Pastor Schalk Treurnicht

Chairperson Dieter Geiger

is a born and bred Capetonian. His parents were founder members of our Kreuzkirche, he was baptised by Pastor Brandt (1956) and has interacted in one way or another with all the pastors that have since held office in our congregation.

After matriculation (Tygerberg High 1974), Dieter studied at both Stellenbosch University and UCT. After a short spell as a science teacher, he spent most of his career (1983-2021) as a medical scientist at Tygerberg Hospital in the department of Anatomical Pathology (CPA/ NHLS / Stellenbosch University).

Dieter is happily married to Lola, they have 3 children and share interests such as home renovation, music, home cooking, hiking and kayaking. Their granddaughter ensures that currently their daily routine “never has a dull moment”.

Co-opted Formal and Worship events Thaniël Jay Frans

Thaniël Jay Frans was born in Ladismith, Western Cape, South Africa, to Lyzelle and Earl Frans and raised in Mossel Bay. He attended Educare at St. Blaize Catholic Crèche, followed by primary education at Friedrich Scheffler Evangelical Lutheran Primary School (1999–2005) and secondary education at Sao Bras Secondary School (2006–2010).

He is married to Nicole Frans (née Mortlock), and they have one son, E-Jay Frans. Thaniël has one sister, Zhoné Frans.

Professionally, Thaniël serves as a Marine Superintendent at Thembani Shipping, a company specialising in the marine, oil, and gas industry. He is also studying theology at the South African Theological Seminary (SATS).

A lifelong member of the Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA), Thaniël was born into the Cape-Orange Diocese, which has historical ties to the Berlin Missionary Society (BMS). In 2022, he joined the Kreuzkirche Bellville Evangelical Lutheran Congregation.

His interests include theology, ecclesiology, missiology, and church music and liturgy. In his free time, he enjoys playing the organ, working on music, watching films, and socialising.

Co-opted Church Building support Shermon Collins

I was born in King William’s Town and met Sharon in 1980, and we were married in 1981. I served as a warden at St John’s Lutheran church for 12 years. We moved to East London and transferred our membership to St Crucis in Beacon Bay. I am a proud father to 3 children and Pappa to 6 grandchiIdren. I am honoured to have been co-opted onto the Kreuzkirche Committee and promise to serve to the best of my ability

Co-opted Communication and It support Cynthia Kgaditsi

My name is Duduzile Cynthia Kgaditsi, and I joined our church family in March 2024. Originally from Pretoria, I moved to Cape Town to further my studies after completing matric. I am currently pursuing a qualification in IT, focusing on technical and system support, and my future goal is to specialise in the cloud environment and become a cloud engineer.

Alongside my studies, I work as an online technician, supporting both students and teachers in the virtual learning space.

In my free time, I enjoy a variety of hobbies, such as binge-watching series and movies, reading, and dancing. I’m also an adrenaline seeker who loves taking on obstacle courses and ice skating. As a true people person, I value connecting with others and building meaningful relationships.