Sonop takes young boys and teaches them what it is to be men. Men who establish the Kingdom of God in our midst with truth and power. Men who will take on the roles of head and priest of their families with a God-fearing love. Men who walk in God’s light and keep on seeking a deeper relationship with God.
What’s worse than a home without a mother …? Definitely “Sonop without a Nonnie”. As Sonop’s Nonnie it is not only my duty to keep every young man’s stomach full, but out of love I carry every Sonopper’s interests at heart. Nonnie is your mother away from home …
“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth. This quote perfectly sums up a Sonopper. A Sonopper is not necessarily going to be the best on the field or the smartest in the class, but he NEVER gives up, and that’s what makes Sonop stand out above all the other residences, that’s what makes Sonop the best.
Hard work, perseverance and difficult times. Sonop teaches you how to function under difficult conditions – diamonds are only formed under high pressure. Christian values, character and perseverance – that’s our culture.
Sunrise is your unfair advantage in life. This is something an ex-Sonopper told me has stuck with me to this day. Every day that passes one sees that Sonop is an investment in one’s life.
A Sonop resident is a normal person who works harder than other normal people and this is the core of Sonop’s success.
It’s about pride. It’s about history and tradition. It’s the Hope for the future. In all areas, from culture, academia and on the sports field. The ordinary guy suddenly turn into a hero. Sunday night echos the sound of a group of men through the streets of Pretoria. 105 years of tradition are always together in spirit. Because “Very few can be a Sonopper”.
Sometimes I wish the walls at Sonop could talk and tell the stories of the past. Fortunately, the walls carry the tradition, culture and brotherhood of all the previous years and so it becomes part of every new Sonopper’s Sonop experience. What a great privilege it is to be able to live in a place like no other.
PETS
Year | Pet |
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2023 | Indy (Northern Dog) Rex (Western Dog) Kandas (Central Dog) Stoffel (Eastern Dog) |
2022 | Indy (Northern Dog) Rex (Western Dog) Kandas (Central Dog) Stoffel (Eastern Dog) Zazu (Northern Ostrich Chick) Olof (Eastern Miniature Horse) Victor and Bakkies (Western Goats) |
2021 | Indiana “Indy” Jones (Northern Dog) Rex (Western Dog) Kandas (Central Dog) Stoffel (Eastern Dog) Bert (Northern Goat) |
2020 | Shadow (Eastern Dog) Ratel (Western Dog) Maclovin (Northern Dog) Zeus (Central Dog) Sanchez (Eastern Miniature Donkey) |
2019 | Shadow (Eastern Dog) Mavrick (Western Dog) Maclovin (Northern Dog) Zeus (Central Dog) Ruben (Northern Pig) Dawie (Eastern Goat) |
2018 | Chesterfield (Eastern Dog) Mavrick (Western Dog) Maclovin (Northern Dog) Richelieu (Central Dog) Schindler (Far Western Dog) Akhila (Far Western Dog) Spit en Braai (Northern Dorper Sheep) |
2017 | Sakkie/Scofield (Northern Dog) Django (Central Dog) Mavrick (Western Dog) Koper (Far Western Dog) Zulu (Eastern Dog) Zirk (Eastern Crocodile) Sonop (Nonnie Dog) Cluedo (Residence Father Dog) Tammy-Lynn (Northern European Wildboar) |
2016 | Sakkie (Northern Dog) – Regularly escapes from the residence to many different places and becomes known as ‘Scofield’ from the soapie Prison Break. Django (Central Dog) Mavrick (Western Dog) – Found after a year and brought back home. Koper (Far Western Dog) Zulu (Eastern Dog) Zirk (Eastern Crocodile) – Escaped once but caught by the neighbours. Fanie & Isabella (Northern Goats) Sonop (Nonnie Dog) Cluedo (Residence Father Dog) Two Cats (Bloutrein) – Names unknown Rabbits (Northern) |
2015 | Pluto (Northern Dog) Django (Central Dog) Mavrick (Western Dog) – Kidnapped over Jun/Jul holidays Sonop (Nonnie’s Dog) Cluedo (Head Master’s Dog) Tyson (Eastern Dog) Hoenders (Northern) |
2014 | Pluto (Northern Dog) Mielie (Central Dog) Einstein (Western Dog) Spit & Braai (Northern Sheep) – Was never braaied. Sonop (Nonnie’s Dog) Cluedo (Head Master’s Dog) Hoenders (Northern) |
2003 | Johnny (Monkey) – A resident for a few weeks only. Jessie (Western Dog) – Still with us. |
2002 | The crocodile escapes. Speek (Oos Dog) |
2001 | Kazzak (Far Western Dog) – The Dog who treated First-years and burglars the same. Crocodile (East) Pumba (WesternVlakvark) A few rabbits, a hamster (Killer), pigs and a chicken (which eventually disappeared into the crocodile’s cage) Jessie is suspected of stealing crocodile food in the Ooste (The chicks) Mina (Northern Dog) |
2000 | Jonah (Dog) |
1998 | Constand (Dog) Suede (Cat) Rupert (Dog) Boesman (Dog) Smirre (Parrot) |
1997 | Admiraal (Dog) Magriet (Pig) |
1996 | Grietjie (Dog) Tasha (Dog) |
1995 | Boom (Dog) Jessie (Cat) |
1994 | Shivaz (Dog) |
1993 | Carlos (Dog) |
1989 | Bakgat (Dog) Patricia (Dog) Koba (Cow) – Removed from the premises by police after 3 months The North gets 24 chicklets. Ginger (Cat) – The reason why only 3 of the above mentioned chick reached adulthood. |
1988 | Pistool (Dog) Puzzel (Dog) Boempie (Dog) |
1987 | Temba (Dog) Slet (Cat) |
1985 | Temba is called to service on the Angolan border. (Dog) |
1982 | Swapo (Baboon) |
1978 | Pluto (Dog) |
1976 | Pote (Dog) |