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Wemmershoekbrand woed steeds, maar nou onder beheer
Brandbestryders, boere en vrywilligers spook steeds almal saam om die dae lange brand in die Franschhoek-gebied uiteindelik te blus. Die brand, wat teen Maandag (12 Januarie) oor sowat 55 km en na […]
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Aarto set to start mid-year
The nationwide rollout of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act has been delayed once again, pushing the countrywide implementation date from 1 December 2025 to mid-2026.
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Stork delivers festive baby to Stellenbosch
Health facilities in the Western Cape welcomed 171 babies on Christmas Day and 132 on New Year’s Day, bringing festive joy to families across the province.
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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…










