Hermanus, Here and Abroad

Hello Hermanus!

A new week, a fresh edition, and plenty happening both here at home and a little further afield with Hermanus quietly making its mark on the global stage. 🐋

In this week’s edition, we’re sharing:

🏡 Property of the Week (with Greeff Properties)
A standout apartment in Hemel-en-Aarde Village

📷 Business of the Week
Catalyst 1 Marketing and the story behind a lifelong passion turned into a focused automotive agency

☀️ Hermanus on the Global Stage
How a Hermans local’s passion for production helped bring Hermanus into the spotlight in Harrods & the UK.

📆 What’s On in Hermanus & Local Events
Markets, runs, workshops, wine evenings, and a few great reasons to get out and about

🌿 Community & Beyond
From gold at Chelsea to local school moments worth celebrating

🌤️ Your Weather
A cooler, calmer late-autumn stretch with a bit more cloud and the occasional light rain

📷 Spotted in the Overberg
This week’s photo and a glimpse of Hermanus through your lens

Here’s to a steady week, a mix of sunshine and cloud, and the small moments that make this place what it is.

The Hermanus Scoop Team 🐋

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🏡Property of the Week - Presented by Greeff Properties

Looking for ocean views or a mountainside retreat?

Each week, we spotlight a standout listing that captures the unique charm and lifestyle of the Overberg. From ocean-view escapes to tucked-away treasures, these are the homes that inspire imagination - and maybe even your next move. Brought to you by Greeff Properties, trusted specialists in exceptional real estate across the Overberg.

Two Bedroom Apartment in the Hemel & Aarde Village

Secure one of the last remaining units in this exclusive new development, offering a private and peaceful setting.

Perfectly suited for permanent living, Airbnb, or holiday letting, the apartment is located within the sought-after Hemel-en-Aarde Village - a vibrant lifestyle hub featuring coffee shops, restaurants, a brewery, speciality stores, the renowned Wine Village, and Walker Bay Nursery.

Read more here.

📷 Business of the Week: Catalyst 1 Marketing
Turning a Lifelong Passion Into a Business

Some businesses begin around a boardroom table. Others start with a five-year-old kid standing on the side of a rally track with his jaw on the floor. 

For Bernard Wiehahn, founder of Catalyst 1 Marketing, it was definitely the latter.

“I think from the moment I could speak, cars were my obsession,” he says.

That obsession found its spark during his first rally in Cape Town, where he watched a Subaru Impreza WRX STI being driven flat out.

“The sound of that iconic boxer engine ignited a deep-rooted love for the automotive world.”

Fast forward a few years and that same passion eventually evolved into Catalyst 1 Marketing. An automotive-focused marketing and media agency built around something Bernard understands naturally: cars.

But he didn’t just arrive there through passion alone.

Bernard studied Commercial Photography at the Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography, where he developed a strong interest in automotive content creation. He later completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing at Stellenbosch University, bringing creativity and strategy together in a way that made perfect sense.

Today, Catalyst 1 offers photography, videography, website design, graphic design, and paid media management. All focused specifically on the automotive industry.

Rather than trying to be everything for everyone, Bernard chose to build a business around something he genuinely understands and loves.

And that’s probably what makes the difference.

Catalyst 1 wasn’t built around trends or chasing an industry. It was built around something real. A lifelong passion combined with the right skills and experience to back it up.

Because good photography catches people’s attention, but paired with good marketing, it becomes something far more powerful: it tells a story, builds a brand, and creates connection.

For businesses in the automotive world, that combination can be powerful. Understanding not only how something should look, but also how it should connect with people.

And for Bernard, it all comes back to the thing that started it in the first place: a genuine love for the industry.

Find Catalyst 1 Marketing

Instagram: @catalyst1marketing
Website: catalyst1marketing.com
Portfolio: https://catalyst1media.myportfolio.com/home
Contact: [email protected]

☀️Hermanus Shines on the Global Stage with Wax London

Hermanus has found itself in the spotlight of international fashion retailer Harrods, thanks to a major new campaign by British menswear brand Wax London, shot almost entirely in and around the Overstrand in January 2026.

The campaign, produced by local creative agency Humaine, now features prominently across Wax London’s global marketing rollout, including the brand’s Instagram channels, editorial campaign content, owned retail stores, and a newly launched Harrods pop-up in Knightsbridge, London.

The campaign imagery and films capture Hermanus’ distinctive coastal textures, open landscapes, tidal pools, cliffs, harbours, and natural light, positioning the town as a striking international fashion backdrop.

Humaine handled the production of the photo and video shoot locally, coordinating locations throughout Hermanus and the surrounding coastline. The resulting visuals now form part of Wax London’s international “Making Waves” and “Fabric in Full Colour” campaigns, alongside in-store installations at Harrods featuring large-format campaign screens and branded displays.

For Hermanus, it marks another moment where the town’s scenery continues to attract global creative attention, not only as a tourism destination, but increasingly as a location for international fashion, film, and lifestyle campaigns.

“Shooting Summer content in the Southern Hemisphere helps when the UK is still deep in Winter mode. The variety of locations in Hermanus and the support of the local community in making it happen makes it a pleasure to showcase our beautiful hometown to the world”, said Malherbe Pelser of Humaine, who had previously facilitated similar productions in Hermanus for international brands ASICS and FALKE.

Locations featured includes Grotto Beach, The Old Harbour, Hemel and Aarde Valley as well as various parts of the Cliff Path.

Wax London has grown into one of the UK’s most respected contemporary menswear brands, known for its focus on craftsmanship, texture, and modern British tailoring. The brand currently stocks globally through retailers including Nordstrom and END., while continuing to expand its standalone retail presence.

To view more pieces of the campaign you can do so on Wax London’s Instagram page.

📅 What's On This Week

Every Friday | Friday Fun Run 📍 Mikro Coffee Co 🕕 6:00am | 3km & 5km loop

All paces welcome – the best way to start a Friday. Free coffee for first timers ☕

Every Saturday | Hermanus Country Market 📍 Hermanus Cricket Club, corner of Fairways Ave & Jose Burman Drive 🕘 9:00am - 2:00pm | Free entry

The Saturday morning ritual. Fresh produce, local crafts, food stalls, and a relaxed community atmosphere - a great way to ease into the weekend.

Every Saturday | Hermanus Parkrun 📍 Hermanus Forest, Camphill Road, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 🕗 8:00am | Free

A free, timed 5km run through the Hemel-en-Aarde - open to all ages and fitness levels. Just register once on the Parkrun website and bring a printed or digital barcode. A wonderful way to meet locals and start your Saturday morning right. Register & more info →

Feast of Festivals - Hermanus Business Chamber Thursday, 21 May | 18:00 | Hermanus Golf Club

The Hermanus Business Chamber is hosting an evening dedicated to the local festival scene - a chance to hear what's coming up from the teams behind Hermanus FynArts, Kalfiefees, the Hermanus Whale Festival, and more. Networking with fellow business owners is part of the programme. Tickets are R280 for members and R350 for non-members. Book online here or contact Hermien on 071 673 5637.

Fynbos under the Microscope - Workshop Friday, 22 May | 14:30 | The Greenhouse, Vermont

A hands-on workshop exploring the fynbos world up close. Adults R200, children under 16 R100. Contact Anina on 083 242 3295 to book.

From This Soil: Terroir & Chardonnay with Bouchard Finlayson Friday, 22 May | 18:30 | POP UP by Bouchard Finlayson, Ground Floor, Harbour Square Hotel, 5 Harbour Road

Winemaker Chris Albrecht and farm manager Stefan Hartmann take guests through the ancient soils of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and how they shape Chardonnay into distinct expressions. The evening includes two curated flights of four wines each, a terroir deep-dive with vertical tastings, barrel samples from the most recent harvest, charcuterie platters, and open Q&A. R850 per person. Book here.

St Petersburg String Quartet Performance
Sunday, 24 May | 15:30 | Hermanus Civic Centre

The Grammy-nominated St Petersburg String Quartet brings its first South African tour to Hermanus, performing an iconic programme featuring works by Glazunov, Prokofiev, and Brahms. Widely celebrated for their precision and expressive range, the internationally acclaimed ensemble promises an afternoon of world-class chamber music.

R250 (Students R80). Book via René du Plooy at [email protected] or 082 940 4238.

Creation Food & Wine Pairing at The Wine Glass Wednesday, 27 May | 19:00 | The Wine Glass, Hermanus

Six courses, six wines, one evening worth clearing your diary for. The Wine Glass hosts a Creation food and wine pairing at R495 per person. Call to book: 082 082 0007.

On the horizon:

Hermanus Music Society Concert Friday, 29 May | 18:30 | Sandbaai Gereformeerde Church

Virtuoso tuba soloist Likhona Tokota joins award-winning pianist Chanda Bupe Lupambo for an evening of live music in Sandbaai. R250 for non-members. Book via [email protected].

Gold blooms again at Chelsea

Huge congratulations to Leon Kluge and the South African team on winning Gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the third consecutive year. Their "Life After Fire" display - built from more than 20 000 protea stems and thousands of burnt branches - recreated a dramatic post-fire fynbos landscape, celebrating the extraordinary diversity of South Africa's floral kingdom. The display also featured the delicate star-like flowers of Rhodohypoxis, native to the high elevations of the Drakensberg.

The project was made possible through the generous support of the Rupert Nature Foundation, the Grootbos Foundation, Hazendal, and Southern Sun - and the good news for locals is that the award-winning display will be coming home. Look out for Stanford in Bloom and Chelsea Flowers in Stanford, running from 12 - 27 September 2026.

Schools

Hermanus Primary U/11 rugby team had the privilege of a special visit from former Springbok coach Jake White earlier in May. He shared valuable insight, discipline and match wisdom with our players during that week. Moments like these inspire, build confidence and remind our young players of the standard we strive for.

🌤️ Weather Forecast for Hermanus

Hermanus settles into a cooler, more typical late-autumn rhythm this week, with mild daytime temperatures, crisp mornings, and a slightly more noticeable chance of rain drifting through at times. It’s not dramatic weather by any means - just a touch moodier and more seasonal.

Thursday starts things off on a bright note, with sunshine breaking through early before cloud gradually builds later in the day. It’s one of the more balanced days of the stretch, with a gentle mix of warmth and freshness.

Friday brings the first real hint of unsettled weather. Light rain moves through during the day, but it’s far from a washout - more of an on-and-off drizzle that softens the skies rather than dominates them.

Saturday recovers nicely, returning to a calmer mix of sun and cloud. Temperatures lift slightly again, making it one of the more pleasant outdoor days of the period.

Sunday dips back into a greyer tone, with cooler conditions and cloud lingering for much of the day. Still, it remains mostly dry and calm.

Into Monday and Tuesday, the pattern steadies. Mild temperatures hold, winds ease off, and conditions remain largely settled with only a slight chance of passing showers.

By midweek, the skies stay mostly overcast, with a consistent run of cool, even conditions. There’s little variation - just a steady, quiet stretch of late-autumn weather.

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Thursday 21 May
Mild with a mix of sun and cloud. 🌤️
19°C / 12°C Winds 9 / 2 m/s

Friday 22 May
Cloudy with light rain at times. 🌧️
17°C / 12°C Rain ~1.8 mm Winds 7 / 4 m/s

Saturday 23 May
Partly cloudy with sunny intervals. 🌤️
19°C / 12°C Winds 4 / 2 m/s

Sunday 24 May
Cooler and mostly cloudy. ☁️
17°C / 12°C Winds 3 / 2 m/s

Monday 25 May
Mild with a mix of sun and cloud. 🌤️
19°C / 13°C Winds 3 / 1 m/s

Tuesday 26 May
Mostly cloudy and calm. ☁️
17°C / 12°C Winds 3 / 1 m/s

Wednesday 27 May
Overcast but settled. ☁️
17°C / 12°C Winds 4 / 2 m/s

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Overall, it’s a gently shifting late-autumn week - cooler, slightly greyer, and with a bit more rain in the mix, but still calm and very manageable. A good time for slow walks, warm coffees, and catching the sunshine when it appears.

📷 Spotted in the Overberg:

Photo of the Week: Andy Thompson

Each week, we feature one special snap submitted by someone who calls this place home. From misty morning walks to playful pups on the beach - we want to see what you see.

And here’s the perk: every featured photographer gets a free flat white on us - in partnership with Molo Coffee. So send in your best shot to [email protected], and you might just sip your way to local fame.

That’s a wrap for this week’s Scoop!

Stay cool, have a great day and we’ll see you next week!

- The Hermanus Scoop Team 🐋

P.S. Want to be featured in the Scoop? Drop us a mail at [email protected] - we’d love to hear from you.

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