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, 20232 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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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