Proof that not all encounters with unexpected houseguests have to end badly! Hermanus, South Africa (10 March 2026) – Dassies (rock hyrax) are a common sight along Hermanus’ coast….
Identical twins Bou and Lau made every step count, raising funds to support terminally ill patients in the Overstrand sub-district. Hermanus, South Africa (27 January 2026) – Bouwer and…
Howl! A new art museum has opened on High Street in Hermanus… Western Cape, South Africa (26 January 2026) – Hermanus’ newest museum has opened, and its inaugural exhibition…
Lucas’ dream is to become a chef, and he’s just graduated with his first professional kitchen qualification, thanks to two kind strangers who opened the door to opportunity. Botrivier,…
When people use their gifts and talents to help animals, they become heroes! Hermanus, South Africa (19 January 2026) – Lynne Reddie is a knitting hero. Before Christmas came…
Walker Bay Nature Reserve has been recognised with a Green Coast Award for the 2025/26 season, confirming its spot as one of the Western Cape’s best-managed natural coastal sites. …
When South African singers hit the streets, magic always happens. Hermanus, South Africa (31 October 2025) – Residents and visitors strolling around the sleepy town of Hermanus were treated…
Over the past weekend, NSRI rescue crews responded to a series of near-drowning incidents where lives were saved by the swift intervention of Good Samaritans on canoes and surfboards, alongside…
Two Good Samaritans leapt into cold waters to rescue a swimmer swept up in a rip current; thanks to two pink buoys, their rescue was a success. Hermanus, South…
Connor Lewis stunned Hermanus by creating an app in two hours that calculates the exact solar power needed to charge any electric vehicle. Hermanus, South Africa (27 August 2025)…
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