News
Introducing ARC CLUB
A new destination rooted in nature, community, and design has officially opened its doors. ARC CLUB, the first social and experiential hub within the...
Municipality
MEC Anton Bredell on Stellenbosch Municipality alleged irregularities in managing lease...
Western Cape Government to investigate Stellenbosch Municipality for potential irregularities in the management of lease agreements and the disposal of municipal properties.
Anton Bredell, Western...
No More Organic Waste to Landfill – by 2027
Local authorities have had headaches because of a lack of landfill space for several years. Stellenbosch Municipality currently transports its waste to a private...
Another Clean Audit for Stellenbosch Municipality
The Auditor General of South Africa, at the end of January, announced a clean audit for Stellenbosch Municipality for the 2020/21 financial year. The...
Lifestyle
More Than a Wine Valley
Franschhoek is famous for wine. Three kilometres down the road, it’s famous for something else.
Hey Joe Brewing Co. invites visitors to discover Belgian-style beer...
Managing Matric Mental Health
The final year of high school is considered one of the most defining periods in a young person’s life, as it plays a large...
New Art Exhibition, “Among The Trees”, Opens At La Motte
While the bounty of summer with lush green vineyards and age-old, shade-providing oaks, is the image predominantly associated with the Cape Winelands, it is...
Business
MEC Anton Bredell on Stellenbosch Municipality alleged irregularities in managing lease...
Western Cape Government to investigate Stellenbosch Municipality for potential irregularities in the management of lease agreements and the disposal of municipal properties.
Anton Bredell, Western...
Introducing Inheems
La Motte is excited to introduce a beautiful new range of bath and body products, called Inheems.
Rooted in La Motte's natural beauty, the Inheems...
La Petite Ferme’s The ZA Project Winner Announced
La Petite Ferme Boutique Hotel & Wine Estate in Franschhoek, announced the winner of its The ZA Project on 18 November. The project is...
Education
Big Conversations, Young Readers and Wild Places Await
With the Franschhoek Literary Festival (FLF) just a few days away (15–17 May 2026), audiences can look forward to a weekend of ideas, storytelling...
Bridge House Ballerina to Shine in The Nutcracker
Ava Bouwer, a talented young ballerina from Bridge House School, was selected to perform in the Cape Town City Ballet's highly anticipated production of...
Quiz brings reading to life for Franschhoek learners
As the Franschhoek Literary Festival (FLF) had book lovers abuzz around the Cape village recently, the joy of reading was also spilling over at...
Sport
Lupini to Talk SA Formula 1 at Car Festival
With the Franschhoek Car Festival celebrating 75 years of Formula 1 over the 4-5 October 2025 weekend, South African Formula 1 expert Michele Lupini...
Pickard wins the 2022 K-Way MaxiRace Cape Winelands 120km in under...
The heat was no match for Douglas Pickard, at yesterday’s 120km 2022 K-Way MaxiRace Cape Winelands presented by Banhoek Chilli Oil in association with...
Health
Managing Matric Mental Health
The final year of high school is considered one of the most defining periods in a young person’s life, as it plays a large...
Celebrate Blood Orange Day at Babylonstoren
A month of bright contrasts – crisp sunlit days punctuate the grey, as the first pink and white blossoms pop into view. Blood oranges...
R36 Million Upgrades to Stellenbosch Hospital
On Tuesday, 30 May, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, officially opened the Stellenbosch Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) which forms...
