The firm, originally known as Phillips Brothers and established in 1904, underwent several transitions over the years. In 1928, it was acquired by a Queenstown firm and became Sampson, Ryder and Co. Mr Charteris later took over the practice and entered into partnership with Mr Martin Le Roux in Cradock, after which the firm was renamed Charteris and Le Roux. Mr Le Roux eventually became the sole owner.
In 1965, Mr Le Roux expanded the practice to Somerset East and appointed Mr Ben Erasmus as manager. In 1982, Mr Le Roux retired and sold the firm to Messrs Philip Gerber, John Harrington and Rudolph Botha. The practice then merged with Mr Harrington’s existing firm and became known as Gerber, Harrington and Botha. In 1986, Mr Harrington sold his share to Mr Herman Gerryts. Mr David Gowar replaced Mr Gerryts in 1988, and the firm was renamed Gerber Botha and Gowar in 1989.
Over the following 27 years, the firm continued to expand throughout the Eastern Cape. The Graaff-Reinet office was acquired in 1991 and managed by Mr Charl de Villiers, with Mrs Ralie Blignaut later joining as a partner. In 2004, Mr Tertius van der Walt became a partner in the Cradock office as the practice continued to grow. Mr Lafras Moolman became a partner in the Somerset East office in 2010, followed by Mrs Ronette Marais in 2015.
The Middelburg office was established in 2010 under the management of Mrs Marieke le Roux, who later became a partner. In 2014, Mr Francois Calitz opened the Kirkwood office, which was later led by Mr Herman Janse van Vuuren. The Victoria West office was established in 2022 under the management of Mr Christo Smith, who became a partner in 2026.
- Our expertise
Agile and Personalised Client-Centered Services
Throughout the Eastern and Western Cape, GBG operates with a high degree of autonomy, enabling us to quickly adapt and prioritise our clients’ best interests. This unique approach differentiates us from traditional firms, making us more personalised and agile. Our steadfast commitment is to help you overcome significant challenges and turn your vision into reality.
At GBG, our dedication goes beyond the immediate project. We emphasise building trust and ensuring your long-term success. We meet you where you are, seamlessly integrating our skilled professionals with your team, and sharing our expertise every step of the way.
- What we believe
Insurance isn't just about policies; it's about people
Our commitment extends beyond immediate transactions. We prioritise building lasting relationships and fostering long-term success. By offering continuous support and sharing our expertise, we guide you through every step of your financial journey. With GBG, you can be assured of comprehensive protection and growth, ensuring your peace of mind and financial security.
- Our purpose
Our Mission
We firmly believe in collaborative partnerships with our clients, fostering the creation of sustainable financial futures. Our commitment is to serve as their trusted source of knowledge, guiding them towards informed decisions and long-term financial security.
Our Vision
We are dedicated to delivering a comprehensive suite of services to our clients by integrating our knowledge and expertise of our staff across various sectors.
Our Values
We uphold values of integrity, honesty, fairness, excellence, and accountability. Our commitment lies in retaining top-tier professionals who remain abreast of industry advancements, ensuring the delivery of the highest quality service to our clients
Meet our leaders
Testimonials
Those who trust us
Stephan de Souza – Business Owner, Graaff-Reinet
“I have been working with GBG Brokers Graaff-Reinet for several years, and their expertise and dedication have been invaluable to my financial journey. Floris Steenkamp consistently provides insightful advice and presents tailored strategies that have significantly grown my investment portfolio and protected my most valuable assets. His professionalism and commitment to client success make him an outstanding financial planner. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to achieve their financial goals.”
John Luscombe – Farmer & Entrepreneur, Graaff-Reinet
“Lorette and I have had capital invested with GBG Brokers for a while now. This has been a good journey with Floris Steenkamp and his support team from Cape Town, Michelle Mathews etc.
Floris and his support team give us regular updates on how the investments are performing and how they see the future prospects. Floris has a very positive and pleasant demeanor. From our experience I would recommend him as a broker should you want to invest funds.”
Fairworld Fynwol Merinos
Ons by Fairworld het nog altyd baie veilig by GBG gevoel aangesien hulle na al die jare ons besigheid van binne en buite ken en verstaan. Geen belangrike besluite, hetsy dit oor belasting, transaksies, trusts, testamente of wat ookal gaan, word gedoen sonder GBG se insaë nie.
GBG se kennis, dienslewering, stiptelikheid, eerbaarheid en “kliente voel belangrik” is absoluut prysenswaardig.
