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Together with her husband she runs the N/a’an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary in central Namibia..

Van Vuuren has been working with animals in film productions since the age of 13 and has worked on a number of well known movies with various celebrities including Angelina Jolie. It was brought to South Africa in 1661 by Dutch people employed by the Dutch East India Company.[1]

The progenitors of the extended family are Willem Schalk van der Merwe (born in "Broeck", probably Broek no very near the Merwede so assumed and not yet proven/these are assumptions) and Elsje Cloete (born Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia).[2] Married in 1668 in Cape Town, they later farmed for a living in Hout Bay and eventually retired to Drakenstein.[3] Many if not most of the people below, who include 16 rugby players, are their descendants.

She married Dr. Rudie van Vuuren in December 2000 with whom she has two children.




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Who is Marlice van Vuuren?

Marlice ElrethaJansen van Vuuren born 14 May 1976 as MarliceElrethra van der Merwe, is a popularNamibianconservationist who grew up surrounded by animals on her parents' farm in Namibiawhere for more than 30 yearsinjured or orphanedanimals have found refuge.

They opened N/a’an ku sê's Charity Lodge & Wildlife Sanctuary in 2007. Her life is covered in the 2008 documentary "Marlice – A Vision for Africa" by Philip Selkirk. Marlice also grew up closely with the San Bushmencommunity and is one of only a handful of whitepeople who can speaktheir language.

Marlice has been working with animals in film productionssince the age of 13 and has worked on a number of well knownmovies with variouscelebritiesincludingAngelina Jolie.

She also grew up closely with the San people and is one of only a handful of white people who can speak one of their languages. Marlice also grew up closely with the San Bushmen community and is one of only a handful of white people who can speak their language.

Marlice has been working with animals in film productions since the age of 13 and has worked on a number of well known movies with various celebrities including Angelina Jolie (see Marlice’s portfolio).

Ladies Detective Agency (baboons in Botswana)

  • The Magic Journey to Africa 3D (lion, cheetahs, caracals and baboons)
  • Bonny and Clyde (cheetah)
  • Black stallion (cheetah)

    • Wildlife photographers whose work includes the San Bushman and animals at Naankuse:

    [4]

    References

    External links

    • Naankuse website Wildlife Sanctuary in Namibia run by Marlice and Rudie van Vuuren

    Video clips

    Other websites

    Articles

    • Travel News Namibia, page 26 featuring Marlice van Vuuren and Naankuse, Dec 09/Jan 10
    • VW Golf magazine featuring Marlice van Vuuren and Naankuse following Golf ad filmed at Naankuse, Winter 2009
    • VW Golf Magazine second article, Winter 2009
    • The Namibian newspaper article, 20 Nov 2009 Naankuse Clever Cubs School opens
    • The Namibian newspaper article, 9 June 09 Marlice, Lucky and the VW Golf advert
    • Die Burger newspaper article, 22 May 09 Marlice, Lucky and the VW Golf advert
    • Republikein newspaper article, 20 May 09 Marlice, Lucky and the VW Golf advert
    • The Namibian newspaper article, 27 Feb 09 Naankuse release leopard
    • Animal Voice article Marlice and her wild dogs, 11 Dec 07
    • Carte Blanche feature 13 Aug 2006
    • The Namibian newspaper article, October 05 Marlice van Vuuren starts up new Lifeline clinic at Epukiro
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    NameMarlice Van Vuuren
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    Date of birth1976
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    • Conservation in Namibia

    Marlice van Vuuren

    Marlice Elretha Jansen van Vuuren born 14 May 1976 as Marlice Elrethra van der Merwe, is a Namibian conservationist.

    People

    • Abraham van der Merwe [fr] (1897–1978), pastor, one of the main leaders of the South-African Dutch Reformed Church between 1945 and 1966
    • Akker van der Merwe (born 1991), South African rugby union player; older brother of Duhan
    • Alan van der Merwe (born 1980), South African racer
    • Albert van der Merwe (born 1981), South African-born Irish cricketer
    • Alwyn Van der Merwe (born 1927), South African physicist
    • André Carl van der Merwe (born 1961), South African novelist
    • André van der Merwe (born 1967), South African urologist
    • André van der Merwe, South African choir conductor
    • Andries van der Merwe (born 1994), South African sprinter
    • Bertus van der Merwe (1929–1971), South African rugby player
    • Cecile van der Merwe (born 1987), South African chess player
    • Cornelis van der Merwe [fr] (1921–1985), South African government minister
    • D. T. H. van der Merwe (born 1986), South African-born Canadian rugby player
    • Danie van der Merwe (born 1989), South African rugby player
    • Duhan van der Merwe (born 1995), South Africa-born rugby union player who represents Scotland; younger brother of Akker
    • Edward van der Merwe (1903–1971), South African cricketer
    • Fanie van der Merwe (born 1986), South African Paralympic athlete
    • Flip van der Merwe (born 1985), South African rugby player
    • Flippie van der Merwe (born 1957), South African rugby player
    • Franco van der Merwe (born 1983), South African rugby union player
    • François van der Merwe (born 1983), South African rugby player
    • Frederick Ziervogel van der Merwe [es] (1894–1968), South African physician and botanist
    • Frith van der Merwe (born 1964), South African long-distance athlete
    • Gert van der Merwe, South African Paralympic athlete
    • Heinke van der Merwe (born 1985), South African rugby player
    • Hendrik W. (H.W.) van der Merwe (1929–2001), South African lecturer
    • Izak van der Merwe (born 1984), South African tennis player
    • Jaap van de Merwe [nl] (1924–1989), Dutch comedian and lyricist
    • Jan van der Merwe (born 1983), South African sprinter
    • Jan van der Merwe (born 1995), South African rugby union player
    • Jan H van der Merwe (1922–2016), South African physicist
    • Johanna van der Merwe (1825–1888), prominent female voortrekker
    • Johannes van der Merwe (born 1980), Namibian cricketer
    • Kirby van der Merwe [nl] (born 1949), South African writer
    • Koos van der Merwe (1937–2024), South African politician
    • Krige van der Merwe (born 2006), South African Motocross Racer
    • Lourens van der Merwe, South African rugby referee
    • Lowaldo van der Merwe (born 1986), Namibian cricketer
    • Marcel van der Merwe (born 1990), South African rugby player
    • Marina van der Merwe, South African-born Canadian field hockey coach
    • Marissa van der Merwe (born 1978), South African cyclist
    • Marlice van der Merwe (now Marlice van Vuuren, born 1976), Namibian conservationist
    • Morné van der Merwe (1973–2013), South African rugby player
    • Musetta van der Merwe (known as Musetta Vander, born 1963), South African actress and model
    • Peter van der Merwe, South African musicologist
    • Peter van der Merwe (1937–2013), South African cricketer
    • Peter van de Merwe (1942–2016), Dutch football goalkeeper
    • Pieter van der Merwe, British maritime historian
    • Reinier van der Merwe (born 2008), South African Motocross Racer
    • Roelof van der Merwe (born 1984), international cricketer from South Africa and Netherlands
    • Ryno van der Merwe [fr; af] (born 1979), South African rugby player
    • Sarel van der Merwe (born 1946), South African rally car driver
    • Schalk van der Merwe [fr] (1922–1984), South African politician and surgeon
    • Schalk van der Merwe (1961–2016), South African tennis player
    • Schalk van der Merwe (rugby union), Schalk van der Merwe (born 1990), South African rugby player
    • Senan van der Merwe (born 1986), South African rugby player
    • Shadine van der Merwe, South Africa netball international
    • Sonja van der Merwe [pl] (born 1992), South African sprinter
    • Stoffel van der Merwe [de; fr] (born 1939), South African diplomat and politician
    • Sue van der Merwe (born 1959), South African politician
    • Strijdom van der Merwe (born 1961), South African artist
    • Yulandi van der Merwe (born 1977), South African cricketer
    • Antonie van der Merwe (born 1990), South African storyteller
    • Donovan-Dee van der Merwe (born 1994), South African entrepreneur

    Characters in fiction

    See also

    References

    This page was last edited on 17 December 2024, at 13:06

    Marlice van Vuuren

    Marlice van Vuuren

    Marlice with a cheetah at Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary
    Born14 May 1976 (1976-05-14)(age 35)
    ResidenceNamibia
    OccupationConservationist and broadcaster
    SpouseDr.

    Marlicestarred in a documentaryabout her life "Marlice - A Vision for Africa: A film by Philip Selkirk" in 2008.

    Marlice and her threeleggedcheetah Lucky, featured in an advert for a Volkswagen Golf, shown on SouthAfricanTV in May 2009.

    Born
    May 14, 1976
    Namibia
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    Van der Merwe

    Disambiguation page

    Van der Merwe is a common Afrikaans surname, derived from the Dutchvan der Merwe – the name of the Merwede river in the middle ages ("from the Merwede").

    The Sanctuary accommodates mostly orphaned and injured animals that cannot be released safely back into the wild. Marlice van Vuuren and her three legged cheetah Lucky featured in an advert for a Volkswagen Golf, shown on South African TV in May 2009.

    Marlice van Vuuren grew up on her parents' farm in Namibia where for more than 30 years injured or orphaned animals have found refuge.

    Rudie Van Vuuren

    ChildrenZacheo

    Marlice Elretha Jansen van Vuuren born 14 May 1976 as Marlice Elrethra van der Merwe, is a popular Namibianconservationist who grew up surrounded by animals on her parents' farm in Namibia where for more than 30 years injured or orphaned animals have found refuge.

    The Lifeline Clinic is entirely funded by voluntary donations and provides primary healthcare to over 3,500 patients a year in this remote area.

    In 2004, Marlice and Rudie bought a 10,000 hectare piece of farmland, 42 km outside of Windhoek to establish their own animal reserve. [3]

    Filming portfolio

    Documentaries featuring Marlice van Vuuren:

    • Marlice - A Vision for Africa A film by Philip Selkirk (2008)
    • My Life with Bushman
    • Run with Lions (Aired in Animal Planet channel Owned by Discovery Networks)
    • My Dream for My Predators
    • Documentaries featuring Marlice van Vuuren have appeared on Sunday Night on Australian Channel 7, Carte Blanche, National Geographic, New Zealand, Animal Planet and Tippi's Live, Extinction on French TV

    Commercials featuring Marlice van Vuuren and the animals at Naankuse:

    • Volkswagen Golf Advert (filmed at and around Naankuse featuring Marlice, Lucky the cheetah, cheetahs, baboons)
    • Toyota Grand Vitara (filmed in RSA featuring cheetah)
    • Vodacom (filmed at RSA featuring lions)
    • Landrover (filmed at Windhoek featuring cheetah)
    • Chinese internet connection (filmed at Sossusvlei featuring cheetah)

    Films featuring the animals at Naankuse:

    • Beyond Borders - Angelina Jolie (vultures)
    • Flight of the Phoenix - Dennis Quaid and Giovanni Ribisi
    • Mr Bones - Leon Shoester
    • Saltering Desert (Bushman translating)
    • Hoofbeats (baboons, a cheetah and Bushman translating)
    • No 1.

      N/a’an ku sê lodge is an article 21 organisation which donates any profits back into the conservation projects and work with the San Bushman community.

      Marlice and Rudie started N/a’an ku sê's Carnivore Research Project to help conserve big cats in early 2008 and the Clever Cubs School, funded by the Clabile Trust, for the San Bushmen children was opened at N/a’an ku sê in November 2009.

      N/a’an ku sê works to improve the lives of the marginalised Bushmen community through education, employment, healthcare and improved living conditions.

      Together, Marlice and Rudie run Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary and Lodge.

      Conservation achievements

      Together, Marlice and her husband work to preserve both African wildlife and the culture of Namibia's original inhabitants (The San community).

      In 2003, Marlice and Rudie, along with their pharmacist friend, Chris Heunis and Jan Verburg opened the N/a’an ku sê (Naankuse) Lifeline Clinic at Epukiro, Namibia where the San Bushmen community can be treated free of charge.

      The Bushman word N/a’an ku sê means 'God will protect us'. Marlice starred in a documentary about her life "Marlice - A Vision for Africa: A film by Philip Selkirk" in 2008.[1]

      Marlice and her three legged cheetah Lucky, featured in an advert for a Volkswagen Golf, shown on South African TV in May 2009.[2]

      Family

      Marlice married Dr.

      Rudie Van Vuuren in December 2000 and in December 2006 their little boy Zacheo was born.

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