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Bruce James  
Bruce James Chairperson
Married to Mandy. 3 children; Jeremy and Emma who are at Uplands College and Kate who is at the Prep. Born in Swaziland. Attended Uplands Prep (Grade 4- 7) and Kearsney College. Studied at the Royal Agricultural College in England. Presently farming sugar cane in Swaziland.
Interests: Keen fisherman, squash and tennis player.
       
   
Tracey Russell Vice Chairperson

     
Richard Elphick  
Richard Elphick  
Married to Andra. Two sons, Charles and Kyle. Their farm ‘Althorpe’ is near Malelane. Born in Barberton and attended Uplands Prep and St Alban’s College. Served in the S.A. Air Force and studied at Cedara Agricultural College. Interests: fly fishing, bird watching and travelling.
       
 
Neil Crighton  
Married to Lois who is a teacher. Four sons, all of whom have completed their university studies. Two are teachers and two are Human Resource managers. Neil attended Jeppe Boys High School and Wits University. He is presently employed by the National Union of Educators, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. Hobbies: Very keen sportsperson. Presently captain of the Lowveld Nomads Golf club. Interests: History, travel and wildlife.
     
 
Dr Alex Kühn  
Married to Linda. Two sons, Waldi at Uplands College & Andreas at Uplands Prep. Orthopaedic surgeon. Interests include golf, birding, opera & cycads.
     
 
Muntu Silinda  
Married to Portia. Children: Muhle, Nyiko, Zuzu & Ntsako. Retailer with Spar & Build-It. Interests: travelling & work.
     
Pat  
Pat Brink  
Married to Ian. Educated at Rhodes University; taught at state and independent schools in Zimbabwe and South Africa, including Roedean (Deputy Head) and Kingsmead College (Head 1999 - 2007). Mentor with IQAA which quality assures ISASA schools.
Interests: reading, birding and agriculture on farm in Schoemanskloof.
     
Eric van Dyk  
Eric van Dyk  
Family lives in White River and farms bananas in Hazyview. Married to Doris and has one son, Anton who is at Uplands Prep. Attended Parktown and Pretoria Boys High and the University of Cape Town. A structural engineer who is currently farming. Interests are swimming, astronomy, wildlife conservation and golf.
     
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