In December 1989, George was called to Swakopmund, Namibia, as the first ministeer of St. Timothy's Church. After the first portion of his curacy in Swakopmund, George and Elizabeth moved to Welkom in 1992 There George finished his curacy and became Rector. Soon after that, in 1994  George and Elizabeth had to return to Cape Town when their son Andrew died, While they sorted out family problems, George became assistant Rector at Emmanuel Church, Bellville. When called, they returned to minister in Swakopmund in 199(?)  Since August 2006, George and Elizabeth are happy to be back in Welkom.

Elizabeth, the Lioness of the van der Westhuizen family. Loving, compassionate, always ready to give her all for those in her care. Thank you Lord for this amazing woman.

Mark, Then a little boy, now working for his brother Bruce, his wife Karis divorced him. He loves Jesus, is born again.

Bruce is running his own business in Welkom. Alpha and Omega Installers (DSTV related installations). Bruce is married to Kathleen and they have 3 children. Also a Christian Family

Colleen

Samantha

Tamsin