Anelia\u2019s grandfather passed away in May 2020 in the Western Cape. In June her grandmother sent her a WhatsApp: \u201cI couldn\u2019t even say goodbye to my partner … I just pressed my elbow to his for the last time at the hospital\u2019s entrance. He called for me during his final moments and I could not be there.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following this cry for help, Anelia and Andri created a virtual memorial service. Contributions came from all over the world: his daughters and granddaughters in Australia, family from all over the country, the Dutch Reformed congregation in his home town. They were able to say goodbye to him in a very special way one Sunday at 10:30 \u2013 every person in their own living room. It was a modest substitute, but still managed to bring some degree of consolation \u2013 and it became our calling to offer this consolation to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Herklink is listed for free on Worldwide\u2019s World Guide. This guide enables South Africans to support South African businesses abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The World Guide is where South African businesses from all over the world come together to form a community. Currently, the guide has just over 1 000 listed businesses, from Afrikaans doctors in New Zealand, to biltong shops in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Networks are more than mere businesses; it is also a valuable way of building a support base for those days when the longing for a South African wine, gathering around a braai fire and the Afrikaner hospitality becomes too much. <\/p>\n\n\n