President 2025-2026 Denis Brandjes

Presidential Welcome

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Hermanus – a vibrant team of over 40 Rotarians.  The current Rotary year running from: 1 July 2025 to 30 July 2026 promises to be an exciting one, filled with lots of social activities and a number of projects that will serve the Hermanus community. These include:

  • Supporting the Rotaract Club of Hermanus, and Interact and EarlyAct clubs at local schools
  • Support and Development of Mollergren Homes – providing affordable housing for the aged
  • Support and Development of the Bargain Box – our charity store located in Hermanus town – and providing funds for various projects
  • Supporting the Ferdi Marais Vision Project – specifically funding for 60 cataract operations and vision testing.
  • Supporting the Early Childhood Development centres in the Overstrand
  • Supporting Bursary Fund for Overstrand Learning Hub (teacher training for ECD centres) and high school bursaries
  • Supporting Hermanus Animal Welfare and numerous other welfare organisations in the Overstrand


You are invited to join us on this journey.

About Rotary

Rotarians are people of action, driven by a desire to create opportunities, strengthen communities, and find solutions to the tough challenges that affect people around the world.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOUR-WAY TEST

Of the things we think, say or do

First:
Is it the TRUTH?

Second:
Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Third:
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

Fourth:
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

News & Updates

The Vision Project

Celebrating Service: A 3-Phase Vision Project in Memory of Ferdi Marais The Rotary Club of Hermanus has embarked on a heartfelt three-phase project in honor of the late Ferdi Marais, a deeply admired Rotarian who devoted much of his life...

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Sonstraaltjies Preschool

Sonstraaltjies Preschool in Hawston celebrates its 50th year of service to the community! The Rotary Club of Hermanus is proud to have supported this vital early childhood development center by raising sufficient funds to replace their existing asbestos roof with...

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Our Projects

Our club is dedicated to serving the community by addressing key areas of need.

Miscellaneous

Supporting a Dedicated Entrepreneur Providing Replacement Tools to a Deserving Individual, Quentin Witbooi recently received replacement tools after his were stolen in an unfortunate incident. As a skilled builder, Quentin was the trusted choice for the HAWS extension and the Bargain Box upgrade. In addition to his professional work, he generously contributed his expertise and labour to creating the stage backdrop for the Christmas Pageant at both venues. The replacement tools were made possible through a grant from the Hermanus Rotary NPC, an independent division of the Rotary Club of Hermanus that reports to the RCH board.

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Bargain Box Charity Shop

The Bargain Box is run by volunteers from the Rotary Club and the community.  It is open 6 days a week throughout the year. The clothing and other bric-a-brac is donated by the public and good quality clothing at affordable prices, is sold.   All income generated in the shop goes back into the local community of Hermanus helping with many community projects that are supported due to the success of the “Bargain Box”. If you are moving house, down sizing or just having a sort out of your cupboards etc., we are always very appreciative to receive donations of your unwanted good quality adult, children’s clothing, puzzles, toys, bed linen, curtains, cushions, household items of china, glass, kitchen gadgets and small electrical items. Learn More

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Santa Shoe Boxes

The Rotary Club of Hermanus is involved with The Santa Shoe Box Project, collecting and distributing personalised gifts of essential items and treats to children in need.

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Rotary Way Drive

On Mandela Day Rotarians went to repaint the symbol at the top of the drive.Rotary Way is a beautiful scenic drive up the mountain, as you enter Hermanus, just after Mount Pleasant. This road was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hermanus in 1960 when the late Bill Le Bamow suggested it, and with the help of Cyril Gillespie and various members, the road was built by the Caledon Divisional Council and tarred a year later.

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Additional Events and Fundraising

ROTARY Annual Conference – Mosselbay 2024 Some of our Rotary Club of Hermanus team managed to get time out and attend the Annual Discon conference and had an awesome time meeting other Rotarians. They have returned feeling fully charged up and more inspired to go out and find ways to serve our community.   SA National Space Agency What an incredibly informative morning! A very respectful thank you to the 3 Engineers who took time out from their day to share with us the important roles that they have working at SANSA.. All very thankful we didn’t have a test at the end of that session.        Christmas in July Party Gift of soup mixes donated to the Soup Kitchens What a great time of fun, celebrating Christmas in July. Most importantly Christmas  is a time for giving. This year we all bought soup mix packets and fresh vegetables which

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Miscellaneous

Supporting a Dedicated Entrepreneur Providing Replacement Tools to a Deserving Individual, Quentin Witbooi recently received replacement tools after his were stolen in an unfortunate incident. As a skilled builder, Quentin was the trusted choice for the HAWS extension and the Bargain Box upgrade. In addition to his professional work, he generously contributed his expertise and labour to creating the stage backdrop for the Christmas Pageant at both venues. The replacement tools were made possible through a grant from the Hermanus Rotary NPC, an independent division of the Rotary Club of Hermanus that reports to the RCH board.

Read More »

Bargain Box Charity Shop

The Bargain Box is run by volunteers from the Rotary Club and the community.  It is open 6 days a week throughout the year. The clothing and other bric-a-brac is donated by the public and good quality clothing at affordable prices, is sold.   All income generated in the shop goes back into the local community of Hermanus helping with many community projects that are supported due to the success of the “Bargain Box”. If you are moving house, down sizing or just having a sort out of your cupboards etc., we are always very appreciative to receive donations of your unwanted good quality adult, children’s clothing, puzzles, toys, bed linen, curtains, cushions, household items of china, glass, kitchen gadgets and small electrical items. Learn More

Read More »

Santa Shoe Boxes

The Rotary Club of Hermanus is involved with The Santa Shoe Box Project, collecting and distributing personalised gifts of essential items and treats to children in need.

Read More »

Rotary Way Drive

On Mandela Day Rotarians went to repaint the symbol at the top of the drive.Rotary Way is a beautiful scenic drive up the mountain, as you enter Hermanus, just after Mount Pleasant. This road was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hermanus in 1960 when the late Bill Le Bamow suggested it, and with the help of Cyril Gillespie and various members, the road was built by the Caledon Divisional Council and tarred a year later.

Read More »

Additional Events and Fundraising

ROTARY Annual Conference – Mosselbay 2024 Some of our Rotary Club of Hermanus team managed to get time out and attend the Annual Discon conference and had an awesome time meeting other Rotarians. They have returned feeling fully charged up and more inspired to go out and find ways to serve our community.   SA National Space Agency What an incredibly informative morning! A very respectful thank you to the 3 Engineers who took time out from their day to share with us the important roles that they have working at SANSA.. All very thankful we didn’t have a test at the end of that session.        Christmas in July Party Gift of soup mixes donated to the Soup Kitchens What a great time of fun, celebrating Christmas in July. Most importantly Christmas  is a time for giving. This year we all bought soup mix packets and fresh vegetables which

Read More »

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