Introducing the GHM Digital Eisteddfod

• In 1988, Ronel joined the entertainment orchestra of the South African Police (SAP).
   
• In 1989, she co-founded Touch of Class with Deon van der Merwe. The group went on to perform as the backing band for numerous well-known Afrikaans artists and became a household name in South African music.
   
• Alongside this, Ronel developed a thriving solo career in gospel music. Her acclaimed gospel album Amen won the 2008 Huisgenoot Tempo Award for Most Popular Gospel Album.
   

• Winner of the Crescendo Female Vocalist Award in 1986
   
• Huisgenoot Awards for Most Popular Gospel Singer
   
• Vonk Awards for achievements in Afrikaans music
   
• Recordings include 13 gospel CDs and 24 secular CDs with Touch of Class

• In addition to her performance career, Ronel runs a music school in Glen Marais, Kempton Park, where she teaches piano, guitar, voice, and ukulele.
   
• She is also the resident church organist and regularly performs at churches, schools, and women’s events.
   
• Her dedication to teaching ensures that the next generation of musicians receive both solid technical training and inspiration to pursue their passion.
   

For Ronel, music is not simply a profession — it is a calling. Her journey has taken her from formal classical studies and opera training to light music, gospel, and a wealth of live performances. With her grounded personality, wealth of experience, and voice honed over decades, she continues to inspire young musicians and audiences alike.