Mark Keeling has always been a passionate paddler but, after being retrenched from his work in April, he has had a phenomenal year in the sport, representing South Africa in three different paddling disciplines in events across the world.
Author: Jamie Venter
Don’t pet Stellenbosch’s Cape dwarf chameleons, say experts
REVIEW: Katvis’ deceptively stunning ode to anguish
Stellenbosch firefighter named SA’s Toughest Firefighter Alive
A group of firefighters from the Stellenbosch Fire and Rescue Department recently competed at the 2022 South African Toughest Firefighter Alive Challenge in Mossel Bay, where one member placed first in his division.
Why we are catching whales for conservation
There are very few creatures who have captured the human imagination in the way whales do. But despite their enormous size, their biggest threat to their survival continues to be human activity. The South African coast has seen many whale entanglements over the past years leading to risky rescue missions by disentanglement professionals.
Climate biologist Wendy Foden’s fight against eco-anxiety
Wendy Foden is a world-renowned climate biologist, and a fighter of climate change. Foden speaks to MatieMedia about eco-anxiety, and about sustainable habits for climate change researchers.
Mamma Mia! ABBA vs Taylor Swift event supports local cause
A local non-profit organisation (NGO) that supports vulnerable children and families recently benefited from an ABBA versus Taylor Swift fundraising event in Stellenbosch.
Coetzenburg sees lifeguards compete for national title
Stellenbosch University (SU) recently hosted the first day of the 2022 Lifesaving South African Inter-Provincial Championships
Criminal investigation ongoing against suspended municipal official
The South African Police Service is currently conducting a criminal investigation into a former Stellenbosch municipal official for alleged corrupt conduct.
Maintaining roads or digging holes? PhD student raises concern over local road
A local botany student recently raised concerns over the construction and maintenance of a gravel road on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, which has allegedly been repeatedly eroded by rain in the last month.