Derek Alan Maker (In Memoriam Minute) Derek Alan Maker was born on 30 June 1942, the only child of Jimmy and Elise Maker of Durban. While his relationship with his father was difficult, Alan’s mother had a profound impact on his life. She started work at the age of 13 with a limited education and rose to become the first female Estate Agent in South Africa. She was a woman of sheer determination who instilled this value in her son. […]