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Star of the Week: Mariaan Pretorius
Mariaan is the salt of the earth and is certainly the superstar of the week!
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Name: Mariaan Pretorius
Occupation: Receptionist
Family: I have family in Newcastle. We try and spend as much time together as possible.
Interesting fact about myself: I consider myself a people’s person. I live life with compassion and patience. I enjoy reading in my spare time. However, I haven’t had the chance to pick up a good book in a while.
Mariaan embodies what it means to be caring and empathetic. She is all about going the extra mile for the people around her. Despite the hardships she has faced, she maintains a positive outlook on life and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Mariaan is the salt of the earth and is certainly the superstar of the week!