Vriende van Strand Biblioteek vier 100 jaar van Afrikaans met musiek en poësie

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Liefhebbers van Afrikaans word genooi na 'n unieke reis deur poësie en Afrikaanse musiek in 'n uurlange aanbieding tydens die jaarlikse algemene vergadering (JV) ...

Acclaimed pianist David Earl returns to Stellenbosch for prestigious National Youth Music Competition

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Internationally renowned pianist David Earl returns to his Stellenbosch roots this December to judge South Africa's premier youth music competition, bringing his ...

Western Cape government encourages heavy vehicles to obey Bain’s Kloof Pass height restrictions

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The Western Cape Mobility Department has urged heavy motor vehicle (HMV) drivers to comply with the 3.68-metre height restriction on Bain’s Kloof Pass after a string ...

Health department urges HIV and TB patients to ‘come back to care’

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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has launched a renewed call for residents who have missed appointments or stopped HIV or TB treatment to return ...

Stellenbosch University student’s killer sentenced to life imprisonment

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The Stellenbosch Regional Court has sentenced 20-year-old Rudolph Hufke to life imprisonment and an additional 30 years for the murder and robbery of Stellenbosch ...

Jacaranda Trio to conclude Heidelberg Village Music Society's 2025 season

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The Heidelberg Village Music Society will conclude its 2025 season with a concert featuring the acclaimed Jacaranda Trio — pianist Albie van Schalkwyk, violinist ...

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

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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 ...

Mark Haze returns to The Drama Factory

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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

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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 ...

Garden Town Stellenbosch festival: A celebration of nature and horticulture

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...

Western Cape government donates bicycles to promote sustainable mobility

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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 ...

Economist Maarten Ackerman to discuss global economic outlook in Somerset West

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The University of Third Age (U3A) Helderberg will host economist Maarten Ackerman, who will discuss the global economic outlook. The theme of his talk will be " ...

Friends of Strand library to host book sale

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Friends of Strand Library will host their monthly book sale on Friday, October 31, from 10am to 4pm, and Saturday November 1, from 9am until noon in the library ...

Experience the elemental beauty of water at Hanien Conradie's exhibition

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Fine artist Hanien Conradie’s new exhibition, Water-Verse: Traces of the Traceless, is coming to Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch from Friday, October to Saturday, ...

Avoiding scams: Why purchasing from secondary markets can cost you

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Thinking about Facebook Marketplace, Viagogo or Gumtree for that sold out concert ticket? You may be putting yourself in danger and become the victim of fraud.

President Ramaphosa calls for united action to end hunger at social justice summit

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Stellenbosch University hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 7th Social Justice Summit on Friday, October 17 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. ...

Du Toitskloof Pass reopening postponed due to N1 Huguenot Tunnel incident

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The opening of the The R101, better known as du Toitskloof Pass, which links Paarl to Rawsonville was delayed due to the closure of the N1 Huguenot Tunnel, following ...

Firefighters successfully contain veld fire near Drakenstein Prison

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Cape Winelands District Municipality confirmed that the veld fire near the  Drakenstein Prison was contained by 6am on Wednesday, October 22.

Manzi the mascot educates Strand pupils about water sustainability

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The City’s mascot Manzi, recently visited the Grade 6 pupils at the Lochnershof Primary School in Strand, as part of an edutainment roadshow to help the youth unpack ...

Kirstenbosch through the ages: A talk by Cherise Viljoen

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Just as our world is bursting into bloom, U3A Helderberg will host an appropriate speaker on Wednesday, November 5 at this year’s final monthly meeting to be held ...

Police recover cellphones worth R500 000 stolen in Khayamnandi, Bellville

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A total of 51 cellphones stolen in Khayamnandi and Bellville were recovered on Thursday, October 16, police said.