Stellenbosch University admits students suffocated sheep in research experiment
Sarene Kloren|Published

Stellenbosch University admits students suffocated sheep in research experiment

Study finds potentially harmful flavourings in baby foods sold in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

A new Stellenbosch University study has found that many packaged foods marketed for babies and young children in South Africa contain flavourings that could negatively ...

Bakkies, the elephant seal, returns to Cape Town's shores

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

Celebrity Bakkies the elephant seal returns to Cape Town, prompting public awareness and safety measures.

Mark Haze returns to The Drama Factory

Staff Reporter|Published

South African musician Mark Haze will, after four years, be returning to The Drama Factory in Strand on Friday, November 21 at 7:30pm.

Renowned botanist Leon Kluge to speak at Hottentots Holland Garden Club

Staff Reporter|Published

The internationally-known landscaper and botanist Leon Kluge will be a guest speaker at the meeting of the Hottentots Holland Garden Club on Wednesday, November ...

Four masked robbers target elderly man in Somerset West farm attack

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Somerset West police are investigating a case of house robbery after a 72-year-old man was ambushed by four unknown robbers on Wednesday night, October 29.

Westridge teen sworn in as Western Cape Child Ambassador

Marsha Bothma|Published

Westridge teen sworn in to represent children across Western Cape.

Garden Town Stellenbosch festival: A celebration of nature and horticulture

Staff Reporter|Published

Garden Town Stellenbosch festival will return from October 31 to November 9 to bring botanical displays, insightful workshops, engaging talks, markets and unique ...

IPSA’s 2025 award recipients call on graduates to lead with humanity in technology

IOL Reporter|Published

Dr Iqbal Survé used his keynote address at the 2025 graduation of the International Peace College South Africa to urge graduates to approach revolutionary technologies ...

Zolani Mahola set to support Grammy-winning Gregory Porter

Staff Reporter|Published

Acclaimed singer Zolani Mahola supports Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter on his highly anticipated Love is King concert tour this November, featuring ...

Cape Town and Vegas rola bola artists connect at mirror tent

Tamlynne Thompson|Published

Las Vegas rola bola star Axel Perez and College of Magic graduate Merlo Hollenbach share their circus artistry and balancing techniques under the mirrored tent at ...

Somerset West police investigate murder of woman found shot in her vehicle

Staff Reporter|Published

Somerset West Police are investigating a murder case after a 43-year-old woman was gunned down on Tuesday morning, October 28.

Upcoming road resurfacing works in Somerset West

Staff Reporter|Published

The City will be carrying out road resurfacing work along various roads in the greater Somerset West from Tuesday, October 28 until Thursday, December 18.

Klapmuts community comes together for mental well-being workshop

Staff Reporter|Published

Stellenbosch Municipality and Shincheonji Volunteers group hosted the The Leaders Circle Interactive Workshop on Saturday, October 25, aimed at promoting mental ...

Shooting in Lwandle claims life of taxi operator

Staff Reporter|Published

Police registered a murder and two counts of attempted murder for investigation following a shooting incident on Monday, October 27 at around 5pm on the corner of ...

Pupil wins Lions District peace poster contest

Fouzia van der Fort|Published

A Rondebosch pupil won first prize in the district level of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest, inspiring adults to view the world differently.

Western Cape government donates bicycles to promote sustainable mobility

Staff Reporter|Published

Western Cape MEC of Mobility Isaac Sileku handed over 44 bicycles to community organisations in Idas Valley, Stellenbosch, in a move aimed at improving sustainable ...

Stellenbosch University researcher receives R12m grant to study disability and wellbeing in young people

Sibulele Kasa|Published

Dr Zara Trafford, a scholar in disability studies at the Stellenbosch University has been awarded a R12 million grant for her research project that focuses on young ...

Cape Town City Ballet and South African Youth Choir unite for RX Radio fundraising event

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) teams up with the South African Youth Choir for a captivating fundraising event to support RX Radio, a platform empowering young voices ...

Pianist Jan Hugo to perform at Summer Symphonies

Staff Reporter|Published

Pianist Jan Hugo returns to the stage in Cape Town to perform Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 5, ‘The Egyptian’, at the Summer Symphonies.