I was born in the Karoo in Eastern Cape in 1967 and currently reside in Cape Town.

I speak the following languages: English & Afrikaans.

I graduated from Nico Malan College as a General and Psychiatric Nurse, as well as a Midwife and Community Health Nurse, 36 years ago. I furthered my studies and became a Ophthalmic Nurse in 1996 at Groote Schuur Hospital and pursued Management Development at the University of Stellenbosch in 2004. I’ve since worked at various hospitals such as Groote Schuur Hospital, Vincent Palotti Hospital, Metropolis Pathologists and 13 years at the Western Cape Blood Service.

I am currently involved in an Organic Health and Cleaning Products business.

In my free time I enjoy reading and public speaking.