GENTLE DOES IS The demolition of a parapet wall and a section of the back shed of the station site building was approved in the planning stages by the Heritage committee and Hannes Meiring, heritage architect appointed by Checkers as these were later additions that do not affect the integrity of the historic building.

No damage to station site building
The historic station site building that is a declared heritage structure has not been damaged by recent blasting operations.

Property market feels the pinch
As with the rest of the South African residential property market, Hermanus has also felt the pinch of rising interest rates, the introduction of the national credit act, the spiralling cost of living and political uncertainty.

Zero tolerance for drunken drivers
During the recent long weekend three people were arrested in Hermanus for driving vehicles while under the influence of alcohol.

Police search for rapist
A woman who was on her way home in Zwelihle at about 01:30 on Saturday morning was grabbed by a knife-wielding male who first threatened to hurt her and then proceeded to rape her.