Local forum calls for collaboration to combat homelessness
Organisations such as UTurn, an organisation equipping people to overcome homelessness, could create a space for skills development during...
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SU science faculty makes physics accessible through discussion on black holes
The physics department at Stellenbosch University (SU) attracted several dozen people to the department’s open day in August by...
Local farm hosts 100 people at Heritage Day braai
Approximately 100 people recently got together at a local wine farm for a joint braai to celebrate Heritage Day....
Fire and Rescue Training Academy celebrates passing out parade
After enduring “difficult and rigorous” training, a new intake of firefighters recently celebrated their graduation at the fire service...
Idas Valley community to unite in a silent protest against robberies
A date for a silent protest against crime was agreed upon during a recent public meeting held in Idas...
Local high school students revamp historical Die Blomstalletjie
A group of grade 10 learners from Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch recently renovated a local flower shop outside...
Body found in Cloetesville next to R44
A body was found in Cloetesville on the morning of 26 August. When SMF News arrived on the scene,...
Employees of SU service provider strike over wage disputes
A group of workers employed by Fedics Food Services, a catering service provider for Stellenbosch University (SU), participated in...
Bergklimmer uit kloof by Jonkershoek gered
’n 42-jarige bergklimmer is op 13 Augustus met die hulp van ’n reddingshelikopter by die Jonkershoek-natuurreservaat gered. Dit is...
Local high school choir places second in ATKV-Applous competition
A local Stellenbosch high school placed second in the boys’ high school prestige section at the 2023 ATKV-Applous choir...