2024

Cost R390 Obtain @ Book Cottage in Hermanus  

For those living in or visiting the bustling holiday town of Hermanus today, imagining what it might have looked like more than 100 years ago would be an impossible exercise. That’s why this book, literally hot off the press, is such a treasure. Featuring just over 300 wonderfully preserved photographs, […]

Art and History Project 2018 Story of Zwelihle Tapestry During March 2018, Zwelihle in Hermanus was the site of unrest and violence, with residents unhappy about issues that include a lack of jobs and limited access to opportunities. Tourism is a key driver of financial opportunity, and capitalising on its […]

Colourful local character Gottlieb (Boet) Scheun shares his love of adventure and lifelong passion for diving that led to a successful business in Hermanus. His unique story includes sport and commercial diving, fishing for crayfish and perlemoen and touches on diamond diving and oil rigs. Oral history provides a fuller, […]