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• SU makes strides in minimising waste

  Last year Stellenbosch University (SU) diverted more than 1 000 tonnes collected on three of its five campuses away from landfill, a significant step towards its goal of achieving net zero by 2050.

• Austrian Sauvignon Blanc Feast in Stellenbosch

  With all eyes on Styria in Austria as host of the largest Sauvignon Blanc competition in the world from Thursday to April 18 to Saturday April 20, Sauvignon Blanc enthusiasts can taste award-winning Austrian wines on South African soil.

• Talk on tackling AI head on at U3A

  The U3A Helderberg will meet on Wednesday May 8, at 10am, at the Strand Town Hall, where speaker Christiaan Smit will unravel the intricacies of AI (Artificial Intelligence) for members and visitors in a talk titled Lifelong Learning with AI.

• Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club works with Gordon High, Parel

  Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club works with Gordon High, Parel Vallei High and Macassar High schools through sponsoring their Interact Clubs.

• Equine award event hosted at Avontuur

  Bolander was a guest at the auspicious occasion of the Western Cape Dressage Council 2023 Western Cape Rider Awards Lunch, held at Avontuur Restaurant, where the hard work, discipline and professionalism of many people was recognised.

• Muratie sunset, full moon hike

  Enjoy the last of the cool, autumn nights for a sunset to full moon hike at Muratie, on Sunday April 21.

• Nataniël kom gesels in Somerset-Wes

  Nataniël is terug op die planke by Helderberg Teatro in Somerset-Wes, op Saterdag Mei 11, om 11vm.

• Author talks at theatre on SA’s political future

  Renowned political analyst and author, John Matisonn, will deliver a talk at the Franschhoek Theatre where he will delve into the dynamics of the upcoming 2024 South African elections.

• Fortitude in the face of tragedy...

  Three months ago, a 16-year-old Somerset West boy’s life came to a sudden and tragic end in a car accident after a school outing, and now Daniel’s beloved sister, Kayla Jordaan, is honouring his memory in a triathlon in Italy...

• Watercolour demonstration

  The Western Cape Artists Society invites the public to their brief AGM followed by a watercolour demonstration by Stephen J Quirke.

Featured documents

• From farm child to inspirational influencer

  From humble beginnings in the tasting room, to wine maker of his own range, Denzel Swarts, an influencer in the industry, is passionate about ploughing back into the community which he hails from....

• None

  Once upon a time there was a man named Henry and he was a pilot for the Purple Pilots National School (PPNS)....

• Ramaphosa lauds SU’s world-class research centre set to lead global epidemic response

  Stellenbosch University is home to the largest genomics facility on the African continent, which is situated in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences’ Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI), and embedded in the School for Data Science and Computational Thinking....

• Nature’s prism led Yolande to winemaking

  Last week I had the privilege of sitting down with Yolande van Staden, the dynamic young winemaker at Morgenster Estate in Somerset West, to gain some perspective and insight into the world of wine....

• Epic Antarctic adventure awaits

  Somerset West teen James Pringle will soon be jetting off on a once-in-a-lifetime exploration trip to the ice-covered continent of Antarctica; an experience which, he tells Bolander, days before his departure; still seems very surreal....

• Nature conservation needs dynamic approach

  Tracking dung beetle diversity in the...

• Pink power

  Breast cancer changed my life: this is what I’ve learnt so far......

• A calling to care for animals

  A resident of Sir Lowry’s Pass Village has for the past few years dedicated her life to actively ensuring the well-being of cats and dogs in her surrounding communities....

• None

  Once upon a time there was a man named Henry and he was a pilot for the Purple Pilots National School (PPNS)....

• Ramaphosa lauds SU’s world-class research centre set to lead global epidemic response

  Stellenbosch University is home to the largest genomics facility on the African continent, which is situated in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences’ Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI), and embedded in the School for Data Science and Computational Thinking....