South African art festivals and artists under financial strain
South African performing artists are struggling to recover the money they have lost due to widespread cancellations of events...
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Stellenbosch in lockdown: New protocols to prevent spread of Covid-19 in university residences
As of 1 April, there were 612 students in university residences on the Stellenbosch University (SU) main campus and...
Local business to donate half of their online profits to the Solidarity Fund
The Stellenbosch-based clothing brand, Stellies Authentic Clothing, will be donating 50 percent of their online profits to the Solidarity...
Lockdown: Does “one size” really fit all?
Joining other countries in imposing strict measures in an attempt to flatten the curve of Covid-19, South Africa went into a three-week national lockdown on 26 March. But do the implemented measures of the lockdown suit overcrowded townships and informal settlements?
TygerMaties sit ’n helpende hand by
Mediese studente aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch span saam met Tygerberg Hospitaal om Covid-19 te beveg. Ongeveer 360 mediese studente...
Virtuele Woordtrofees – ’n mosie van vertroue in die toekoms van die kunste
Die wenners van die jaarlikse Woordtrofees-toekenningsaand is gisteraand omstreeks 18:00 vir die eerste keer virtueel aangekondig, via die Woordfees...
Plaaslike spanwerk hou honger weg tydens inperking
’n Groep plaaslike ondernemings het ’n projek begin om voedselpakkies te skenk aan kwesbare gesinne in die Lynedoch- en...
HIIT FIT Stellies keeping members active during lockdown
The training company for Stellenbosch University (SU) students, HIIT FIT Stellies, is keeping members active through live training sessions...
Former Stellenbosch mayor dies, leaves a legacy
Tributes have streamed in online for former Stellenbosch mayor and Die Burger’s first reporter of colour, Conrad Sidego, who...
A journey through space and time; local band’s debut album due in September
The Stellenbosch-based alternative Afrikaans band, Kontras, plan to drop their upcoming debut album, Ruimtevaarder, in September, said Andrew Veldman,...