Motorists in Stanford are urged to mind the road for migrating toads! Western Cape, South Africa (14 July 2026) – Bright new road signs have appeared around Stanford, with…
South Africa’s gold-winning display that wowed crowds at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show is coming home for Spring! Stanford, South Africa (07 June 2026) – South Africans celebrated…
Nature’s letting a deep breath out. The fires that hit Stanford have been extinguished, rain has fallen, and the bees are safe and slowly beginning to settle into new homes….
A local artist found a simple but powerful way to help Panthera after tragic fires. She painted, sold her work, and sent the proceeds straight to the sanctuary. Western…
Honeybee Heroes need helping hands after recent fires in Stanford forced the relocation of hundreds of hives across the Overberg. Helping can start right in your own garden! Western…
Organisations and people across South Africa banded together to bring leopards, lions, jaguars and tigers to safety after fires ripped through Stanford. Cape Town, South Africa (12 January 2026)…
Brought to life by community members, the scarecrows add a bit of magic to Stanford’s streets. Stanford, Western Cape (09 September 2025) – Spring has just about sprung in…
Vanessa Govender details her first few years living in a village in South Africa in her latest book, “The Village Indian”, offering all the gossip, scandals and heartfelt moments of…
South Africa’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show design stole the show and won gold for the second year in a row. In exciting news for all who celebrated the win, the…
The South African floral showcase that stole the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and scooped gold will soon make the village of Stanford the talk of the Cape. The champion flower…
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