Acknowledgements
2002
Whilst working on an artwork with Charlie ‘Blackcat’ Smith at Burning Man 2002 in the pre-gates period, Paul Jorgensen meets Larry Harvey and indicates he would like to get a burn going in South Africa.
2004
Paul Jorgensen contacts his old friend Robert Weinek via email about organising a burn and applies for funding from Black Rock Art Foundation (BRAF) for Afrikaburns. Paul also arranges Afrikaburns as a Burning Man regional and secures buy in.
Monique Schiess writes in her diary, “Must start a burn in SA…”
2005
Paul Jorgensen arrives at Paardevlei farm, Somerset West. Discussions start with Robert Weinek, Lil Black and Mark Mostert. Funding from Black Rock Art foundation for Afrikaburns is awarded.
2006
Malplaas pre-Burn meeting takes place. Attendees are Paul Jorgensen, Robert Weinek, Lil Black, Paul Grose, Brad Baard, Monique Schiess, Richard Bowsher, Mark Mostert, Michael Sas-Rolfes, Simon Dunckley, Harry, Glen Wolter and more…
13 JANUARY 2006
Afrikaburn pre-Burn 1 and 2, Paardevlei Farm Somerset West
Paul Jorgensen, Michael Sas-Rolfes, Karin Kritzinger, Herman van Wyk, Lil Black, Simon and Juta, Robert Weinek, Niel Ferreira, Ruahragh Brassy, Paul and Fahldila Fletcher, Mark Mostert, Egon Tania, Amanda Williamson, Bill Scarborough, Fletcher, Stephani, Andrew Putter, Manfred Ziller, Paul Grose, Mark Heys, Mia and Daisy Darling
Simultaneous to these discussions Richard Bowsher, Brendan Smithers, Monique Schiess, Michael Sas-Rolfes, Mark Braunlich, James Happe, Nicolas and other South African Burning Man attendees where complotting to create a South African Burn. By the end of 2006 all had amalgamated their efforts!
2007
First Tankwa Karoo event cancelled due to flood.
Tankwa Stonehenge Farm location found with the help of Dean Botha and Conrad Hicks and others. Paul Jorgensen and Robert Weinek, Daisy and Mia Darling visit Henk and Maryke van Niekerk at Stonehenge.
22 – 25 November 2007 in Tankwa Town
MEMBERS AND DIRECTORS
Monique Schiess, Richard Bowsher, Robert Weinek, Michael Sas Rolfes, Paul Jorgensen, Lil Black, Karen Stewart
Paul and Fahldila Fletcher: loan of bakkie
DPW CREW
Robert Weinek, Paul Jorgensen, Karin Kritzinger (flags, gate, toilets), $teven Ra$pa, Grady Cousins, Uprise, Ed Haynes, Adrian Havingall
CATERING
Paul Jorgensen
CLAN CREW
Build: Paul Jorgenson, Brendan Smithers & The Upsetters, Uys Krige, Greg, Paul Jorgensen, Up Rize, Adrian Havingall, Patrick L’amour.
Model built by Uys Van Der Merwe and Jona De Lange.
GENERAL THANKS
Henk van Niekerk, Faan van der Westhuizen; Richard Bowsher, $teven Ra$pa, Grady Cousins; Black Rock Art Foundation, howhowhow, Charlie Smith, Jaime Ladet and family, all those that loaned us money to start the madness.
DESIGN
Maeghan Judge, James Happe, Marius Roux, Karen Stewart, Kate Wigley
SIGNS
Alexi Romano
TICKETING
Matthew Evans, Matthew Swart
2008
MEMBERS AND DIRECTORS
Monique Schiess, Richard Bowsher, Robert Weinek, Michael Sas-Rolfes, Paul Jorgensen, Lil Black
DPW CREW
Robert Weinek, Charles Palm, Paul Jorgensen, Phillipa Scott, Karin Kritzinger, Uprize
DMV
Robert Weinek, Kirk and Sharon Young from Yesco for DMV lighting
CATERING
Paul Jorgensen, Phillipa Scott
GATE
Karin Kritzinger, Ashley Stevens, Monique Schiess
MOOP
Managed by Richard Bowsher (assisted by volunteers)
GENERAL THANKS
Henk van Niekerk, Faan van der Westhuizen, Camp Vuvuzela, Mick Snell
2009
MEMBERS AND DIRECTORS
Monique Schiess, Richard Bowsher, Robert (Miss Nesbitt) Weinek, Paul Grose, Jono Hoffenberg (Ranger Bob), Adriaan Wessels, Liz Linsell, Paul and Fahldila Fletcher
DPW CREW
Paul Grose, Uprize
DMV
Wayne McDermid; Robert Weinek; Carl and Ursulah du Preez (generators and music and dance), Bo Duvenhage
CLAN CREW
Egon Tania, Andrew Gibson, Herman van Wyk, Jan Strang, Kobus, Christo Hough, Melissa Dreyer, Brett Napier, Helio Lobo
GATE
Karin Kritzinger, Ashley Stevens, Monique Schiess
GREETERS
Jay, Liz, Daya, Miah, Cindy, Deona, James, Claire, Jolene, Ham (and his magical accordion), Cruickies, Shane, Abi, Colin, Eli, Margot, Amy, Stephan, Vivienne, Florian, Charles, Trevor, Gina, Alette, Rodney, Jitwam and any others who pitched in…
RANGERS
Liz (Blom ranger), Jono (Ranger Bob), Cindy, Paddy, Catherine (Ranger Kitty), Adriaan (Ranger Mushroom), Deona, Cole, Dirk, Miss Nesbitt and Dave.
Thanks also go out to Ashley for vital gate duty, Andrew and Deona for running the yellow info tent, and all the Department of Public Works crew who pitched in on a whole range of activities.
GENERAL THANKS
Henk van Niekerk, Faan van der Westhuizen; Dave from Nowhere
2010
DIRECTORS
Monique Schiess, Robert Weinek (Miss Nesbitt), Brad Baard, Paul G, Jules, Jono (Ranger Bob), Liz (Blom)
MEMBERS
Mike Suss, Richard Voller, Anine Trumpelmann, Richard Bowsher
DMV
Graydon Ilderton (for loan of DMV tents), Apocalypse for Trike, Paul and Fahldila Fletcher (bakkie), Carl and Urshula du Preez, Bo Duvenhage, Robert (Miss Nesbitt) Weinek, Wayne McDermid
DPW CREW
Paul Grose; Roger Mallet; Charles Palm; Andrew, Brett Napier. Helio Lobo, Uprize
CLAN CREW
Nathan Honey; Marco G +++
SITE MANAGERS
Monique, Jono (Ranger Bob), Ardi, Jules, Robert (Miss Nesbitt) Weinek, Paul G, Brad, Liz Blom
To all volunteers who did shifts at the event
MOOPERS
DPW for MOOP SWOOP
GATE
Karin Kritzinger, Ashley Stevens, Monique Schiess
GENERAL THANKS
Henk van Niekerk; Faan van der Westhuizen; Loan of Elvis; Paul Barker
2011
DIRECTORS
Monique Schiess, Robert (Miss Nesbitt) Weinek, Paul G, Adriaan, Jono, Liz ‘Blom”, Julia Savage, Brad Baard,
DMV
Wayne McDermid, Paul and Fahldila Fletcher, Carl and Urshula du Preez, Alex Wheeler, Chuckie, Jan Strang, Apocalypse Org for DMV 9 ton truck
To all volunteers who did shifts
DPW CREW
Jono, Paul Barker Greenfellow; Roger Mallet; Dunkin Doughnut Larkin; Paul Grose; Helio Lobo
STREET LIGHTS CREW
Helio Lobo, Tiaan Visser, Mark Julian, Robert Weinek, Cameron Richards, Melissa Dryer, Paul van Dyk solar
STREET SIGNS
Malissa Dreyer, Robert Weinek, Roger Mallet and DPW
CLAN CREW
Mark Julian, Tiaan Visser, Stefanie Schoeman, Nadia, Isa Marques, Nathan Honey, Cameron Richards, Malissa Dreyer (signage and clan), Helio Lobo
RIGGERS
Stefanie Schoeman, Albert Smit, Elrika Smit
THANKS TO
Brendan Smithers, Alex Wheeler. Jan Strang.
DMV CATERING
Robert Weinek, Jan Strang for braais. San Clan pre build, Spoons, Patrick goggles.
SITE MANAGERS
Monique, Jono (Ranger Bob), Ardi, Jules, Robert Weinek, Paul G, Brad, Liz Blom, Conrad Hicks, Sebastian Prinz, Niki Prinz, Lachlan Matthews…(to check list)
GATE
Karin Kritzinger, Ashley Stevens, Monique Schiess
MOOPERS
Jono, Liz, DPW crew for MOOP SWOOP
GENERAL THANKS
Henk van Niekerk, Faan van der Westhuizen, David Beer, Graydon Ilderton from Nomadik tents for gifting DMV tents, Sybrand Cilliers for MICA tools, Mike Bare for tools loaned, Upset for wood and materials, Paul Barker for transport and assistance, Nathan Piper.
Sam Bendzulla for art and theme camp wrangling, and low income tickets. Isa Marques for comms and low income tickets. Devin Herd and Jon Cline for special events. Ilan Judes for design. Sam van der Merwe for book-keeping. Abi Case and Travis Lyle for The No Spectator.
BOSBERAAD (POST EVENT)
All members and Directors who attended and Harley du Bois and $teven Ra$pa
AGM
Thanks to Adriaan and Liz for organising, and Richard Bowsher for chairing and to all Members and Directors who attended till 3 am!
So, where’s the history timeline from 2011 onward? Sit tight – we have an all-action-blow-by-blow History that will be published soon, watch our channels for that.
If you’d like to check out our town plans (and event guides, posters etc) by year, you can find those here.
Did you play a part in AfrikaBurn’s history? Let us know – please take the time to contribute to our History and Acknowledgments pages by emailing [email protected]. Thank you!
