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It is also important for us to guard over the wellbeing of our members by attending to pension and medical-related matters,\u201d said Potgieter.<\/p>\n<p>She said that it is therefore crucial that retired members keep in contact with the league, to assist in pension and medical challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Potgieter said the league also provided their members with support when they are ill, and support with funeral arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>She said the league, a registered non-profit organisation, has been established nationally in each province and has no connection with any state department.<\/p>\n<p>The current members of the league based in Jeffreys Bay include Deon van Heerden (chairperson), Suzann Potgieter (treasurer and secretary) and additional members, Ria Brand, Moekie Davidtsz, Marieta Viljoen, Wynand van Heerden and Johan van Vuuren.<\/p>\n<p>Potgieter said that the committee members meet twice quarterly to discuss the upcoming functions, while the entire team meets a minimum of 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