Meet Kassel & Helene van den Berg
Full-Status Property Practitioners
Kassel and Helene van den Berg are full-status property practitioners, proudly serving Upington and the wider Northern Cape.
Both raised as children of the Karoo, with strong farming roots, they share a deep appreciation for the land, its people and the communities that make this part of South Africa so unique.
Kassel grew up between Philipstown and De Aar, attended Grey College in Bloemfontein, and later studied at the University of the Free State (Kovsies). His journey also took him to Nebraska in the United States, where he spent two years farming and working before returning to South Africa. His agricultural background and practical understanding of farming naturally became a valuable foundation for his career in real estate, particularly in the farm and agricultural property market.
Helene grew up in Carnarvon, where she matriculated before continuing her studies at Stellenbosch College and Boland College in Paarl. After living and working in the Western Cape, she eventually returned to the Karoo — where her path crossed with Kassel’s.
Today, they bring more than 18 years of combined real estate experience to their clients, with Kassel having worked in the industry for approximately 10 years and Helene for 8 years.
Together, they offer experience across residential properties, farms, smallholdings and commercial property, combining practical local knowledge with modern property marketing, market data and professional systems.
But for Kassel and Helene, real estate has never been only about property.
It is about people.
Kassel’s practical, down-to-earth nature and agricultural knowledge complement Helene’s approachable, people-focused style and passion for marketing. Together, they believe clients deserve honest advice, clear communication and personal service throughout the buying or selling process.
Whether it is a family searching for a home, a farmer considering his next move, or an owner entrusting them with the sale of a valuable property, they understand that every transaction has a story behind it.
And that story deserves to be handled with care.
Local roots. Real experience. Personal service.
For Kassel and Helene, property is not simply about closing a deal — it is about building relationships, understanding people and helping clients move confidently into their next chapter.
Meet Cecilia Fourie
Full Status Property Practitioner
Cecilia Fourie brings a valuable combination of property experience, business insight, hospitality expertise and a strong client-focused approach to Kassel and Helene van den Berg’s team.
Her professional background extends well beyond real estate. With experience in the hospitality industry, including involvement with Omali Lodge Boutique Hotel in São Tomé and Príncipe, Cecilia developed a strong appreciation for service, attention to detail, organisation and working closely with people from different backgrounds.
These qualities have translated naturally into her career in real estate.
Having already built experience in the Upington property market, Cecilia understands that buying or selling a property is about far more than simply completing a transaction. For most people, property represents a significant financial decision — and often an important personal one too.
Her approach is therefore centred on listening carefully, understanding her clients’ needs and providing professional guidance throughout the process.
Cecilia has worked with residential properties across various areas of Upington and has developed practical knowledge of the local market, its neighbourhoods and the different needs of buyers and sellers.
As part of Kassel and Helene’s team, Cecilia combines this experience with the strength of a team that values local knowledge, professional marketing, reliable market information and personal service.
Whether assisting a seller in bringing a property to market or helping a buyer find the right place to call home, Cecilia believes in building relationships based on trust, communication and service.
Professional. Approachable. Client-focused.
For Cecilia, real estate is not simply about property.
It is about people, their plans, their investments and helping them move confidently into the next chapter.