SUCCESS. The Winelands Rotary charity wine auction was once again a great success. Celebrating are (from left) auctioneer Dan Nicholl with actress Dorette Potgieter, one of the guests, and Pierre Botha, Paarl Rotary president.
Welcome to our Club!
Service Above Self
We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 1:00 PM
FFG Building
FFG Building
73 Berg River Boulevard
Paarl, Western Cape 7646
South Africa
73 Berg River Boulevard
Paarl, Western Cape 7646
South Africa
TREE LOVERS. Paarl Rotary recently donated seven coral trees to the Drakenstein Municipality to replace trees in the Berg River Boulevard which had died or were damaged. Here club president Pierre Botha (right) delivers the last spade of soil. With him are (from left) town councillor Theuns Bester, municipal parks officials and Bruce Stewart of Prime Trees on the right.
Dear Rotarians and Friends,
As we close the first quarter of our Rotary year, Rotary Paarl continues to prove that we are truly ROCKSOLID – United for Good. Our members have delivered another productive and inspiring three months of service, fellowship, and leadership in action.
YOUTH POWER. Paarl is buzzing with new energy as a dynamic group of young change-makers launches the Rotaract Club of Paarl, a youth-led service club affiliated with the well-established Rotary Club of Paarl. At the helm is Michelle Jacobs (centre), a Grade 12 learner from Labori High School, whose vision and leadership have ignited a fresh movement of community-driven action. Jacobs serves as the founding president, supported by fellow board members Byron Klinker (right), secretary, and Taz-Lynn Samuels (Treasurer), both equally passionate about service above self and local development. To join or collaborate with the club, contact rotaractpaarl@gmail.com or follow them on Instagram@paarlrotaract. (More youth pics below.)
\The annual Winelands cycle race, organised by Paarl Rotary, draws large numbers of cyclists. Here the first group starts on the route of 102 km to Riebeek Kasteel and back. The next race will be held on 25 January 2026 and starts and ends at Hugenote Primary in Wellington. To enter, visit www.winelandscyclerace.co.za.
Paarl, renowned for its illustrious history and haunting scenery, is situated 57 km from Cape Town in the winelands of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is dominated by mountain ranges and the large granite outcrop of Paarl Rock, after which our town is named. The first settlers in the 17th century called the rock the Parel (Dutch for pearl) for the way it glistened after rain.
PIERRE BOTHA
As one of the oldest Rotary clubs in District 9350, the Rotary Club of Paarl has built a tradition over more than 80 years of service above self to improve the quality of life for those communities that are less fortunate than ourselves.
You will find some interesting information regarding our activities on this website. I would also like to invite you to visit us at any time to share some fellowship at a meeting, or more importantly, to partner with us in improving the lives of those who find it difficult to help themselves.
If you are interested in making closer contact, contact our club secretary (secretary @paarlrotary.co.za or 082 492 0423).
You will find some interesting information regarding our activities on this website. I would also like to invite you to visit us at any time to share some fellowship at a meeting, or more importantly, to partner with us in improving the lives of those who find it difficult to help themselves.
If you are interested in making closer contact, contact our club secretary (secretary @paarlrotary.co.za or 082 492 0423).