Annette du Plessis - Revision history

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	'''Annette Joan du Plessis''' (born 11 February 1949) is a South African~~-born~~ diplomat, artist~~, and administrative official~~ currently serving as the '''Duchess of Anniestown''' within '''[[Pantonia]]'''. ~~Since her appointment, she has held~~ many significant titles, including '''Minister of Transportation''' and '''Ambassador'''. Outside of her political duties, she is a '''talented''' '''artist''' and former educator in the arts.		{{Short description\|Pantonian Duchess and Artist (1949-present)}}
			'''Annette Joan du Plessis''' (born 11 February 1949) is a South African diplomat and artist currently serving as the '''Duchess of Anniestown''' within '''[[Pantonia]]'''. She holds many other significant titles, including '''Minister of Transportation''' and '''Ambassador'''. Outside of her political duties, she is a '''talented''' '''artist''' and former educator in the arts.
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	'''Annette Joan du Plessis''' (born 11 February 1949) is a South African-born diplomat, artist, and administrative official currently serving as the '''Duchess of Anniestown''' within '''[[Pantonia]]'''. Since her appointment, she has held many significant titles, including '''Minister of Transportation''' and '''Ambassador'''. Outside of her political duties, she is a '''talented''' '''artist''' and former educator in the arts.		'''Annette Joan du Plessis''' (born 11 February 1949) is a South African-born diplomat, artist, and administrative official currently serving as the '''Duchess of Anniestown''' within '''[[Pantonia]]'''. Since her appointment, she has held many significant titles, including '''Minister of Transportation''' and '''Ambassador'''. Outside of her political duties, she is a '''talented''' '''artist''' and former educator in the arts.
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	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	'''Annette''' was born at the Mowbray Maternity Hospital in '''Cape Town, South Africa''', to [[Leon du Plessis]] and [[Eleanore Harriet du Plessis]]. Her father, Leon, was a ~~noted~~ '''sportsman''' who received South African '''colors''' for '''rifle''' '''shooting''', while her mother was known for her baking and caring ~~temperament~~. '''Annette''' grew up in the '''Lansdowne''' area ~~alongside~~ her two brothers, Leon Junior and David.		'''Annette''' was born at the Mowbray Maternity Hospital in '''Cape Town, South Africa''', to Leon du Plessis and Eleanore Harriet du Plessis. Her father, Leon, was a renowned '''sportsman''' who received South African '''colors''' for '''rifle''' '''shooting''', while her mother was known for her baking and caring personality. '''Annette''' grew up in the '''Lansdowne''' area with her two brothers, Leon Junior and David.

	Her early years were ~~filled with creative solitude and practical lessons~~. At age six, she was known to secretly draw underneath the kitchen table. An important moment in her childhood occurred at age eight when her father ~~discovered~~ her crying over a flat bicycle tire; rather than fixing it for her, he insisted that she learnt how to fix it ~~herself~~, ~~a lesson in self-reliance that characterized much~~ of her ~~later life~~.		Her early years were interesting, to say the least. At age six, she was known to secretly draw underneath the kitchen table. An important moment in her childhood occurred at age eight when her father found her crying over a flat bicycle tire; rather than fixing it for her, he insisted that she learnt how to fix it and promptly showed her how to, one of many practical lessons he would teach her in the following years.

	'''Annette''' attended '''Lansdowne''' '''Primary''' and '''Lansdowne''' '''High''' School. During her primary years, she navigated the '''complexities''' of '''apartheid'''-'''era''' South Africa; she famously drew the ire of her family for using a subway tunnel '''designated''' for '''Black''' '''citizens''' because it ~~provided a '''~~faster~~''' route~~ to school.		'''Annette''' attended '''Lansdowne''' '''Primary''' and '''Lansdowne''' '''High''' School. During her primary years, she navigated the '''complexities''' of '''apartheid'''-'''era''' South Africa; she famously drew the ire of her family for using a subway tunnel '''designated''' for '''Black''' '''citizens''' because it was faster to get to school through it.

	In '''high''' '''school''', she was a '''social''' and '''active''' student, playing '''hockey''' and excelling in "Domestic Science," where she ~~first~~ mastered ~~the skills of~~ '''cooking''' and '''sewing'''. She was known to be talkative in class, often passing notes and occasionally receiving detention for her social nature.		In '''high''' '''school''', she was a '''social''' and '''active''' student, playing '''hockey''' and excelling in Domestic Science, where she mastered '''cooking''' and '''sewing'''. She was also known to be talkative in class, often passing notes and occasionally receiving detention for her social nature.

	== Career ==		== Career ==

	=== South African Service ===		=== South African Service ===
	Before her ~~involvement with Pantonian~~ administration, '''Annette''' maintained a diverse professional portfolio. She has worked as many professions including: a '''Bank Teller''', a '''Real Estate Agent''', and a '''Pottery Teacher'''. In the early '''2020's''', she moved to Milnerton to ~~assist~~ her daughter, [[Angie]], in the '''administration''' of her '''swim''' '''school'''. Despite ~~periods~~ of family politics, she remains a central figure in the school's operations.		Before her work within [[Republic of Pantonia\|Pantonia]] administration, '''Annette''' maintained a diverse professional portfolio. She has worked as many professions including: a '''Bank Teller''', a '''Real Estate Agent''', and a '''Pottery Teacher'''. In the early '''2020's''', she moved to Milnerton to support her daughter, Angie, in the '''administration''' of her '''swim''' '''school'''. Despite times of family politics, she remains a central figure in the school's operations.

	=== Pantonian Service ===		=== Pantonian Service ===
	Following the establishment of '''[[Anniestown]]''', '''Annette''' ~~was appointed~~ the title of '''Duchess''' in 2022. ~~Her transition into [[Pantonia\|~~'''~~Pantonia~~'s''~~']] government saw he~~ establishment of the first Pantonian Embassy on Christmas Day, 2023~~, serving as the '''Ambassador''' for the state~~. Later on she would see herself taking on the role of '''Minister of Transportation'''. Along with overseeing ~~the conceptual frameworks for~~ regional transit, her primary role was in the woodwork and design for Dassenberg road signs.		Following the establishment of '''[[Anniestown]]''', '''Annette''' adopted the title of '''Duchess''' in 2022. She was later appointed the role of '''Ambassador''' following the establishment of the first Pantonian Embassy on Christmas Day, 2023. Later on she would see herself taking on the role of '''Minister of Transportation'''. Along with overseeing regional transit, her primary role was in the woodwork and design for Dassenberg road signs. '''Annette''' is also competing as an athlete for the upcoming [[2026 MOF eGames]].

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	Annette has been '''married''' '''twice'''. Her first marriage was to '''[[Gregory Taylor]]''', with whom she had two children, Lee-Anne and Jason. Following Taylor’s early death, she married '''[[David Fialkov]]''', and the family moved to '''Camps Bay''', where they had two children, [[Angie]] and [[Daniel]]. Though she and Fialkov later '''divorced''', they eventually resumed living together in Milnerton in 2025.[[File:Koffiehuis.jpeg\|left\|frameless\|220x220px]]		Annette has been '''married''' '''twice'''. Her first marriage was to '''Gregory Taylor''', with whom she had two children, Lee-Anne and Jason. Following Taylor’s early death, she married '''David Fialkov''', and the family moved to '''Camps Bay''', where they had two children, Angie and Daniel. Though she and Fialkov later '''divorced''', they eventually resumed living together in Milnerton in 2025.
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	=== Interests and Philanthropy ===		=== Interests and Philanthropy ===
	~~A lifelong artist,~~ '''Annette''' is a '''painter''' of both '''canvas''' and '''stones'''. She has painted many artworks, one of her most notable works is a recreation of "Girl with a pearl earring". She is also known for one of her more recent works, "Koffiehuis", which is a creative South-African interpretation of Van Gogh's Sunflowers.		'''Annette''' is a '''painter''' of both '''canvas''' and '''stones'''. She has painted many artworks in her life, one of her most notable works is a recreation of "Girl with a pearl earring". She is also known for one of her more recent works, "Koffiehuis", which is a creative South-African interpretation of Van Gogh's Sunflowers.

	~~Her domestic life is characterized by her~~ '''~~care~~''' for '''five''' '''cats''' and ~~her skill as~~ a competitive '''Scrabble''' '''player'''. She ~~remains active~~ in '''charitable''' '''works''', ~~specifically~~ using her sewing skills to repair and fix children's clothing for various organizations.		She '''cares''' for '''five''' '''cats''' and is a competitive '''Scrabble''' '''player''' in her free time. She also participates in '''charitable''' '''works''', using her sewing skills to repair and fix children's clothing for various organizations.

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	[[File:Dassenberg Prototype Sign H03-S19.JPG\|left\|thumb\|~~395x395px~~\|Prototype roadsign in Dassenberg, primarily designed by Annette]]		[[File:Dassenberg Prototype Sign H03-S19.JPG\|left\|thumb\|420x420px\|Prototype roadsign in Dassenberg, primarily designed by Annette]] [[File:Annette sunset painting.jpeg\|frameless\|514x514px]]
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	'''Annette Joan du Plessis''' (born 11 February 1949) is a South African-born diplomat, artist, and administrative official currently serving as the '''Duchess of Anniestown''' within '''[[Pantonia]]'''. Since her appointment, she has held many significant titles, including Minister of Transportation and Ambassador. Outside of her political duties, she is a talented artist and former educator in the arts.		'''Annette Joan du Plessis''' (born 11 February 1949) is a South African-born diplomat, artist, and administrative official currently serving as the '''Duchess of Anniestown''' within '''[[Pantonia]]'''. Since her appointment, she has held many significant titles, including '''Minister of Transportation''' and '''Ambassador'''. Outside of her political duties, she is a '''talented''' '''artist''' and former educator in the arts.

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	Her domestic life is characterized by her '''care''' for '''five''' '''cats''' and her skill as a competitive '''Scrabble''' '''player'''. She remains active in '''charitable''' '''works''', specifically using her sewing skills to repair and fix children's clothing for various organizations.		Her domestic life is characterized by her '''care''' for '''five''' '''cats''' and her skill as a competitive '''Scrabble''' '''player'''. She remains active in '''charitable''' '''works''', specifically using her sewing skills to repair and fix children's clothing for various organizations.

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	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	Annette has been '''married''' '''twice'''. Her first marriage was to '''[[Gregory Taylor]]''', with whom she had two children, Lee-Anne and Jason. Following Taylor’s early death, she married '''[[David Fialkov]]''', and the family moved to '''Camps Bay''', where they had two children, [[Angie]] and [[Daniel]]. Though she and Fialkov later '''divorced''', they eventually resumed living together in Milnerton in 2025.[[File:Koffiehuis.jpeg\|left\|frameless\|~~233x233px~~]]		Annette has been '''married''' '''twice'''. Her first marriage was to '''[[Gregory Taylor]]''', with whom she had two children, Lee-Anne and Jason. Following Taylor’s early death, she married '''[[David Fialkov]]''', and the family moved to '''Camps Bay''', where they had two children, [[Angie]] and [[Daniel]]. Though she and Fialkov later '''divorced''', they eventually resumed living together in Milnerton in 2025.[[File:Koffiehuis.jpeg\|left\|frameless\|220x220px]]
	=== Interests and Philanthropy ===		=== Interests and Philanthropy ===
	A lifelong artist, '''Annette''' is a '''painter''' of both '''canvas''' and '''stones'''. She has painted many artworks, one of her most notable works is a recreation of "Girl with a pearl earring". She is also known for one of her more recent works, "Koffiehuis", which is a creative South-African interpretation of Van Gogh's Sunflowers.		A lifelong artist, '''Annette''' is a '''painter''' of both '''canvas''' and '''stones'''. She has painted many artworks, one of her most notable works is a recreation of "Girl with a pearl earring". She is also known for one of her more recent works, "Koffiehuis", which is a creative South-African interpretation of Van Gogh's Sunflowers.
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	Her domestic life is characterized by her '''care''' for '''five''' '''cats''' and her skill as a competitive '''Scrabble''' '''player'''. She remains active in '''charitable''' '''works''', specifically using her sewing skills to repair and fix children's clothing for various organizations.		Her domestic life is characterized by her '''care''' for '''five''' '''cats''' and her skill as a competitive '''Scrabble''' '''player'''. She remains active in '''charitable''' '''works''', specifically using her sewing skills to repair and fix children's clothing for various organizations.

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	[[File:Annette Selfportrait.jpeg\|frameless\|422x422px]] [[File:Purple Gate.jpeg\|frameless\|446x446px]]		[[File:Annette Selfportrait.jpeg\|frameless\|422x422px]] [[File:Girl with a pearl earring.jpeg\|frameless\|433x433px]] [[File:Purple Gate.jpeg\|frameless\|446x446px]]
	[[File:Dassenberg Prototype Sign H03-S19.JPG\|left\|thumb\|~~395x395px~~\|Prototype roadsign in Dassenberg, primarily designed by Annette]]		[[File:Dassenberg Prototype Sign H03-S19.JPG\|left\|thumb\|420x420px\|Prototype roadsign in Dassenberg, primarily designed by Annette]] [[File:Annette sunset painting.jpeg\|frameless\|514x514px]]
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