An oak tree was recently cut down and removed after it fell onto the side of a building, raising concerns among experts about the sustainability of this species in Stellenbosch.
Category: Environment
Krisante lok kreatiwiteit na Pniël
Inwoners en blommekwekers van Pniël het onlangs die geleentheid gehad om hulle handewerk by die dorp se jaarlikse blommefees...
From citizen to scientist: Global competition gets locals involved
Stellenbosch will this year join hundreds of cities in a global competition that encourages locals to photograph local fauna...
Local wine estate hosts rare plant fair for a good cause
A residence facility for adults with intellectual disabilities recently benefited from a local plant fair when the hosts donated all ticket proceeds to the facility.
Dumping a R23 million burden on the Stellenbosch Municipality
Illegal dumping is a cause for concern in the Stellenbosch Municipality, according to Stuart Grobbelaar, spokesperson for Stellenbosch Municipality....
Loadshedding: 2 hours for some, 12 days for Tweespruit
Electricity was recently restored to a farm outside Stellenbosch after cable theft left it in the dark for 12...
Stellenbosch: Winter weather (slowly) approaching
Slightly wetter conditions are on the charts for Stellenbosch for the next two weeks, from 25 April to 5...
Rewriting the future of furry friends
A local animal shelter in Stellenbosch is running an adoption promotion to encourage adoption among locals during Prevention of...
Jan Marais Nature Reserve fires for fynbos
Stellenbosch Municipality executed a controlled ecological burn at Jan Marais Nature Reserve on 21 April. The park was closed to members of the public for the day due to the burn.
Easter festivities in aid of birds of prey
A local wildlife rehabilitation and conservation centre is currently hosting a weekend-long Easter egg hunt in aid of the...