerrit@gmail.com

Regional Representatives

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Mr. Pieter van den Berg

Pretoria
T: 072 041 3954 (S)
E: orrelpieter@yahoo.com

Mrs. Isabel Kruger

FREE STATE
T: 082 042 3359 (S)
E: stepbyfaithm@gmail.com
Devandre2

Dr. Devandré Boonzaaier

WESTERN CAPE
T: 076 866 9757 (S)
E: devandre.boonzaaier@gmail.com
Dege

Mr. Michael Degé

NAMIBIA
T: +264 81 646 7275
E: dege.michael@gmail.com

Mev. Daniela Pretorius

Johannesburg
T: 082 325 6366
E: danprett@gmail.com

Mr. Werner Retief

Johannesburg
T: 083 660 2810
E: wcretief@gmail.com

Ms. Renchia Venter

LIMPOPO
T: 072 634 3442 (S)
E: Renchia.grobbelaar@gmail.com
Rineke Viljoen

Ms. Rineke Viljoen

North West & Vaal Triangle
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Vakant

Mpumalanga
Annalie

Mrs. Annalie Praekelt

Suid-Kaap

Mr. Romano Jonathan

EASTERN CAPE
T: 072 942 0591 (S)
E: romanoa.jonathan@gmail.com
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Mr. John Mulhatton

KZN
T: 076 380 3663 (S)
E: mulhatton@gmail.com

Editors

Prof. Gideon Els

Editor: To the Director of Music
T: 083-6302741 (S)
E: deonels@mweb.co.za
100019

Mr. John Mulhatton

Editor: Newsletter
Enslin Johann

Mr. Johann Enslin

Editor: Social Media
T: 074 359 8069 (S)
E: info@sakov.co.za

Administration

Ms Marie-Carine Jordaan

Administrative Officer
T: 082 930 3815 (S)
F: 051 447 2202 (F)
E: sakov@jlj.co.za

Honorary Membership

Honorary membership

SACOS members whose activities, in the opinion of the Executive Committee and management of the society, have made a significant contribution to the promotion of organ or church music in Southern Africa, may be elected as honorary members. Honorary members are elected through an official written nomination by a SACOS member, which also needs to be seconded by another SACOS member. Such nomination is presented to the Annual General Meeting together with the recommendation of the Executive Committee. An honorary member nomination is confirmed and seconded by an ordinary majority vote during the Annual General Meeting.

  • Ds. Johannes Bingle†
  • Prof Gawie Cillié†
  • Mrs Barbara Louw†
  • Mnr. Pieter van der Westhuizen†
  • Mr Arie van Namen†
  • Mr Roelof Temmingh†
  • Dr Louwrens Strydom†
  • Prof Albert Troskie
  • Ms Susan Engelbrecht†
  • Prof Henk Temmingh
  • Dr Driekie Jankowitz†
  • Prof Chris Lamprecht
  • Prof. Gerrit Olivier†
  • Prof Wim Viljoen
  • Prof Daleen Kruger
  • Mrs. Margaret van der Vegt
  • Mr Bouwer van Rooyen
  • Prof Stephanus Zondagh†
  • Prof. Deon Lamprecht†
  • Rev Cassie Carstens†
  • Dr Barry Smith
  • Rev Jacques Louw
  • Mnr. Richard Cock
  • Me. Anna Bobbert†
  • Prof. Antony Melck
  • Mnr. Jan Zielman

Vision, Mission & Strategy

SAKOV Mission

To develop members' skills and knowledge through schooling to holistically improve the quality of organ playing and organ maintenance.

SAKOV Vision

Together we ensure the future of organists.

SAKOV Values

At SAKOV we value:

♦ Commitment
Artistic excellence and inspiration
♦ Integrity, accountability and stewardship
♦ Inclusivity and diversity
♦ Our rich tradition

SAKOV Goals

EDUCATION
Conservatory
Scholarships
Workshops and master classes
Regional meetings
Awareness raising
To the Director of Music
Research events and conferences
Training and empowerment

COMMUNITY
Concerts, forums and discussion groups
Advisory
Preservation and legacy
Outreach
Collaboration projects
Inclusivity and diversity

TECHNOLOGY / RECOURCES
Organ music
CDs
Video and audio recordings
Social Media (FB, emails, website, YouTube)
DOMUS
Online events

OPERATIONS
Marketing
Communication
Representation at synods
Finances