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CapeNature urges Western Cape wildfire prevention as 2024-’25 fire season costs exceed R300 million. A total of 97 fires burned 75 000-plus hectares in last season, with only 19,5% of these infernos due to natural causes.
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The Stellenbosch Street Soirées, which will be held once or twice a month throughout the summer season, are the opportunity to get a taste of winelands living in an informal, cocktail setting with top wine, street food and live music.
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Stellenbosch University will confer honorary doctorates on five exceptional individuals including Nobel Laureate Prof Abdulrazak Gurnah and disaster management expert Colin Deiner, recognising their significant contributions to literature, entrepreneurship, public health, and innovation. Ceremonies occur December 2025 and March 2026.
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The newly launched Impact Hub Cape Winelands hub aims to create an enabling environment for entrepreneurs seeking to make a difference in their communities, connecting them to government, academia, business, and civil society to co-create solutions to some of South Africa’s most pressing challenges.
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The 19th annual FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Competition announced winners from 167 wines by 98 producers. The top 10 winners showcase remarkable regional diversity across South Africa’s various wine regions, highlighting the premium quality and versatility of the country’s excellent Sauvignon Blanc cultivar in this prestigious industry competition.
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Die Blitsbok David Brits het tydens die Curriebekerkompetisie waardevolle ervaring met die Boland Kavaliers opgedoen. Dit was goeie voorbereiding vir die 2025-’26 HSBC 7’s-reeks.
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Francois van Coke, front man of Fokofpolisiekar, continued his fundraising run despite the Cape Town Marathon’s cancellation. He aims to raise R42 000 for a playground at ATKV Abbasorg Educare Centre in Cloetesville. With 40% of his goal met, Francois plans to run from Bellville to Cloetesville, inspired by community support.
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