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Historic 88% pass rate marks best-ever matric results for South Africa
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced a historic national pass rate of 88% for the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations, marking the highest matric pass rate in South Africa’s history and representing […]
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SA teens bag gold and silver at international science olympiad in Bali
Four SA students win gold and silver at World Science Olympiad in Bali, representing the country with innovative research projects.
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Some roads under construction will have stop-and-go in place
As the festive season starts, the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure will continue its work on the road network. Contractors working on road construction projects are taking a break from […]
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Mayor Fasser tells of his first year
Stellenbosch Mayor Jeremy Fasser looks back on the year that was.
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First black-owned cellar opens
In the six years since Paul Siguqa acquired Klein Goederust in Franschhoek, the estate has been transformed from a neglected farm into a thriving boutique winery and tourism destination. “This […]
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Stellenbosch-treindiens geleidelik herstel
Terwyl die Kaapse Stadsraad planne beraam om teen 2050 beheer van treine oor te neem, is die Wes-Kaapse Passasierspooragentskap van Suid-Afrika (Prasa) steeds besig om plaaslike dienste te herstel. Treindienste […]
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Fakes taken off Stellenbosch streets by anti-counterfeit unit
During a recent operation in Stellenbosch, the Counterfeit Goods Unit seized illicit goods valued at R90 000. The items included cellphone covers, tobacco paper, and hair-care products. This operation is part of a broader effort to combat illicit trade, which…
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Clinic in Cloetesville closed due to ongoing violence
the Aan Het Pad Clinic in Cloetesville temporarily closed its doors as a result of ongoing violence in the neighbourhood. All patients of the local clinic will now become patients of Cloetesville Community Day Centre.
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Riversdale’s Buis proves disability is no barrier to athletic, academic excellence
Dyan Buis, a former Paralympic gold medallist, graduated with a Master’s degree in education policy studies from Stellenbosch University, exemplifying resilience despite mild cerebral palsy. His research highlighted gaps in inclusive education for learners with disabilities, and he aims to…
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Paul Roos piano prodigy wins gold at National Youth Music Competition
At the National Youth Music Competition in Stellenbosch, two 17-year-old pianists, Hermanus Schmidt and Yu Qing Peng, impressed, with Schmidt winning the title and R51 500. Peng secured the silver medal along with awards for his performance. Other category winners…
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