Ex-Stellenbosch deputy mayor shot dead in Kayamandi

A wave of disbelief has gripped Stellenbosch following the fatal shooting of former deputy...

All-women winemaking team snatches global title for world’s best Cabernet Sauvignon

In a landmark moment for South African viticulture, a Stellenbosch wine crafted by an...

A Lanzerac special: Retreat to the warm heart of pinotage

When the Nort-Wester gales and driving rains of the Cape winter arrive, the temptation...

Ex-Stellenbosch student found not guilty in urination case saga

Former Stellenbosch University (SU) student Theuns Du Toit, who made headlines for his controversial...

Stellenbosch wineries smash tree-planting expectations

The Stellenbosch Wine Routes’ ambitious tree-planting campaign has dramatically exceeded expectations, with wineries planting...

6 places in and around Cape Town to satisfy your boba desires

We’re not quite sure if it’s the creamy sweetness of the drink, the bursts...

UCT Ikey Tigers stun Maties to end 11-year Varsity Cup title drought

The FNB UCT Ikey Tigers finally broke their championship curse in sensational style, steamrolling...

Developer of R300m Stellenbosch housing estate fights back

Words: John Yeld / GroundUp The developer of a luxury R300-million private housing estate on the...

End of an era! Stellenbosch Dorp Street Market shuts down for good

Update: 20 March 2025:  Following months of bureaucratic red tape and back-and-forths with Stellenbosch...

New plant discovered in Stellenbosch

Words: John Yeld / GroundUp The recent discovery of a stunning new indigenous plant following...