The baboon activist on the urban fringe
Activist and founder of Baboon Matters, Jenni Trethowan, has dedicated her life to the protection of baboons. Not only...
Author: Tamsin Metelerkamp
Western Cape organics landfill ban more than just a diversion
With the onset of the Western Cape organics landfill ban in 2022, municipalities across the province will be expected...
Kayamandi residents struggle to rebuild after fire
Some residents of Ward 13 in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, are struggling to rebuild their homes after a recent fire destroyed...
Non-binary patron removed from Dorp Bar after using women’s bathroom
A non-binary individual was recently forcibly removed from a local bar after using the women’s bathroom on the premises....
Botanical garden seeks to preserve habitats through new display
Four threatened lowland habitats from the Cape Floristic Region will soon be showcased at the Stellenbosch University (SU) Botanical...
Rotational timetables continue to impact learning in Cape Winelands schools
Despite the recent easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, rotational timetables remain in place in many Cape Winelands schools. At...
Battling barriers to healthcare in Cape Winelands farming communities
Accessing healthcare should be a straightforward matter for all South Africans, but for some of those who live and...
Local NPOs strive to adapt to ongoing lockdown pressures
The local partners of a national non-profit organisation (NPO) are currently assisting with a stationery drive that is intended...
Suspects still at large after burglary at SU journalism department
No arrests have been made in connection with a burglary that recently took place at the Stellenbosch University (SU)...
Stellenbosch vaccination sites open for over-18s
All vaccination sites in the Cape Winelands District, including those in Stellenbosch, recently began administering Covid-19 vaccines to residents...