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New walking trail opens along Eerste River banks in Stellenbosch
A new riverside walkway was opened in Stellenbosch, honoring Dr Richard de Villiers, benefiting cyclists, seniors, and runners.
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Reported measles cases on the rise in Cape Winelands region
The Department of Health urges parents in Stellenbosch to vaccinate children amid rising measles cases and to monitor symptoms.
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Mynard Slabbert has made a clean break from the DA
Stellenbosch’s former deputy executive mayor and local councilor, Mynard Slabbert, has cut all ties with the Democratic Alliance (DA).
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Higher education minister intervenes as CPUT remains shut after violent protests
CPUT remains shut after violent protests, with R1.5m in damage as Minister Buti Manamela deploys a team to resolve student grievances.
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South Africa’s municipalities trapped in debt cycle as failures outlast elections
Municipalities owe creditors R161 billion while Eskom reports R110.5 billion in municipal arrears, creating a crisis that survives electoral cycles and threatens essential services.
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Four in court after coordinated take-down of Stellenbosch ‘extortion syndicate’
Police officer among four suspects in Bellville court over extortion ring that targeted more than 50 businesses in Stellenbosch and Kayamandi.
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GoNow’s e-scooters keep rolling in Stellenbosch as legal grey area persists
Despite a municipal suspension notice, GoNow e-scooters continue zipping through Stellenbosch, while lawmakers play catch-up.
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Lesing vier wyle Eikestadse professor wat geskiedenis sou maak
Die jaarlikse gedenklesing ter ere van wyle prof. Mary-Anne Plaatjies-van Huffel is op 12 Augustus deur die US aangebied.
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Photo || Fellowship of women building faith together at Stellenbosch Town Hall
The Western Cape Fellowship of Women held its fifth annual meeting to discuss spiritual growth, charity, and LGBTQI inclusivity.
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Four nabbed in connection with Stellenbosch extortion ring
Multi-agency police operation leads to arrest of four suspected of extortion in Stellenbosch
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