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The secret life of rocks

On a stroll along the Hermanus Cliff Path, Dr Anina Lee noticed vivid orange-red patches on the rocks and wondered about their origins. She explains that lichens are more than a simple partnership: they’re miniature ecosystems, usually involving a fungus plus algae or cyanobacteria, and sometimes additional fungi, yeasts and bacteria. Lichens colonise harsh coastal surfaces, protect themselves from intense sun, and can endure drought and even extreme conditions. Their sensitivity also makes them useful indicators of air quality.

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Keep damp at bay to protect your home

Damp is a common and frustrating issue for homeowners, but it can cause serious damage if ignored—ruining paint and plaster, encouraging mould and even affecting a building’s structure. The first step is finding the moisture source and dealing with it directly. Penetrating damp needs fixes to roofs, gutters, windows and cracked exterior walls. Rising damp requires a damp-proof course (DPC) and waterproof, breathable replastering. Condensation is tackled through ventilation, reduced humidity and better airflow. Interior treatments can help specific patches, but never replace fixing the root cause.

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Hawston remains too hot to handle

Hawston Rugby Football Club kept their unbeaten run in the Boland Grand Challenge Overberg with a dominant 54–7 win over Villiersdorp at the Hawston Sports Ground on Saturday. Villiersdorp started strongly, going ahead 7–0, but Hawston found their rhythm and turned it around to lead 21–7 at halftime. Hawston then intensified after the break, scoring a bonus-point try early and adding further touchdowns to overwhelm the visitors. The victory strengthens Hawston’s position at the top of the standings.

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