Rosaleen van As

Rosaleen van As, known as Aunty Poppie or the Roosterkoek Queen, hails from Laingsburg. Despite leaving school early, she mastered the art of roosterkoek taught by her mother. 

Facing unemployment and raising seven children, she turned her skill into a business, attracting customers from afar. Utilising social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube, she promotes tourism in Laingsburg, supporting the local economy and encouraging travellers to linger and indulge in Karoo delicacies.