Local wineries plant over 6 000 trees in one year
Member farms of a local wine farm organisation have planted over 6 000 trees in the Stellenbosch region over...
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Transformative street photography experience for participants of local ‘photo walk’
A community-building photography event, geared towards fostering transformation in the lives of participants, was recently held in Stellenbosch. This...
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...
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...
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...
‘Servant leader’ inaugurated as SU’s new chancellor
Stellenbosch University’s (SU) new chancellor views his role as part of the university’s transformative journey. This is according to...
SA Wine Summit: SU AgriSciences faculty to invest in new research facility
Amid the rapid changes and activities in the wine industry, it is important for Stellenbosch University (SU) to track...
‘The university as a patient’ Former rector Wim de Villiers reflects on his time in the hot seat
Over the last ten years, Stellenbosch University has had to deal with different challenges. The man steering the university...
Silk and String: A weaver’s story woven between words
Nokwakha Ndlangalavu has been a weaver on the streets of Stellenbosch for 23 years. She spoke to SMF News’...
The TikTok sensation who stole Stellenbosch’s heart
Stellenbosch’s latest local celebrity found his fame in an unlikely place – as a security guard for a Stellenbosch...