An art installation was recently opened in Jamestown, with the intention of creating awareness around the issue of gentrification.
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Robberies allegedly a problem at traffic lights in Tenantville
Multiple robberies and attempted robberies have allegedly taken place at the traffic lights at the intersection of the R44...
Significant increase in need for SU’s free counselling services during Covid-19
During 2020 and 2021, the Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) at Stellenbosch University (SU) had to buy...
Local collapses, dies in front of Eikestad Mall Checkers
An elderly man recently passed away in front of Checkers in Eikestad Mall. The deceased, Sonwabiso Daniel Ramncwana (76),...
Stellenbosch wine farms rank among world top 100
Six wine farms in the Stellenbosch municipal area recently placed in the top 100 wine farms in the world...
Root 44 planted on disputed grounds
After months of renovations, the Stellenbosch Root 44 market recently had their land occupation certificate denied by Stellenbosch Municipality...
Franschhoek-plaas in sakeredding: Werkers en inwoners sonder basiese dienste
Die lewe op Solms-Delta, ’n wynlandgoed in Franschhoek, het ’n wending geneem toe inwoners en werkers op die plaas...
Protesters deliver memorandum after alleged sexual assault at Stellenbosch Hospital
Trigger warning: This article contains details of an alleged sexual assault and mentions of suicide. Protesters recently gathered outside...
Special vote enables greater participation in local elections
The special vote system, which is available for South African citizens who are disabled, homebound or unable to travel,...
The ongoing fight for good governance in South Africa
A report released by the anti-corruption non-profit organisation, Corruption Watch, in August 2021 has indicated that there were 857...