Franschhoek Bastille Festival says bonjour again
One of South Africa’s longest running festivals, the Franschhoek Bastille Festival, recently came back to the town, signalling a...
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Pay for protection programme launched by Stellenbosch Municipality
Stellenbosch Municipality now allows private entities to contractually employ law enforcement officers. This is according to Stuart Grobbelaar, spokesperson...
Protest calls for removal of illegal immigrants from Stellenbosch businesses
upporters of Operation Dudula recently held a peaceful protest in Stellenbosch, during which they handed over a memorandum to 12 local businesses.
Stellenbosch winter market helps local vendors
The Stellenbosch winter market opened its doors on 9 July and ran until 17 July, according to Lorinda Koen,...
Elderly couple loses belongings in Idas Valley house fire
An elderly couple in Idas Valley recently lost most of their belongings after a fire broke out in their...
Maties-hokkie kraai twee keer koning
Maties-hokkieklub se mans- én vrouspan het vanjaar goue medaljes ingeplam by die Universiteitesport Suid-Afrika (Ussas)-hokkietoernooi. Dit is volgens Ongeziwe...
R30 000 prize pool available for ideas to make Stellenbosch more green
The #IdeasForChange challenge is calling for the submission of potentially implementable ideas that can make Stellenbosch more sustainable, according...
Public participation encouraged on Adam Tas Corridor development
The Stellenbosch Municipality has finalised a development framework for the Adam Tas Corridor project, and the community is encouraged...
Stellenbosch support groups: Tackling mental health together
A support group for people struggling with depression, anxiety and trauma was recently launched in Stellenbosch with the aim of providing mental health support in a space free from stigma.
SU organisation takes steps towards eliminating student debt
Stellenbosch University (SU) and other local organisations recently came together to host a social justice walk aimed at addressing...