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.
Category: Community
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...
Climate biologist Wendy Foden’s fight against 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.
Local clothing drive warms up children in Kayamandi
A local non-profit organisation (NPO) is holding a clothing drive for children and families in need in the Kayamandi...
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...
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,...
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...
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.
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...
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...










