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Tourism spurt in S’bosch A study shows that Stellenbosch’s many tourism attractions and venues, such as this wine experience at Wederburg, has generated R13 billion for the town over the past year.

Major player in the local economy

hether it is the wine, the hiking trails, the rich history or the culinary delights, the greater Stellenbosch’s tourism sector remains a major player in the local economy, generating R13 billion in the last year.

According to the Visit Stellenbosch’s annual Tourism Economic Impact Study, more than 1,35 million overnight visitors generated R13 billion for the town. The study, now in its second year, provides an evidence-based measure of tourism’s contribution to the local economy. The latest findings show that along with the billions generated, tourism supported 48 007 direct, indirect and induced jobs across the Stellenbosch Municipality. “Tourism is one of Stellenbosch’s greatest opportunities to create lasting economic value,” explained Annemie Liebenberg, CEO of Visit Stellenbosch. “Every visitor supports local businesses, creates employment and contributes to stronger communities. That is why destination management matters. Our role is not simply to attract visitors, but to ensure tourism grows sustainably, benefits residents and leaves Stellenbosch stronger for future generations.” Liebenberg added that the findings demonstrate far more than visitor growth. “These results show what is

possible when research, partnership and long-term thinking come together behind a shared vision.”

uncertainty and increasingly cautious consumer spending. The results point to a destination that has moved beyond post-pandemic recovery and into a new phase of resilient, sustainable growth.

A STORY IN NUMBERS Every day tourism contributes an estimated R35 million to Stellenbosch’s economy. Behind every visitor is a local story – jobs created, businesses supported, entrepreneurs empowered and communities strengthened through a thriving visitor economy. The latest Tourism Economic Impact Study, commissioned by Visit Stellenbosch and independently compiled by Futureneer Advisors, confirms tourism remains one of the region’s most important economic drivers and demonstrates how a shared destination strategy is delivering measurable value for residents, businesses and visitors alike. The research shows that international overnight arrivals increased by 12% to 641 405 visitors, while domestic overnight tourism grew by an impressive 21% to 711 330 visitors. These figures reinforce Stellenbosch’s position as one of South Africa’s leading tourism destinations and demonstrate the growing strength of a balanced, year-round visitor economy. While direct tourism value added remained stable at R6,3 billion, the sector continued to generate significant economic value despite global economic

MEASURABLE RESULTS Tourism success does not happen by chance. According to the Visit Stellenbosch team the success is the result of long-term planning, strategic investment and collaboration. That strategy focuses on growing yearround demand, encouraging longer stays, expanding the geographic spread of visitors across the destination, supporting tourism businesses, promoting inclusive tourism experiences and ensuring that tourism growth benefits local communities. Stellenbosch mayor Jeremy Fasser welcomed the findings and acknowledged the collective effort that continues to position Stellenbosch as a premier visitor destination. “These results demonstrate what can be achieved when Stellenbosch Municipality, Visit Stellenbosch, our tourism industry and local communities work together with a shared vision,” he said. “The municipality is proud to invest in and partner with Visit Stellenbosch to grow a visitor economy that attracts investment and enhances quality of life for our residents. We are building a destination whose success benefits everyone.”

The study found around 40% of international visitors to the Western Cape visit Stellenbosch, while 641 405 international visitors stayed overnight. Along with visitors from overseas, domestic overnight visitors is also up by 21%. The Value of Tourism is Visit Stellenbosch’s annual economic-impact study and forms part of the organisation’s commitment to evidence-based destination management. Independently compiled by Futureneer Advisors using data from Statistics South Africa and South African Tourism, the study measures tourism’s direct, indirect and induced contribution to Stellenbosch’s economy, employment and visitor volumes. By tracking tourism’s performance year-on-year, the study provides the insights needed to inform decision-making, guide destination development and demonstrate the value of investing in tourism. The findings provide a roadmap for the future. Visit Stellenbosch will continue investing in destination marketing, destination development, research, industry support and collaborative partnerships that strengthen the visitor economy while protecting the unique character, cultural heritage and natural environment that make Stellenbosch one of the world’s most desirable destinations. Great destinations do not happen by chance. They are built through partnership, guided by evidence and inspired by a shared vision.

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Locals win at Shiraz SA Challenge Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wineries continue to shine among the best of the best, this time appearing among the winners of the 14th Shiraz SA Challenge. The winners were revealed at the awards ceremony and tasting of the finalist wines at Blacksmith’s Kitchen and The Venue, respectively, last Thursday (6 August). This year 18 winners were awarded in the three categories – rosé (1), shiraz blends (5) and shiraz (12) – with Spier pocketing two awards, one in the blends and one in the shiraz categories. The Top 12 Shiraz of 2026 are Cederberg Teen die Hoog Shiraz 2023; De Grendel op die Berg Syrah 2024; Driehoek Syrah 2023; Fairview Cyril Back 2023; Groot Phesantekraal Syrah 2024; Rickety Bridge Foundation Stone Shiraz 2025; Riebeek Raar Shiraz Carbonic Maceration 2025; Rooiberg Shiraz Reserve 2023; Rust & Vrede Estate Vineyards Syrah 2022; Spier Seaward Shiraz 2024; Stellenbosch Hills Shiraz 2024; and Windmeul Shiraz 2023. The 2026 Shiraz blend winners are Black Elephant Vintners Free Bird Bush Vines Red 2024; Perdeberg The Dry Land Collec-

tion Joseph’s Legacy 2024; Quoin Rock Simonsberg Blend 2023; Spier Creative Block 3 2022; and Zevenwacht Tin Mine Red 2023. Benguela Cove Lighthouse Rosé 2026 is this year’s 2026 Shiraz Rosé winner. The Bernard Podlashuk Shiraz Trophy and prize, sponsored by Bellingham, was presented for the fifth time with Stellenrust Wine Estate revealed as the 2026 winner. Journey’s End, winner last year, and Lomond Wine Estate were the runners-up. MAKING A STATEMENT The judging panel, chaired by La Motte’s cellar master Edmund Terblanche, comprised Elzette du Preez, Denzel Swarts (Zoetendal), Samarie Smith-Meletiou and Bertho van der Westhuizen (Alto Estate). “The single variety Shiraz/Syrah category is where South Africa is really making a statement,” Terblanche said. “Wines were beautifully integrated, handled with a lighter touch of oak and by the final round, the top 30 wines were so close in quality, it really put our tasting abilities to the test! The category for blends was particularly enjoyable; the wines offered a wide spectrum of flavours, combining generosity with harmony.”

All the award winners of 14th annual Shiraz SA Challenge. Shiraz SA Awards winners Photo: Danie Nel

He added that although the number of rosé entries were few, they were all young and fresh, displaying the new trend of light salmon and onion skin colour that reflect a dry clinical style. “The Shiraz SA Challenge continues to raise the bar for South African wine,” concluded Terblanche. “Each year brings new stories, new expressions and, above all, an unwavering commitment to excellence.”

Shiraz SA extends an invitation to all Shiraz aficionados to participate in the countrywide celebration of Shiraz on SA National Shiraz Day on Friday 21 August, which also marks the start of Seven Days of Celebrating Shiraz. Participating wineries and restaurants will present events to celebrate this noble cultivar. For more information, visit www.shirazsa.co.za.

‘Depressiewes veral snags op sosiale media’

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Hoewel dit bekend is dat sosiale media mense se geestesgesondheid beïnvloed, beskik ons nie oor ’n duidelike raamwerk om te bepaal of depressie-verwante simptome deur aanlyn netwerke versprei of hoe om hierdie proses te meet en na te spoor nie. Dr. Kurt Marais, ’n dosent in die departement logistiek aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) wat sy doktorsgraad in bedryfsnavorsing onlangs aan die US verwerf het, het ondersoek ingestel na hoe die gevoel van emosionele inhoud deur sosiale media versprei en maniere verken om die uitwerking daarvan op gebruikers se geestesgesondheid te meet. Hy het spesifiek op depressie gefokus. Marais het plasings van ’n depressiegefokusde “subreddit” op Reddit ontleed om gemeenskaplike woorde, frases en patrone te identifiseer. ’n Subreddit is ’n aanlyn besprekingsgroep of forum op Reddit waarin gebruikers plasings oor ’n spesifieke onderwerp doen en daarop kommentaar lewer. Hy het ’n depressie-spesifieke gevoelsleksikon ontwikkel (’n gestruktureerde lys woorde wat gebruik word om depressiewe emosionele stemming in teks te meet), wat depressie-verwante taalgebruik akkuraat vergeleke met algemene hulpmiddels kan opspoor. Marais het 12 133 unieke plasings oor 56 dae versamel. Die gemiddelde plasing was 178 woorde lank en die langste was 5 192 woorde. Hy het opgemerk dat mense van verskillende ouderdomme, gewoontes en lande in hierdie gemeenskap byeenkom om ervarings te deel en ondersteuning te bied en te ontvang. Die meeste van die plasings was van die VSA, die Verenigde Koninkryk, Kanada, Indië en Duitsland.

“Interessant genoeg het die aantal plasings tussen 22:00 en 05:00 toegeneem. Dit ondersteun vorige studies wat toon dat mense met depressie geneig is om snags meer aktief op sosiale media te wees.” Marais sê nog interessante bevindings was “emosionele versterking” – dit wil sê wanneer mense mekaar se emosies aanlyn versterk. “As twee mense byvoorbeeld albei negatiewe inhoud plaas, is hulle geneig om dit meer gereeld en langer te doen en sodoende daardie emosies te versterk. “Hierdie was sterker onder mense met depressie. Dit gebeur ook met positiewe emosies, maar die uitwerking is nie so sterk soos in die geval van gedeelde negatiewe emosies nie.” Marais voer aan die depressie-spesifieke leksikon wat hy ontwikkel het, is meer betroubaar as huidige groot taalmodelle wat met geestesgesondheidsverwante inhoud afgerig is.

‘EK’ MEESTE GEBRUIK Marais sê die woorde wat die meeste in hierdie plasings gebruik is, is “hou van”, “voel”, “lewe” en “wil hê”. “Mense het dikwels geskryf oor hoe hulle voel en oor hul begeerte om iets anders as depressie te ervaar. Dit word weerspieël in die gereelde gebruik van eerstepersoon-stopwoorde soos ‘ek’, ‘is’ en ‘my’. Woorde soos ‘gevoel’, ‘depressie’ en ‘denke’ verskyn in die lys van mees gebruikte woorde saam met onderskeidelik ‘voel’, ‘depressief’ en ‘dink’,” vertel Marais. “Plasings het op Maandae en Dinsdae toegeneem, met minder plasings op Saterdae. Vergeleke met ander dae van die week het plasings op Maandae meer betrokkenheid in die vorm van regmerkies ontvang, terwyl plasings op Saterdae meer betrokkenheid in die vorm van kommentaar ontvang het.

MEER AKKURAAT “Die leksikon was ook meer akkuraat as algemeen gebruikte gevoelshulpmiddels in die ontleding van subreddit-plasings met betrekking tot ander geestesgesondheidstoestande soos angs en posttraumatiese stresversteuring. Dis ’n verbetering op tradisionele oopbron-woordlyste wat vir algemene taalgebruik ontwerp is, maar nie die subtiele emosionele uitings wat in geestesgesondheidsgesprekke voorkom, sal vasvang nie.” Benewens die depressie-spesifieke leksikon het Marais die insigte van Reddit ook gebruik om ’n agentgebaseerde simulasiemodel van interaksies op Twitter (nou X) te ontwikkel om te ondersoek hoe geestesgesondheidsverwante inhoud op dié platform versprei. Hy sê die model steun op realistiese interaksiepatrone, waargenome gebrui-

“Interessant genoeg het die getal plasings tussen 22:00 en 05:00 toegeneem. Dit ondersteun vorige studies wat toon dat mense met depressie geneig is om snags meer aktief op sosiale media te wees.”

Dr. Kurt Marais

kersgedrag asook insigte uit natuurlike taalverwerking en ingrypingstrategieë. Die twiets, wat gebruikers se emosionele toestand (positief, negatief of neutraal) weerspieël het, is ingesamel voordat die platform ’n nuwe handelsmerk gekry het en derhalwe is die bevindings van toepassing op die destydse platformontwerp, -kenmerke en -algoritmes. Marais wys daarop dat die twiets frases bevat het wat die gebruiker se ervaring van depressie op ’n nie-oordrewe manier bevestig het, soos: “Ek is met depressie gediagnoseer” (sic), “Ek veg teen depressie” en “Ek ly aan depressie”. Elke frase verteenwoordig ’n datastel van twiets en die ooreenstemmende gebruiker wat een of meer van hierdie frases geplaas het. Volgens hom weerspieël die model hoe individue se emosionele toestand oor tyd heen voortduur, maar ook hoe hulle deur ander in hul netwerk beïnvloed word. Dit het getoon dat herhaalde blootstelling aan soortgelyke negatiewe gevoelens geneig is om daardie emosies oor tyd heen te versterk en te verdiep. Marais sê vier belanghebbers kan by sy studie baat vind: “Navorsers word toegerus met hulpmiddels om geestesgesondheid aanlyn te bestudeer; praktisyns bekom insigte in eietydse ervarings van depressie; platformontwikkelaars ontvang bewysgebaseerde aanbevelings vir die bevordering van die welstand van gebruikers; en sosialemedia-gebruikers kry ’n beter begrip van hul rol in algoritmegedrewe omgewings.” Marais sê sy studie is ’n stap vooruit in die verbetering van digitale gesondheid en welstand. Dit beklemtoon die dringende behoefte om “voorkeur aan geestesgesondheidsoorwegings in die ontwerp van digitale platforms te gee”.

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Idasvallei-klubhuis word herbou Yaël Malgas Breek af en begin weer. Dit was die besluit van die Stellenbosch munisipale raad verlede maand oor die klubhuis by die Idas- vallei-sportterrein. Die klubhuis het verlede Augustus enorme skade gely ná gru-stormweer. Benewens gedeeltes van die dak wat weggewaai het, is daar krake in die teelvloer en buitemure, en volgens ’n verslag van die munisipaliteit se ingenieurs is daar vermoedelik selfs skade aan die gebou se fondasie. Volgens Rhodes Benting, voorsitter die Idasvallei-sportraad, was daar groot fout met die klubhuis lank voor verlede jaar se stormskade. “Ons het reeds twee of drie jaar voor die stormskade tekens gesien dat daar fout met die gebou was. Die gebou was besig om te disintegreer op sekere plekke,” verduidelik Benting. Die klubhuis is gebou met skenkings van die Nasionale Loterykommissie. Nadat die konstruksie voltooi is, is daar glo geen inspeksie gedoen om die bouwerk na te gaan nie. Volgens die ingenieurs se verslag kon geen amptelike bouplanne en goedkeuring vir die klubhuis in die munisipaliteit se rekords gevind word nie. Hoewel die sportklub deur die Lotery gebou is behoort dit aan die munisipaliteit. BEDRADING STEEK UIT Sedert die stormskade wat die gebou onbruikbaar gemaak het, het skelms en vandale die afgelope jaar hulself gehelp aan wat in die gebou se badkamers en kleedkamers is. Skade is aangerig in al die vertrekke en elektriese kabels is weggedra. Daar is bedrading wat

Die klubhuis op die Idasvallei-sportterrein sal eersdaag gesloop word weens die toestand van die fasiliteit.

uitsteek en ’n gevaar inhou. As gevolg van die omvang van die skade het die munisipaliteit, ingevolge die Wet op Nasionale Bouregulasies en Boustandaarde van 1977, besluit om die gebou te sloop omdat die fasiliteit onveilig vir openbare gebruik is. Benting sê die sportraad het intussen die beste gemaak van die gebrek aan ’n klubhuis en hoop die beplande fasiliteit sal tot voordeel van alle sportkodes wees. Hy meen ’n klubhuis met ’n saal wat uitkyk het op die Idasvallei-sportvelde, sowel as Hoërskool Lückhoff se velde langsaan, sal goed wees. “Daar was gesprekke met die skool dat ons van hul velde, wat tans nie gebruik word nie, vir gemeenskap-sport kan gebruik. ’n Klubhuis wat op al die velde uitkyk, sal ideaal wees,” meen Benting. Hy sê hoewel die gebruik van die skoolveld nie ’n uitgemaakte saak is nie, is dit goed om vooruit te dink.

BINNE TWEE JAAR GEBOU Volgens die goedgekeurde raadsitem is ’n begroting vir die bou van ’n nuwe klubhuis aangevra met werk wat oor twee boekjaarsiklusse gedoen sal word. “Die aanstelling van ’n argitek met ’n

spesialisspan sal deel van die projek uitmaak,” lui die raadsitem. By navraag het Stuart Grobbelaar, ’n woordvoerder van die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit, bevestig die munisipaliteit is van plan om ’n “groter, beter, veiliger en meer moderne klubhuis” binne die volgende twee jaar te bou. “Hierdie besluit is stewig gegrond op die beste belange van die gemeenskap. Dit volg op uitgebreide skakeling met relevante belanghebbendes, openbare deelnameprosesse en insette wat van gemeenskapslede self ontvang is. Die munisipaliteit sal voortgaan om deursigtig met alle relevante belanghebbendes te kommunikeer namate die projek oor die komende weke en maande vorder,” verduidelik Grobbelaar. “Ons sien daarna uit om ’n verbeterde, moderne en veiliger fasiliteit te lewer wat die gemeenskap vir jare sal dien.” Amptenare van die munisipaliteit vergader vandeesweek met die sportraad om die sloop van die klubhuis, wat na verwagting vandeesmaand sal plaasvind, te bespreek.

Die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit het gevind die klubhuis het te veel strukturele skade en het besluit die gebou moet liewer gesloop as herstel word. Foto’s: Yaël Malgas

Sundowns retire Adams’s number 8 jersey

The late Jayden Adams in action for Mamelodi Sundowns.

Mamelodi Sundowns have announced that the number eight jersey worn by the late Jayden Adams will be retired for the 2026-’27 season, following the midfielder’s tragic death last month. Adams (25) died on Saturday 11 July, just weeks after representing South Africa at the FIFA World Cup. The body of the Stellenbosch star was discovered at a property in the Schotschekloof suburb of Cape Town, with the police opening an inquest into his death. No official cause of death has been released, with authorities appealing to the public to refrain from speculation while the investigation continues. The announcement by the Betway Premiership club has been met with widespread support from the footballing fraternity, which continues to mourn

the loss of one of the country’s brightest talents. “In honour of Jayden Adams, the number eight jersey will be retired for the 2026-’27 season – a fitting tribute to a player whose impact on the Yellow Nation will never be forgotten,” the club said in a statement. “The number eight will forever carry Jayden Adams’ name, memories and the place he holds in the Mamelodi Sundowns family.” Adams enjoyed a remarkable rise through South African football. He began his professional career at Stellenbosch FC, before making the move to Mamelodi Sundowns in January last year. During his time at the Pretoria-based club, he won league titles and the CAF Champions League in 2026. At the FIFA World Cup, he featured

in all three of Bafana Bafana’s group stage matches, starting against Mexico and the Czech Republic, and coming on as a substitute against South Korea. Notably, he played in the Czech Republic match shortly after learning of his grandmother’s death, demonstrating his commitment to the national team during a difficult personal time. Following Sundowns’ CAF Champions League victory earlier this year, Adams dedicated his medal to former Stellenbosch FC teammate and friend Oshwin Andries, who tragically died in 2023, highlighting his thoughtful character off the pitch. The retirement of his jersey number serves as a permanent reminder of Adams’ contribution to Mamelodi Sundowns and South African football.

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Chaplains at service of dedication The Chaplains Alert South Africa (Casa) hosted its second dedication service at the Stellenbosch Fire Station on Saturday 1 August. The local station is a venue that holds deep significance in the history of the chaplaincy ministry. Nearly 13 years ago, on Christmas Day, firefighters were involved in a serious accident and found themselves in need of pastoral care and trauma support. It was during that time that the chaplaincy journey of serving first responders truly began. Thus, returning to the fire station for the dedication was both symbolic and deeply meaningful. It also gave guests the opportunity to experience, first-hand, the environment in which the uniformed services faithfully serve their communities daily. Since May, candidate chaplains have journeyed through months of training, including a practical training day in June, followed by operational station visits to Fire & Rescue Services, Metro Ambulance Services, Law Enforcement and Traffic Services. “We give thanks to God that all eight candidate chaplains successfully completed their training and were dedicated into ministry,” Dr Daniel Solomons, chief pastoral

Dr Daniel Solomons, chief pastoral counsellor and emergency services chaplain, leads the special service.

counsellor and emergency services chaplain (chief chaplain), explained. “This year’s service also marked another significant milestone for Casa; dedication of our very first first responder logistics coordinator. This is an exciting new ministry development and we look forward to sharing more about this important role in the near future.” The prayer offerings of the dedication

Visit Stellenbosch verhuis Die besoekersinligtingsentrum en kantore van Visit Stellenbosch sal van Maandag 17 Augustus besoekers by sy nuwe tuiste by 141 Dorpstraat verwelkom. Die hervestiging is meer as net ’n adresverandering; dit verteenwoordig Visit Stellenbosch se voortgesette verbintenis tot die skep van uitsonderlike besoekerservarings terwyl dit Stellenbosch se posisie as een van Afrika se voorste toerismebestemmings verbeter. Die nuwe besoekersinligtingsentrum in die hartjie van die historiese Eikestad sal ’n verwelkomende, toeganklike ruimte bied, waar plaaslike en internasionale reisigers bekroonde wynervarings, wêreldklas kulinêre aanbiedings, buitelugavonture, kulturele besienswaardighede, geleenthede en outentieke plaaslike stories kan ervaar. Bestemmingspesialiste sal voortgaan om gepersonaliseerde reisplanne, kundige aanbevelings en plaaslike kennis te verskaf om elke besoeker te help om die beste van Stellenbosch te ervaar. “Elke bestemming het ’n voordeur, en ons s’n maak nou oop na die historiese hart van Stellenbosch,” sê Annemie Liebenberg, hoof van Visit Stellenbosch. “Ons nuwe tuiste in Dorpstraat weerspieël wie ons is; ’n bestemming waar erfenis innovasie ontmoet, waar outentieke ervarings blywende herinneringe skep, en waar elke besoeker met ware warmte verwelkom word. Hierdie skuif

Die nuwe tuiste van Visit Stellenbosch by 141 Dorpstraat.

is ’n belegging in ons toekoms, ons besoekers en ons toerismegemeenskap. Ons sien daarna uit om reisigers van reg oor Suid-Afrika en die wêreld te verwelkom terwyl hulle die vele buitengewone ervarings ontdek wat Stellenbosch onvergeetlik maak.” Visit Stellenbosch moedig alle toerisme-vennote aan om hul rekords, webwerwe, bemarkingsmateriaal en besoekersinligting met die nuwe adres op te dateer. Vennote word ook versoek om besoekers vanaf die hervestigingsdatum na die nuwe besoekersinligtingsentrum te verwys. Terwyl die adres verander, bly Visit Stellenbosch se kontak besonderhede onveranderd. Skakel 021 886 4310 of stuur e-pos na info@ visitstellenbosch.org.

service were based on Philippians 1:6: “I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you will continue to perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Solomons encouraged the new chaplains with the following words: “Allow God to continue to complete the work within you.” He sounded a cautionary note: “Being a chaplain is not about having all the

answers. It is not about being the strongest person in the room. It is about allowing God to continue His work in us as we walk with others through their pain. Every difficult call-out, every prayer whispered beside an ambulance, every conversation with a firefighter, police officer, paramedic, or disaster victim becomes another opportunity for God to shape us into the image of Christ. “As you are dedicated today, remember your greatest qualification is not your training, your experience or your uniform, but that you belong to Christ, and He is faithfully at work within you.” The following well-known, timeless hymn the newly dedicated chaplains sang reflected this very philosophy: “Here I am, Lord. It is I, Lord. I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.” Coming from different backgrounds and professions, their role of serving those who serve others is voluntary, and will be up and running in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Ceres, Saldahna, Hermanus and Atlantis. “We pray that God will bless each of them as they provide pastoral care, emotional support and the hope of Christ to first responders and those affected by crisis and tragedy,” Solomons said. “What a privilege to witness God’s faithfulness again!”

Swop the boardroom for the riverbank for 1st duck race Stellenbosch businesses are invited to swap the boardroom for the riverbank this September as the inaugural Stellenbosch Corporate Duck Race promises a day of creativity, camaraderie and community spirit. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Stellenbosch in partnership with Spier Wine Farm, the event will take place on Saturday 19 September, transforming the Eerste River into a colourful spectacle as branded rubber ducks race for glory. Businesses from across the greater Stellenbosch region are encouraged to “adopt” a duck and give it a corporate makeover. Supplied by Rotary, each duck becomes a blank canvas for companies to showcase their brand personality, with prizes, bragging rights and plenty of entertainment on offer as they compete in a light-hearted race down the river. While the event is designed to be fun, it also serves a meaningful purpose. The Corporate Duck Race offers businesses an opportunity to strengthen team spirit, connect with fellow organisations, increase brand visibility and demonstrate their commitment to giving back to the local community. Every duck entered helps support the GBV Centre Stellenbosch, a pioneering

24-hour facility providing free, comprehensive care to survivors of gender-based violence. The centre offers medical treatment, trauma counselling, legal assistance and emergency accommodation, ensuring vulnerable individuals have access to essential services whenever they need them. According to the Rotary Club of Stellenbosch, they wanted to create an event that brings the local business community together in a fun and memorable way while making a real difference where it matters most. Every duck on the river represents a business choosing to invest in both its community and a brighter future for those affected by gender-based violence. Whether companies are entering to unleash their creativity, build stronger teams, entertain clients or simply support an important local cause, the inaugural Stellenbosch Corporate Duck Race promises an unforgettable day on the banks of the Eerste River. The participation fee is R2 500. Businesses interested in signing up and participating can adopt their corporate duck by contacting can contacting Simon Mills on 063 968 6735 or spmills62@gmail.com, or Jackie Hunter on 082 574 1289 or secretary@rotarystellenbosch.org.za.

Young graduates cooking up a storm The second group of QCTOaccredited Food Service Assistant (food handler) Programme graduates crossed the stage at Bergzicht Training and Development recently. The programme, funded through the Stellenbosch Municipality’s Youth Skills Development Programme, equips unemployed youth with nationally recognised qualifications and the confidence to pursue meaningful careers in the hospitality industry. Congratulating the graduates, PR councillor Stephanie Heneke reminded them of the opportunities in the growing hospitality sector. “The food service industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors of our economy. Every hotel, restaurant, hospital, school, guesthouse and tourism establishment

depends on skilled food service professionals. This qualification is far more than a certificate – it is a stepping stone towards economic empowerment and self-sufficiency,” she said. “Many successful chefs, restaurant owners and hospitality managers started exactly where you are today, with a passion to serve, a willingness to learn and the determination to work hard. As Stellenbosch Municipality, we remain committed to investing in our people because when we invest in skills development, we invest in stronger families, stronger communities and a stronger local economy.” Michelle Aalbers of Stellenbosch Municipality emphasised the programme’s importance to local economic development:

“The Municipal Youth Skills Development Programme makes a tangible and meaningful contribution to the development of local youth. Its success is measured not only by the number of participants who secure employment and remain employed, but by the remarkable personal transformation that takes place.” Graduate Sifiso April, who was recognised as the programme’s top achiever, reflected on his journey: “I’m smiling big today because I’m officially a qualified food service assistant. Bergzicht changed me. I arrived scared and unsure of myself, but I leave with skills, confidence and a family who believed in me. Thank you to Stellenbosch Municipality for investing in young people like me. I won’t waste this opportunity.”

The newly graduated crop of food service assistants with dignitories who attended the event at Bergzicht Training and Development.

Fellow graduate Achumile Ntanzi described the programme as life changing. “This opportunity has helped me grow mentally, physically and emotionally. I feel stronger, more focused and proud to be a role model for others. Thank you for investing in my future.” Addressing graduates and guests, Nathalie Skippers, social development coordinator of Bergzicht, highlighted the organisa-

tion’s commitment to changing lives through skills development. “Our vision is to enable self-leadership and employability, and this is evident through our 98% placement rate and 84% job retention rate achieved in 2025,” she said. Many of the graduates have received job offers during their workplace practical training. Employers interested in recruiting certiﬁed graduates can send an email to studentsupport@bergzicht.org.za.

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Buys elected as new deputy mayor Dr Rudi Buys is the new deputy mayor of Stellenbosch. Buys was appointed during a special council meeting last Wednesday (5 August), where he ran uncontested to fill the post left vacant when former deputy mayor and Ward 21 councillor Mynard Slabbert stepped down from the role in May. “To be given this assignment to serve is an extraordinary privilege and deeply humbling. I am thoroughly committed to our town and all its communities, and consider it more than a mission, but a cause, to work alongside our mayor, fellow councillors and residents to build the proud future we all want for every person who calls Stellenbosch home,” Buys said in a statement. Slabbert was asked to vacate the position as deputy in May after the DA caucus brought a vote of no confidence against him (“Slabbert steps down,” Eikestadnuus, 4 June). The DA’s Federal Executive applied

clause 6.2.6.3 of its federal constitution, which can be invoked when a party representative has “lost the confidence of his or her caucus”. Slabbert was elected as ward councillor in a by-election on 8 March 2023, after the resignation of former councillor Rikus Badenhorst, who took up a position in Parliament in the National Council of Provinces. Slabbert remains a DA member and part of the Stellenbosch council. In a statement, the council welcomed Buys to his new position. “Dr Buys joins the Executive Mayoral Committee with more than three decades of experience in education, public leadership and community service. In earlier roles he served as a spokesperson for the Western Cape minister of Education, as a youth commissioner of the province and as a member of several national advisory councils to [former] President Thabo Mbeki. “Dr Buys also specialised in education and how to lead transformation at universities and colleges, over time appointed

to executive roles and to the governing councils and boards of several public and private institutions. He held appointments among others as faculty dean, chief academic officer, and vice-president,” the statement read. Buys studied theology at Stellenbosch University and went on to serve as a peace monitor during the first democratic elections in 1994. He was elected to serve on his local municipal ward committee in 2021 and served as chairperson of the DA’s party branch. Before joining the Stellenbosch council, he also served as a councillor in the Cape Winelands District Municipality. Stellenbosch mayor Jeremy Fasser congratulated Buys on his election. “Dr Buys is a respected leader with an impressive track record in education, governance and public service,” Fasser said. “His deep understanding of Stellenbosch, together with his passion for community development and service excellence, will be a valuable asset to our municipality.”

Stellenbosch mayor Jeremy Fasser with newly elected deputy mayor Dr Rudi Buys.

Deadline for card replacement beckons, warns Postbank Social grant beneficiaries who have not yet switched from the Sassa gold cards to the new Postbank black cards have until month-end to complete the process before the old cards stop working. Postbank urges recipients to act now, warning that the Monday 31 August deadline is fast approaching and that delays could result in disruptions to grant payments. The gold cards are being phased out and will no longer function once the migration process is complete. Thamsanqa Cele, Postbank’s chief com-

mercial officer, said beneficiaries should not wait until August or their usual grant payment dates to make the switch. “We are already noticing a steady increase in queues at several of our card replacement sites. Based on current trends, we anticipate that queues will become considerably longer in August, which is the final month before the deadline,” Cele said.“Beneficiaries who postpone their visit until then may experience substantial delays due to the expected increase in demand.”

Postbank has deployed resources to support the migration programme. The Postbank black cards are available from selected retailers, including Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, Pick n Pay, Boxer and Spar stores. Card replacement sites are open nationwide from Monday to Friday, between 09:00 and 17:00. Beneficiaries can dial 120 355# from their mobile phones to locate their nearest replacement site. The replacement process is free. Beneficiaries are required to present a valid

South African identity document or temporary ID. Postbank advised beneficiaries not to visit Sassa offices for the switch; instead, they should visit a nearby Postbank service point or contact the bank’s call centre. The bank’s customer service teams can assist with issues including missed payments, PIN-related queries, lost or stolen cards, card reissues and declined transactions. For assistance, contact Postbank’s call centre on 0800 535 455.

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Rekordgetal skryf in vir musiekstryd Drie jong musikante van Stellenbosch is onder die 28 finaliste wat in Desember aan die Nasionale Jeugmusiekkompetisie (NJMK) in die Endler-saal sal deelneem. Die 42ste weergawe van die kompetisie het vanjaar ’n rekordgetal van 50 inskrywings ontvang. Onder die finaliste is die 19-jariges Damian Philander (klavier), Ané Prins (tjello) en Emma Stiff (viool), almal van Stellenbosch. Die kompetisie vir klassieke musikante tussen 14 en 19 jaar vind van 1 tot 5 Desember by die US-konservatorium in Stellenbosch plaas. Die 28 deelnemers is van oor Suid-Afrika heen. “Die oudisiepaneel van gerekende musikante het die standaard so hoog gevind dat hulle aanbeveel het dat 28 opkomende sterre genooi word om aan die week lange geleentheid deel te neem,” sê die NJMK-koördineerder Aileen Maas. Hulle sal om prysgeld van altesaam R180 000, asook die gesogte wennerstitel en goue, silwer- en bronsmedaljes meeding. Die NJMK word oor vier rondes in vyf kategorieë vir orkesinstrumente beslis: klavier, strykinstrumente, houtblaasin-

strumente, koperblaasinstrumente en ander orkesinstrumente (harp, slagwerk, marimba, xilofoon, ensovoorts). Vanjaar is 14 pianiste, ses tjelliste, ses violiste en twee saksofoonspelers gekies. Tydens die vyfdaagse kompetisie moet deelnemers ’n uiteenlopende repertoire van hul eie keuse uitvoer wat verskillende stylperiodes en Suid-Afrikaanse komposisies insluit. Al die deelnemers sal in die eerste twee rondes speel. Daarna sal 12 semifinaliste in die derde (halfeind-) ronde meeding om te bepaal wie die top-ses musikante is. Die top-ses aanspraakmakers sal dan in ’n galakonsert, begelei deur die Kaapstad Filharmoniese Orkes, op Saterdag 5 Desember om die oorwinning meeding. Die kompetisiewenner en die finale rangorde van die NJMK word kumulatief oor die vier rondes bepaal. Die name van die beoordelaarspaneel en kaartjiepryse vir die galakonsert sal nader aan die kompetisie bekend gemaak word. Toegang tot die eerste drie rondes is gratis. Die galakonsert van die eindronde sal ook regstreeks op die NYMK-webwerf by www.nymc.co.za uitgesaai word.

Youth choral festival in Stellenbosch Music lovers and especially those that love choral music should be sure to get their tickets for the annual e’Bosch School Choir Festivals. Harmony, hope and youthful talent will again be on display at the Ida’s Valley Primary School hall, with two inspiring evenings of music that unites learners from schools across Stellenbosch. High school choirs will perform on Thursday 17 September, followed by their younger cohorts taking to the stage on Friday 18 September. Both performances will take place at the Ida’s Valley Primary School hall at 18:00. Admission costs R20 per person. Tickets are available at participating schools. Alternatively, send an email to school.ebosch@gmail.com for more information.

Celebrate Syrah at La Motte Every August La Motte Wine Estate makes the most of Syrah to enjoy the last stretch of winter. Rather than only celebrating this versatile variety on its national day (Friday 21 August), the Franschhoek estate finds ways to make it part of the last stretch of winter in every way it can. How Syrah adapts to terroir, how beautifully it blends and matures and its exceptional versatility as a dinner partner make it an obvious choice for wine farmers, winemakers and wine drinkers. Guests are invited to taste the influence of vineyards and vintages by relax in front of the Tasting Room fireplace or making the most of sunny days on the veranda by enjoying the 2024 Reserve Syrah, a sensational example of how the spicy, perfumed character of cool-climate Elim Syrah complements a creamy texture and red fruit Franschhoek profile. Also try the Pierneef Atelier Syrah Viognier, the estate’s flagship Hanneli R Rhône-style blend and a special vintage from the Rupert Vinoteque on the estate. This experience is available at the estate from 09:00 to 17:00 daily at R200. Furthermore, winter in the Winelands is the perfect time to enjoy beautiful food and wine. Guests are invited to enjoy the warming winter menu at L’Ami Family Brasserie.

Vier die veelsydigheid van cabernet sauvignon met ’n spesiale naweek van geleenthede by Neil Ellis Wyne in Stellenbosch.

Kom vier saam cabernet sauvignon in Stellenbosch Neil Ellis Wyne in Stellenbosch vier vandeesmaand cabernet sauvignon, een van die wêreld se mees ikoniese druifvariante en ’n wyn wat sedert 1984 die hart van dié wynplaas is. Gaste word genooi om van Vrydag 28 tot Sondag 30 Augustus drie unieke ervarings, wat uitstekende wyne ten toon stel, te geniet. Die wyne is sorgvuldig met kos gepaar, asook met die stories agter een van Suid-Afrika se mees gerespekteerde cabernet sauvignon-produsente. Die feesvierings open met ’n eksklusiewe aand, getiteld Cab & Carne, wat die tydlose vennootskap tussen cabernet sauvignon and premium carne vier. Die geleentheid op 28 Augustus word om 18:30 deur Neil Ellis en Jacques van der Merwe van Wild

Dorpskalender | Town calendar DONDERDAG 13 AUGUSTUS Stellenbosch: Die Stellenbosch Kunsvereniging bied ’n kunsuitstalling van vroue-kuns by die PJ OLIVIER-KUNSSENTRUM aan. Besoekers kan onder meer kunswerke deur vrouekunstenaars soos Jean Theron Louw, Varenka Paschke, Nell Louise Pollock en Mpho Jacobs sien. Die uitstalling vier die kreatiwiteit, talent en diverse kunsstemme van vroulike kunstenaars en bied die gemeenskap die geleentheid om ’n inspirerende versameling kontemporêre kunswerke te besigtig. Die uitstalling word tot Vrydag 28 Augustus vertoon en kan weeksdae van 09:00 tot 16:00 besigtig word. SUNDAY 16 AUGUST Stellenbosch: The weekly Music and Cheese Fondue Winter Experience at DELHEIM WINE ESTATE features the German and Bavarian music of Adolf Thelen. The event combines a live music performance with traditional Swiss-style dining; guests will be served a three-course meal centred on cheese fondue, accompanied by bread and seasonal vegetables. It includes glühwein on arrival, a table appetiser, cured meats and coffee with brownies for dessert. Estate wines will be available for purchase. It runs from noon to 15:00. Tickets are R580 for adults and R355 for children, with bookings required in advance. Visit www.delheim.com to book your place.

Celebrate all things Syrah at La Motte this August.

Additional to the regular L’Ami offering, guests can choose between a two- or three-course option, including a glass of wine from the La Motte Reserve Collection with both starter and main course at R495 and R595 respectively. This offer is available from Wednesday to Sunday throughout August.

Kalahari aangebied. Dit beloof om ’n intieme aand van stories, vakmanskap en geure te wees, waar elk wyn en elke snit wys waarom cabernet sauvignon as die “koning van die rooies” bekend staan. Kaartjies beloop R1 850 elk. Op 29 Augustus bied die wynplaas die cabernet sauvignon-proe-ervaring aan. Hier sal gaste die veelsydigheid van cabernet sauvignon ervaar, gepaard met drie verfynde geregte wat tekstuur, varsheid en sterk geur ten toon stel. Kaartjies kos R420 elk. Op die Sondag (30 Augustus) kan gaste Internasionale Cabernet Sauvignon-dag met ’n ontspanne tweegang-middagete geniet teen R790 per persoon. Bespreek jou plek by 021 887 0649 of restaurant@neilellis.com.

WOENSDAG 19 AUGUSTUS Jamestown: Kom kuier saam by Babbel & Brei en laat die breipenne klap om Jamestown se kinders en bejaardes warm te hou. Die groep kom elke Woensdag van 10:00 tot 11:00 by die JAMESTOWN-BIBLIOTEEK byeen. Beginners leer blokkies brei en dié wat kan, brei musse en serpe. Wol en breipenne word verskaf. Kontak die biblioteek by 021 808 8373 of 021 808 8372 vir nog inligting. Somerset West: The REACH FOR RECOVERY breast cancer support group invites residents of Stellenbosch and the Helderberg to a talk by the breast and endocrine surgeon Dr Liana Roodt on the latest developments in breast sur-

gery. It will be held in the Learning and Development Room at Mediclinic Vergelegen at 09:30 for 10:00. Anyone with an interest in breast health is welcome. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Call 082 357 0497 for enquiries. THURSDAY 27 AUGUST Strand: The Unashamedly Ethical Golf Day will be held at STRAND GOLF COURSE, with golfers, businesses and community leaders invited to tee-off. Whether entering a team, entertaining clients or sponsoring a hole, participants will contribute towards the work of the NPO that is committed to cultivating values-based leadership and restoring integrity in workplaces, schools and communities. A fourball costs R5 000 and includes two golf carts, dinner and the prize-giving. Businesses can sponsor holes at R1 500 each. Send an email to comms@unashamedlyethical.com for entries, sponsorship opportunities or further details. SATERDAG 29 AUGUSTUS Stellenbosch: Die VOORGELEGEN-MUSEUM bied, ter viering van Vrouemaand, ’n spesiale geleentheid aan – getiteld “Die skoonheid van haar”. Dis ’n verfynde ervaring waar diegene wat dit bywoon skoonheids-, velsorg- en welstandswenke en waardevolle insigte van bedryfs- kundiges sal ontvang. Alle vroue word uitgenooi om saam te kuier, met eendersdenkende vroue te skakel, en geïnspireer te word deur die skepper van leefstyl-, mode- en velsorginhoud, Bradley Arendse van Cloetesville. Die viering sal by die museum in Dorpstraat plaasvind. Kaartjies, teen R150 per persoon, sluit verversings in. Kontak Megan Julies by 021 887 2937 om jou plek by die unieke geleentheid en viering te bespreek. TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER Stellenbosch: African Drumming Tuesdays at the STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY MUSEUM will be held from 13:00 to 14:00. It aims to enhance wellness and well-being on campus, with sessions free and open to all. Contact Ricky on 021 808 3660 or email rickyb@sun.ac.za to book your place.

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Hy is tans deel van die Limpopo Bulls-span, waar hy as losskakel gekies is. Die ander Byron Snell (20) in die twee Van der Stel-Evergreens kleure van die Limpopo (VDE)-spelers met provinsiale Bulls. kontrakte is DeAndré Bouwers RUGBY ’N SPANSPORT by Griekwas en Jeffwin Wesso Snell was vir 12 jaar ’n lid by die Griffons (“Spelers van VDE kry kon- van die klub en hy onthou hoe hy as jongetrakte,” Eikestadnuus, 18 September 2025). ling vroeg op ’n Saterdagoggend dikwels Snell het as kaalvoet-seun in VDE se op ’n veld met ryp gespeel het. Sy droom o.10-span gespeel en deur die klub se ouder- is om, terwyl hy nog jeug aan sy kant het, domstrukture gevorder totdat hy verlede as veelsydige speler by ’n groter unie aan jaar op losskakel vir die eerste span in te sluit. Superliga A uitgedraf het. Vanjaar het hy “Om ’n veelsydige speler te wees, moet by die UXI-Akademie aangesluit en tot met jy maar jou tyd opoffer om jou vertroud te sy vertrek noorde toe vir Villager se o.20’s maak met die verskillende posisies in die uitgedraf. agterlyn. Dit is ook belangrik dat jy na jou Oor sy insluiting in die Limpopo Bulls liggaam kyk, die regte dieet volg en weg sê hy dat hy bly is hy kry die kans om sy bly van alkohol en dwelms. talent op ’n hoër vlak te wys. “Die opof“Om ’n spanspeler te wees, moet jy feringe wat my ma, Irma Snell, deur die toegewyd wees aan jou medespelers en jare gemaak het en steeds doen, is ek baie afrigters, want rugby is ’n spansport. My dankbaar voor. grootste droom is om êrens in Europa “Sy is die een wat in my geglo het, te gaan speel, ervaring van rugby in die aangemoedig het om my drome na te jaag Noordelike Halfrond op te doen en dan met en my bygestaan het as ek ’n skeet of genoeg kennis terug te keer Suid-Afrika toe besering opgedoen het. Ek weet dit was nie vir die gesogte Boktrui,” sê Snell. altyd vir haar maklik nie en wil vir haar Nou fokus hy op sy rugby by die Limpoen die Man van Bo dankie sê; vir God vir po Bulls en wag om sy debuut te maak. my talent en dat Hy altyd Sy hand oor my Sy boodskap aan sy spanmaats by VDE, hou om nie ernstige beserings op te doen saam met wie hy tot verlede jaar gespeel is, nie,” sê Snell. dat hulle moet vasbyt. Hoewel hy op nommer 10 uitdraf, is sy “Ek weet dit gaan vanjaar moeilik met held die voormalige Springbok-heelagter julle, maar onthou die comeback is ver van Hermanus, Gio Aplon. “Jy kan boeke beter as die setback wat julle nou ervaar. skryf oor sy talent, want voor Cheslin “VDE sal weer opstaan en ’n krag word. Kolbe was daar Gio Aplon. Ek gebruik sy Ons het nie verniet vanaf die streekskomaftrappe en swaai van heupe om my deur petisie tot in Superliga A gevorder nie. Dit klein gapings te wikkel. Hy was uitstekend is julle tweede jaar in Superliga A, iets wat met teenaanvalle vanaf die laaste vesting. min gevestigde spanne of spelers agter hul Ek gebruik dit as deel van my mondering. name kan skryf. VDE kan net weer herbou “Ek is ’n rugbyproduk van Stellenbosch, en weer hul stem dikmaak; ek glo in julle.”

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Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to apply for the issue of a certied copy of Deed of Transfer Number T16101/2007 passed by GASC-ALPHA CC, Registration Number 1995/021457/23 in favour of MIKES BRICK AND BLOCK CC, Registration Number 2003/003744/23, in respect of ERF 165 KLAPMUTS, in the Municipality Stellenbosch, Division Paarl, Western Cape, in extent: 577 (ve hundred and seventy seven) square metres, held by Deed of Transfer No. T16101/2007, which has been lost or destroyed.

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Die doelskieter Ashley du Preez het ná vier jaar by Kaizer Chiefs sy terugkeer na Stellenbosch FC gemaak.

Keenan Johannese en Luthando Vena is vir hul uitstekende spel as lede van die Stellenbosch FC-reserwespan met professionele kontrakte beloon.

Beide Vena en Johannesen, onderskeidelik van Kayamandi en Jamestown, het dié seisoen tot die eerste span gevorder en hul onderskeie debute in die klub se openingsdag-wedstryd teen AmaZulu op Saterdag 1 Augustus gemaak. Die Maroons het hul openingsligawedstryd wat by Sugar Ray Xulu-stadion in Durban gespeel is, met 1-0 verloor. Hulle was weer Dinsdagaand (11 Augustus) in liga-aksie teen Polokwane City in die Seshego-stadion, en het hul eerste punt op die punteleer van die 2026-’27-veldtog in ’n 3-3 gelykopwedstryd

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tellenbosch FC het ’n opskudding in die dorp veroorsaak ná die aankondiging dat die Bafana Bafana-doelskieter Ashley du Preez ’n permanente ooreenkoms met die klub onderteken het.

Du Preez is in Idasvallei gebore en getoë, en keer terug na Stellenbosch waar hy sy professionele loopbaan as ’n 19-jarige in 2016 begin het. Hy het 98 verskynings tydens sy eerste tydperk by die Maroons gemaak en was lid van die span wat gehelp het dat die span in 2019 na die Betway Premiership bevorder word. Du Preez het die Kaapse Wynland-klub verlaat om in 2022 by Kaizer Chiefs aan te sluit, waar hy die afgelope vier seisoene gespeel het en ’n Nedbank-bekerwennersmedalje verower het, voordat hy vroeër vandeesmaand sy langverwagte terugkeer na Stellenbosch gemaak het. “Ek het altyd geweet dat ek na Stellenbosch sou terugkom,” het die 29-jarige in ’n verklaring gesê. “Dit is wonderlik om terug te wees waar ek grootgeword het en by die klub waar alles vir my begin het, en om weer deel van die Stellenbosch-familie te wees. “Die gemeenskap ken my goed en het my sedert die begin van my professionele loopbaan ondersteun, so om ’n plaaslike speler te wees en weer die klub te verteenwoordig, is vir my ’n groot eer en voorreg. “Dit is ’n ongelooflike gevoel om terug te wees.” Stellenbosch FC het ook onlangs die plaaslike duo Luthando Vena en Keanan Johannesen met hul eerste professionele kontrakte beloon nadat die paar uit die klub se reserwespan gegradueer het.

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opgeraap. In hul 300ste ligawedstryd het die Stellenbossers diep gegrawe om die wedstryd gelykop te maak, met Du Preez wat sy tweede debuut van die reserwebank af gemaak het en sommer onmiddellik ’n impak met sy eerste raak aan die bal gemaak het. Dit het sy span opnuut in aanmerking gebring vir ’n deel van die buit. Stellies se volgende liga-uitstappie is môreaand (Vrydag 14 Augustus), wanneer hulle Marumo Gallants in die Athlone-stadion om 19:30 ontvang.

Die wenners van twee van die Westelike Provinsie se superligas is die afgelope naweek gekroon, met Villager as die unie se topklub en Superliga A-kampioen en Rangers wat die Superliga C-kroon dra. Die algehele wenner van Superliga B is in die weegskaal, met Belhar, Collegians of Macassar wat nog as ligawenners gekroon kan word. Die komende naweek (Saterdag 15 Augustus) se ligabepalings is uiters belangrik vir dié spanne, terwyl ander klubs nog poog om hul plek in die verskeie ligas in 2027 te verseker of slegs vir die trots van hul spanne speel. Die afgelope naweek het gemengde uitslae vir Stellenbosch en omgewing se klubs opgelewer. In Superliga A het die swak vorm van die Maties teen Valsbaai voortgeduur. Die studente het met 23-12 in Constantia vasgeval. Van der StelEvergreens het vyf punte aan Hamilton afgestaan deur die wedstryd te verbeur. In Superliga C kon Pniël Villagers nie sy wenvorm voorsit toe hy op tuisbodem kragte met Langa meet nie. Die Pniëllers het in hul laaste wedstryd met 25-47 vasgeval en sodoende van tweede tot derde plek op die punteleer gesak. Daar was welslae vir Kylemore en Raithby Universals in hul onderskeie SLC-kragmetings. Kylemore het ’n 14-19sege oor Caledonian Roses behaal, terwyl RU met 42-27 teen Strand United geseëvier het. Beide klubs hoop om die komende naweek die wenmomentum in hul laaste wedstryde te handhaaf. Kylemore pak die ligawenners, Rangers, in Surrey Estate en RU pak Busy Bee in Langa. In SLA is die Maties in aksie teen Hamilton in Seepunt, VDE is geskeduleer om met die UWK Caracals kragte te meet en Franschhoek geniet weer ’n rusnaweek. Komende Woensdag (19 Augustus) pak die Maties die ligakampioen, Villager, by Brookside in Claremont. Al die spanne in die Noordelike liga is ná ’n ruskans weer Saterdag in aksie, met die derby tussen Cloetesville en Stellenbosch-Coronation wat vir opwinding sorg. Die ligavoorloper, Blue Stars United, pak Whistling Wheels in Eersterivier, Excelsior speel weg teen Police Blackheath, en Faure reis vir sy ontmoeting met Fisantekraal. Blakes het weer ’n ruskans.