Elderly couple loses belongings in Idas Valley house fire
An elderly couple in Idas Valley recently lost most of their belongings after a fire broke out in their...
Category: Community
Sign Language to become South Africa’s 12th official language
Representatives from the Deaf community in South Africa have welcomed a recent announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that South...
Jackpot! Lottery lobbies for animal welfare
The Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch (AWSS) is holding a lottery with a R25 000 cash prize to keep its...
R30 000 prize pool available for ideas to make Stellenbosch more green
The #IdeasForChange challenge is calling for the submission of potentially implementable ideas that can make Stellenbosch more sustainable, according...
Public participation encouraged on Adam Tas Corridor development
The Stellenbosch Municipality has finalised a development framework for the Adam Tas Corridor project, and the community is encouraged...
Stellenbosch support groups: Tackling mental health together
A support group for people struggling with depression, anxiety and trauma was recently launched in Stellenbosch with the aim of providing mental health support in a space free from stigma.
SU student launches initiative to help Grade 9 learners with career choices
A student from Stellenbosch University (SU) recently launched an organisation designed to provide career counselling and guidance to Grade...
#CrazySocks4Docs: A spotlight on the mental health of healthcare workers
This year 2 500 fun and funky socks were distributed to students at ten medical campuses nationwide as part...
SU international students “fundraving” for local initiative
After months of collaborative work with a local community initiative, a group of Stellenbosch University (SU) international students hosted...
This is what’s causing a funny colour in Stellenbosch’s tap water
Stellenbosch residents recently took to social media to voice concerns over the colour of the tap water in the...