‘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...
Category: Environment
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...
SU scoops two top awards for green transport solutions
The two awards that Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Electric Mobility Lab won at the Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards on 7 August in Johannesburg. This is according to Thinus Booysen, an SU engineering professor and the director of the Electric Mobility Lab. “This recognition helps to build trust with industry partners, policymakers, and funders and demonstrates that Africa can be a leader in sustainable innovation,” said Booysen. PHOTO: Uendjizuvira Kandanga
Spot the imposter: The invasive ladybird
It is important to be able to differentiate between the invasive harlequin ladybird and native species of ladybirds. This...
Indigenous plants to be introduced at local hospital
Indigenous trees and plants will soon be planted at a local hospital as part of a greening project. This...
Kayamandi swop shop transforms recycling into reward
Stellenbosch Municipality recently hosted an event in Kayamandi that allowed residents to exchange recyclable waste for essential household goods...
Die val van US Botaniese Tuin se oudste boom ʼn ‘katastrofiese verlies’
Die ander helfte van die oudste boom in die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se Botaniese Tuin het ontwortel en omgeval...