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Taxi shooting claims lives
Two men, including a local taxi owner, were shot and killed at the Zwelihle Taxi Rank at about 06:55 on Wednesday morning.
Bianca du Plessis · 25 September 2026
Environment
Spekboom: The plant with a big story
Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) is one of South Africa’s most remarkable plants.
Dr Anina Lee
Environment
Strandveld’s own riches
We tend to think of the southern Cape as a land of fynbos, with proteas, ericas, and restios carpeting the mountains.
Dr Anina Lee
Community
Six paintings for the record books
Jenny Hyde-Johnson, a prize-winning botanical artist from Gauteng, still finds it almost impossible to believe that the six fynbos watercolour paintings she submitted for the 2026 Royal Botanical Society’s annual Botanical Art and Photography Show in August broke the prestigious organisation’s record.
Elaine Davie
Community
Zipline slides to top spot
After its Cape Town Ziplines experience was named the No 1 Experience in Africa in the 2026 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best, SA Forest Adventures is celebrating a major achievement.
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Walkerbay victory
Cruising to a convincing 43-5 victory over Border champions, Mqanduli Sharks, on the weekend, Walkerbay’s rugby squad kicked off its campaign at the Betway Women’s Club Championship in Alberton in impressive fashion.
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Sport
Ready to roll – join the boules group
Did you know that boules is played in Hermanus on the second and fourth Sunday of every month?
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Applause for library service excellence
It came as no surprise to me to read in the media that out of 375 libraries, Hermanus Library again won the trophy for Public Library of the Year in the Western Cape, as well as the Best Friends of a Public Library award and runner-up in the Digital Literary Champion category.
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Two visions of architecture win the day
Hermanus Photographic Society’s September competition produced two striking architectural images, with Jane McMorran and Carina de Klerk claiming the honours.
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Community
Keeping the ball in play
In trying times, South Africans tend to unite around sport for reassurance and hope.
Elaine Davie
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The art of chemical warfare
Chemical warfare is a common defensive strategy that insects use to repel attackers.
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Environment
Overberg birding takes flight!
As more local and international birders discover the region’s exceptional birdlife and natural beauty, the vision of making the Overberg a leading birding destination - once a dream - is now a reality.
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