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Category: local news

Stellenbosch’s cashless culture works for some, not all

The municipality’s official parking marshals operate on a strictly cashless system and are not permitted to accept cash under any circumstances.

At least three establishments have gone cashless in the past month, joining many other businesses that no longer accept cash in Stellenbosch Central.

Economy, local news, Municipality

‘A storm makes winter’: Stellenbosch scientists explain the rain

Sunlight breaks through stormy clouds over the Rooiplein at Stellenbosch University, near where the university’s library and Neelsie student centre have sustained damage from heavy rainfall. PHOTO: Janco Botes
A “big cold front” caused the recent heavy rainfall in Stellenbosch, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) told SMF...
Africa, Environment, local news, News, science, Stellenbosch University, Water

Jamestown spinner ‘King Tyler’ reaches final at Red Bull Shay’ iMoto

stuntman outside of the car
Tyler Newman from Jamestown, reached the final of the 2026 Red Bull Shay’ iMoto event that took place this...
local news, Sport

Runners go knee-deep as floods fail to stop charity race

A group of approximately 100 runners stand closely together at the starting line on Rowan road in Mostertsdrift, dressed in running gear and preparing to begin the race, with distances ranging from 3km to 21.1km.
Approximately 100 runners showed up at the starting line on Rowan road to partake in the Mostertsdrift Marathon with...
Community, Events, Fundraiser, local news, Outreach

Rebranding, adapting and moving: Stellenbosch nightclubs fight to stay alive

Nu'Bar Stellies
As trends change, nightclubs in Stellenbosch are fighting to keep the party going. These establishments have grown weary of...
Journalism, local news, News

Stellenbosch Municipality opens IDP and draft budget for public participation

Stellenbosch municipality officials at help desks in Kayamandi where residents can ask questions and make comments regarding the budget.
Stellenbosch residents are being invited to have their say on how the municipality spends its R3.7 billion budget for...
Community, local news, Municipality, News

Langeberg bus service hikes fares by R50 amid rising diesel costs

the price per litre after filling up a bus
Stellenbosch students, who make up 40% of the passenger base of a daily bus service operating between George and...
Community, Journalism, local news, News

Maties FC win against Mamelodi Sundowns turns heads at Bayhill tournament

Maties FC players in action during their Bayhill Premier Cup match against Mamelodi Sundowns on 3 April, where they secured a group stage victory.
Maties FC beat Mamelodi Sundowns, one of the tournament’s most established teams on 3 April at the Bayhill Premier...
Community, Events, local news, Sport

Solar-powered Wi-Fi project gives web access at Stellenbosch taxi rank

Liberty Bwanali stands at a market stall, assisting traders with activating Wi-Fi vouchers on their phones while engaging with them in a busy trading environment.
Project founder Liberty Bwanali visits the taxi rank daily to set up the WI-Fi boxes spaced across the rank....
Community, Energy, local news, News

Tree planting project aims to curb the spread of beetle infestation

A close up of a large oak tree in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Municipality is working with a local non-profit organisation (NPO), to curb the spread of the Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer...
Agriculture, Community, Conservation, Environment, local news, Municipality, Nature, News
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