Stellenbosch Magazine

Lizl Naude has a truly inspiring story about overcoming hardship and misfortune! I’ll tell that tale another time, for now

The spirit which is distilled from grape skins that have been removed during the wine-making process, is called Grappa if

Relive the nostalgia of Drive-In’s at GoDriveIn Movie & Roadhouse in Salt River. The drive-in, situated in an open-air lot

rePhotoSA is the repeat photography project of southern African landscapes engaging with the public as “citizen scientists” to repeat modern

If you’re after some good vibes for the whole family this Easter weekend, make your way to The Manor at

Over the past three decades Africa received 3.8% of global climate-related research funding, despite the fact the continent has contributed

Please support this gutsy NPO in their efforts to provide much-needed sanitary items for the youth of Stellenbosch. SJ Community

Voor: Gabriel Rhoda, Hilton Andries, Faith Stubbs, Janine Myburgh, Samantha Meyer, Elvina Foster, Carol Lakay, Zaydene Lakay
Agter: Amy Levendal, Fidel Nyakurimwa, Luhle Kuse, Dr. Leslie van Rooi, Universiteit Stellenbosch, Dr. Sias Mostert, e’Bosch Direkteur, Renee Hector-Kannemeyer en Michelle Pietersen MGD fasiliteerders.

Forty gifted youngsters have been selected to participate in a prestigious creative developmental programme. Design Indaba’s Emerging Creatives platform has

Only 2 more days to register for this free Mobile Apps webinar! IQ Retail is a software services company in

Join this interesting discussion on Tuesday, 22 March 2022 at 4pm. Click here to register. Presenter: Mosi Adesina Ifatunji is

Move over Chef’s Table and Parts Unknown. There’s a locally made cooking show that’s causing quite the stir, both at

Stuttering can be debilitating and frustrating. This is something Dr Dane Isaacs knows all too well. “Growing up with a

Stellenbosch University Museum invites you to attend its latest webinar in it’s “Just Conversations” series. Join Prof. Marie Kruger (University

While the little one’s search for Easter Bunny clues or decorate delicious cookies, grown-ups can savour award-winning wines and stroll

The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI)  at Stellenbosch University recently received international acclaim when its work on identifying

Steinkopf, Northern Cape, was as a mission station in the early 19th century. It’s truly a tiny town with just over

As leader of the new Wildlife Free to Roam (WFR) research programme, Dr Katharina von Dürckheim focuses on creating connectivity

Relive the nostalgia of Drive-In’s at GoDriveIn Movie & Roadhouse in Salt River. The drive-in, situated in an open-air lot

“The use of digital technology in special schools for learners with severe intellectual disabilities can help them develop important life

The Wednesday Art Walkabouts is an initiative of Stellenbosch University Museum to showcase the art collected by the University over

As central banks take action to combat inflation, the tailwind that has boosted equity returns for close to two years

DIARY: Tuesday 30 November 2021 Title of event:               Guided Walkabout of “Nic Fredman: A Retrospective” Presented by:             

Despite it being 27 years since the dawn of a democratic South Africa, the country remains one of the most

At first glance, it seems an unlikely jump. How would a proof-reader, originally from Klerksdorp in the north of the

The Spier 21 Gables Pinotage 2017 received a Grand Gold from the internationally acclaimed Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, with each

Make the most of winter school holidays with a family getaway at Spier Wine Farm As disheartening as it is

South Africa, 7th of July 2021 – Renowned French laboratory Institut Pasteur de Lille concludes from its tests that Daikin’s range

(Left to right: Co-Founders Mario Roos and Jason Samuels) A Brighter Future: Green X Engineering is helping schools become energy-wise

Winter has finally settled in, bringing with it frosty temperatures, longer nights and bare branches. As the season is synonymous

In 2020, two-thirds of South African NGOs reported severe income losses Another hard lockdown could cripple the entire sector. The

This winter, Spier Wine Farm is hosting a series of interactive Spier Food Garden workshops, designed to help you get

Planning for growth helps SMMEs to grow Learning from the big business playbook and using the science of organisational behaviour

Feed your soul with Spier Wine Farm’s winter-warming wine and soup pairing. The seasonal winter tasting offers a selection of

Did you know that almost half of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 around the world do not

Leading provider of wearable device-derived health data partners with vascular health-tech firm to provide industry-leading health insights for clinical and

The Social Justice Walk, the first of its kind, connects all communities in the Greater Stellenbosch, bringing hope and unlocking

Over the next two months the Jamestown community will be hard at work raising funds and tackling a make-over of

The Anna Foundation announced a new partnership with homegrown company Versus Socks. The Stellenbosch-based charity, which focuses on sport as

“Many of the finest and (now) most admired South African wines are based on Chenin Blanc,” says influential UK critic

How AI can help government improve service delivery A new study explores the impact of AI on SA governance by

STELLENBOSCH, 1 JUNE 2021 – The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) at Stellenbosch University has compiled a report on the

With the expanding range of South Africa’s locally produced products that are loved all over the SA, it’s safe to

Scouting, supporting and showcasing African entrepreneurship For the first time ever, future-shapers from all 55 African Union member states now

Preeminent provider of wearable devices-derived health data & insights draws global investment—leading movement toward greater health and wellness around the

A partnership between Twinings, an international tea company based in the UK, and the Pebbles Project, registered NPO, has been

“I did the biggest Frontflip ever with a Downhill bike at DarkFEST….so I’m the happiest dude on the planet right

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

deur Elmarine Anthony Batebouers storie van die week Personeel van Vlottenburg Primêr het verlede kwartaal ‘n inisiatief begin om leerders

“I thought if I pull a little harder and keep my arms a little straighter to slow the rotation, it

As migrant remittances steadily become the largest source of incoming capital for developing countries, outstripping foreign direct investment and development

Stellenbosch – The question that’s been plaguing the internet can finally be answered… After months of speculation and chat feeds filled

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

With the African Continental Free Trade Agreement set to generate combined consumer and business spending of $6.7 trillion by 2030[i], 

by Elmarine Anthony People should be allowed to build their own cities and communities through a broad consultation process with

deur Elmarine Anthony Hulle het ‘n tipe besigheid begin waarvan daar reeds talle in Stellenbosch is. ‘’Dis ‘n baie kompeterende

The ocean-facing Polkadraai Hills of Stellenbosch now have a grand new addition to enhance their glorious views over the winelands

Achieving sustained value creation in a world of deep, volatile and disruptive change means organisations and leaders will need dynamic

Since COVID-19 hit South Africa in early 2020, leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, Pay@ has seen a 50%

Nederburg’s new cellar-master is Samuel Viljoen (40). He has been part of the award-winning winery team since 2007, first as

Did you know that the cost of electricity has increased by 500% since2002? Back then, it cost 14.98 cents per

Spier’s Manor House is now home to a new exhibition featuring leading South African artists. Occupants of the Inhabited showcases

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

Which will you choose? Lunch under the oaks at Vadas, a feast at Spier Hotel, or two-hours of pampering at

deur Elmarine Anthony In Januarie 2017 het Niklaas Willemse bedank uit sy permanente werk waar hy R8 000 per maand verdien

When South African winemakers earn a coveted place in the annual Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge line-up, there

Geskryf deur Elmarine Anthony Lede van die inisiatief, Deemeka Lekkes (DL), het Saterdag, 24 April hul eerste kunsuitstalling, getiteld “Ekke”

Despite public pushback, Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp will be going ahead with the privacy policy update it announced earlier this

Spier’s latest seasonal tasting, exclusively available at the farm’s Tasting Room, artfully pairs Spier 5.5% Chenin Blanc and Shiraz with

Design stars Thabisa Mjo and Cole Ndelu to pick up-and-coming talents for the Design Indaba Emerging Creatives 2021 The annual

Taal Monument, Paarl – A new lower section to the track and a few other revisions saw riders looking at

Work is well underway at the old clinic building in Victoria Street in Stellenbosch where a group of local contractors

Most social activities have slowed down during this time, but chances are your mom has not. Although every day should

After more than a year in which millions of office workers around the globe were forced to work from home

South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent more than 98% of registered businesses, employ between 50% and 60% of

Ike Klaassen © @grant_mclachlan Paarl, Western Cape – A beautiful summer day saw epic conditions for the SA National DH Championships

A growing and unsustainable “welfare gap” that has widened during the Covid-19 pandemic has forced many non-profit organisations (NPOs) to

Het u al ooit aan die koop of verkoop van ‘n eiendom gedink as ‘n strategiese proses? Wat moet gebeur

Final call for innovative corporates to join as founding partners. Technology sectors such as FinTech, InsureTech, AgriTech, eCommerce, HealthTech, and

A vegetarian feast packed with flavour and texture is the perfect dish for lunch. Make the falafel mix ahead, roll

Daniel R. Mueller was not planning on purchasing a wine estate initially. In fact, his intention was quite the opposite

With an abundance of festive feasts on offer at Spier this Easter, the historic wine farm in Stellenbosch offers plenty

The Afrocentric Group has today announced that it will be harnessing its buying power to help cover the costs of

Spier Hotel, in the Stellenbosch Winelands, has a brand-new selection of delicious eating options for local diners. Each is made

South African venture capital firm Imvelo Ventures, founded by Capitec Bank and Empowerment Capital Investment Partners, has set aside funding to expand, build and

As COVID-19 vaccines arrive in South Africa, the outlook for the future has taken an upturn. In keeping with this

Following the 2020 launch of the company’s signature modular shelving system – the first collection in its wall mounted furniture

Applications are now open for the Stellenbosch Network Entrepreneurial Mentorship Programme – an eight-month initiative aimed at supporting and upskilling budding business

Although these are the perfect day-after solution for when you’ve made a large roast with leftovers to spare, you can

A social Impact Project Exhibition of the Department of Visual Arts, Stellenbosch University. Exhibiting between Mondays and Fridays from the

Whisky Magazine announced on 4 February that Andy Watts, Distell Master Distiller of a range of proudly South African whiskies,

The popular Lanzerac Summer Masterclass series is back again this year, starting with a Wellness Masterclass. After a stressful 2020,

Feasting, pampering and picnicking: Spier offers an abundance of wonderful ways to celebrate love — and spoil your loved one

The third edition of Spier Light Art, hosted at Spier Wine Farm from19 March – 18 April 2021, is a

by Alexander Brand Sarah-Leigh Mclaughlin is the owner of the Stellenbosch-based slow clothing brand, Freckle & co. The brand was

by Alexander Brand When the national lockdown hit, SJ Community Hearts (SJCH) saw a need for support in local households,

by Skyler Hendricks AfriVocx is a local, versatile music group that originated in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch. The group focuses on an