SU science faculty makes physics accessible through discussion on black holes
The physics department at Stellenbosch University (SU) attracted several dozen people to the department’s open day in August by...
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Local farm hosts 100 people at Heritage Day braai
Approximately 100 people recently got together at a local wine farm for a joint braai to celebrate Heritage Day....
Fire and Rescue Training Academy celebrates passing out parade
After enduring “difficult and rigorous” training, a new intake of firefighters recently celebrated their graduation at the fire service...
Idas Valley community to unite in a silent protest against robberies
A date for a silent protest against crime was agreed upon during a recent public meeting held in Idas...
Local high school students revamp historical Die Blomstalletjie
A group of grade 10 learners from Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch recently renovated a local flower shop outside...
Body found in Cloetesville next to R44
A body was found in Cloetesville on the morning of 26 August. When SMF News arrived on the scene,...
Employees of SU service provider strike over wage disputes
A group of workers employed by Fedics Food Services, a catering service provider for Stellenbosch University (SU), participated in...
Bergklimmer uit kloof by Jonkershoek gered
’n 42-jarige bergklimmer is op 13 Augustus met die hulp van ’n reddingshelikopter by die Jonkershoek-natuurreservaat gered. Dit is...
Local high school choir places second in ATKV-Applous competition
A local Stellenbosch high school placed second in the boys’ high school prestige section at the 2023 ATKV-Applous choir...
Local hotel starts to rebuild after flood damage
A local hotel that was extensively damaged during the flooding in June partially reopened on 4 August, said Abel...