MR VAN STRAATEN
I was born in Rustenburg, I am the third eldest son of seven brothers, and also the fourth oldest child of nine.   We lived in Rustenburg for about three years and then we moved to Vereeniging.   I lived there throughout my childhood and went to school there also.   I finished primary school there.   I grew up in a very conservative way, my father was, amongst others, a member of the Ossewa Brandwag.   I then went to secondary school.