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Latest Khayamandi fire draws attention to need for formal housing
A fire that left various dwellings in ruins on Thursday (30 October) has again highlighted the need for formal housing in the Khayamandi township. All emergency services were on hand […]
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Work on Franschhoek Pass is progressing well
Work to repair the Franschhoek Pass (R45) after weather damage is progressing as part of a supplementary Department of Infrastructure (DOI) contract to conduct emergency slope stabilisation and road repairs […]
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German exchange students visit Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) recently hosted a group of German exchange students representing the non-profit organisation Landesverband Kinder- und Jugenderholungszentrum (KiEZ) in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. The partnership between the […]
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CapeNature calls for all hands on deck to prevent wildfires this season
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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Police officers ready to act in Cape Winelands this festive season
Western Cape provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile launched the Safer Festive Season Operations of the Cape Winelands in Khayamandi, warning residents about stokvel payment safety. Officers from 23 Cape Winelands police stations will focus on preventing extortion, kidnapping,…
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The Neelsie: 50 golden years as iconic heart of Matie life in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University’s Neelsie Student Centre celebrated its 50th anniversary with a 50-day campaign. Highlights included a hefty cash donation from Nedbank for graduating students and final celebrations featuring performances by Majozi and Dappermuis. The centre is the heart of Matie…
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Maties to honour 5 visionaries ‘leading from Africa, for Africa and the world’
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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Young mother gunned down in driveway of Somerset West home
Somerset West police are investigating the murder of a 43-year-old mother who was shot dead in her car outside her home off Winery Road on Tuesday morning, with family revealing she had been living in fear and expressing concerns about…
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Safer Festive Season Operations launched in Kayamandi
The women and men in blue helped to launch the last of the Western Cape districts’ Safer Festive Season Operations today (Thursday 23 October) at the Kayamandi Sport Grounds in […]
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Beyond Matric: How to transform your mid-term results into matric final exam success
Standing at the crossroads of Grade 11 or matric, the question “What’s next?” can feel overwhelming. With countless career paths and study options ahead, making informed decisions has never been […]
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