In July 2003 he was in Guatamala when he got terrible stomach ache (he tought) and on his return in August he was admitted to hospital where they did tests and discovered that he had colon cancer. 

Doctors told me, his wife, to prepare myself to have him for only 4 more months.  What they did not know was how determined and strong willed he was and that he was not going anywhere until he was finished with his goal in life. 

Needless to say, the doctors was wrong and I had him for another 3 and a half years, in which he had 7 different chemos, never gave up, never lost his hair.  He planned, established, lectured and managed the Academy of Sound Engineering campus which he started in January 2006, for a full year before he went to be with the Lord

A real example of what can be done if you are determined to do something and you have God on your side.

1997 - Jan 2007 when he died

CEO, Academy of Sound Engineering
George is the founder of Academy of Sound Engineering. He started his sound career at the SABC in 1963. He later worked at Hammerstein Radio and became foreman of the service department, which led to him starting his own company, called Radio Vision, in 1976. In later years with Hattech he focused more on Sound Engineering through acoustical design, sound engineering and digital support.
In 1996 George approached Nick Matzukis from Allenby campus (who himself later joined ASE) with a Sound Engineering course he wrote, as the industry required a more indepth, pratical and hands-on approach to Sound Engineering Education. They accepted the proposal and the course grew to be the largest Sound Engineering Diploma Course in the country and is currently still running in the Damelin Group.
Over a period of 8 years, the course extended to 7 of the campuses across South Africa and over 4000 students completed the course so far. Many of them entered the world of sound in various companies, or became self supported freelance sound engineers. Now based in our new Campus within the SABC building we offer courses in sound engineering from part time certificates to full time diplomas. We are also the only accredited Digidesign ProTools accredited training centre in Africa.

1996 - 2004
Head of Sound Engineering Diploma, Allenby Campus Group

2002 - 2004
Technical Director, Educor Group

1992 - 2001
Managing Director, Hattech SA
A company specializing in acoustical design, sound engineering and digital support to churches nationally as well as Internationally across all denominations.

1985 - 1992
Department Head, Rhema Bible Church SA
For both the Sound Department and the Technology department
Sound installations became a major part of George�s life, which reach a pinnacle in 1985 when his company (Radio Vision) won the tender to install the largest sound system in South Africa at the time, for the newly built 5000 seater Rhema Bible Church in Randburg. He soon became the resident sound engineer and built a recording studio for the church during which time he recorded albums with performers such as the Rhema Band, Murray Campbell, Bev Turner, John Angelina and in Munich Germany for Wort des Glaubens and many other Christian artist locally.
He held his first sound seminar in 1985 and continued with these while at Rhema and this spread right through International Fellowship of Christian Churches.

1976 - 1985
Managing Director, Radio Vision
Company specializing in Sound Engineering, Intercoms and general Television maintenance
When Television just arrived in South Africa we had one of the first tube regunning facilities.

1974 - 1976
Salesman, Melodys
Technical Salesman, later Group Television Installation Manager.

1973 - 1983
Owner, DML Studio
George operated this concurrently, during which many albums were recorded and produced for bands like Impact Gospel Singers, Mertia Hattingh, Majesty, Echo, Sweet waters, Conbrio, Willie Botha, Gospel Messengers, Heirborn, Alive Again, John Hitchcock, Peter Ferreira, Manuel Escorsio, Danie le Roux, and others.
He also recorded and edited a translation of the Afrikaans Bible during that time as well as the first audio versions of the Zulu and Xhosa New Testaments.

1970 - 1974
Foreman, Hammerstein Radio
Service Department Foreman and later Factory Manager

1963 - 1970
Assistant Engineer, SABC Johannesburg
Studio Engineering
Broadcast Maintenance
Continuity Studio Engineering


Ministry:
Full Gospel Church of God in southern Africa pastoral experience since 1974 until 1985.
Rhema bible church as department head from 1985 to 1992 was ordained in 1989. The ministry developed in a training of church personnel in the ministry of helps, especially in the sound department.
Rhema bible training centre - lecturing on sound engineering and knowing your calling.
Psalmody academy international lecturing in microphone technique, sound engineering and general technical equipment. A basic midi course was also presented. From 1990 � 1998
Rhema academy of creative ministry lecturing in microphone technique, sound engineering and general technical equipment from 1998
Presenting sound seminars nationwide since October 1985

Qualifications:

George Matriculated with Full University Exemption from Kroonstad Technical High School in 1964 and went on to complete his NTS5 at Witwatersrand Technical College in 1965.
He then completed an Acoustical Diploma at Witwatersrand Technical College in 1967
George Became Regional Preacher for the Full Gospel Church of God in 1975
In 1989 he was ordained as Pastor by Rhema Bible Church