About Johan Cronjé…….
Johan was born on the 26 April 1952 at the Karel Bremer Hospital in Bellville, Western Province.
He started his school career at Goodwood Pre-Primary, but when he was in Standard 2 (Grade 4), his father was transferred to Johannesburg and he greeted his beloved Cape.
Johan completed his primary career at Hugenoot Primary School in Mayfair-West, Johannesburg (as God would have it, this was the same school Alta attended!)
He matriculated from D.F. Malan High School in Crosby, Johannesburg.
After high school, Johan completed his basic Air Force Training in Pretoria and was transferred to the Air Force Base in Pietersburg, where he packed parachutes.
It was in 1970, during his basic training, that the Lord called Johan into the Ministry.
Johan worked at Standard Bank in the shares department. During the same year he also worked as a Reconciliation Clerk at the Bank of Johannesburg, before he went on to study Theology at the A.F.M. Theological College in Auckland Park, Johannesburg.
About Alta Cronjé (maiden name Brits)…….
Alta was born on 11 September 1955 on Leeubos, a farm in the Leeudoringstad district (North West Province).
When she was 5 years old, her family moved to Johannesburg.
Alta started her school career at Hugenoot Primary School in Mayfair-West (sounds familiar??). She then completed her high school career at three different schools. Standards 6 and 7 (Grades 8 and 9) at the Helpmekaar Girls High School, Standard 8 (Grade 10) at Parktown Commercial High and finally Standards 9 and 10 (Grades 11 and 12) at Voortrekkerhoogte High School in Pretoria.
After matriculating, Alta worked at the Wheat Board.
How they met Jesus………
Johan accepted the Lord a few times during his childhood, but made a serious commitment during his military training, when he was 18 years old. He was baptized during 1970 at the age of 19.
Alta accepted Jesus during a church conference at Maranatha Park, at the age of 8. She was baptized on 01 October 1967, at the age of 12.
Love…..
Johan and Alta met at Pinksteroord Sunday School in Brixton, Johannesburg, but they only truly noticed each other as teenagers. They were married in Edenvale on 07 June 1975. Johan was 23 and Alta 19.
Out of this joyful union, three children were born…..
Jean-Pierre was born on 13 July 1979. He is married to Genevieve and works as a Project Manager in Stilfontein, North West Province. He is a man of integrity with a quiet nature. Once he is your friend, he sticks by you through thick and thin. He values advice from his parents.
Tanya was born on 20 December 1980. She was married to Lukas Korff for 5 years before she passed away on 14 November 2006, after a long illness, at the age of 26.
Feelings about Tanya’s death……
Johan: I do not think I will get over our loss of Tanya. I reached an agreement with the Lord that I will never ask Him WHY and I will not allow myself to get bitter about it. This, however, does not ease our incredible longing, which at times can be unbearable.
Alta: I have never gotten over it. It often feels that something inside me died with Tanya. I often ask myself if I will ever be able to recover from this experience.
De Wett was born on 05 May 1988. He is an adventurous extrovert with a very small heart. De Wett enjoys a good debate, even when he knows that he is hopelessly wrong! He has qualified himself in the Information Technology sector and is keen to become independent.
Other Children
Johan and Alta “adopted” Lukas (son-in-law) and his sister, Amanda, as their own. They are now part of the Cronjé family.
Interesting facts about Johan & Alta…….
Best place to live
Johan : I love the sea, so I would like to live somewhere near the sea. However, I would
love any place that makes Alta happy
Alta : I love the outdoors and therefore would choose a farm or a cabin on a game farm
where I can enjoy the tranquility of nature
Dream car
Johan : Mercedes Compressor
Alta : Green Land Rover Defender
Dislikes
Johan : When a person lies to me
Alta : An elephant that’s too close, and shopping malls
Countries you love
Johan : I love Africa, but it is very difficult to choose a specific country. I do, however,
have a soft spot for Namibia
Alta : Namibia has a special place in my heart. Kenya is a beautiful country with
wonderful people
Favourite food
Johan : Well-prepared seafood
Alta : Seafood and Curried Tripe
Favourite drink
Johan : Non-alcoholic and Sugar Free cold drinks
Alta : Coffee – a mixture of Nairobi Java and Dorman’s Blue Mountain Coffee
Favourite Colour
Johan : Blue and Black
Alta : Green, because it speaks of life!
Favourite Music
Both Johan and Alta enjoy country music
What do you enjoy?
Johan : An in depth Bible study on subjects such as The Kingdom of God, Worship and
Fathers & Sons
Alta : To be on my own in the Bushveld, reading a book
Alta recently experienced the “spirit” of this theme song from the well-known movie, when we spent a few days in the mountains behind the Piketberg. The area is a nature reserve, and the continuous song of birds, frogs and beetles filled the air. Wind blowing through the trees added to the chorus. Of course, it was the perfect time of the year to see the wild flowers, mainly consisting of fynbos and proteas. Tiny blooms were scattered all over and one needed to bend low down to the ground to appreciate their beauty.
We enjoyed great fellowship together with friends, Peter and Stella Smuts. Many hours were spent discussing all aspects of the Kingdom of God and sharing each other’s discoveries on the subject. At times it felt as if we were just one metre below the Heavens and experiencing Father God’s presence which seemed so tangible. 
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