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Category: Community

Why we are catching whales for conservation

Whales

There are very few creatures who have captured the human imagination in the way whales do. But despite their enormous size, their biggest threat to their survival continues to be human activity. The South African coast has seen many whale entanglements over the past years leading to risky rescue missions by disentanglement professionals.

Africa, Animals, Community, Conservation, Environment, Features, Nature, News, Wildlife

A move to mindfulness as SU hosts workshop for students

Stellenbosch University’s (SU) centre for student counselling and development (CSCD) recently hosted the first of eight online mindfulness workshops...
Campus, Community, Education, Events, local news, Mental health, News, Stellenbosch University, Students

Climate biologist Wendy Foden’s fight against eco-anxiety

eco-anxiety

Wendy Foden is a world-renowned climate biologist, and a fighter of climate change. Foden speaks to MatieMedia about eco-anxiety, and about sustainable habits for climate change researchers.

#Women, Community, Conservation, COVID-19, Education, Environment, Features, Gender, Health, International, Lifestyle, local news, Mental health, Nature, News, Profile, Wildlife, Women

Local clothing drive warms up children in Kayamandi

donations
A local non-profit organisation (NPO) is holding a clothing drive for children and families in need in the Kayamandi...
Children, Community, local news, Outreach

More than 2 000 SU alumni return for homecoming

Stellenbosch University (SU) recently saw 2 000 of its alumni return to campus grounds for its so-called “homecoming” events...
Business, Community, Events, Food, Lifestyle, local news, Music, Nature, News, Residence, Stellenbosch University, Students

SU prof’s new book disrupts the schoolyard ‘straight line’

There is a clear need to deepen the understanding of gender and sexuality within schools, said Prof Dennis Francis,...
Arts, Community, Education, Gender, Queer, Stellenbosch University, Transgender

Idas Valley gets ‘Court of Dreams’

Stellenbosch Municipality recently partnered with the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS) to develop a basketball court at the Idas...
Community, local news, Municipality, Sport

Mamma Mia! ABBA vs Taylor Swift event supports local cause

A local non-profit organisation (NGO) that supports vulnerable children and families recently benefited from an ABBA versus Taylor Swift fundraising event in Stellenbosch.

#Women, Children, Community, Entertainment, Events, Fundraiser, local news, Music, News, Outreach, Students, Women

Exhibition paints a perfect picture for local artists

Around 100 people recently attended an art exhibition at a local art studio which showcased up-and-coming, local artists’ work...
Arts, Community, Events, local news

Invasive plant species threatens Idas Valley biodiversity

In an effort to combat the problem of invasive plant species in the Idas Valley Nature Area, a student...
Campus, Community, Environment, Events, Fire, Municipality
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