I was assigned to photograph Steyn Von Ronge, the new AWB (Afrikaner Weerstands Beweging) leader, on his farm just outside Zastron in the Freestate. We spent more than 10 hours travelling between Cape Town and his farm, for no more than 20 minutes of shooting time. The light was harsh and the subject... Nonetheless, I got my shot and the Picture Editor was happy!
Von Ronge welcomed us with some birthday cake (which was the previous day) and Rooibos tea... In general, a pleasant man. Early the next morning he left for Ventersdorp to attend the funeral of his leader and dear friend, Eugene Terre'Blanche.
8 April 2010.
Endurance riding hosted in Moorreesburg, a “not so one-horse town” only an hour away from Cape Town and 70 kilometres from the West Coast. Shimmering summergold wheatfields set a tranquil countryside atmosphere. Each horse has to go through a vet-check every 30 kilometers in order to ensure that this loyal animal is fit to continue. The sport has become a popular pastime, especially amongst small-town nature-lovers. (Cherene Pienaar
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