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June 7th, 2026
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Category: Economy

GoNow continues operating despite shutdown threat

Scooters parked on Stellenbosch University campus
The future of the GoNow scooter service, which has been operating in Stellenbosch for the past four years, remains...
Campus, Community, local news, Municipality, transport

Stellenbosch becoming a flagship location for retail brands

international shoe store Bellas sign and window view of shop.
When an international luxury shoe brand opened its first store on the continent, it chose to do so in...
Business, Economy, Fashion, International, Lifestyle, local news

We built a better one: Gidon Novick

Gidon Novick, founder of Lift Airlines, with his dog Marty, one of seven rescue dogs Novick owns, at Roamwork, a flexible coworking space, in Cape Town.

Entrepreneur Gidon Novick puts people at the centre of innovation. He is led by his curiosity into how things can be done in a different, better way. By founding airlines like Kulula and Lift, he became the game-changer of the South African aviation industry.

Business, COVID-19, Economy, Profile, Profile, transport

Double-digit electricity hike in municipality’s R3.7bn budget

Kevin Carlous chief financial officer of the stellenbosch municipality at the 2026 integrated development plan presenting the 2026/27 budget
Significant tariff increases, among them a 10.7% electricity price hike, have been included in Stellenbosch Municipality’s proposed budget for...
Economy, local news, News

Uber drivers in Stellenbosch raise concerns after fuel price increase 

The BP station on Merriman showing the current fuel prices.
Uber drivers and their customers have said that the increase in fuel prices pose concerns for e-hailing as drivers...
Community, Economy, News, Traffic

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...
Community, local news, News, Traffic, transport

Stellenbosch’s cashless culture works for some, not all

The municipality’s official parking marshals operate on a strictly cashless system and are not permitted to accept cash under any circumstances.

At least three establishments have gone cashless in the past month, joining many other businesses that no longer accept cash in Stellenbosch Central.

Economy, local news, Municipality

Stellenbosch taxi and bus fares remain unchanged despite fuel price hike

taxi rank
Stellenbosch Taxi Association and Gold Arrow Bus Services have confirmed that they will not increase transport fares despite the...
Business, Community, Economy, transport
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