March 27, 2017
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Afrikaners, the Second World War and its aftermath: the case of ‘sailor’ Malan and the torch commando

We are pleased to welcome another guest speaker this month. He is Professor Bill Nasson from the University of Stellenbosch, who is an expert in South African history and author of many books and articles. He will be speaking on Afrikaners, the Second World War and its aftermath: the case […]
March 22, 2017

CHAIRPERSON’S FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT: 1 January to 31 December 2016

Scope of Report The Chairperson’s Report reflects the period for 1 January to 31 December 2016. This brings the Society into line with the Constitution which prescribes an operating year as a calendar year, with an AGM before 31 March the following year. Aims and area of focus Greater Hermanus […]
March 20, 2017
hermanus-history-society

Loved ones remembered along Cliff Path

There is something rather poignant about relaxing on a bench at one of the look-out points and taking in the views while knowing that that particular spot had a special significance for an individual who has now departed from this world. This practice of endowing a bench in memory of […]
March 7, 2017

The Historical Overberg by Chris Schoeman

Penguin Random House and The Book Cottage invite you to the launch of THE HISTORICAL OVERBERG BY CHRIS SCHOEMAN. Angela Heslop will be in Conversation with Chris Schoeman