An 18-year-old survives an unexpected storm in the Jonkershoek mountains. He was rescued safely after unexpected weather turned a hike into a test. Western Cape, South Africa (14 July…
In the midst of all the artistic brilliance at the opening concert of the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival, music met generosity when a young bassoonist was surprised with a…
They sang. The world listened… and they became triple gold winners! As the sole representatives from South Africa and the African continent, the Stellenbosch University Choir stood tall against 132…
Once lying immobile on his hospital bed for weeks, endurance enthusiast Carel Botha faced the unimaginable. But he recovered and gained a newfound appreciation for life. Now back on his…
From making vetkoeks from her student accommodation to borrowing pots from friends to prepare warm meals, Francisca Darkoh went to great lengths to ensure her peers who struggled to afford…
Organ donation rates remain very low in our country. It’s a serious problem that sees many lives suffering at the cost of strained infrastructure. After witnessing over 4,000 patients on…
Lurina Fourie isn’t just living with type-1 diabetes; she’s positively transforming the experience for others. She has consistently found creative ways to connect with the diabetes community, with her latest…
Who knew a municipal Twitter account could be this entertaining… or this inspiring? Stellenbosch is raising the bar for local government, one cheeky post at a time. Western Cape,…
Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in childhood, a battle that defined her primary school years with constant trips to the hospital, Morgan Rothman faced adversity with remarkable courage…
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