NewsBank (Bolander)

Ubuntu Hiking, a non-profit organisation in Jamestown, Stellenbosch, hosted a hike in Stellenbosch on Freedom Day (Saturday April 27) to bring awareness to the issue of child trafficking.

Hospice Week is celebrated from Monday May 6 to Friday May 11, with International Nurses Day commemorated on May 12.

Dr Bryony May, of Somerset West tackled a 109km “cycle4change” on Sunday May 5, to raise much-needed awareness around youth empowerment in South Africa.

The Book Lounge and Karavan Press launched Nick Clelland’s novel, Good Hope in Spin Street on Thursday April 29.

Helderberg Village Music Society presents a concert by guitarist James Grace.

The Western Cape Artists’ Society (WCAS) will host artist Jalaun Schultz, for an acrylic painting demonstration at its next meeting on Thursday May 9.

CapeNature hosted a firefighters appreciation event at Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve in the Jonkershoek Valley, on Tuesday April 30, to honour the firefighters for their outstanding work during the Western Cape’s fire season.

Die Historium Trust en Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en monument (ATM), in Paarl, het die behoefte geïdentifiseer om ’n debatswerkswinkel en-toernooi in die Kaapse Wynlande-distriksmunisipaliteit aan te bied om leerders te bemagtig en Afrikaans te bevorder.

Jazz pianist and singer Melorie Jane will perform at various Cape Town venues throughout May, promoting her second album.

Selim Kagee, will be performing at The Drama Factory on a nostalgic journey through time with Il Mondo.

Although originally conceived as a temporary attraction, EARTHBOX has decided to extend its stay at Lourensford wine estate.

Opera singer Paulina Malefane is helping disadvantaged children to learn and understand music.

Known for his big rock voice and his even bigger onstage persona, Clint Cunningham of Clint & Co. brings his one-man show, All the Gruff Voices!, to audiences at The Drama Factory in Strand.

The Hottentots Holland Garden Club will meet on Wednesday May 8, at 9.30am for 10am, at the Hottentots Holland Dutch Reformed Church, off Gordon Road.

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.

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.

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 Vallei High and Macassar High schools through sponsoring their Interact Clubs.

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.

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

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

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.

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...

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

The owner and managers of Monkey Town Primate Centre have announced the permanent closure of the Somerset West facility, as of Monday April 29.

A fire that broke out at the neighboring farm in the early hours of Sunday morning, has resulted in devasting destruction to some of Blaauwklippen Estate’s iconic buildings.

A big thank you to all the artists who have faithfully exhibited with us at the the Bright Street Gallery in Somerset West, and also to all our buyers and visitors.

Paasnaweek 2024 het as ’n baie hartseer naweek geeïndig vir die jong wynmaker van Joostenberg Wyne.

On Wednesday March 20, the Somerset West Library had an enjoyable evening with local author, Will Jäger.

Stellenbosch University (SU) will once again be hosting an on-campus open day, on Saturday April 20, from 8am to 3pm, on the Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses for all faculties where pupils, parents and teachers can visit the SU campuses and faculties in person.