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Unique discovery reveals oak trees are living musical wind instruments
The regal oak trees in Stellenbosch have many uses – oak wood makes wine storage barrels and wooden furniture, resident squirrels and other animals eat their acorns and oak trees have inspired enduring love poems, songs and legends.
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Spier’s historic Manor House open for business
Right at the very heart of Spier Wine Farm stands the historic Manor House – a grand dame with a gable dating back to 1822. Over the last few months, she’s been beautifully restored to host small, intimate food and…
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Discussing sustainable agricultural irrigation at a time of water scarcity in Africa
Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, at the opening of the 10th International Symposium on the Irrigation of Horticultural Crops recently, highlighted South Africa as one of the driest regions in the world.
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Hunt for solutions to transform Kayamandi into SA’s first Smart Township continues
Eight weeks and dozens of innovative ideas later, Stellenbosch Network announced the top three finalists for the fourth edition of the #IdeasForChange Challenge – an ideation competition on the hunt for new solutions to help transform Kayamandi into
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Opelug-musiekkonserte keer terug na die KKNK
Ses groot opelug-musiekkonserte word vanjaar by die KKNK aangebied om post-pandemie-vryheid behoorlik te vier.
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Matie sterf nadat hy in Merrimanlaan, Stellenbosch, raakgery is
Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) is in rou gedompel weens die sterfte van ’n tweedejaar-BCom-student nadat hy Vrydag (10 Februarie) deur ’n voertuig in Merrimanlaan raakgery is.
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Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s movie night at Vergelegen
If you’re wondering how to spoil your special person this Valentine’s Day, then idyllic Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West is planning the ultimate movie date under the stars. Sip award winning wine in comfort and nibble on delectable snacks…
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Despite minimum showings of measles outbreaks among kids, province is taking precautions
As part of nationwide efforts to contain large measles outbreaks, the provincial health department is making additional booster doses available for every child under 15 from Monday 6 February to Friday 31 March.
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Heartfelt tributes continue to pour in for the young Stellenbosch FC star
Heartfelt tributes continue to pour in for the young Stellenbosch FC star Oshwin “Ossie” Andries, who died on Saturday (4 February) – a few days after being stabbed by a man who remains at large.
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District Netball League tournament returns
The District Netball League (DNL) will take place at the Woodmill Indoor Centre in Stellenbosch from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 February.










