Local History
ORIGIN OF THE NAME “FICK’S POOL” REINVESTIGATED
A stranger looking at Fick’s Pool today would find it difficult to believe that this pool was once one of Hermanus’ top attractions and…
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Painting peace in a time of war
Nerine Read’s father, Donald Orr, served as a volunteer with the South African Armed Forces during WWII. His first posting, in 1943, was to…
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Swallow Park opens
The official opening of the revitalised Swallow Park on the eve of the 2026 Kalfiefees was a joyous testament to what can be achieved when…
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