Nicky Rehbock loves her town
Former Benoni resident and Benoni City Times intern, Nicolette “Nicky” Rehbock lives in Sandton but spends her days researching about and fighting off corruption.
BCT: Although you live in Sandton, you are no stranger to Benoni. Why did you leave?
NR: I lived in Farrarmere from the time I was born but relocated to Johannesburg to be closer to work in 2003.
I still miss Benoni, whenever I return from trips on the weekend to visit my dad, Stephen Rehbock, I get a pang of longing for the place.
BCT: You lived in Benoni for most of your life. What are your most fond memories of the town?
NR: Benoni is the source of some of my earliest and most happy memories, from having family picnics at Homestead Dam, ice creams from Korsman, going out for a meal at the Squirrels Nest, or a shopping trip to the Benoni Plaza.
BCT: What about Benoni stands out to you?
NR: There are so many interesting people who come from Benoni and have gone on to do great things in the world, and that makes me proud.
BCT: Tell us a bit more about your life growing up?
NR: I went to Tom Newby for Grade One to Three and then moved to St Dominic’s School in Boksburg.
My mom, Margaret Rehbock, taught at the school so we travelled together.
I also have a younger sister, Karyn Rehbock.
BCT: You are involved in Corruption Watch. Tell us about that.
NR: I have been involved with Corruption Watch since it was established in 2012.
As a journalist, I have always been involved in the communications side of the organisation. First as the editor of its website and now I’m their global campaigns officer.
I mainly do writing and research and my current projects are looking at land and corruption issues in sub-Saharan Africa and combating corruption in the asylum system in South Africa.
BCT: You are 35 years old and have many accomplishments. What are your hobbies?
NR: I volunteer at a children’s shelter called Christ Church Christian Care Centre. I also enjoy making my own art.
BCT: What are your future plans?
NR: I would like to read towards a Master’s in International Relations and get some exposure in the international development world.
I want to run the Comrades, write a book, produce enough paintings for an exhibition one day and adopt a child.
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