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07/09/2026

🎨 Somerset West artist to showcase the healing power of printmaking

Somerset West artist Sanet Visser will lead a printmaking demonstration exploring creativity, resilience and the therapeutic power of art.

The “Surviving Against All Odds” demonstration will focus on geli-plate printing and Visser’s inspiration from the resilient ginkgo tree. 🌿🎨

📅 Thursday, 10 September
📍 Rotary Club Hall, Lourensford Road, Somerset West
⏰ 6pm for 6:30pm
🎟️ R20 for WCAS members | R30 for non-members

Read the full story on Bolander: https://bolanderlifestyle.co.za/news/2026-09-04-somerset-west-artist-sanet-visser-to-lead-printmaking-demonstration/

Somerset West artist Sanet Visser will demonstrate geli-plate printing at the Western Cape Arts Society’s “Surviving Against All Odds” event on Thursday, September 10. Doors open at 6pm at the Rotary Club Hall, with the demonstration starting at 6.30pm. Admission costs R20 for members and R30 ...

07/09/2026

Ex-Stellenbosch traffic official jailed for licence corruption

A former senior traffic official at the Stellenbosch Driving Licence Testing Centre has been sentenced to six years in prison for corruption after pleading guilty to six counts. The Hawks said he issued learner and driver’s licences in exchange for cash. Three years of the sentence were suspended for five years.

Read the full story on Bolander: https://tinyurl.com/5vz4s7ba

07/09/2026

🏆 Five Stellenbosch University spinouts honoured at CEO Awards

Five companies linked to Stellenbosch University have been recognised at the 2026 SU Enterprises CEO Awards for their growth, resilience and global impact.

The winners span climate technology, assistive technology, water management, biotechnology and space technology — with one of the companies supplying satellite control systems to organisations including NASA and the European Space Agency.

📲 Read the full story on Bolander: https://tinyurl.com/3ade2t4r

Five Stellenbosch University-linked companies were recognised at the 2026 SU Enterprises CEO Awards for achievements in climate technology, assistive devices, water management, biotechnology and satellite systems.

07/09/2026

🌟 Sir Lowry’s Pass Library empowers women through WISE programme

Sir Lowry’s Pass Library is using its WISE programme to empower women with knowledge, skills and opportunities.

The initiative is helping women in the community build confidence, develop new skills and strengthen their personal and professional prospects.

📚 Read the full story on Bolander: https://tinyurl.com/3d6rht59

Women from Sir Lowry’s Pass took part in a four-day WISE programme featuring discussions on health, resilience and support networks, as well as a vision-board activity and an introduction to local library services.

07/09/2026

🏆 Four Cape Community Media journalists recognised at national awards

Four Cape Community Media journalists have been recognised among South Africa’s top community journalists at the AVBOB FCJ Excellence Awards.

The team earned honours across Human Interest, Story of the Year, Digital Writing, Mobile Photography and Sport Writing, with more than 600 entries submitted across 17 categories.

👏 Congratulations to Siyavuya Khaya, Sibulele Kasa, Marsha Bothma and Fuad Esack on this outstanding achievement!

📲 Read the full story on Bolander: https://tinyurl.com/mxh3sezf

Cape Community Media Group reporter Sibulele Kasa placed third in the Story of the Year category at the 2025 AVBOB FCJ Excellence Awards for his reporting on Bloekombos residents who had gone without drinking water for more than a year. The awards were presented in Pretoria on Friday, 21 August 2026...

07/09/2026

🏆 Boland College takes home two TVET awards

Boland College has been recognised for excellence in financial governance, winning two awards at the 2026 TVETCGC Awards & Gala Dinner.

📲 Read the full story on Bolander: https://tinyurl.com/58e3pth2

Boland College won awards for its 2025 clean audit and the longest sustained clean-audit record at the 2026 TVETCGC Awards.

07/09/2026

🏆 Winelands women shine at 2026 awards

Women from Paarl, Wellington, Stellenbosch and Klapmuts have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to their communities and various sectors at the fifth annual Phenomenal Women of the Winelands Awards.

Read the full story on Bolander: https://tinyurl.com/2me4zhkc

Women from Paarl, Stellenbosch, Wellington and Klapmuts were among the winners and runners-up at the fifth annual Phenomenal Women of the Winelands Awards, held at Paarl Town Hall on 25 August 2026.

03/09/2026

Two men missing after being swept out to sea at Strand Beach

Two men are missing after being swept out to sea by rip currents while trying to assist a colleague in distress at Strand Beach on Wednesday. An extensive search involving the NSRI, police divers and other emergency services is continuing.

Read full story here: https://tinyurl.com/3fbby3f4

Police divers were continuing the search on Thursday for two men swept out to sea while trying to help a colleague at Strand Beach.

02/09/2026

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31/08/2026

🎶 Luna Paige brings ‘Die Reisigers’ to Stellenbosch

Singer-songwriter Luna Paige is set to launch her new album Die Reisigers at Stellenbosch’s Drostdy Theatre on 4 September. 🎵✨

Inspired by the Camino journey, the album takes listeners on a musical journey of reflection, discovery and adventure. The launch forms part of Luna Paige’s national tour.

Read the full story on Bolander: https://tinyurl.com/yzauuewj

Luna Paige will launch her new Afrikaans album, Die Reisigers, at the Drostdy Theatre in Stellenbosch on September 11, 2026. The music-led production, inspired by her Camino de Santiago pilgrimage and travels through southern Africa and Europe, combines storytelling, visual art and live performance.