{"id":193462,"date":"2018-12-13T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/193462\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/"},"modified":"2018-12-13T16:00:13","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T14:00:13","slug":"scaling-up-to-a-better-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Wian is tickling the ivories to a better future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every young musician is inspired by someone and to meet that person would be a dream come true.<\/p>\n<p>This dream became a reality for Primrose resident Wian Visser (17), last Thursday, when well-known pianist Rocco de Villiers, visited him at his home.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wian Visser gets a surprise\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MMjrKfpLguA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Rocco\u2019s visit came with a special purpose.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>He was there to give Wian the fantastic news that the youngster had won the Afrikaans.com #droomgroot18 talent competition.<\/p>\n<p>Wian sent in a video of himself playing the piano.<\/p>\n<p>The piece had to include Afrikaans songs and Wian had to write a motivational letter as to what he would do with the prize to further his music dream.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wian Visser plays the piano 1\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/phdx6IzjVtU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>He said that he would buy a keyboard which would help him greatly in furthering his dream.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was so shocked and totally surprised that I won,\u201d Wian said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI also felt incredibly proud.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wian Visser tickles the ivories\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9nOgoe5zIEU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>What makes Wian so special is the fact that he cannot read music and is self-taught.<\/p>\n<p>He learns by watching YouTube videos and by ear.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy grandfather Chris Visagie is one of my inspirations as he also plays the piano by ear,\u201d Wian said.<\/p>\n<p>This is the second year Afrikaans.com has hosted the competition.<\/p>\n<p>The competition requires high school children to send in videos of their talents, as well as a motivational letter to accompany it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wian Visser plays piano 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CzWZLRwQkUg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year 71 entries were received and Wian\u2019s video and his letter stood out so he was chosen as the winner,\u201d said Nicolette van Schalkwyk from Afrikaans.com.<\/p>\n<p>Wian has always longed to perform on stage with his idol, Rocco and the competition has now made this possible.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe will perform on stage with Rocco on February 17, next year, at the Atterbury Theatre,\u201d said Nicolette.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the show, Rocco will hand over Wian\u2019s prize.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis prize is still a big secret and will be revealed at the show.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe prize is partly sponsored by Afrikaans.com and Wian will also be dressed by Klerekas.com for the evening.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As part of his prize, he also received a Klerekas.com voucher, socks and a bow tie from Afrikaans.com.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wian Visser plays for Rocco\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mlt7fnFEdtQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>During the surprise visit to Wian\u2019s home Rocco also presented him with one of his albums, a pair of socks from his new range, as well as a music book.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI advise you to learn how to read music as you will need to be able to when you start writing your own songs,\u201d Rocco advised Wian.<\/p>\n<p>Wian was delighted to spend time with his idol and play the piano for him.<\/p>\n<p>He even convinced Rocco to play him a tune in return.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rocco plays for Wian\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kzfZDRBL0co?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Wian started tickling the keys at the age of 13 thanks to his granddad but the piano is not the only thing he is good at.<\/p>\n<p>The Ho\u00ebrskool Goudrif learner, who will take up the leadership role of deputy head boy for culture in his matric year, next year, also participates in the choir and revue.<\/p>\n<p>On the sports field he is a South African Springbok jukskei player, a top ringball player, a tennis player and an avid cricket player.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"7018127098 - Melissa Hart Wian Visser Droom Groot by Germiston City News\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F543976224&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=750&#038;maxwidth=500\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I leave school I want to play cricket professionally,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat and play the piano!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wian\u2019s parents Landie and Willem, and his sister Win\u00e9 (14), are proud of his achievement and are excited to see him grow from strength to strength.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/171629\/making-music-from-his-soul\/\" target=\"_blank\">Making music from his soul<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/157317\/its-all-about-the-music-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">It\u2019s all about the music for Germiston teen<\/a><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-193462 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/attachment\/49gcngeneralwian_79732\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/49GCNGENERALWIAN_79732-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-193464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/49GCNGENERALWIAN_79732-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/49GCNGENERALWIAN_79732-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/49GCNGENERALWIAN_79732-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/49GCNGENERALWIAN_79732.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193464'>\n\t\t\t\tAn elated Wian Visser (17) plays the piano for his idol Rocco de Villiers at his home, last Thursday. Wian was announced as the winner of the Afrikaans.com #droomgroot 18 competition.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/attachment\/49gcngeneralwian_45194\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/49GCNGENERALWIAN_45194-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-193465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/49GCNGENERALWIAN_45194-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/49GCNGENERALWIAN_45194-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/49GCNGENERALWIAN_45194-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/49GCNGENERALWIAN_45194.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193465'>\n\t\t\t\tWian Visser with his proud mother Landie.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/attachment\/850a5920-custom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/850A5920-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-193921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/850A5920-Custom-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/850A5920-Custom-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193921'>\n\t\t\t\tWian Visser wins #droomgroot18.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/attachment\/landie-visser-en-wian-visser-2-custom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Landie-Visser-en-Wian-Visser-2-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-193922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Landie-Visser-en-Wian-Visser-2-Custom-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Landie-Visser-en-Wian-Visser-2-Custom-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193922'>\n\t\t\t\tWian Visser wins #droomgroot18.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/attachment\/landie-visser-en-wian-visser-custom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Landie-Visser-en-Wian-Visser-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-193923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Landie-Visser-en-Wian-Visser-Custom-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Landie-Visser-en-Wian-Visser-Custom-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193923'>\n\t\t\t\tWian Visser wins #droomgroot18.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/attachment\/landie-visser-wian-visser-en-wine-visser-custom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Landie-Visser-Wian-Visser-en-Wine-Visser-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-193924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Landie-Visser-Wian-Visser-en-Wine-Visser-Custom-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Landie-Visser-Wian-Visser-en-Wine-Visser-Custom-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193924'>\n\t\t\t\tWian Visser wins #droomgroot18.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/attachment\/oupa-chris-visage-en-wian-visser-2-custom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Oupa-Chris-Visage-en-Wian-Visser-2-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-193925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Oupa-Chris-Visage-en-Wian-Visser-2-Custom-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Oupa-Chris-Visage-en-Wian-Visser-2-Custom-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193925'>\n\t\t\t\tWian Visser wins #droomgroot18.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/attachment\/oupa-chris-visage-en-wian-visser-custom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Oupa-Chris-Visage-en-Wian-Visser-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-193926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Oupa-Chris-Visage-en-Wian-Visser-Custom-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Oupa-Chris-Visage-en-Wian-Visser-Custom-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193926'>\n\t\t\t\tWian Visser wins #droomgroot18.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/attachment\/oupa-chris-visage-wian-visser-en-ouma-antoinetta-visage-custom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Oupa-Chris-Visage-Wian-Visser-en-ouma-Antoinetta-Visage-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-193927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Oupa-Chris-Visage-Wian-Visser-en-ouma-Antoinetta-Visage-Custom-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Oupa-Chris-Visage-Wian-Visser-en-ouma-Antoinetta-Visage-Custom-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193927'>\n\t\t\t\tWian Visser wins #droomgroot18.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/attachment\/rocco-de-villiers-custom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Rocco-de-Villiers-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-193928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Rocco-de-Villiers-Custom-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Rocco-de-Villiers-Custom-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193928'>\n\t\t\t\tWian Visser wins #droomgroot18.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/attachment\/rocco-de-villiers-en-wian-visser-2-custom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Rocco-de-Villiers-en-Wian-Visser-2-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-193929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Rocco-de-Villiers-en-Wian-Visser-2-Custom-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Rocco-de-Villiers-en-Wian-Visser-2-Custom-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193929'>\n\t\t\t\tWian Visser wins #droomgroot18.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/attachment\/rocco-de-villiers-en-wian-visser-custom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Rocco-de-Villiers-en-Wian-Visser-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-193930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Rocco-de-Villiers-en-Wian-Visser-Custom-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Rocco-de-Villiers-en-Wian-Visser-Custom-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-193930'>\n\t\t\t\tWian Visser wins #droomgroot18.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a 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#droomgroot18.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/12\/13\/scaling-up-to-a-better-future\/attachment\/ulrich-kuhn-en-wian-visser-custom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Ulrich-Kuhn-en-Wian-Visser-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-193932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Ulrich-Kuhn-en-Wian-Visser-Custom-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/12\/Ulrich-Kuhn-en-Wian-Visser-Custom-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text 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