The Golden Years 2 - Episode 15: Eric Carolus
2,425 views · Published 5 October 2015 · 22:39 · Indexed 12 November 2026
Channel: SABC Education Shows · 2015 · People & Blogs
Eric Carolus, a hard working drafter, working tirelessly planning buildings and houses. He tried to leave the drafting business when he was 48-years-old but at 67 continues to receive tenders to work on projects as far as the Eastern Cape. Eric’s father was in the business as well but his father influenced his love for music. He belonged to the Old Cape Core Band while three of Eric's brothers were part of that band as well. Eric's sisters and mother were involved in various choirs..... Like many women in earlier times, Maria's parents married her off at age 17 to a 48-year-old Willem Cloete. Willem died at age 60 due to a stroke, leaving Maria and ten children behind. Of the ten children, five have died. The remaining children are scattered in the Northern parts of the Northern Cape while one is with Maria in Steinkof... For comments and suggestions, e-mail us at [email protected]. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Golden-Years-on-SABC-2/231480833657891 The "Golden Years" is a 26 part series that airs on SABC 2 on Tuesdays, at 11:00. The Golden Years celebrates, acknowledges, appreciates and represents the lives of South Africa’s elderly. The Golden Years is produced by Aurealism Pictures for SABC Education.
