2017

August 28, 2017

Chairperson’s 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 […]

August 14, 2017

HHS Nomination for a Cultural Affairs Award 2016/17

Members of the society attended a glittering event at Lord Charles hotel in late March for the award ceremony,there were about 350 people present. Speeches were made by the minister of cultural affairs Ms Anroux Marais and head of department Mr Brent Walters, accompanied by a dinner and entertainment. Presentation of […]

August 3, 2017

PART III: Sir William Hoy, railways pioneer

The right entrepreneur at the right time Sir William Hoy was not only exemplary railway pioneer. His influence extended to fields such as electricity generation and even the founding of the Kruger National Park. After the Peace of Vereeniging in 1902 William Hoy became Chief Traffic Manager of Central South […]

August 3, 2017

PART II: Sir William Hoy (1868-1930)

The general(s) and the railways man After the Anglo-Boer war two leading figures from opposing sides became acquaintances in Hermanus and forged an unusual working relationship. Dr Robin Lee researched the story of railways pioneer William Hoy and General Jan Smuts. During his long career with railways in Southern Africa, […]