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Mornay Richardson

Mornay Richardson

General Manager: Tygerberg

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Mornay Richardson has been at Maties Gymnasium since 2019. He has high regard for fitness, and it is a very high priority in his life. “I always say I don’t want to be the parent that can’t play ball or play in the backyard with my kids.”

He is not afraid of pushing himself out of his comfort zone and says: “if you only do what you can do, you will never be more than what you are”.

Mornay says to do any project; you need the right tools. “I feel that is what Maties Gymnasium gives you. We cater for everyone no matter where you are with your project of sculpting a better you.”

For him, the best part of his day is interacting with so many different members, seeing their progress in their training and learning from them and his colleagues.

Elaine Abelse

Elaine Abelse

Customer Care

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For the past thirteen years, Elaine Abelse has been looking after the customer care division of Maties Gymnasium. “Here, I meet new people almost every day.”

Elaine regards fitness as a way of life. “It improves your quality of life and extends your life expectancy.”

She motivates people to start training, ensuring them that they will feel healthier when they begin training. “Training makes you love life and has the bonus of giving you a slim body.”

“And what better place to train than our gym,” says Elaine. “We have everything you need under one roof.”

Jesse Kagee

Jesse Kagee

Fitness Instructor

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Jesse is the newest addition to Maties Gymnasium Tygerberg starting out as a Part-time Fitness Instructor in 2022 he has grown and become a permanent fitness Instructor at Maties Gymnasium Tygerberg. Jesse is your go-to instructor and is skilled in boxing and weight training. Whether you are a beginner or advanced gym goer Jesse has you covered.