Braam Louw

Braam was born in 1969 in Kroonstad, Orange Free-State. He matriculated in 1987 at 'Die Wilgers' High School situated in Pretoria-East.

In 1984 Braam and his brother narrowly and miraculously escaped death when the mast of their friend’s catamaran touched an over headed power line at Swart Vlei in the Eastern Cape. Braam was standing on the yacht whilst his brother and friend were dragging the yacht on the trailer towards the water when the aluminium mast came in contact with the 11 000 volt power line running alongside the lake. Braam, initially unhurt, jumped of the yacht and turned around to try and save his brother when the power also struck him.

Braam lost his right arm and leg due to third degree burns sustained. He was honoured to receive the Woltemade Decoration for Bravery from the State President in the year following these events. The story of the accident and the boys long road to recovery was extensively covered in the South African media.

Though the journey has not always been easy, Braam always held on to his faith in God he has never lost his focus and determination to live a life of victory. Braam was admitted as an attorney in 1998. He is married to the lovely Ronel and they live in Pretoria.