Making a difference
THE Walters family has been living in Springdale since 1968.
Their home in Amazon Street is a place where you will find three strong, independent women who hope to make a difference in their community.
Beatrice Walters, 78, the head of the household has been a widow for two years since her husband, Nicholas, died in 2010.
"Living without a man in the house is difficult, but it's something that you have to get use to" said Beatrice.
She now shares her home with daughter, Sybil, 49, and granddaughter, Rawdiyah Allie.
She said although they were not your typical nuclear family with mom, dad and two children, they lived in a loving environment which in essence was what every family hoped to achieve.
Since Nicholas's death, Beatrice is still very lively and active despite her age.
She keeps busy around the house and does a little gardening as well. Beatrice plays an active role in the community.
She was pivotal insecuring groceries for the soup kitchen every Wednesday at the Ebenezer Church in Windvogel.
Sybil teaches Afrikaans and arts and culture at Chapman High School.
She is one of three sisters.
Following in her mom's footsteps, Sybil has actively been involved in the Ebenezer Church and has been playing the church organ since the tender age of 15.
Rawdiyah is originally from Malmesbury but moved to Port Elizabeth to further her education. She is currently a first-year finance student at Russell Road College. Her twin sister, Mardiyah, lives in East London.
"For me it is really great to be around family and further my studies. I love my family and want to do my best to achieve my goals and make them proud," said Rawdiyah.