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‘A storm makes winter’: Stellenbosch scientists explain the rain

Sunlight breaks through stormy clouds over the Rooiplein at Stellenbosch University, near where the university’s library and Neelsie student centre have sustained damage from heavy rainfall. PHOTO: Janco Botes
A “big cold front” caused the recent heavy rainfall in Stellenbosch, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) told SMF...
Africa, Environment, local news, News, science, Stellenbosch University, Water

Rebranding, adapting and moving: Stellenbosch nightclubs fight to stay alive

Nu'Bar Stellies
As trends change, nightclubs in Stellenbosch are fighting to keep the party going. These establishments have grown weary of...
Journalism, local news, News

Maroon Machine snatches late victory after NWU comeback scare 

FNB Maties scored a dramatic late try to secure victory over FNB North West University (NWU) Eagles at the wind-swept Danie Craven Stadium in round six of the FNB Varsity Cup. This puts the semi-final in their sights while denying NWU’s hold on the log. 

News, Sport

!Khūboab Lawrence: SU student’s Khoi name reflected on ID after 18 years

!Khūboab Lawrence hols his new ID with the correct spelling of his name. Cropped
Stellenbosch University (SU) first-year LLB student, !Khūboab Lawrence, finally received an identity document (ID) with the correct spelling of...
Culture, News, Stellenbosch University

Summer respiratory illness spike in Stellenbosch

There has been a surge in respiratory illnesses in Stellenbosch. This was confirmed by the Western Cape Department of...
News

Maties remains undefeated at Varsity Cup

Maties’ winning streak continues in the Varsity Cup tournament as they beat the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Ikey...
News, Sport, Stellenbosch University

SASCO’s Stellenbosch wing discusses access to education

Over 100 students, members of the public, and members of the South African Students Congress’ (SASCO) Tsietsi Mashinini branch...
Campus, politics, Stellenbosch University, Students

Qaanitah Hunter’s journey into political journalism

Author, political journalist and traveller, Qaanitah Hunter is best known for her work as the political news editor at...
#Women, Journalism, News, politics

Kayamandi organisation fills gaps in education sector

A local child care organisation has taken up the task of educating students from Kayamandi. This is according to...
Community, Education

New hub in Klapmuts to boost local informal traders

A new trading hub was recently opened in Klapmuts. Located next to the Klapmuts Multipurpose Community Centre and across...
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