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Stellenbosch FM goes live, aims to be ‘The Voice of e-Khaya-Stellies’
Stellenbosch FM, launched by Mohau Monaheng, aims to empower the Khayamandi community through local storytelling and news. The station features various programs addressing issues like addiction, while promoting cultural identity. Despite no prior broadcasting experience, the team’s passion drives its…
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In brief: All the crime-related incidents in and around greater Stellenbosch
A brief overview of all the crime-related incidents in and around the greater Stellenbosch area.
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Helshoogte crash: Identity of Porterville ‘hijacker’ confirmed
The man killed in a crash on Helshoogte Road in Stellenbosch on Thursday 27 November, has been identified as 49-year-old Jaco Meintjies. It is believed Meintjies was involved in a hijacking in Porterville and was on the run from chasing…
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West Coast hijacker ends up dead in Stellenbosch
A West Coast crime had a dramatic and tragic Stellenbosch end on Thursday (27 November) when a male suspect ended up dead on the Helshoogte Road.
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University, municipality commit to close collaboration in Stellenbosch
The final Mayor-Rector Forum of 2025 ended on a high note, with a firm commitment to strengthen collaboration between the Stellenbosch Municipality and Stellenbosch University (SU).
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Police probe: Deputy principal’s killer sought after shooting at Khayamandi school
Police in Stellenbosch are investigating the murder of the deputy principal of Khayamandi Primary School, who was fatally wounded by an unknown gunman on school grounds on Friday 21 November. Mlamli Matshingana (54) was known as a language expert and…
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Photos | Cape Winelands District Municipalty’s new firefighting corps step out
The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services Training Academy graduated 23 firefighters at Ysterplaat Air Force Base on 21 November. The ceremony honoured Department of Defence graduates who completed comprehensive training including Firefighter 1 and Hazmat operations. Mayor Dr Elna…
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Cape Winelands District Municipality adds its voice to ’16 Days’ campaign
The Cape Winelands District Municipality joined forces with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), South African Police Service, Department of Justice, Department of Social Development and various NPOs for the launch of the district municipality’s annual 16 Days of Activism against…
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Signing up to fight crime in Khayamandi
Volunteers and would-be crime fighters of Khayamandi gathered to give the local satellite police station a makeover on Saturday 15 November. The initiative was organised by Community Wolfe, a WhatsApp-based […]
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Rifles, ammo seized in Techno Park
Stellenbosch police recently arrested a suspect who allegedly fired a firearm in Techno Park. According to police reports a local security guard stopped a police officer to inform him that […]
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