In Loving Memory of Stephanes Petrus “Faan” Naudé

Faan was born in King Williamstown to Ben and Gertie Naudé. His life was shaped by resilience, family, humour, service, and love. At the age of two, Faan contracted polio. It affected his mobility, but never defined him. His time at Hope Training Home, his reconstructive surgery, and his lifelong adaptation showed strength from a very young age.

Polio affected his mobility, but it never defined
the man he became.

Strength, Sport, and Determination

Faan loved sport and found ways to stay close to it. He was a school linesman, played cricket, became a South African wrestling champion while studying at Stellenbosch University, and stayed active throughout his life through squash, Table Mountain walks, gym, and chopping wood.

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Career and Public Service

Faan studied Social Work at Stellenbosch University and built a 45-year career in local government. He worked mainly in Black communities during apartheid and later became Regional Manager in the Western Cape.

• His work in Black communities during apartheid
• His role in helping establish Imizamo Yethu
• Local government demarcation work
• Disaster management
• Meiringspoort rebuilding
• Informal settlement fire response
• Joe Slovo housing advocacy

Retirement, Travel, The Sea, Gardening, and Skollie

After public life, Faan spent more time with the things he loved most: gardening, the sea, travelling, and dreaming of becoming a chilli farmer. His Labrador, Skollie, and the famous “Red Bus” became part of his legend among friends, family, and neighbours.

Salome and Faan

For 35 years, Salome and Faan shared a partnership built on commitment, loyalty, endurance, respect, and love.

“You need to remain relevant, because one day I will no longer be here to take care of you.”

Words Spoken in Memory