Welcome to the Adele Searll 100 Club
For over 40 years the Adele Searll 100 Club has been focused on Networking, Business and Philanthropy.
Led by an energetic team of committee members the Club has transitioned from hosting regular lunches with great speakers to organising professional webinars and interesting talks on line.
The famous raffle with incredible prizes continues to assist in raising funds for the Club’s philanthropic projects.
Join us for a future talk or apply to become a member.
Support our Blanket Drive!
With winter here and so many in need, all raffle proceeds from our events will be donated to support community charities with our 2021 Blanket Drive. “Pledge a Blanket” for R100 each and keep our community warm.
Blankets Donated
Upcoming Events
Geordin Hill-Lewis, Cape Town Mayor on Cape Town now and Beyond
Geordin Hill-Lewis, Cape Town Mayor on Cape Town now and Beyond
Amidst load shedding, rising levels of unemployment and increasing inflation, join us for a critical conversation with the mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis
Latest News
Re-imagine the Future
Those who were lucky enough to attend Anton Musgrave’s wonderful talk were not disappointed. Experienced futurist and acclaimed speaker Anton definitely had his audience engaged in his presentation of the forces affecting the future of us all.
A Very Special Outing with a Very Special Person
The remarkable Adele Searll 100 Club held their latest meeting at a private viewing of the gardens of icon Ina Paarman’s home. This was without a doubt one of the best Adele Searll’s events where we were all treated to a fascinating trip down memory lane where the modest Ina spoke of her journey and path to success and how she, her late husband, and her son Graham have built the Ina Paarman brand.
Congratulations to our amazing Chairperson Rebecca on a very special award!
Congratulations to Citadel Partner, Rebecca Harvie, who was awarded second place in the positive role model category at the recent Gender Mainstreaming Awards.
Simply wonderful!
The last few weeks have been bitterly cold across the country and winter is not over yet! The Adele Searll Club 100 Blanket Drive came at just the right time. With the help of our members in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town we were able to deliver strong, warm and soft blankets to many deserving institutions.
Helen Zille chats to the Adele Searll 100 Club
Helen Zille’s discussion of “wokeness”, “critical race theory” and her book “#Stay Woke: Go Broke” made for a really interesting talk.
This month we celebrate the birth month of our founder Adele Searll
This month we celebrate the birth month of our founder Adele Searll. Still fondly remembered by many members of the 100 Club which she founded in 1979. An inspirational woman and a legacy which we are proud to continue, with the ongoing support of Bursars through...
Tim Harris sheds light on the Western Cape economy
A vote of thanks from all who attended the enlightening talk by Tim Harris. Great to know and see in figures just how strong the economy of the Western Cape is – a good basis to start from in the post COVID era, hopefully soon.
Lunch out on a sunny day in Robertson at Rio Largo Olive Farm
Lunch out on a sunny day in Robertson at Rio Largo Olive Farm, surrounded by olive trees and a tasting by Alvi’s Wines to complement the delicious food. Just perfect! Members and friends were treated to a wonderful experience by Brenda and her husband as the secrets...
High Tea and Talk by Liz Biden at La Residence in Franschhoek
What a special event this was, a very special venue and a very special lady. Thank you, Liz Biden, for sharing the Royal Portfolio story and for the delicious High Tea. We could not have wished for better weather, to stroll through La Residence and admire the...
Natacha Bercowitz addresses the Adele Searll 100 Club
Natacha took her audience through the timeline of the pandemic in South Africa to date. She effectively compared the first and second waves we have all experienced and showed how different geographical regions all showed a fairly similar pattern with more infections in the second phase.
Vintage with Love
We are proud to again be supporting Vintage with Love by asking members and friends to donate gently worn clothing. Vintage with Love organises the sale of the clothes and all proceeds go to fund educational projects.
The SHINE organisation
In 2020 the Committee agreed to make SHINE a special Charitable Project and we have already funded and set up the first of hopefully a number of small libraries at SHINE reading centres
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen joins Adele Searll 100 Club from France
What a fantastic talk it was with Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. We heard how he loves to create, that many women had influenced his life and that his grandmother's china tea service and her name had given him the inspiration for MARIA, his restaurant just opposite...
NEW! The Adele Searll Connect Conversation Hour
Grab a cup of coffee and zoom in for a chat. Last week with Teri Kruger, founder of Synergetics Sustainable Solutions who gave us tips and advice on becoming more sustainable.
Our First Online Speaker
Our first online speaker was a great success and well attended. A big thank you to Bongi (Bonginkosi Madikizela) for taking time out to talk to us about himself and how he got into politics and also for answering a number of questions on the current situation of lockdown and Covid-19, particularly in the Western Cape.
Upcoming Events
Geordin Hill-Lewis, Cape Town Mayor on Cape Town now and Beyond
Geordin Hill-Lewis, Cape Town Mayor on Cape Town now and Beyond
Amidst load shedding, rising levels of unemployment and increasing inflation, join us for a critical conversation with the mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis
Past Events
An Olive and Wine Experience
An Olive and Wine Experience
Exclusive experience Tour of the olive orchard, processing cellar and olive oil tasting at Rio Largo, followed by a short drive to Alvi's Drift Wines for a 3-course lunch and wine pairing with Master Wine Maker Junel Vermeulen, in their cellar.
2022 Launch Event with Futurist and Entrepreneur Anton Musgrave
2022 Launch Event with Futurist and Entrepreneur Anton Musgrave
In the wake of the pandemic, the ever-changing world has begun to reopen. As South Africans and global citizens, we have all had to reset during these uncertain times and reimagine our future. Join renowned futurist and entrepreneur Anton Musgrave, who will address us o...
Join Ina Paarman as she shares her business journey and her magnificent garden
Join Ina Paarman as she shares her business journey and her magnificent garden
Join us in person with Ina Paarman, as she shares her business journey and we celebrate her magnificent garden
More Past Events
A Very Special Outing with a Very Special Person
The remarkable Adele Searll 100 Club held their latest meeting at a private viewing of the gardens of icon Ina Paarman’s home. This was without a doubt one of the best Adele Searll’s events where we were all treated to a fascinating trip down memory lane where the modest Ina spoke of her journey and path to success and how she, her late husband, and her son Graham have built the Ina Paarman brand.
Simply wonderful!
The last few weeks have been bitterly cold across the country and winter is not over yet! The Adele Searll Club 100 Blanket Drive came at just the right time. With the help of our members in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town we were able to deliver strong, warm and soft blankets to many deserving institutions.
Helen Zille chats to the Adele Searll 100 Club
Helen Zille’s discussion of “wokeness”, “critical race theory” and her book “#Stay Woke: Go Broke” made for a really interesting talk.
Tim Harris sheds light on the Western Cape economy
A vote of thanks from all who attended the enlightening talk by Tim Harris. Great to know and see in figures just how strong the economy of the Western Cape is – a good basis to start from in the post COVID era, hopefully soon.
Lunch out on a sunny day in Robertson at Rio Largo Olive Farm
Lunch out on a sunny day in Robertson at Rio Largo Olive Farm, surrounded by olive trees and a tasting by Alvi’s Wines to complement the delicious...