Woordfees: Nik Rabinowitz’s family history as stand-up
Stand-up: Nik Rabinowitz: Mountain Jew 8 October, 19:30 HMS Bloemhof Centre The first sign that Nik Rabinowitz: Mountain Jew...
Author: Grace Henderson
Woordfees: When did binge-watching Netflix become an art form?
Spier Theatre: Netphlix Date: 06 October, 13:00 | 10 October, 13:30 Venue: HMS Bloemhof School Hall One hardly expects...
SU professors skeptical about real impact of new world map
![“It is nice that [the Equal Earth projection] has been formally adopted, but in scientific circles and in progressive NGO's/societies, the Mercator has not been the preferred projection for a long time. For instance, National Geographic has been using a projection that tries to balance accurate area and shape since the late 1980’s,” says Dr Suzanne Grenfell, a professor in the department of geography and environmental studies at Stellenbosch University. PHOTO: Grace Henderson](https://i0.wp.com/www.smfnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/globe-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1)
SU lecturers believe the newly passed Equal Earth projection will be largely inconsequential. The United Nations (UN) General Assembly...
A failed trial run? Bike facility has little traction six months after launch
Stellenbosch Trail Fund’s (STF) new bicycle parking facility was meant to cut theft and ease congestion, said Ernst Gouws,...
SU students launch initiative to close the campus-to-career-gap
Concerns about “what’s next” led two Stellenbosch University (SU) students to launch The Network, an event which connects students...
Local winery celebrates 55 years of the first Cap Classique
Sunny Karim, the assistant manager of Simonsig’s tasting room, pours a glass of wine during the estate’s annual Vintage...
The chef who healed herself through food
Head chef and co-owner of Stellenbosch restaurant Melfort Tasmin Reed, talked to SMF News’ Grace Henderson about her journey...
Culture of the course: The making of a golfer
Having competed in many of the premium golfing tournaments in Southern Africa, Benjamin Follet-Smith is regarded by many as...
Maties rowing make podium at USSA Rowing Sprints
Maties rowing secured third place overall at the April 2026 University Sports South Africa (USSA) Rowing Sprints Regatta, claiming...
New bike facility offers security and sustainability
Stellenbosch Trail Fund (STF) introduced a bicycle parking facility last month to reduce theft and traffic congestion, whilst promoting...