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The 2024 instalment of the annual Mayoral Garden Competition was the biggest yet, with 290 entries received in the competition\u2019s third year, about 100 more entries than last year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The competition, which forms part of the annual Garden Town Stellenbosch festivities, culminated in the prize giving at the Stellenbosch Town Hall during the annual Flower Parade last Tuesday (29 October). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The judging panel comprised WP Steenkamp, Leavelle Snow-Muller and Riana Williams. Thirteen winners were selected, including four grand-prize recipients, who share a prize pool of R45 000, with R11 000 in Checkers vouchers. Belinda Wildschutt from Meerlust won the top spot.<\/s1><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stellenbosch Municipality extended its gratitude to Remgro, Bandakhanya, Hadeco Bulbs, Buco Hardware and The Birchery Terrarium Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis competition would not be possible without their generous support and commitment,\u201d said municipal spokesperson Stuart Grobbelaar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for helping us bring this initiative to life and for your dedication to making our community a more beautiful, greener space. Your partnership is invaluable, and we look forward to many more successful years together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ida\u2019s Valley resident Daphne Niemand\u2019s garden was placed second and she received her prizes \u2013 a R1 500 Checkers voucher and gardening tools \u2013 from Stellenbosch Mayor Gesie van Deventer.<\/div>\n
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Third place went to Groendal local Esau Floris, who won a R1 000 Checkers voucher and gardening tools.<\/div>\n
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Nkuleko Mpoza from Khayamandi placed fourth, winning a R1 000 Checkers voucher and gardening tools.<\/div>\n
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