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Eers laboratorium, nou lap dié Stellenbosser se passie
Dr. Michelle von Stein het ná sy haar doktorsgraad voltooi het, het sy haarself ‘n jaar “af gegee”. Vandag bedryf die Stellenbosser CoralBloom.
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The Makery Collection: A new sparkling jewel on the block in Stellenbosch
The Makery Collection, a jewellery brand known for its distinctive blend of handmade beaded designs and gold accents, opened a boutique in Stellenbosch.
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South African wine grape harvest outlook improves for 2026
South African wine producers are regaining confidence as the 2026 harvest progresses, with the third crop estimate indicating a larger harvest and quality indicators showing strong potential across several cultivars.
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South Africa’s ‘Silicon Valley’ drives multi-billion rand development surge
University town Stellenbosch evolves into South Africa’s Silicon Valley, driving R13 billion Western Cape building boom.
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Africa digital identity summit returns to Stellenbosch
DID:UNCONF Africa returns to Stellenbosch from 24 to 26 February, 2025, hosted at STIAS. This unConference promotes innovation in digital identity through a participant-led agenda, emphasising peer interaction and collaboration.
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Solar-powered Wi-Fi box transforms taxi rank into digital hub
Self-taught network builder’s solar-powered Wi-Fi box at Stellenbosch taxi rank connects commuters, taxi drivers, students, informal traders and more.
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Tourism assistants begin their run in Stellenbosch
Ten tourism assistants of the Visit Stellenbosch and the Stellenbosch Improvement and Transformation Initiative’s Tourism Assistants Programme now serve Stellenbosch, placing local youth at the centre of the town’s visitor experience.
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Franschhoek business woman changes waste into wealth
In Franschhoek, Jocelyn van der Ross has transformed Green Spot Trading from a modest waste-collection operation into a thriving enterprise employing 44 people. Through Tetra Pak’s Enterprise and Supplier Development programme, strategic investment enabled vehicle purchases, safety equipment, and municipal…
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A giant step for SA’s fruit industry as Maftech opens plant in Paarl
Maftech launches South Africa’s first integrated fruit-packaging plant, enhancing local manufacturing and enabling export opportunities in agriculture.
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Visit Stellenbosch, tourism partners evaluates the year that was
Stellenbosch’s tourism sector has had a positive year despite challenges, highlighted by Michael Ratcliffe at Visit Stellenbosch’s annual meeting. Key changes included new leadership and regulatory proposals. Premier Alan Winde praised the region’s success while cautioning against complacency. Local tourism…