William Hofmeyr Craib
William Hofmeyr Craib was born in Somerset East in 1895, into a family where education was looked upon, not as a right but a privilege,...
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Somerset East Hospitality
- Apr 30, 2023
- 2 min
Bellvue Seminary
Up to 1880, Somerset East only two small private schools catered for the education of girls, while boys were catered for by Gill College....
Somerset East Hospitality
- Mar 25, 2022
- 2 min
The Battiss Family in Somerset East
According to a family history written by Walter Battiss’ sister Doreen Eaton, John Battiss (1805 – 1879) was born in France, but came to...
Somerset East Hospitality
- Oct 15, 2021
- 1 min
Somerset East Agricultural Show
The Somerset East Agricultural show is quite the event to be at in the equestrian circles in the Eastern Cape! Held every year in...
Somerset East Hospitality
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Walter Battiss - the early years
Walter Battiss was born in Somerset East on 6 January 1906. The family name was well known, because Battiss’ paternal great-grandfather...
Somerset East Hospitality
- May 24, 2021
- 1 min
Fishing on the Fly
Fly fishing is the sport of choice for those that love combining the beauty of the outdoors with the excitement of reeling in an...
Somerset East Hospitality
- May 24, 2021
- 1 min
Walter Battiss, the Rock art painter
The Walter Battiss Museum showcases a number of his works for viewing with a curated collection of memorabilia. Join us for a tour...
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