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October 6, 2025

Big and Small History

People’s stories can provide unique insights into both big and small history, often revealing different perspectives on the same events. Big history encompassing narratives such as Apartheid and COVID affected people differently here in the Overstrand. The History Interest Group, a branch of the local U3A is hosting a viewing […]
September 4, 2025

Rise and fall of women’s power

The perception that women, since the beginning of time, have ended up with the short end of the stick in social hierarchies may not be altogether accurate. That’s according to author Annette Jahnel, who recently discussed her theory at a Women’s Month presentation under the auspices of the Hermanus History […]
June 6, 2025

The history of Swallow Park and the plans to restore her park ‘To its former glory’

A former teacher in Hermanus created Swallow Park over a century ago after she retired.  Swallow was given a nick name as she was perceived to dart around like a bird. The park has deteriorated over the years, and the CBD Revitalisation Cluster of the Hermanus Business Chamber has been […]