greater Afrikaans community by Bekker while she was still presenting Brêkvis met Bekker and gave them a regular slot on the then Saturday morning breakfast show. In Bekker's own words: "Antoinette Pienaar came into my life during the 1990s. Her Karoo personality captivated me and I felt…the people must hear this woman! They hit the RSG air waves in 2003 and has gone from strength to strength ever since." Pienaar received great acclaim in the Afrikaans community thanks to the efforts of Bekker and RSG with this program. Pienaar's book, Kruidjie roer my / The Griqua's Apprentice, on folk remedies from the Griqua and Afrikaner (Boer) communities was published with the help of RSG. Tjaila Resepte (2010) Translated from the Afrikaans: "Going home recipes". Tjaila Resepte is Bekker's first book; a compilation of recipes phoned in by listeners of her afternoon drive show. A book centered around the theme of easy modern Afrikaans cooking and old family favorites. It starts with a section on puddings/deserts, "because life is unsure" – a quote she "borrowed" from the writer Ernestine Ulmer. According to Bekker her number one purpose in life is to eat like a royal and enjoy good companionship every day. The book is dedicated to her deceased life partner Dr. Robbie Nutt and was published with the help of RSG. Personal life Rian van Heerden had an interview with her in 2007 on the Rian show, in which she revealed that she was involved with a Greek business man many years ago and that she almost emigrated to Greece. When asked why she did not, she said: "Because I felt it in my water" – a characteristic phrase used by Bekker when discussing spiritual decisions or beliefs. This deep belief in God can also be seen in her reaction to Dr. Robert (Robbie) Nutt's death on 13 December 2009 (he was born on 30 September 1963) which was widely publicized in the Afrikaans media. In May 2010, Sarie had an exclusive interview with her regarding his death. She is studying towards a degree in psychology at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in her spare time. References 1965 births Living people Afrikaner people People from Burgersdorp Afrikaans-language writers South African radio presenters