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A World Rugby Sevens group photo of all the team captains in Cape Town. Photo: Getty Images.
sport

South Africa to host World Rugby Sevens challenger event

Tokara
Food & Wine

Tokara Wine and Olive Estate is quintessentially Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch University
News

DA says Stellenbosch ‘racism’ report scapegoats Afrikaans ‘for any and all problems’

A World Rugby Sevens group photo of all the team captains in Cape Town. Photo: Getty Images.
Sevens

South Africa to host World Rugby Sevens challenger event

Tokara
Food & Wine

Tokara Wine and Olive Estate is quintessentially Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch University
News

DA says Stellenbosch ‘racism’ report scapegoats Afrikaans ‘for any and all problems’

Watch Stellenbosch tragedy: Police say ‘culpable homicide’ case opened video
News

WATCH | Stellenbosch tragedy police say case opened [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga25-10-2022 17:49

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News

Stellenbosch tragedy: Police say ‘culpable homicide’ case opened

By Tom Head25-10-2022 15:52

SAPS in Stellenbosch have confirmed a ‘major development’ in the tragic case of Leila Lees and Ethan Kirkland on Tuesday.

Stellenbosch couple
News

Stellenbosch tragedy: Top SA journalist mourns granddaughter, 18

By Tom Head25-10-2022 15:22

The bodies of two teenagers were found in Stellenbosch on Monday afternoon, and tributes have been pouring in for the young couple.

Stellenbosch couple
News

Search for Stellenbosch teenagers ends tragically: Post your condolences

By Tom Head24-10-2022 14:33

The vehicle Leila Lees and Ethan Kirkland were last seen travelling in has been pulled from a ‘watery pit’ in Stellenbosch.

Stellenbosch couple
News

‘Bodies found in pit’: Search for Stellenbosch couple ends tragically

By Tom Head24-10-2022 13:47

The vehicle Leila Lees and Ethan Kirkland were last seen travelling in has been pulled from a ‘watery pit’ in Stellenbosch on Monday.

elderly
News

Help find elderly lady’s family stranded at Stellenbosch SAPS

By Siso Naile10-09-2022 14:26

HELP: An elderly lady stranded at Stellenbosch Police Station requires the public’s help to reunite her with her family

Stellenbosch University
News

Stellenbosch expels male student over alleged on-campus rape

By Storm Simpson06-08-2022 09:32

Stellenbosch University found a male student guilty of sexual misconduct and expelled him. The matter is also under criminal investigation.

Stellenbosch
News

Police investigate after body of student found in Stellenbosch women’s residence

By Storm Simpson27-07-2022 14:40

The police said the 21-year-old woman’s body was found by security personnel at Heemstede Women’s Residence on Saturday.

Theuns du Toit Stellenbosch University
News

Stellenbosch urinator Theuns du Toit expelled from university

By Storm Simpson21-07-2022 19:00

Theuns du Toit, who was filmed peeing on another student’s belongings in May, was found guilty and expelled from Stellenbosch on Thursday.

Van Der Aven
Music

‘Heimwee’: Rising stars Van Der Aven pour their hearts out on new ballad

By Naledi de Wee29-06-2022 15:12

Rising band Van Der Aven’s new single, ‘Heimwee’, is inspired by JRL van Bruggen’s Afrikaans poem of the same name. Have a listen.

Maties student, Jessica Matthews (18), collapsed and died during match
News

Maties student, Jessica Matthews (18), collapsed and died during match

By Corné van Zyl18-06-2022 08:55

A Maties student, the 18-year-old Jessica Matthews, collapsed and died earlier this week during a hockey match in the Western Cape.

Western Cape flooding weather
News

LOOK: Flooding in the Western Cape after torrential rain warning

By Nokwanda Ncwane13-06-2022 14:17

Flooding has already been reported in parts of the Western Cape on Monday. The SA weather service had warned of torrential rains.

South Africa:
Offbeat

Motorist takes incredible footage of plane SECONDS before crash landing – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley01-06-2022 15:50

A plane has performed a crash landing on the R44 in Stellenbosch, forcing motorists to duck and dive out of its way in the process.

Watch small plane crash in Stellenbosch video
News

WATCH | SMALL plane makes CRASH LANDING in Stellenbosch [Video]

By Ramadhani Kusaga01-06-2022 15:07

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Stellenbosch crash landing highway road
Offbeat

Watch: Drivers dodge plane as it makes CRASH LANDING in Stellenbosch

By Tom Head01-06-2022 12:48

Motorists had to try and evade a plane that picked the R44 in Stellenbosch as its crash landing site on Wednesday.

Khampepe Stellenbosch University Afrikaans
News

Stellenbosch postpones exams as students march against racism, GBV

By Storm Simpson20-05-2022 22:57

Stellenbosch University students mobilised against racism, gender-based violence, and other systemic issues at the institution on Friday.

Theuns du Toit Stellenbosch University
News

Stellenbosch University urine incident under police investigation

By Storm Simpson17-05-2022 23:35

The police confirmed that a 20-year-old complainant opened cases of housebreaking, malicious damage to property and crimen injuria in Stellenbosch on Tuesday. No arrests have been made thus far.

Theuns du Toit Stellenbosch University
News

How has the DA reacted to Stellenbosch University’s ‘urination scandal’?

By Tom Head17-05-2022 13:00

Better late than never? The DA, criticised for not responding swiftly to a scandal at Stellenbosch University, has broken its silence.

stellenbosch university stellies urinator
News

Stellies scandal: Victim wants ‘Stellenbosch urinator’ to face THIS punishment

By Tom Head17-05-2022 11:09

The Stellenbosch piss-taker, identified as Theuns du Toit, has been suspended by the university – but his victim wants more punitive action.

stellenbosch university stellies urinator
News

‘Suspension is not enough’: Calls for Stellenbosch ‘pisser’ to be expelled

By Nokwanda Ncwane17-05-2022 07:00

Stellenbosch University students say suspension is not enough for the white student who urinated on a black student’s belongings.

Hotstix Mabuse
Music

‘Sipho at 70’: ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse and The Hotband take Stellenbosch [watch]

By Naledi de Wee13-05-2022 19:00

Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse will be performing some of his well-known hits at the Summerhill Wine Estate in Stellenbosch on Sunday 15 May.

tourist
Travel

Exploring Mzansi: Five rural tourist destinations to celebrate Africa Month

By Naledi de Wee06-05-2022 17:07

Africa Month: These exciting rural tourist destinations offer a different experience from what the big city has to offer. Take a look…

Francois Van Coke
Music

Francois Van Coke & Die Gevaar return to Stellenbosch for rock star show

By Naledi de Wee27-04-2022 20:22

Francois Van Coke & Die Gevaar will be performing music from Van Coke’s upcoming studio album, ‘Kanniedood’. Here’s how to get tickets.

Bernard Parker
Premier Soccer League

Kaizer Chiefs latest: Blow or blessing? Parker to miss Stellenbosch clash

By Ernest Makhaya20-04-2022 11:50

Is it a massive blow or a blessing in disguise? You decide, but Kaizer Chiefs will be without Bernard Parker for their Stellenbosch match.

Denise Zimba
Celeb News

Denise Zimba ties the knot in elegant Stellenbosch wedding [photos]

By Naledi de Wee11-04-2022 21:11

Denise Zimba and her German partner, Jakob Schlichtig, looked stunning on their wedding day at Blaauwklippen Vineyards in Stellenbosch.

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