25 MARCH 1885, Reverend J.D. Kestell (pictured) becomes the minister for the Dutch Reformed Newton congregation. 25 MARCH 1898, Cecil Rhodes presents his portrait by Herkomer to the Kimberley Club. 25 MARCH 1908, De Beers Rugby Football Club takeover the ...
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13 November 1881, Rev JD Kestell takes up his ministry at Dutoitspan. Pictured is JD Kestell as a young minister and the NGK building in Dutoitspan that opened officially for worship in December 1881. “Vader” Kestell begins his ministry at ...
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UPDATED: 22/04/2020 22 April 1891, Newton Home opened by Reverend JD Kestell. 22 April 1980, 1200 city pupils join nationwide boycott of schools. A Willingness to Serve John Daniel Kestell’s life was characterised by a willingness to serve. The irresolute ...
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