Four years on, Eerste River walkway opens
Four years after the Stellenbosch Trail Fund (STF)’s initial plan was formed, a new walkway opened on the southern...
Category: Environment
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,...
Concerns Blaauwbosch Estate development may threaten Jamestown farmers’ water security
A PR councillor has accused the Stellenbosch Municipality of breaking a 2019 promise that it would not develop Jamestown’s...
Maties Equestrian mounted patrol aims to make Coetzenburg trails safer
The Maties Equestrian club did its bit to make the Coetzenburg trails a little bit safer during National Women’s...
Babylonstoren se dr. Ernst van Jaarsveld gesels oor 50 jaar as tuinboukundige
Volgens hortoloog dr. Ernst van Jaarsveld is plante en mense baie dieselfde. Ná meer as 50 jaar se werk...
‘A storm makes winter’: Stellenbosch scientists explain the rain
A “big cold front” caused the recent heavy rainfall in Stellenbosch, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) told SMF...
Tree planting project aims to curb the spread of beetle infestation
Stellenbosch Municipality is working with a local non-profit organisation (NPO), to curb the spread of the Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer...
Stellenbosch implements Level 2 water restrictions amid supply concerns
Stellenbosch Municipality recently announced that Level 2 water restrictions will apply to residents from 1 March. This decision follows conflicting...
From 27 Fails to a PhD: Armand’s Journey with Concrete and Faith
At 15, Armand van Wyk dreamed of becoming the first engineer in his family — but he had long...
SU urged to reflect at book launch event
Stellenbosch University (SU) should reflect deeply on its identity and purpose. This was according to Dr Choice Makhetha, the...