FROM PROOF-READING TO WINEMAKING
At first glance, it seems an unlikely jump. How would a proof-reader, originally from Klerksdorp in the north of the
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SPIER’S 21 GABLES WINS GRAND GOLD AT PRESTIGIOUS CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES AWARDS
The Spier 21 Gables Pinotage 2017 received a Grand Gold from the internationally acclaimed Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, with each
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Make the most of the winter school holidays with Spier
Make the most of winter school holidays with a family getaway at Spier Wine Farm As disheartening as it is
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Institut Pasteur de Lille evaluated the effectiveness of Daikin’s air purifiers against respiratory viruses
South Africa, 7th of July 2021 – Renowned French laboratory Institut Pasteur de Lille concludes from its tests that Daikin’s range
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Stellenbosch Network Entrepreneur of The Month: Green X Engineering
(Left to right: Co-Founders Mario Roos and Jason Samuels) A Brighter Future: Green X Engineering is helping schools become energy-wise
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Five Ways to Create a Cosy Winter Home
Winter has finally settled in, bringing with it frosty temperatures, longer nights and bare branches. As the season is synonymous
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SOUTH AFRICANS USE DOUBLE EARTH’S RESOURCES
Earth Overshoot Day, on 4 July is an urgent wake-up call for South Africans. South Africans are consuming beyond the
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LEVEL 4 – NGOs COULD BUCKLE UNDER PRESSURE
In 2020, two-thirds of South African NGOs reported severe income losses Another hard lockdown could cripple the entire sector. The
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Spier Food Garden 2021 Winter Workshops
This winter, Spier Wine Farm is hosting a series of interactive Spier Food Garden workshops, designed to help you get
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Top Tech Ideas for Accelerating Inclusive Economic Growth in the Township Economy Revealed and Rewarded
Over the weekend of the 19th and 20th of June 2021, Silicon Cape and the U.S. Mission to South Africa hosted a virtual hackathon
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SMMEs how to think big – 27 June International SMME day
Planning for growth helps SMMEs to grow Learning from the big business playbook and using the science of organisational behaviour
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WINTER WINE AND SOUP PAIRING – A TOAST TO SPOONFULS OF COMFORT
Feed your soul with Spier Wine Farm’s winter-warming wine and soup pairing. The seasonal winter tasting offers a selection of
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Readying the Next Generation to Become Responsible Payers
Did you know that almost half of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 around the world do not
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Borderline Personality Disorder – Do you live with one, and how do you know?
If you have a loved one with borderline personality disorder (BPD), life can be fraught with crises and conflict. Here
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LifeQ Partners with CONNEQT Wearable Device to Enable Greater Clinical Health Insights
Leading provider of wearable device-derived health data partners with vascular health-tech firm to provide industry-leading health insights for clinical and
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Visit Stellenbosch and Dwarsrivier Tourism walk for social justice on Youth Day
The Social Justice Walk, the first of its kind, connects all communities in the Greater Stellenbosch, bringing hope and unlocking
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LOCAL COMMUNITY BANDS TOGETHER FOR PLAYGROUND MAKE-OVER FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Over the next two months the Jamestown community will be hard at work raising funds and tackling a make-over of
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Versus Socks adds Anna Foundation as an official charity partner – Setting the pace for social responsibility through sport
The Anna Foundation announced a new partnership with homegrown company Versus Socks. The Stellenbosch-based charity, which focuses on sport as
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B-well Anti-Inflammation Cookbook aims to reduce inflammation in South Africa by simply eating right.
Inflammation can ignite a vast list of disorders; arthritis, asthma, cancer and diabetes to name a few. Almost 1 in
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MAKE MOST OF RISING CHENIN LOVE, SAYS KEN FORRESTER AND ENTER STANDARD BANK CHENIN BLANC TOP 10 CHALLENGE
“Many of the finest and (now) most admired South African wines are based on Chenin Blanc,” says influential UK critic
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How AI can help government improve service delivery – new study
How AI can help government improve service delivery A new study explores the impact of AI on SA governance by
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Support Stellenbosch campaign kept Winelands town afloat
STELLENBOSCH, 1 JUNE 2021 – The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) at Stellenbosch University has compiled a report on the
Read moreThe backbone of our country’s frail economy is weakening.
With a record high unemployment rate of 43.2% recorded in the first quarter of 2021[1], and lockdown destroying 42.7%[2] of small
Read moreWesgro and Stellenbosch Network Join Forces to Promote Tech Innovation in the Cape Winelands
With Cape Town proclaimed the Tech Capital of Africa, Wesgro and Stellenbosch Network have formally partnered to extend this to the Cape Winelands with
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A SPECIAL PRODUCT FROM YOUR LOCAL SOUTH AFRICAN OLIVE FARMER
With the expanding range of South Africa’s locally produced products that are loved all over the SA, it’s safe to
Read moreDealing with a crisis? Don’t forget your employees
In the first South African study to explore the crisis communication needs of employees specifically, University of Stellenbosch Business School
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Global Startup Awards Africa to Discover the Top Technology Innovators from across the African Continent
Scouting, supporting and showcasing African entrepreneurship For the first time ever, future-shapers from all 55 African Union member states now
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LifeQ, Biometrics and Health Information Pioneer, Secures $47 Million Investment Funding
Preeminent provider of wearable devices-derived health data & insights draws global investment—leading movement toward greater health and wellness around the
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Mobile health service for remote rooibos tea farm workers launched
A partnership between Twinings, an international tea company based in the UK, and the Pebbles Project, registered NPO, has been
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DARKFEST 2021 – BIENVENIDO AGUADO LANDS 100FT FRONTFLIP
“I did the biggest Frontflip ever with a Downhill bike at DarkFEST….so I’m the happiest dude on the planet right
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MAKE IT A FATHER’S DAY TO REMEMBER AT NEDERBURG’S HISTORIC THE MANOR
This Father’s Day (Sunday, 20 June), Nederburg’s The Manor restaurant in Paarl will be welcoming dads and their loved ones with an array of
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Vlottenburg onderwysers ontwikkel sewe bates met een inisiatief!
deur Elmarine Anthony Batebouers storie van die week Personeel van Vlottenburg Primêr het verlede kwartaal ‘n inisiatief begin om leerders
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17-YEAR-OLD IKE KLAASSEN SUFFERS HUGE CRASH AT DARKFEST
“I thought if I pull a little harder and keep my arms a little straighter to slow the rotation, it
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Sending money home could help finance Africa’s development
As migrant remittances steadily become the largest source of incoming capital for developing countries, outstripping foreign direct investment and development
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DARKFEST 2021- IT’S BACK ON! BIG AIR IS COMING BACK!
Stellenbosch – The question that’s been plaguing the internet can finally be answered… After months of speculation and chat feeds filled
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NEW WINTER TASTES AT NEDERBURG’S THE MANOR
Step into winter and make your way to Nederburg’s The Manor in Paarl for laid-back wining and dining in a breath-taking setting
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South Africa’s Leading Payment Aggregator and Secure Payment Solutions Provider Expands into Africa
With the African Continental Free Trade Agreement set to generate combined consumer and business spending of $6.7 trillion by 2030[i],
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Creating a masterplan for Stellenbosch
by Elmarine Anthony People should be allowed to build their own cities and communities through a broad consultation process with
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Bosch Haarsalon vier 4de bestaansjaar!
deur Elmarine Anthony Hulle het ‘n tipe besigheid begin waarvan daar reeds talle in Stellenbosch is. ‘’Dis ‘n baie kompeterende
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Experience Exceptional with De Toren Private Cellar’s New Wine Tastings and Tours
The ocean-facing Polkadraai Hills of Stellenbosch now have a grand new addition to enhance their glorious views over the winelands
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Four capabilities businesses require for future success
Achieving sustained value creation in a world of deep, volatile and disruptive change means organisations and leaders will need dynamic
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Remittances on the Rise
Since COVID-19 hit South Africa in early 2020, leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, Pay@ has seen a 50%
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SEASONED WINEMAKER SAMUEL VILJOEN TAKES OVER THE REINS AT NEDERBURG
Nederburg’s new cellar-master is Samuel Viljoen (40). He has been part of the award-winning winery team since 2007, first as
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Energy Saving Appliances Essential for Pockets and the Planet
Did you know that the cost of electricity has increased by 500% since2002? Back then, it cost 14.98 cents per
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TOP SOUTH AFRICAN ARTISTS SHOWCASED AT SPIER’S MANOR HOUSE
Spier’s Manor House is now home to a new exhibition featuring leading South African artists. Occupants of the Inhabited showcases
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Entrepreneur Boom sees E-Residency Launch New Digital ID Card Collection Points Worldwide
The Estonian government’s e-Residency programme, pioneer of the world’s first digital residency initiative, has today announced the launch of four new international
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Three magical ways to spoil mom at Spier this Mother’s Day
Which will you choose? Lunch under the oaks at Vadas, a feast at Spier Hotel, or two-hours of pampering at
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Rykie deur Leatitia Solomons bekyk temas van familie, gemeenskap en geloof.
deur Elmarine Anthony Aanhangers van plaaslike aktrise, Leatitia Solomons, kan hulle gereedmaak vir haar langste fliek nóg, Rykie, wat Woensdagaand
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Niklaas & Juanita Willemse – ‘n Besigheids-suksesverhaal uit die hart van Cloetesville, Stellenbosch.
deur Elmarine Anthony In Januarie 2017 het Niklaas Willemse bedank uit sy permanente werk waar hy R8 000 per maand verdien
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THE STORY OF WHEN YOU WIN BUT SOMEONE ELSE GETS THE PRIZE
When South African winemakers earn a coveted place in the annual Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge line-up, there
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Deemeka Lekkes se eerste uitstalling getiteld “Ekke” by Pniël-museum
Geskryf deur Elmarine Anthony Lede van die inisiatief, Deemeka Lekkes (DL), het Saterdag, 24 April hul eerste kunsuitstalling, getiteld “Ekke”
Read moreTransgender youth at highest risk of suicide
Despite growing global attention on and acknowledgement of gender diversity, young people who identify as transgender face an uphill battle
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What does WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy Update Mean for Brands?
Despite public pushback, Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp will be going ahead with the privacy policy update it announced earlier this
Read moreThinking in Circles This Earth Day, 22 April
It is early morning and you need your coffee fuel on the go. You buy your favourite brew and toss
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Delightful canapés meet their match with the Spier 5.5% Seasonal Tasting
Spier’s latest seasonal tasting, exclusively available at the farm’s Tasting Room, artfully pairs Spier 5.5% Chenin Blanc and Shiraz with
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Design Indaba Emerging artists Curators chosen
Design stars Thabisa Mjo and Cole Ndelu to pick up-and-coming talents for the Design Indaba Emerging Creatives 2021 The annual
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Ike Klaassen and Theo Erlangsen Win The Western Province Downhill MTB Event, Round Two of SRAM WC Series
Taal Monument, Paarl – A new lower section to the track and a few other revisions saw riders looking at
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FROM OLD HEALTHCARE FACILITY TO ECONOMIC HUB – TRANSFORMATION UNDERWAY AT OLD VICTORIA STREET CLINIC
Work is well underway at the old clinic building in Victoria Street in Stellenbosch where a group of local contractors
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12 Ways to treat your mom during a pandemic
Most social activities have slowed down during this time, but chances are your mom has not. Although every day should
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Has working from home made the office redundant? Not yet.
After more than a year in which millions of office workers around the globe were forced to work from home
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Setting SMEs Up for Success
South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent more than 98% of registered businesses, employ between 50% and 60% of
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Impactful Problem Solving: Rinae Musekene and Ibrahim Sururu are combining their passions for project management and programming to solve some of the public’s most pressing challenges.
In 1990, the famous American author, Kurt Vonnegut, said that “another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants
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Theo Erlangsen and Ike Klaassen Victorious at SA MTB National DH Championships In Paarl
Ike Klaassen © @grant_mclachlan Paarl, Western Cape – A beautiful summer day saw epic conditions for the SA National DH Championships
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The business of welfare is everyone’s business
A growing and unsustainable “welfare gap” that has widened during the Covid-19 pandemic has forced many non-profit organisations (NPOs) to
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Om ‘n Eiendom te Koop of te Verkoop veronderstel meer as net Goeie Geluk …dit verg ‘n Strategiese Plan
Het u al ooit aan die koop of verkoop van ‘n eiendom gedink as ‘n strategiese proses? Wat moet gebeur
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Africa’s Best Corporate-Startup Collaboration Accelerator Now Open for Applications from the Most Disruptive Startups on the Continent
Final call for innovative corporates to join as founding partners. Technology sectors such as FinTech, InsureTech, AgriTech, eCommerce, HealthTech, and
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PREMIUM RANGE OF WINES LAUNCHED IN CONVENIENT BAG-IN-BOX
Keeping in line with consumers’ need for value without compromising on taste or quality, two well-known premium brands have launched
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SPIER SEAWARD SHIRAZ WITH FALAFEL SALAD BOWL WITH HERBED YOGHURT DRESSING
A vegetarian feast packed with flavour and texture is the perfect dish for lunch. Make the falafel mix ahead, roll
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TELLING STORIES through iKaya Labuntu FM
by Asiphe Cosa The founder of the recently established Kayamandi-based radio station, Thando Dyantyi, has always had an inkling for
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Igniting Social Entrepreneurship
Pam Snyman (MPhil., CPRE, Cert. Dir) Pam Snyman has been actively involved in South African real estate for more than
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Investment Banker to Wine Connoisseur
Daniel R. Mueller was not planning on purchasing a wine estate initially. In fact, his intention was quite the opposite
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SPOIL YOUR FAMILY WITH A DELICIOUS EASTER ADVENTURE AT SPIER
With an abundance of festive feasts on offer at Spier this Easter, the historic wine farm in Stellenbosch offers plenty
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Afrocentric Group to Cover and Distribute over 150,000 COVID-19 Vaccinations Daily
The Afrocentric Group has today announced that it will be harnessing its buying power to help cover the costs of
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TUCK INTO DELICIOUS DEALS AT SPIER HOTEL EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK
Spier Hotel, in the Stellenbosch Winelands, has a brand-new selection of delicious eating options for local diners. Each is made
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CAPITEC-BACKED IMVELO VENTURES INVESTS IN QUENCH SUPER APP
South African venture capital firm Imvelo Ventures, founded by Capitec Bank and Empowerment Capital Investment Partners, has set aside funding to expand, build and
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Exciting new plans unveiled for Decorex Cape Town 2021
As COVID-19 vaccines arrive in South Africa, the outlook for the future has taken an upturn. In keeping with this
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Wall-mounted Bike Rack Brings Form and Function Together for Stylish Cyclists
Following the 2020 launch of the company’s signature modular shelving system – the first collection in its wall mounted furniture
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Cape Town/Stockholm Connect Launches to Unlock Trade and Innovation Opportunities
The Silicon Cape Initiative, in partnership with Wesgro, the City of Cape Town, Invest Cape Town, The Loudhailer, Business Sweden and
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Stellenbosch Network Opens Programme to Upskill Local Entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for the Stellenbosch Network Entrepreneurial Mentorship Programme – an eight-month initiative aimed at supporting and upskilling budding business
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SPIER SEAWARD CHARDONNAY SERVED WITH ROASTED PORK OPEN SANDWICHES
Although these are the perfect day-after solution for when you’ve made a large roast with leftovers to spare, you can
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REIMAGINING THE ARTS AT GUS Gallery
A social Impact Project Exhibition of the Department of Visual Arts, Stellenbosch University. Exhibiting between Mondays and Fridays from the
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SA MASTER DISTILLER TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE GLOBAL WHISKY HALL OF FAME
Whisky Magazine announced on 4 February that Andy Watts, Distell Master Distiller of a range of proudly South African whiskies,
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Lanzerac welcomes back their Summer Masterclass Series in 2021
The popular Lanzerac Summer Masterclass series is back again this year, starting with a Wellness Masterclass. After a stressful 2020,
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VALENTINE’S AT SPIER: YOUR ROMANTIC WINELANDS ADVENTURE AWAITS!
Feasting, pampering and picnicking: Spier offers an abundance of wonderful ways to celebrate love — and spoil your loved one
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SPIER LIGHT ART 2021
The third edition of Spier Light Art, hosted at Spier Wine Farm from19 March – 18 April 2021, is a
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Slow Style, Slow Clothing by Freckle & co.
by Alexander Brand Sarah-Leigh Mclaughlin is the owner of the Stellenbosch-based slow clothing brand, Freckle & co. The brand was
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SJ COMMUNITY HEARTS on serving communities
by Alexander Brand When the national lockdown hit, SJ Community Hearts (SJCH) saw a need for support in local households,
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Let’s meet AfriVocx
by Skyler Hendricks AfriVocx is a local, versatile music group that originated in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch. The group focuses on an
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Come Stay and Play at 10 Alexander B & B in Stellenbosch, a picturesque historic town in the heart of the CapeWinelands!
LET US “STAY AND PLAY” “How does a free wine tasting at the award-winning Lanzerac Wine Estate,a two-course lunch at
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ENTREPRENEURS HONOURED AT AWARD CEREMONY
The power of small enterprises to improve the lives of families and communities, especially in the challenging time of lockdown,
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E’Bosch-toekennings vir pandemie-vrywilligers
Woorde: Elsabe Retief Hulp en hoop. Dit is wat Stellenbossers aan hul medemens gebied het toe Covid-19 die land en
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Renowned Chef Stephen Fraser Hosts Next Summer Masterclass at Lanzerac
This November, the renowned Chef Stephen Fraser, who heads up the iconic Lanzerac Wine Estate kitchen, will be hosting the next Summer Masterclass
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Brendt Wayne De Wet drops new single “Nuwe Seisoen”
Pniel born and raised singer-songwriter, Brendt Wayne De Wet, is a well-established local figure. He recently released his new Afrikaans
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Stellenbosch launches new brand and logo reflecting innovative, youthful spirit
New Stellenbosch brand identity captures the town’s warmth and generosity, providing a fresh vibrant palette and visual elements that reflect
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OVER 1 MILLION MEALS SERVED BY THE PEBBLES KITCHEN
The Pebbles Kitchen, a division of the Pebbles Project, which works to improve the lives of children in the Western
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Lewis Hamilton: A Career In Numbers
With a full-throttle obsession for records; Formula 1’s quest for accolades is constant. The greatest, the fastest, the most successful.
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Hellsend Shuttle Day – Straight Outa Lockdown
After six months of trail work, the Hellsend Bike Park in Stellenbosch finally opens up for a shuttle day. Hellsend Dirt
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South African mountain bike sensation Ike Klaassen has won yet another event in the French Cup!
Auvergne – Rhone – Alpes. South African mountain bike sensation Ike Klaassen has won yet another event in the French
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LIGHTER AND GREENER BUT JUST AS DELICIOUS: PREMIUM SPIER WINES NOW AVAILABLE IN CANS FOR THE ULTIMATE IN CONVENIENCE
South Africa’s favourites — Sauvignon Blanc, rosé and Merlot — are now available from Spier in 250ml cans, each crafted
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SA Innovation Summit 2020: Taking Africa to the World
For the very first time in its 13-year history, the SA Innovation Summit (SAIS) – the largest start-up event in
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Women are key to one of the world’s most luxurious wines
Sixty percent of the permanent vineyard and cellar team at De Toren Private Cellar is female. What’s more, the harvesters
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