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The light still shines over Ladismith
George Herald
|December 11, 2025
High on the cliffs of Elandsberg above Ladismith, a small light has burned for more than 60 years, a tribute to one man's ingenuity, endurance, and love for his town.
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On 31 May 1963, Stanley de Wit (7 January 1926 - 14 October 2012), a passionate mountaineer, installed a light at the turning point of the Elandsberg hiking trail. This spot is 6,1 km up and 1 430 metres above sea level. The idea came to him during one of his many climbs. During these hikes, he noticed a constant stream of water cascading down a rock face. Using this stream, he built what the University of Ca
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