Henry (Sonny) Thal

Highly respected and loved farmer in the Cradock district. His farm Waaikraal was loved by all the family, many of whom spent holidays there. He was a lover of nature and had climbed every mountain in the district.He grew amazing vineyards, fig trees and an orchard with trees of every variety. He loved his animals and had sheep, angora goats and jersey cattle. One day he was seen to be absentmindedly patting the bull rather fondly. The bull seemed to like it. The farm was one of a kind and produced wool, potatoes, wheat and a variety of vegetables which were mostly given to visitors.