{"id":297265,"date":"2026-02-25T11:02:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/?p=297265"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:02:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:02:47","slug":"te-rollers-blazed-their-meat-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/te-rollers-blazed-their-meat-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Te Rollers blazed their meat trail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In an industry built on tradition, hard work, and family ties few stories span continents, wars and generations quite like that of the Te Roller family. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After more than seven decades in South Africa&#8217;s meat and butchery trade brothers Hendrik (76) and Luigi (75) te Roller have retired, closing a remarkable chapter that began in the aftermath of World War II.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story starts in the Netherlands, where their father Willem Ann\u00e9 was born in Winterswijk in 1914 into a family that owned a retail butchery for generations. In 1940 Willem left to fulfil his military duty in Italy, where he met Adele from Ortona. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their wartime romance led them to SA in 1945, arriving in Durban and marrying on 7 September 1946.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Settling in Bredell, Kempton Park, the couple opened their own butchery in 1949, operating in an era before modern refrigeration with sawdust floors and strict trading hours. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" data-attachment-id=\"297266\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/te-rollers-blazed-their-meat-trail\/whatsappimage2026-02_73823\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73823-e1772009431609.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1124,666\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WhatsAppImage2026-02_73823\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1945: WA Te Roller opens family butchery in Bredell.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;1945: WA Te Roller opens family butchery in Bredell.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73823-e1772009431609-1024x607.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73823-e1772009431609-1024x607.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-297266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73823-e1772009431609-1024x607.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73823-e1772009431609-300x178.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73823-e1772009431609-768x455.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73823-e1772009431609.jpeg 1124w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1945: WA Te Roller opens family butchery in Bredell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The family grew with three sons: Willem Ann\u00e9 in 1948, Hendrik in 1950 and Luigi in 1951. When Willem Sr died in 1963, Adele carried the family forward.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She proved a trailblazer, becoming SA&#8217;s first qualified female blockman (butcher) in 1959. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"765\" data-attachment-id=\"297267\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/te-rollers-blazed-their-meat-trail\/whatsappimage2026-02_73934\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73934-e1772009567550.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1120,837\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WhatsAppImage2026-02_73934\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1959: Adele te Roller passes the blockman trade test, becoming the first female blockman in SA.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;1959: Adele te Roller passes the blockman trade test, becoming the first female blockman in SA.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73934-e1772009567550-1024x765.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73934-e1772009567550-1024x765.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-297267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73934-e1772009567550-1024x765.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73934-e1772009567550-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73934-e1772009567550-768x574.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73934-e1772009567550.jpeg 1120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1959: Adele te Roller passes the blockman trade test, becoming the first female blockman in SA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After working for others she reopened the family business in 1965 under the name Biladele, a blend of Bill and Adele.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brothers grew up immersed in the trade, working alongside their mother from 1965. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luigi moved to the Cape in 1978, starting at Meat in Helderberg before partnering with others to open Aurora Ranch. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" data-attachment-id=\"297268\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/te-rollers-blazed-their-meat-trail\/whatsappimage2026-02_73834\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73834-e1772009657403.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1130,728\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WhatsAppImage2026-02_73834\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1979 &amp;#8211; 2012: Luigi te Roller and his two brothers, Hendrik and Willem Ann\u00e9, starting Ranch Meat Centres in W Cape.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;1979 &amp;#8211; 2012: Luigi te Roller and his two brothers, Hendrik and Willem Ann\u00e9, starting Ranch Meat Centres in W Cape.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73834-e1772009657403-1024x660.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73834-e1772009657403-1024x660.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-297268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73834-e1772009657403-1024x660.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73834-e1772009657403-300x193.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73834-e1772009657403-768x495.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_73834-e1772009657403.jpeg 1130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1979 &#8211; 2012: Luigi te Roller and his two brothers, Hendrik and Willem Ann\u00e9, starting Ranch Meat Centres in W Cape.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hendrik spent 20 years in pharmaceuticals, gaining expertise in quality control and production systems. In 1988 he joined Luigi, and together they transformed the business.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brothers developed a unique partnership: Luigi, the qualified butcher, handled the craft; Hendrik brought rigorous systems and hygiene standards. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting small, they grew rapidly, employing 48 staff within a decade and expanding into multiple stores as equal partners.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1990s and 2000s brought bold expansion. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1999 they purchased premises in Brackenfell and built a state-of-the-art facility. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At its peak the operation employed more than 354 staff, turned over more than \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R20 million monthly, and supplied major retailers including Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Checkers and Spur restaurants across 12 stores.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luigi&#8217;s children joined as directors, strengthening the multi-generational core. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite challenges sprouting from supermarkets cancelling leases, the brothers adapted, selling their main factory to Checkers while retaining profitable partnerships with Food Lover&#8217;s Market. Their approach was rooted in family values and integrity. &#8220;Being honest and never tried doing a supplier or customer,&#8221; was their philosophy. &#8220;[Beyond business] we are two husbands grandfathers and dedicated fathers&#8230;&#8221; \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After years of total dedication they dissolved Biladele in February. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Te Roller family&#8217;s butchery tradition continues strongly into the next generation with Luigi&#8217;s three children becoming directors and Willem Ann\u00e9&#8217;s children remaining active in meat retailing, including one managing Food Lover&#8217;s Meat in Natal, while Luigi&#8217;s eldest daughter has established a successful operation in Italy, bringing the family craft full circle back to Europe. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" data-attachment-id=\"297269\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/te-rollers-blazed-their-meat-trail\/whatsappimage2026-02_81124\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_81124-e1772009853560.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1128,710\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WhatsAppImage2026-02_81124\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2023 to present: Simon and Brent chose to return to their family roots and the Grounds Meat and Deli was established.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;2023 to present: Simon and Brent chose to return to their family roots and the Grounds Meat and Deli was established.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_81124-e1772009853560-1024x645.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_81124-e1772009853560-1024x645.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-297269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_81124-e1772009853560-1024x645.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_81124-e1772009853560-300x189.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_81124-e1772009853560-768x483.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsAppImage2026-02_81124-e1772009853560.jpeg 1128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2023 to present: Simon and Brent chose to return to their family roots and the Grounds Meat and Deli was established.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hendrik shared this on business: &#8220;It&#8217;s all about trust and honesty, don&#8217;t take short cuts, never think money is everything. Without staff and customers you won&#8217;t have a business. 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