Stellenbosch becoming a flagship location for retail brands
When an international luxury shoe brand opened its first store on the continent, it chose to do so in...
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Double-digit electricity hike in municipality’s R3.7bn budget
Significant tariff increases, among them a 10.7% electricity price hike, have been included in Stellenbosch Municipality’s proposed budget for...
Van der Stel Sports Club faces uncertain future
The management of the 107-year-old Van der Stel Sports Club in Stellenbosch, is in the dark about the future...
Dancing in Style is back
Gia Oliver, a Maties Ballroom and Latin Dance Society dancer from team Dagbreek, dances with Seth Scott, the Prim...
Home Affairs outreach brings IDs to Cloetesville High
Two government departments partnered to make sure that Grade 12 pupils at Cloetesville High School have smart ID cards and...
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...
Stellenbosch’s cashless culture works for some, not all
At least three establishments have gone cashless in the past month, joining many other businesses that no longer accept cash in Stellenbosch Central.
‘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...
Jamestown spinner ‘King Tyler’ reaches final at Red Bull Shay’ iMoto
Tyler Newman from Jamestown, reached the final of the 2026 Red Bull Shay’ iMoto event that took place this...
Runners go knee-deep as floods fail to stop charity race
Approximately 100 runners showed up at the starting line on Rowan road to partake in the Mostertsdrift Marathon with...