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Lining up to vote Stellenbosch voters from the CBD to Kayamandi were up and queuing just after 07:00 yesterday (Wednesday 4 November) to cast their votes for the 2026 Local Government Elections. Voters were already feeling the heat before 08:00, and the mercury rose to around 30°C, making it one of the hottest voting days since 1994. At the Old Apostolic Church in town, many voters, especially younger voters, lined up all the way to the StelMark Centre entrance, patiently waiting to exercise their democratic right. Photo: Yaël Malgas
Bobbejane wek kommer Yaël Malgas
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apstreke is een ding, maar om deur ’n volwasse bobbejaan gekonfronteer te word, is ’n ander, en Stellenbossers word gemaan om weg te bly van dié diere indien hulle hul teëkom. In die afgelope weke het verskeie Stellenbossers melding gemaak van bobbejane wat naby die Coetzenburg-dam gewaar is. Volgens CapeNature is hulle bewus van die bobbejane die afgelope ruk en is die verskynsel nie ongewoon nie. “Aangesien Stellenbosch aan die Stellenbosch- en Jonkershoek-berge grens, is bobbejane histories in die buitewyke en soms in die buurte van Brandwacht, Paradyskloof en Coetzenburg gesien. “Hierdie voorvalle is gewoonlik tydelik, en die diere beweeg ná ’n kort tydperk terug na die omliggende natuurlike habitat,” verduidelik Luke Folb, ’n
Wenke oor ‘tydelike besoekers’ woordvoerder van CapeNature. Kommer oor stappers wat in Coetzenburg stap en hul troeteldiere is deur plaaslikes uitgelig, maar Folb sê CapeNature en die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit monitor die situasie. Hulle is ook in gesprek oor die bobbejane. Inwoners wat die diere in hul buurt opmerk, kan die munisipaliteit se wetstoepassers skakel en dié wetstoepassers het op verskeie geleenthede sedert Oktober die diere weggejaag. Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) het ook studente gewaarsku om nie die bobbejane te konfronteer of hulle kos te gee nie. In ’n verklaring waarin veiligheidswenke gedeel word, maan die US om liewer ’n ompad te kies wanneer enigeen die trop teëkom en om nie naby hulle te eet nie. “Vermy dit om te skreeu, te terg, skie-
like bewegings te maak of te probeer om bobbejane weg te jaag,” lui die wenke. Die US maan ook dat troeteldiere aan leibande gehou moet word sodat hulle nie die bobbejane konfronteer nie en kinders van die diere weggehou moet word. Folb beaam dat bobbejane ’n belangrike deel van die streek se biodiversiteit is. “Die mees doeltreffende manier om konflik tussen mense en bobbejane te vermy, is deur verantwoordelike afvalbestuur en toegang tot kos te beperk.” Stappers en diegene wat in gebiede is waar die bobbejane drentel, moet daarom kos in asblikke weggooi, nie rommel rondstrooi nie en ná staptogte niks agterlaat wat die diere kan lok nie. In die Helderberg het beamptes van die Stad Kaapstad en inwoners onlangs vergader oor inwoners se kopseer met bobbejane.
DistriksPos & Helderberg Gazette, Eikestadnuus se susterspublikasie, het in Augustus berig oor die Stad d se planne om bobbejane in Strand en Gordonsbaai te vang en in gebiede van die stedelike buitewyke te verwyder. Verlede jaar is 50 gevalle aangemeld waar bobbejane private eiendom in Gordonsbaai binnegekom het. Bobbejane is hier onder meer na buurte gelok weens huis- houdelike afval, spesifiek kos, vrugtebome en groentetuine. Folb sê egter in die geval van Stellenbosch is bobbejane se dorpsbesoeke slegs tydelik en inwoners kan maatreëls in plek stel om die versoeking vir bobbejane te verminder. Inwoners wat bobbejane in die munisipale area gewaar, moet die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit se wetstoepassers by 021 808 8890 skakel of ’n WhatsAppboodskap na 079 622 4722 stuur. Indien bobbejane buite die dorpsgrense gesien word, kan inwoners CapeNature Jonkershoek by 087 087 4118 laat weet.
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5 November 2026
Studente help Kayamandi ’n Groep finalejaar-opvoedkundestudente aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) het ’n klaskameropdrag in ’n praktiese taak omskep om sodoende opvoedkundige ongelykheid teen te werk deur onderrighulpbronne ’n tweede lewe in skole te gee waar dit nodig is. Die veldtog, wat “From our classroom to theirs” heet, nooi aspirantonderwysers uit om hulpbronne wat hulle gedurende hulle opleiding geskep het, te skenk sodat ander klaskamers daarby kan baat vind. Die idee het gestalte gekry toe ’n groep studente – Tennile Adolph, Jemima Opperman, Alexi Hasell, Jade Geerlings, Keesha Rule, Simiso Lungelo Ntombela, Asanda Amahle Gumede, Liana Marais en Londiwe Mahlangu – saam aan ’n filosofie-opdrag gewerk het wat hulle uitgedaag het om ’n probleem wat onderwys in Suid-Afrika raak, te identifiseer en ’n veldtog te ontwikkel om vir verandering voorspraak te doen. “Ons voel as vierdejaar-opvoedkundestudente ons spandeer te veel tyd daaraan om oor die dringende kwessies te praat wat ons skole vandag raak en hoe ons dit teoreties kan verander, maar maak uiteindelik nooit ’n werklike verskil nie,” sê Geerlings. Die groep het hulpbrontekorte bespreek en besef dat baie van die wiskunde-onderrigmateriaal wat studente as deel van hulle kursuswerk skep, uiteindelik weggegooi word of ongebruik bly lê nadat opdragte voltooi is. Hulle het besluit om dit vir finalejaarstudente makliker te maak om hierdie hulpbronne voor die einde van die akademiese jaar – wanneer kursuswerk en ander verpligtinge studente met te min
’n Groep finalejaarstudente oorhanding hulpmiddels aan die Laerskool Ikaya in Kayamandi.
tyd laat om nog te dink oor wat hulle met materiaal kan doen wat hulle nie meer nodig het nie jaar – te skenk. Die studente het ’n sosialemediablad, @ from_our_classroom_to_theirs, geskep en plakkate rondom die opvoedkunde fakulteit opgesit om hul boodskap te versprei en vir donasies te vra. Die reaksie was bemoedigend. Die groep het binne net twee weke 19 bokse wiskundehulpbronne ingesamel, wat by die Laerskool Ikaya in Kayamandi afgelewer is. Die bokse – waarvoor hulle herwinde roomyshouers gebruik het – bevat ’n verskeidenheid praktiese leermateriaal, insluitend syferkaarte; syfernaamkaarte in Afrikaans, Engels en isiXhosa; dobbelstene en telkrale. Hierdie hulpmiddels kan laerskoolleerders help om wiskundige konsepte deur praktiese aktiwiteite te verken. Prof. Jonathan Jansen, uitgelese professor in opvoedkunde aan die US, het die inisiatief verwelkom. Hy het in ’n onderhoud wat op sosiale media gedeel is, die behoefte aan leerhulpbronne in
baie skole beklemtoon en opgemerk dat onderwysers dikwels self vir noodsaaklike klaskamermateriaal moet betaal. “Hierdie skenking gaan ’n groot verskil maak,” het hy gesê. Die studente het ook ’n onderhoud met Agatha Lebethe, ’n spesialis in primêre wiskunde-onderwys, gevoer. Sy het die waarde van praktiese onderrighulpbronne in die grondslagfase beklemtoon. Kinders baat by konkrete materiale wat hulle help om konsepte soos meting, vorm en ruimte te verstaan. Die veldtog is vir die studente ’n klein maar praktiese bydrae tot ’n veel groter uitdaging. Hulle hoop dit sal momentum kry en dat toekomstige finalejaar-opvoedkundestudente die inisiatief sal voortsit, sodat meer hulpbronne klaskamers sal bereik waar dit gebruik kan word. “Dit is ’n klein inisiatief wat ’n groot verskil kan maak,” sê Rule, wat ook die belangrikheid van samewerking tussen opvoeders en met die departement van basiese onderwys beklemtoon. “Dinge sal soveel beter wees as ons saamwerk,” sê sy.
Gr.7-klas van Pniël Congregational Kerkskool hou reünie
Klasmaats van die Pniël Congregational Kerk Laerskool het onlangs reünie op Pniël gehou, met dié groep wat hul kinderdae in die Dwarsriviervallei onthou het. Dié skool was ’n uitvloeisel van die dorpie se kerk en is in 1843 in ’n ou wynkelder begin. Onder die leerders wat 60 jaar gelede hier skool gegaan het, was (agter, van links) Leonard Davids, Dave Williams, Goliat Adams, Desmond Dreyer, Roderick Jefthas, Maureen Ebrahim, Brian Davids, Isabel Botha en Raymond Cyster en (voor) Jakobus Hendrikse, Gabriel Solomons, Helene Williams, Avril Cordglia, Colin Jefthas, Lilian Mouton, Judith van Wyk, Hazel Benjamin en Marion Cyster. Die kerkskool is in die 1980’s met Pniël Primêr vervang, terwyl die gebou vandag steeds as ’n vroeëkinderontwikkelingsentrum gebruik word. Die geleentheid is opgedra aan die klas se gr.7-klasonderwyser, meester Hennie “Boy” Robyn, en die klasmaats wat afgesterf het.
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5 November 2026
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Opkomende boere leer by imbizo Yaël Malgas
uitgawes is ekstreem op die oomblik, so wees kostedoeltreffend en verbeter die produktiwiteit op die plaas om te verseker alles verloop volgens plan. ’n Begroting is net gereedskap om jou te lei, maar soos die geld in- en uitgaan, moet jy kan aanpas.”
Opkomende boere van Stellenbosch tot Piketberg het verlede Vrydag (30 Oktober) op die plaas Lynedoch Pinehaven buite die Eikestad byeengekom vir die eerste New Era Farmers Imbizo. Dié imbizo is deur die gasheer en boer Sydney Claassen saam met Food for Mzanzi aangebied, deels om ’n platform te skep waar opkomende boere kan ontmoet, idees uitruil en saam vorentoe beweeg. “Ons word as opkomende boere beskou, maar ons kan nie opkomende boere vir 20 jaar of meer wees nie. Ons moet die punt bereik dat ons as volwaardige kommersiële boere beskou word,” het een van die gehoorlede gesê. Tydens ’n paneelbespreking, gelei deur Food for Mzanzi se medestigter, Ivor Price, het Claassen, Alfreda Mars en Sewis van der Horst prontuit gepraat oor die struikelblokke van nie net ’n boer wees nie, maar ’n “swart” boer daarmee saam. WERK OPGEGEE Volgens Claassen het gevestigde boere generasies se ervaring, ’n “naam” wat ’n prestasiegeskiedenis dra en ’n nalatenskap wat meeste opkomende boere net nie het nie. Claassen, ’n plaaslike kommersiële groenteboer, het in 2016 sy werk by die Kaapse Metro opgegee om in Stellenbosch te kom boer en sy pa se nalatenskap voort te sit. Vandag verskaf hy gewasse aan onder meer Woolworths, maar hy bieg wind,
Jongmense wat lid is van die organisasie Plaaskinders in Piketberg en Saron het die imbizo bygewoon. Saam met hulle is Food for Mzanzi se medestigter, Ivor Price (middel). Foto: Yaël Malgas
weer en water, of liewer die gebrek daaraan, bly uitdagings waarmee boere worstel. “Daarom is dit uiters belangrik om proaktief te boer,” meen hy. Mars, wat met vee en graan in Malmesbury boer, stem saam. Sy sê die afgelope droë winter het weer eens bewys dat klimaatsverandering ’n direkte impak op boerdery het. “Dit is moeilik. In tye soos nou waar ons slegs 20% van ons normale reënval gekry het, moet jy reeds 15 jaar terug met bewaringslandboupraktyke begin het om te kan oorleef. Die afgelope drie of vier jaar was seker die moeilikste jare wat ek ervaar het. Die tonnemaat van jou opbrengs is af – alles is af. “Jy dink dalk jou graan-oes is goed dié jaar, maar op die ou einde is dit slegs goed genoeg vir voer. Dan is die mark vol voer, so jy kry nie ’n [goeie] prys vir jou oes nie,
daarom besluit jy om dalk die voer te bêre vir Januarie of Februarie wanneer daar weer ’n aanvraag is. Daarom is beplanning en navorsing so belangrik,” sê Mars. Op sy beurt het Van der Horst die belangrikheid van goeie finansiële beplanning uitgelig. “In tye van oorvloed, maak gereed vir skaarsheid en in tye van skaarsheid, maak gereed vir oorvloed,” het dié vrugteboer van Villiersdorp verduidelik. Van der Horst sê sy passie hou hom in die sektor en sy droom was altyd om sy eie plaas te bedryf. “Boere het goeie finansiële beplanning nodig. Jy moet presies weet wat in jou begroting aangaan, bestee daarvolgens en koop vroeg wanneer jy kan. Prysverhogings gebeur, maak daarom verstellings soos nodig. Ons weet die koste van brandstof, kunsmis en ander
Talks to improve rural safety Rural safety and security has been a hot topic since the start of the year after various house robberies in and around the Boland. Now the provinical government has engaged with Agri Western Cape leaders to explore opportunities to strengthen rural safety. Talks on closer collaboration and expanded safety interventions are planned, a statement by the provincial government confirmed. Agri Western Cape, which represents around 3 500 commercial farmers in the province, is a key partner in protecting farming communities, supporting rural livelihoods and safeguarding the agricultural economy. Part of the province’s existing effort to bolster safety includes four municipal K9 units, the latest being established in Stellenbosch, and two Rural LEAP units in collaboration with local municipalities. Along with this 570 municipal peace officers have been trained through the Law Enforcement Support Programme. According to the province these interventions are part of broader efforts to strengthen law enforcement capacity in
rural areas. “The Western Cape’s agricultural economy is a massive economic driver and we will continue to seek out further collaboration to boost safety in our rural communities. It is vital that we do this, not only to ensure the safety of residents, but also to protect food security,” premier Alan Winde said. Anroux Marais, provincial minister for Community Safety, added effective rural safety requires a coordinated, community-centred approach that builds on the structures and expertise already in place. “Agri Western Cape’s extensive network with established farm watches provides a strong foundation for deeper collaboration,” she said. “Our focus is on strengthening these networks, improving coordination with law enforcement and expanding our existing Rural LEAP and municipal K9 units to protect our rural communities.” In Stellenbosch and the neighbouring Helderberg and Paarl, robberies in farming areas have been reported in Bonniemile, Firlands, Raithby, Faure, at a home on the Stellenboschkloof Road, Onder Papegaaiberg, Neethlingshof and in Agter-Paarl this year.
RAAD AAN BOERE Die drie was dit eens dat boere, opkomend of gevestig, se bydrae tot die ekonomie en werkskepping nie oor die hoof gesien moet word nie. Van der Horst bied sowat 200 seisoenale werksgeleenthede tydens oestyd. Benewens die besprekings was daar ook aanbiedings deur onder meer die WesKaapse Departement van Landbou, die Landbank, die Wes-Kaapse Byebedryfsvereniging en ForFarmers. Noël Bastiaan van ForFarmers se raad aan opkomende boere was om hul kragte, kennis en vaardighede beter saam te span. “In die afgelope 20 jaar het ek ’n gebrek aan eenheid ervaar. Die ou model van koöperasies is juis begin deur boere wat die nodigheid gesien het om saam te groei. Wanneer ons praat van die opkomende en new-era-sektor moet ons praat van nuwe denkwyses, nuwe oplossings en nuwe pogings en geleenthede wat ontgin moet word,” meen Bastiaan. Hy het die boere aangemoedig om saam in die opkomende sektor te belê sodat almal uiteindelik deur middel van ’n ekonomie van skaal voordeel kan trek. Claassen sê hy was tevrede met die opkoms vir die eerste imbizo en hoop dié geleentheid word nog groter in die toekoms.
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AANSUIWERINGSBEGROTING TOENAME IN BEFONDSING VIR DIE 2026/2027 FINANSIËLE JAAR
ADJUSTMENTS BUDGET INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR THE 2026/2027 FINANCIAL YEAR
Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge artikel 28(2)(b) van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur, 2003 (Wet No. 56 van 2003) en regulasie 23(3) van die Munisipale Begrotings- en Verslagdoeningsregulasies 2008, dat die Raad by Items R.15.2.1 en R.15.2.2 van 29 Oktober 2026, Aansuiweringsbegrotings goedgekeur het vir ’n toename in befondsing vir die 2026/2027 finansiële jaar.
Notice is hereby given in terms of section 28(2)(b) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003) (MFMA) and regulation 23(3) of the Municipal Budget and Reporting Regulations, 2008, respectively, that Council at Items C.15.2.1 and C.15.2.2 of 29 October 2026, approved Adjustments Budgets for an increase in funding received for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Ingevolge artikel 21(A) van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels, 2000 (Wet No. 32 van 2000), gelees saam met regulasie 26 van die Munisipale Begrotings- en Verslagdoeningsregulasies 2008, lê die gemelde Raadsbesluit en alle ander tersaaklike dokumentasie ter insae by die ondergemelde kantore van die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit gedurende gewone kantoorure en is ook beskikbaar op die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit se webwerf by www.capewinelands.gov.za:
In terms of section 21(A) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000), read with regulation 26 of the Municipal Budget and Reporting Regulations 2008, the said Council resolution and all other relevant documents may be inspected at the under-mentioned offices of the Cape Winelands District Municipality during normal office hours and is also available on the Cape Winelands District Municipality’s website at www.capewinelands.gov.za:
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Stellenbosch (Du Toitstraat 29): Mnr. C.J.M. Arangie Worcester (Trappesstraat 51): Me. R.F.V. Carelse Paarl (Hoofstraat 194): Me. M. Marang Ceres (Munnikstraat 27): Me. C. Louw Robertson (Van Reenenstraat 40): Me. M. Geyer
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Nando’s: Linger a little longer Nando’s has given invited guests a first look at its new flagship restaurant in Stellenbosch, ahead of its official opening to the public. Located in the historic Woodmill precinct, the new restaurant combines great food, local creativity and the laid-back outdoor lifestyle for which Stellenbosch is known. Surrounded by mountain views and greenery, the space has been designed to encourage customers to linger a little longer, whether that is over lunch with friends, a family dinner or a leisurely soft serve on a sunny afternoon. The restaurant was unveiled at a special opening celebration this week, bringing together food, art and music in true Nando’s fashion. A dedicated bottomless station lets customers help themselves to unlimited PERi-PERi sauces, soft serve, RUBRO iced tea and soft drinks, while a full-service bar adds another reason to settle in and stay a while. For those passing through, the drive-thru comes with its own surprise. A dramatic viewing window gives customers a front-row seat to the action, offering a glimpse into the mastery, theatre and flame-grilled craft that goes into every Nando’s meal. Designed and built by local teams, the restaurant takes inspiration from both Stellenbosch’s architectural heritage and the site’s industrial past. Warm terracotta tones, natural textures, abundant
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South African art and design are woven throughout the experience at the new restaurant, reflecting Nando’s longstanding commitment to supporting local creative talent.
The restaurant’s drive-thru was also designed as a journey through the local landscape, rather than simply a functional route around the new building.
The new flagship Nando’s Stellenbosch is a place to gather, discover and connect. The space was designed to encourage patrons to linger a little longer.
greenery and a striking central rooflight create a space that feels both contemporary and distinctly rooted in its surroundings. Greeting customers at the entrance is Aquifer, a monumental mosaic by acclaimed South African artist Clive van den Berg. Stretching 9 m long and standing 3,7 m high, the artwork frames views of the restaurant’s gardens. Made from about 50 000 handcut pieces of stone, ceramic and glass, the installation took more than 6 000 hours to complete and
was created alongside 10 artisans trained through the Spier Arts Academy. The commission marks a special reunion for Van den Berg and his collaborators, who first worked together on Coming to the City, a large-scale mosaic created for Nando’s King’s Cross restaurant in London 15 years ago. Their latest work brings that story full circle, celebrating South African craftsmanship and creative excellence on home soil. The opening also served as the
launchpad for the new limited-edition Siya Sauce, developed in partnership with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and available exclusively in Nando’s restaurants nationwide from Tuesday 3 November. The opening celebration brought together food, art and music in true Nando’s fashion. Guests were among the first to taste Siya Sauce while enjoying a live performance by Duncan Johnson as well as Hluma Shoko, better known as @not_a_she, the DJ and artist from the Bridges for Music
community. The performance reflected Nando’s ongoing commitment to supporting creative talent and creating platforms for South African artists to be seen and heard. The new restaurant continues Nando’s long-standing investment in local creativity. Through its partnership with the Spier Arts Trust and its support of organisations such as Bridges for Music, the brand has spent decades championing artists, artisans and musicians, creating opportunities for South African talent to reach wider audiences. More than just a place to grab a meal, Nando’s Stellenbosch is a place to gather, discover and connect. Whether you’re stopping by for flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken, helping yourself to one more serving of soft serve, enjoying a drink at the bar or taking in the mountain views, the new restaurant offers a distinctly Stellenbosch experience with unmistakable Nando’s flavour.
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5 November 2026
Petersen remembered Yaël Malgas
provide for themselves. She gave you that opportunity and Stellenbosch councillor I think this comes from her Wilhelmina “Minnie” time working at Correctional Petersen, who passed away Services,” Phieffer added. last week, days before the Before entering politics, Local Government Election Petersen, who matriculated (LGE) will be laid to rest at the age of 48, worked as this Saturday (7 November). an ECD teacher and auxilWilhelmina Petersen liary social worker. During The 67-year-old was a was councillor of Ward 2. her time at the Stellenbosch long-time councillor at both Photo: CWDM Municipality she served as Stellenbosch and Cape Winechief whip from 2016 to 2018, lands District municipality (CDWM). The speaker from 2018 to 2020 and deputy DA member from Franschhoek died last mayor in 2020 under former mayor Gesie Thursday (28 October). van Deventer. “I lost my mentor, colleague and Following the 2021 LGE, she was another mother figure. I would’ve never elected to the CDWM council, where she been who I am today if it wasn’t for served as Mayoral Committee member the chance that Minnie took to get me for Rural and Social Development. involved with the DA,” said fellow FranShe was passionate about service delivschhoek councillor Reginald Phieffer. ery and community upliftment. He describes Petersen as someone with The Stellenbosch DA extended its a heart of gold, who worked in silence condolences to her family, friends and but who never held back when it came colleagues. “My heartfelt condolences, it to holding those responsible for service is a great loss for our constituency. We delivery to account. remember Councillor Minnie Petersen Petersen became a full-time councillor for her dedication to her community and in Stellenbosch Municipality in 2016. the massive role she played. May our “Her home has been a shelter for many Heavenly father be with her family and without expecting anything in return. loved one’s in this difficult time,” StelThe only thing she strived to do is to lenbosch mayor Jeremy Fasser said. rehabilitate and reintegrate those she Petersen was the DA’s candidate for helped back into society to ultimately Ward 2 for the LGE.
Kaapse Wynlande-raad groet met besondere nalatenskap Die laaste sitting van die Kaapse Wynlande-distriksmunisipaliteit (KWDM) se raad het verlede Donderdag (29 Oktober) in Worcester plaasgevind en die vyfjaar-termyn afgesluit. Dr. Elna von Schlicht het op die vergadering ná tien jaar as uitvoerende burgemeester afskeid geneem en haar dank aan die distrik se burgers en administrasie betuig. Die raad het ’n nalatenskap van 12 opeenvolgende skoon oudits, goed gevestigde programme soos die Winelands Autumn Expo, en ’n streeksafvalbeskikingsfasiliteit agtergelaat. Die KWDM is ook met ’n silwertoekenning in die beste munisipaliteit (distrikskategorie) by die provinsiale regering se dienstoekennings vereer. Op die vergadering is die wyle raadslid Deon Carinus postuum tot Alderman verklaar, ter erkenning van sy besondere bydraes tot plaaslike regering. Van links is ald. Donovan Joubert (raadvoorsitter), Von Schlicht, Madaleen Carinus (vrou van die wyle ald. Carinus), ald. Johannie Serdyn (Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit), Janine Fuchs (raadsondersteuning) en Henry Prins (munisipale bestuurder).
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Smith & Assosiate is reeds 18 jaar suksesvol in Stellenbosch gevestig as gerespekteerde praktisyns op die gebied van oudit, belasting, rekeningkunde, trusts en maatskappysekretariële dienste. Ons betree 'n nuwe fase en verwelkom graag vir Marena Woest in ons span. Marena sluit by ons aan as Assosiaat:Oudit. Marena het reeds meer as drie jaar ondervinding sedert sy haar leerlingrekenmeesterskap voltooi het. Sy is 'n Geoktrooieerde Rekenmeester (SA), geregistreerde ouditeur en ook assessor vir die monitering van die opleiding van leerlingrekenmeesters. Noordwal-Wesstraat 25, Stellenbosch, 7600 Posbus 411, Stellenbosch, 7599 Tel: E-pos/ E-mail:
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The finalists of the Mr & Miss Stellenbosch event are ready to step on the stage at the crowning event at the Stellenbosch Town Hall on Saturday 7 November. Photo: Ashley Walters
Pageant set to dazzle The prestigious Mr & Miss Stellenbosch Pageant will mark its 15th anniversary with a grand crowning gala at Stellenbosch Town Hall this Saturday (7 November). Over the years the event has been more than a beauty pageant; it’s a community-driven leadership and empowerment platform that identifies, develops and crowns ambassadors of goodwill, changemakers and role-models for the greater Stellenbosch. Operating under the proud slogan “Role models in service and royalties in action,” the pageant is built on the pillars of community service, personal development, inclusivity and pride in the area. It provides youth from all walks of life a stage to find their voice, build confidence and actively contribute to the community they represent. “Over the years our titleholders have led impactful community projects and the organisers continue to nurture contestants who inspire their peers while tackling social issues in Stellenbosch and surrounds,” said pageant director Queen Enigma von Hamburg. “Many former kings and queens have continued their journey after being
crowned and have represented our brand on both provincial and national platforms, including Nicole Lambert, who placed in the top-five of Miss South Africa in 2015, Lithakazi Royi, who clinched the title of Miss Western Cape and Miss Heritage South Africa, Keenan-Lee Adams, who won Mr Cape Town and Mr Western Cape, and Gabriella Mlambo, who competed both locally and internationally and won major titles. It is truly more than a pageant.” This year’s glamorous anniversary evening promises to be exciting, history-making, entertaining and, importantly, purposeful. In line with the pageant’s core values, all finalists have been challenged to initiate and execute their own community upliftment projects across the greater Stellenbosch prior to the main event. The finalists were selected earlier this year and have already participated in a pre-judging event and high tea. “We are appealing for sponsorships, whether financial, products, services or prizes as well as support through ticket purchases for the grand finale,” Von Hamburg said. To support the popular pageant through sponsorship, contact Von Hamburg via WhatsApp on 078 551 5964.
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Former champion steps up Kayamandi boxer set to return to the ring in Gauteng Yaël Malgas
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fter a frustrating year former South African boxing champion Olwethu Mkhathala is set to make a fierce return to the ring this month.
Kayamandi boxer Olwethu Mkhathala is ready for her big fight in Gauteng this month.
Mkhathala is one of the rising stars of the Kayamandi Boxing Academy. She was crowned flyweight weight division champion in 2023 and 2024, and was involved in four bouts last year. However, 2026 has been frustrating for Mkhathala as her single scheduled fight for the year fell through last minute. “The fight was scheduled for July
in Diep River but my opponent did not make it. It has been difficult because I had no fights and that has meant I lost the normal rhythm of fights we have throughout the year,” Mkhathala explains. To ensure she remains fighting fit, Mkhathala and her managercoach, Xolisani Thombani, has focused on training and eating right. The preparation may soon payoff when Mkhathala steps into the ring for the Golden Gloves’ Grudge Night: All In at Emperors Palace in Gauteng on Saturday 21 November. According Thombani he noticed how his fighter’s morale took a knock but the excitement after the Golden Gloves’ invitation was
palpable. “Now our priority is conditioning and strength training. We also have to make sure her weight is right for the fight. The fight is really a wonderful exhibition for her and the stage really could not be bigger.” Grudge Night will be televised and the Kayamandi boxer will be taking on Tyla Promick, who is currently the top fighter in the class. Mkhathala says as Promick is currently undefeated, she will have to bring her A-game to the fight. The two will compete in the mini flyweight division. Part of the preparation for the big night for Mkhathala is getting the right kit and sponsors for the
event. While the travel and accommodation costs are covered by the Golden Gloves team, other expenses are for her own pocket. Thombani says anyone willing to help is welcome to contact him. “We would also like to thank our long-time sponsors Gino’s Stellenbosch, Raubex Building Cape and Neil’s Fresh Produce for their continued sponsorship,” he adds. Meanwhile, Mkhathala continues her training and helping lead the youngsters of the academy daily. Anyone wishing to support Mkhathala through donations or learn more about the academy can reach out via the club’s Facebook page or by sending an email to kayamandiboxingacademy@gmail.com.
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