‘Finding the North Star’ – Crispin Sonn on being driven by betterment
Crispin Sonn in his “happy place” – the family’s garden which he built. Here, he begins every morning with...
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Over R60 000 raised for animal welfare and mental health
Thousands of rands will be donated to a local welfare organisation and a mental health project, as part of...
Pro-Palestinian group hosts first of weekly pickets
A group of pro-Palestinian individuals recently started with weekly pickets in Stellenbosch as a way of supporting Palestine. The...
New LaunchLab initiative opens doors for Stellenbosch researchers
A new laboratory officially opened on 21 May by Stellenbosch Universities LaunchLab, aims to provide the academic community with...
Driving license initiative shifts gears towards a higher pass rate
MatiesHaveDrive is a Stellenbosch University (SU) initiative that financially assists students with getting their driving license after completing a...
Bringing the sparkle back to the Diamond City
In 2023, the last entertainment centre in Kimberley in the Northern Cape, closed down. This left the Diamond City’s...
Social justice emphasised during national Constitution review discussion
A discussion to contribute to a review of the Constitution was recently hosted by the Centre for Social Justice...
Local clinic brings wellness to community
A local clinic recently held its first wellness day to raise awareness about its ability to fill the gap...
‘Big but affordable’ – local market expands for community
A local pre-loved clothing market recently expanded to include other small, home-based businesses, in an attempt to aid community...
The herder who loved maths
Mesias Alfeus is a rags-to-riches man who overcame personal challenges in the face of adversity. At 35, Alfeus, who...