Student Governance: Who rules the school?
When thinking about student governance, one might be quick to criticise student leaders, without exploring the scope of power...
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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...
SU SRC member resigns after election controversy
A member of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) for 2021/2022 has decided to terminate his candidacy. This...
Stellenbosch locals partake in online tourism initiative
A local online initiative has emerged in an attempt to counter the effects that the Covid-19 pandemic has had...
Stellenbosch politicians toe to toe amid local election tensions
The fairness of the 2021 local elections has been called into question following two recent developments. The first development...
Stellenbosch para-athlete places fourth at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
A Stellenbosch para-athlete placed fourth in the men’s shot put event at the recent Paralympics, according to the Tokyo...
Access to Stellenbosch museums free for vaccinated residents
All government-owned museums in the Western Cape, including three museums in Stellenbosch, will provide free access to those members...
Two further suspects implicated in deputy mayor murder trial
Two suspects have been added to the pre-trial proceedings for Stellenbosch Municipality’s deputy mayor, in relation to the murder...
Dorp Street Market: a cure for local businesses’ ‘Sunday blues’
The Dorp Street Sunday Market (DSSM) in Stellenbosch began in October 2020, with the aim of helping businesses that...
Virtual reality booths and breakaway rooms: Paul Roos opens new media centre
A local school recently unveiled a new media centre with the intention of enhancing support for the academic needs...