Stellenbosch Monitor

08/07/2025

Gold for SU Choir in Demark

08/07/2025

Russian hiker rescued in Jonkershoek

19/06/2025

12/06/2025

WAT nou?

09/06/2025

BREAKING NEWS:
Former deputy mayor Nyaniso Jindela was apparently gunned down in Kayamandi tonight. No further details are available at present. Details will be added when they become available. Jindela served under the previous mayor, Gesie van Deventer.

06/06/2025

M-Plan damaging to dynamic, unrestricted, private enterprise economy. Dr Brian Benfield
After over thirty years of failed policy initiatives, South Africa’s ongoing struggle with joblessness, inequality, and economic exclusion is well documented; it is nothing short of abysmal and deserves urgent, thoughtful responses. The more recent report on the 2019 “Social Justice Summit” in Stellenbosch has been brought to my attention. Its proposed Social Justice “M-Plan” (https://socialjustice.sun.ac.za/projects/m-plan/), was advanced as a comprehensive roadmap to address these issues.

06/06/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of Sunset Books at its gorgeous new location at 73 Beach Rd, Strand!
Join them for a day filled with great coffee ☕️, delicious cake 🍰, live music 🎶, and a special broadcast live from HelderbergFM 93.6🎙️
Come celebrate this exciting new chapter with with Sunset Books - explore the books (old & New), enjoy good vibes, support local authors and be part of our community’s story. We can’t wait to see you there!

05/06/2025

Stellenbosch se Township & Village wen goud vir gemeenskapstoerisme
Township & Village (T&V), ’n gemeenskapsgebaseerde toerisme-inisiatief wat in Stellenbosch se histories gemarginaliseerde woonbuurte werksaam is, het pas die goudtoekenning vir vrede, begrip en inklusiwiteit by die 2025 WTM Afrika Verantwoordelike Toerismetoekennings gewen. Dit is nou in die wedloop vir die internasionale Verantwoordelike Toerismetoekenning, waar dit meeding teen wenners uit Latyns-Amerika, Asië en Europa.
https://www.stellenboschmonitor.com/2025/06/05/stellenbosch-se-township-village-wen-goud-vir-gemeenskapstoerisme/

04/06/2025

Stellenbosch cabernet sauvignon judged best in the world
Le Grande Vin De Stellenbosch was awarded both the International Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy and the South African Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy for its Le Grand Vin de Stellenbosch “La Grande Sélection” Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 vintage at the 2025 International Wine Challenge.
https://www.stellenboschmonitor.com/2025/06/04/stellenbosch-cabernet-sauvignon-judged-best-in-the-world/

03/06/2025

Ken jy van praai? WAT doen...

29/05/2025

Every delivery a step forward

Growing up in Idas Valley, Eon Hendrikse’s daily bicycle commute to Paul Roos Gymnasium was more than just a way to get to school; it was where his passion for cycling first took root. Years later, while studying toward his LLB at Stellenbosch University, Eon found himself on a bike once again, but this time for a far more meaningful purpose.
https://www.stellenboschmonitor.com/2025/05/29/hendrikse-pedalling-with-purpose-for-profit/

24/05/2025

Tree replacement multiplies after 2024 storm by over 2500%.
The Stellenbosch Wine Routes’ ambitious tree-planting campaign has dramatically exceeded expectations, with wineries planting more than 20 times the number of trees uprooted in last year’s devastating storm. What began as a mission to restore the landscape of South Africa’s City of Oaks now stands as a symbol of resilience, with over 6300 new trees gracing the region and its many vineyards.

The initiative launched in the wake of the storm that saw amongst others, the uprooting of Stellenbosch’s oldest tree planted over two centuries ago. Under the leadership of Stellenbosch Wine Routes Board, the goal was to plant over 1 000 trees to restore the landscape that was dramatically affected.

The storm not only swept across the town and farmlands but also led to a fire that razed the historic Manor House and Jonkershuis at Blaauwklippen. Over 200 trees throughout the town and on farms were uprooted.

Tree replacement multiplies after 2024 storm by over 2500% The Stellenbosch Wine Routes’ ambitious tree-planting campaign has dramatically exceeded expectations, with wineries planting more than…