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Farm boy Daniel shines on world stage

Sixteen-year-old modern pentathlon star Daniel Grové from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley has continued his remarkable rise by producing a standout performance at the UIPM Pentathlon World Cup Final in Budapest, Hungary.

Competing against the world's top senior athletes at the prestigious event on 27 June, the Junior Protea finished 23rd overall across the two semi-finals, placed an impressive 12th in the obstacle discipline, and recorded the sixth-fastest Laser Run time of all competitors at the World Cup Final.

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Protecting Hermanus's greatest natural asset

Over the past three years, I have undertaken extensive research to better understand a troubling pattern that many Hermanus residents and regular visitors have observed firsthand: the apparent decline in land-based whale sightings in areas that were once renowned viewing spots.

As someone who has spent countless hours walking the Cliff Path and surrounding coastal trails, I have observed traditional whale-viewing locations disappear one by one. Areas opposite Swallow Park, the Waterfront section, the shoreline below 10th Avenue in Voëlklip, and particularly the Klein River mouth no longer offer the consistent whale sightings they once did.

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Top-class accommodation under the stars

Galpin Hut is the jewel in the crown of the Fernkloof Nature Reserve hiking trail.

Located on a spur below the summit of Platberg, its recent refurbishment has transformed it into a top-class overnight accommodation for hikers.

Built in 1978 by Hermanus Botanical Society volunteers, the facility was originally intended to provide basic accommodation for visiting researchers and nature lovers seeking immersion in nature with a view.

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Sculptures land in Swallow Park

It’s wonderful when a plan comes together … and turns out just the way it was meant to. That’s exactly what happened last Thursday when the five sculptures commissioned for the rehabilitated Swallow Park were installed.

It was cause for celebration for all those involved in the project, including the five sculptors – and champagne corks popped as the last piece was secured in position.

Towards the end of last year, a call was made by the Swallow Park revitalisation committee for local artists to make submissions for the five designated sculpture sites in the revamped garden. The only stipulation was that they should reflect a fynbos focus. Eight proposals were received, and the judges were faced with the difficult task of selecting only five.

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