‘Syishemeltoe’
Tiener glo deur kêrel geskiet
het, maar spyte daarva iets van haarself maak. Sy kon nie goed hoor nie en was in ’n vaardigheidskool in Paarl met my ma se dood. Dit was ’n harde slag vir haar – hulle was baie na aan mekaar aangesien sy die laatlammetjie was. Sy het aanvanklik ophou skoolgaan, maar Keena het gesê ons moet Maandag na Ou Lückhoff gaan sodat sy kan registreer om haar graad 12 klaar te maak.”
Shahied Arnolds, Keena se oudste broer, sê sy sus was ’n bobaas-bakker en het planne gehad om ’n sjef te word. “Om eerlik te wees – ek was soms ’n bietjie bang vir haar, want sy kon haar man staan. Maar Vrydag was ons twee alleen en ons het na ‘Jealous of the Angels’ geluister vir die eerste keer in ’n lang ruk Dat dit daardie liedjie van alles is, is vreemd,” meen Shahied.
Die gesin was Saterdagaand by die huis toe Keena om die draai na die par-
SBM help só met Sassa
Die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit het uitgereik om inwoners met hul nuwe Sassa-kaarte te help. Plaaslike begunstigdes wat ’n staatstoelae ontvang, het nou kans om hulp by verskeie punte naby hulle te ontvang om van die ou, goue Sassa-kaart na ’n nuwe kaart oor te skakel.
Die Stellenbosch-burgemeester, Jeremy Fasser, het in ’n verklaring bevestig hulp vir Stellenbossers sal by plaaslike munisipale persele beskikbaar wees
Die oorskakeling na nuwe kaarte is vir veral plaaslike begunstigdes ’n frustrasie aangesien hier nie ’n plaaslike kantoor van die Suid-Afrikaanse Agentskap vir Maatskaplike Sekerheid (Sassa) is nie. Eikestadnuus het onlangs berig oor inwoners wat na Klapmuts moes reis om hul nuwe Postbank-kaarte te ontvang. Die vervanging van kaarte volg nadat Sassa aangekondig het die huidige goue kaarte geld slegs tot die einde van Februarie. Dié sperdatum is ná ’n nood-kreet van begunstigdes en uit talle ander oorde na einde vandeesmaand verleng.
Cloetesville doodgeskiet is. FOTO: Yaël Malgas
tytjie is. Later was daar ’n geraas buite en Kashiefa het die huis ingehardloop gekom om te sê Keena is geskiet. “Hier is gereeld ’n skietery hier buite, iets wat aan die gang is, maar ons het dit nie verwag nie. Ek het gehardloop om te gaan kyk en ek het nog nooit só iets gesien nie,” vertel Shahied oor waar sy suster in die huis gelê het.
Die Cloetesville-polisie het bevestig ’n verdagte (22) is in verband met die voorval aangekeer. Volgens AO Zenobia Sedeman, ’n woordvoerder vir die Cloetesville-polisie, word die saak ondersoek. Enigeen met inligting oor die besonderhede van die voorval word versoek om die ondersoekbeampte AO Quentin Williams by 079 894 0188 te bel. Sedeman het bevestig die verdagte
sal weer op 11 Maart in die Stellenbosch-landdroshof verskyn.
“Sy is weggevat van ons – nie net ’n suster nie, maar ’n beste vriendin. In die afgelope dae het ek ’n paar keer gedink ek het haar gefaal, maar dan dink ek hoe sy weggeruk is ... geregtigheid moet nou geskied. Ek het vrede gemaak met die feit dat sy weg is, want dit gaan haar nie terugbring nie, maar geregtigheid moet geskied,” sê Kashiefa
Een vertroosting vir die familie is dat Wakeena in die heilige maand van Ramadaan dood is.
Shahied weet in hierdie heilige tyd is al sy suster se sondes weggewas en sy is reguit Jannah (hemel) toe. Wakeena is verlede Sondag ooreenkomstig die Moslem-gebruik ter ruste gelê.
Die munisipaliteit het nou ’n plan gemaak om plaaslike inwoners vinniger te help. “Om hierdie [vervanging van kaarte] te vergemaklik, het die munisipaliteit verskeie lokale reg oor Stellenbosch beskikbaar gestel om te verseker dat inwoners toegang tot Sassa-dienste nader aan die huis kan kry. Hierdie inisiatief is in reaksie op aansienlike vertragings wat Sassa ondervind, lang rye by sekere plekke en die las van langafstandreise, wat baie inwoners in die gesig gestaar het om hul nuwe kaarte te bekom.” Hy het bygevoeg hoewel Sassa se dienste deur die nasionale departement van maatskaplike ontwikkeling val, tree die munisipaliteit in om sy inwoners te help. Begunstigdes kan hier hulp kry:
• Khayamandi-korridor, Vrydag 7 Maart tussen 08:00 en 17:00;
• Elsenburg JJ Rhoode, Maandag 10 Maart tussen 08:00 en 17:00;
• Vlottenburg VGK kerksaal, Woensdag 12 Maart tussen 08:00 en 17:00;
• Lanquedoc, Pniël, Kylemore – klubhuis, Donderdag 13 Maart tussen 08:00 en 17:00;
• Franschhoek-stadsaal, Donderdag 14 Maart tussen 08:00 en 17:00; en
• Jamestown en Raithby – Methodiste kerksaal, Raithby, Donderdag 14 Maart tussen 08:00 en 17:00.
Shahied en Kashiefa Arnolds, die broer en suster van wyle Wakeena Arnolds, wat verlede Saterdag in
Meyer-moordsaak na streekhof
Yaël Malgas
Die vyf verdagtes wat aangekla word van die moord op Harlene Meyer het Donderdag (27 Februarie) vlugtig in die Stellenbosch-hof verskyn nadat al vyf hul borgtogaansoek laat vaar het.
Francois Cyster, Ralston Oliphant, Marco Cedras, Gerschwin Barends en Tyron Otto word verdink van die moord op die 49-jarige ma van Cloetesville wat Woensdagoggend 26 Junie 2024 vroeg in die buurt afgemaai is. Meyer en twee kollegas was op pad werk toe toe sy glo besluit het om na ’n winkel in Pinestraat te loop. Op pad na die winkel het ’n groep mans glo op mekaar begin skiet toe Meyer in die kruisvuur getref is. Ten tyde van die voorval het die gemeenskap ’n noodkreet aan die plaaslike polisie en die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit gerig om die toenemende geweld in Cloetesville, wat onder bendegeweld gebuk gaan, aan te durf.
“Ons is die stem vir die stemlose. Ons is ook hier om te ondersteun en sal nie negatiwiteit van buite toelaat nie Van-
dag is nog die sterkste wat die familie by die hof was. Ons oë sal droog bly, want hulle verdien nie ons trane nie,” het die gemeenskapsaktivis Stephanie Heneke gesê. Sy het die groep ondersteuners aangespoor om nie by familielede van die beskuldigdes betrokke te raak nie. “Ons respekteer hulle namate hulle ook hul familielede ondersteun. Die hofsaak is nou in volle gang en ons sal aanhou om die Meyer-gesin binne en buite die hof te ondersteun.”
Die beskuldigdes se saak is na die streekhof oorgeplaas en die familie meen die saak moet sy gang gaan. Al vyf verdagtes word tot 16 April aangehou wanneer hulle in die streekhof sal verskyn.
Die familie van wyle Harlene Meyer en ondersteuners Donderdagoggend buite die Stellenbosch-hof
Foto’s: Yaël Malgas
Lionel Meyer, Harlene se wewenaar, gesels met ondersteuners buite die Stellenbosch-hof na afloop van die beskuldigdes se hofverskyning.
‘Robber’ ounded during foiled armed obber
goedgekeur
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Vloer Ecclesia-gebou, Pleinstraat 71, Stellenbosch, by 021808 8175 / 8129
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Baniere wat deur ondersteuners buite die hof opgehang is
Seldsame blom
‘herrys’ in berg
Yaël Malgas
Tussen die gewilde staproetes teen die hange van Botmaskopberg groei ’n blommetjie wat onlangs amptelik ’n naam gekry het – danksy ’n plaaslike plantkundige.
Dr. Brian du Preez stap gereeld op die berg en het in 2023 ’n klein wit blommetjie van die Moraea-familie opgemerk. Aanvanklik het hy ’n foto geneem en nie veel daarvan gedink nie. “Ek het gedink dit is net ’n kleurvorm van een van die ander bekende spesies in die gebied. Die Moraea-spesies kan baie variasie in kleur toon. Terwyl ek vroeg verlede Oktober besig was om plant-opnames aangrensend aan die Botmaskop-landgoed te doen, kom ek toe af op ’n klein bevolking in ’n gebied waar dennebome in die afgelope jaar geoes is,” verduidelik hy.
Die klein bevolking het uit minder as 20 plante bestaan.
Du Preez het na dr. John Manning van Kirstenbosch uitgereik. Saam het die twee deur die Compton-herbarium, ’n gebou waar monsters van gedroogde plante bewaar, versamel en nagevors word, in Stellenbosch gewerk om te kyk of die wit blommetjie reeds opgeteken is. Hulle kon nie die blom vind nie en Manning het bevestig die vonds was van ’n “nuwe” plant. “Tot op hede is die plant slegs binne 2km² waargeneem. Dit is ’n geofiet wat slegs ná ’n versteuring soos ’n brand voorkom. Dit kan meer algemeen wees, maar ek vermoed die meeste van die historiese gebied is reeds deur boorde vernietig,” meen hy.
Botmaskopberg-gebied voor. Du Preez het sy vonds Anastasia – in Grieks beteken dit “opstanding” – genoem juis omdat dit so bedreig is. “Die paar wat ek opgespoor het, het oorleef ondanks dekades se bosbou en plantasies en toe ‘uit die dood’ opgestaan het.”
Dit is onbekend hoe volop die Moraea Anastasia is aangesien sy historiese habitat reeds vernietig is, maar Botmaskop bestaan uit twee bedreigde habitatte –Boland-graniet-fynbos en Kaapse Wynlande-skalie- fynbos. Kaapse flora word gekenmerk deur die hoogs gelokaliseerde spesies en Du Preez meen Moraea Anastasia is ’n goeie voorbeeld hiervan. Werk word nou gedoen om te verseker Moraea Anastasia word bestuur en bewaar. Saad van die blom is in samewerking met die Universiteit Stellenbosch-tuine versamel om ’n bevolking buiten dié op Botmaskopberg te stig. Du Preez sê die munisipaliteit moet moeite doen om die gebied as beskermde habitat te verklaar en dit as natuurreservaat te bestuur.
Die spesies is slegs 50m van die omstrede Botmaskop-ontwikkeling se lyndraad gevind en Du Preez sê dis moontlik dat die plant ook hier voorgekom het. Heelwat bedreigde spesies kom in die
Volgens Stuart Grobbelaar, woordvoerder van die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit, is die Idasvallei/Botmaskop-natuurgebied- omgewingsbestuursplan ontwikkel en goedgekeur. “Dit stel ’n omvattende visie en spesifieke bestuursdoelwitte vir die munisipale eiendom in die Idasvallei- damgebied en Botmaskop, met inagneming van toepaslike wetgewing. Dit fokus op die rehabilitasie en volhoubare bestuur van die gebied, wat deur die omgewingsbestuur-afdeling geïmplementeer word, met die ondersteuning van kontrakteurs wat vir spesifieke funksies soos die bekamping van indringerplante en die instandhouding van brandbane verantwoordelik is,” verduidelik hy. Grobbelaar voeg by die munisipaliteit werk nou saam met rolspelers en die publiek om bestuursplanne vir die biodiversiteit op te stel.
THE STELLENBOSCH MUNICIPALYOUTH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IS OFFERING ACCREDITED GENERALRESIDENTIALREPAIRER (HANDYMAN) SKILLS TRAINING THROUGH STELLEMPLOY
StellenboschMunicipalitywilltrain14unemployedyoungpeople(age18–35 years)throughStellemployinbasicpainting-,carpentry-,electrical,plumbing, paving-, bricklaying- and gardening skills The training will be done over a period of 40 working days (7April - 4 June 2025). This course is accredited withQCTO(QualityCouncilforTradesandOccupations)
What does the training include?
Itincludesalltraining,trainingmaterial,refreshmentsanddailytransportfrom the Stellemploy offices (Old Lückhoff Skool Banghoek Road) to the Stellemploy Training Centre and back. Life Skills training is part of the programme(nostipendswillbepaid)
What are the application criteria?
How do you contact us to make an application appointment? (Banghoek Road, next to Babin Crèche)
Die Moraea Anastasia wat op Botmaskopberg groei.
Inkleurgenot vir oud en jonk ’n Jeugprojek bring inkleurgenot danksy die plaaslike skrywer Eleanor Damon se nuwe skepping The Mouse King, ’n inkleur- en storieboek, het onlangs die lig gesien Dit vertel die storie van ’n muis wat sy moses teëgekom het in die huis van ’n bejaarde paartjie en is in Afrikaans,Engels,Xhosa en Braille beskikbaar Benewens die storie is daar ook ’n woordsoektog ’n Tweetalige weergawe van die boek word in Junie bekendgestel Om ’n eksemplaar aan te skaf, bel Damon by 0728361092. Bo wys Maria Tsabalala van Hermanus haar boek.
Cash injection for STF
Yaël Malgas
The team that keeps the trails of Stellenbosch neat and tidy was given a financial boost thanks to a R20000 donation by trail runners last week.
The Stellenbosch Trail Fund (STF) is an NPO working to create, improve and maintain all hiking, biking and running trails in and around Stellenbosch.
According to Julian Veermeer, acting crew captain and co-founder of Stellies Shake Out (SSO), the City of Oaks boasts some of the best trail networks in the province.
“We are very privileged to call this place home. Our trails would not be the same if not for the hard work of the STF team maintaining and building new trails. Therefore it is only fitting to have them as our official sponsor partner,” he says.
SSO was established in 2019 with a handful of like-minded runners who came together once a week for a social trail run along the trails surrounding Coetzenberg. Fast forward a few years and now the weekly runs attract almost 200 runners each week. Through weekly donations, the SSO runners collected the funds which were handed over last Thursday (27 February).
Ernst Gouws, a director of the
STF, says volunteers take care of more than 50km of trails in the area and seven trailbuilders are employed. STF receives no funding for their work, meaning donations like that of the SSO social running crew is of utmost importance.
“Although the trails technically belong to Stellenbosch Municipality, we are the ones taking care of the upkeep and maintenance to make sure the paths are usable and safe,” Gouws explains. He says it is especially gratifying to receive the donation for the very runners who use the trails. “This is a full circle situation. The runners, more than anyone else, understand the importance of what we do and benefit from it.”
Generally, the SSO runners’ home base is Coetzenberg, but they do tackle other trails like Banhoek Conservancy, Idas Valley, Eden Forest, Jonkershoek, and Botmaskop.
Veermeer says there are three speed running groups, and he encourages first timers joining or those new to trail running, to join the social groups. This also means walking the hills, but running the flats.
“After enjoying an hour-long trail run and a drink together, we generally have a group of around 20 runners who go to Ginos, a famous pizzeria in Dorp Street, and grab a pizza afterwards. All are welcome.”
Find @stelliesshakeout on social media to find out more
Reusagtige kragrekenings skok
Yaël Malgas
Verskeie munisipale kragverbruikers het verlede maand ’n skok gekry toe hulle hul Januarie-elektrisiteitsrekening van die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit ontvang het. Volgens Nico Pretorius, uitvoerende hoof van Soluno, het hulle agtergekom daar is fout nadat van hul kliënte tamaaie kragrekeninge ontvang het. Dit was verbasend, veral omdat Soluno die instansies gehelp het om hul elektrisiteitsverbruik met hul sonkragstelsels te verminder. “Die verskil tussen wat ons verwag het die rekening sou wees en wat dit is, was meer as R50000 in een geval. Ek het die kliënte aangeraai om die munisipaliteit te kontak en hul vorige rekeninge te vergelyk. Ons het gevind die rekening van verlede maand was identies aan dié van
Januarie 2024. Dit het glad nie sin gemaak nie, want in sommige gevalle het kliënte ’n surplus elektrisiteit opgewek tot op die punt waar hulle elektrisiteit terug in die munisipale netwerk kon stoot,” verduidelik Pretorius. Die munisipale verbruikers, wat die teenstrydigheid opgespoor het, is almal kommersiële verbruikers in Techopark en Onder-Papegaaiberg.
Nóg een van Pretorius se kliënte is ’n maatskaplike organisasie wat juis die sonkragstelsel gebruik om hul rekeninge te verminder en hul ligte aan te hou.
By navraag het die munisipaliteit verduidelik ’n nuwe diensverskaffer, Livewire, is aangestel en het die lesings op 1 Februarie oorgeneem. Die munisipaliteit het verduidelik weens die oorgangstydperk is die grootmaat-elektrisiteitsver-
bruikers se lesing vir Januarie geskat. Vir sommige Stellenbossers is hierdie skatting egter ’n groot finansiële knou. Stuart Grobbelaar, ’n munisipale woordvoerder, het verduidelik die korrekte werklike lesings is ontvang en ’n regstelling is reeds aan die gang.
“Ons ondersoek het getoon dat ’n klein groep kommersiële en residensiële grootmaat-verbruikers geraak is. Geen grootmaat-elektrisiteitverbruiker word gewoonlik geskat nie, hoewel skattings wel toelaatbaar is in terme van die munisipale raad se goedgekeurde Elektrisiteit Beleid en Verordening,” verduidelik Grobbelaar.
Hy het bevestig die skattings was weens die oorgangsproses en krediete vir munisipale rekenings word bereken volgens die raad se goedgekeurde elektrisiteitstariewe.
Ernst Gouws of the Stellenbosch Trail Fund with Stellies Shake Out’s Dr Shaundre Jacobs and Julian Veermeer at the handover of the donation last week
Reaching for soccer dream
Yaël Malgas
Stellenbosch has an abundance of young football players with skills and Keano Julius hopes to be one of the many players looking to show off his skills.
The 15-year-old from Cloetesville is among the various young players who was selected by BT Football Academy Club to showcase his skill in Spain in July. Despite this wonderful opportunity the price tag that goes with the trip is R50000 and Keano needs help getting the funds to get on the plane. The trip takes place from 6 to 16 July.
Keano, a Grade 10 learner at Cloetesville High School, has been playing soccer since he could walk and started passing the ball at the tender age of one. He was part of Spes Bona FC for six years, but these days he is proudly represents BT Football Academy.
The right wing has always had a love for the game, in part thanks to his father’s love of football and he still has an uncle playing for the Glen Eagles FC. “I like to practice with my uncle and hope to one day play on the television like my favourite footballer Cristiano Ronaldo,”
Keano says. His favourite team is Real Madrid, which means it is no surprise the local star hopes to visit his the club’s home country.
Mother Michelle says the trip would be a highlight for the teenager. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for my child to live the dream that he always talks about. He loves soccer from the bottom of his heart. He is on the field every day and his mind is always on soccer,” she says.
Anyone looking to help can call Michelle on 067 404 3903.
Societas doing their bit for the environment
Learners of the Paul Roos Gymnasium community service organisation, Societas, rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty during a beach clean-up at Strand Beach on Saturday 22 February, proving that small actions lead to big changes By picking up one piece of plastic at a time, those involved in the clean-up helped to protect our oceans and marine life
Calling all budding entrepreneurs
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, a member of Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies, is calling on young entrepreneurial minds to apply for its Allan Gray Fellowship Programme. Grade 12 learners with entrepreneurial potential and strong academic performance are invited to apply before Wednesday 30 April.
The programme is not just financial support for university studies; it is an entrepreneurial journey that equips young leaders with the right mindset. Candidate Allan Gray fellows gain access to real-world entrepreneurial experiences, peer-driven innovation spaces and more.
The fellowship applicants must hold South African citizenship; be under the age of 21 in the year of application; and
have achieved a minimum of 60% in pure mathematics or 80% in mathematical literacy for final Grade 11 results, as well as a minimum average of 70% for final Grade 11 results Applicants must intend to study towards a commerce, science, engineering, law, humanities, arts, or health sciences degree at the University of the Witwatersrand; University of Johannesburg; University of Cape Town; Nelson Mandela University; Rhodes University; University of the Western Cape; Stellenbosch University; University of Pretoria; University of the Free State; University of KwaZulu-Natal; and TSiBA Business School. Application close at 17:00 on 30 April. Visit www.allangrayorbis.org for more information.
Dis vier in ’n ry!
Dit was die kombinasie van atletiekvernuf en skooltrots toe die Hoërskole Stellenbosch, Jan van Riebeeck, Charlie Hofmeyr, Fish Hoek High School en Worcester Gimnasium in hul jaarlikse interskolekompetisie kragte gemeet het. Alles van swem tot gholf is opgedis. Die atletiek- en die rasie-trofeë het aan die Hoërskool Stellenbosch gegaan Worcester Gimnasium was eerste in die gees-kompetisie terwyl die Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck se krete gewen het Op die foto is Liza Visser en Cairo de Klerk in ekstase oor hul skool se vierde agtereenvolgende atletiekbeker-oorwinnning Foto s: André Engelbrecht
Keano Julius wants to take his soccer talent to Spain
Chris Hoffmann en Tamzin Amos vier hul skool se vierde agtereenvolgende atletiekbeker-oorwinning
Get ready for choral delight
The Drakensberg Boys Choir School (DBCS) will embark on their 2025 National Tour this month, with Stellenbosch residents having the opportunity to be mesmerised by the angelic voices.
From Sunday 9 to Monday 17 March, the Drakies will visit Bloemfontein, Graaff-Reinet, Plettenberg Bay, Still Bay, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, and Pennington. The programme will showcase the choir’s signature blend of classic choral works by renowned composers in the first half and an energetic mix of African and Afro-Pop rhythms in the second.
The Stellenbosch concert will be held at the Stellenbosch Moederkerk at 19:00 on Thursday 13 March
“This year’s tour is about more than just music – it’s about connecting com-
munities across South Africa,” said Hendrik Bekker, executive head of DBCS.
“From Bloemfontein to the KZN South Coast, we’re excited to share our love for music with audiences from all walks of
Sustainable Sourcing Solu�on for Maintenance of Sports Grounds and Pools for Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University (SU) has adopted a Sustainable Sourcing model Sustainable Sourcing is defined as a system and process whereby the University, in a transparent manner, taking into accountinputofvariousstakeholders decidesontheop�malvehiclefortheprovisionofservicesto the University To this end SU is commi ed to a process of Sustainable Sourcing when an exis ng servicescontractisdueforrenewalorarequirementforaservicearises
Stellenbosch University is commencing with the Sustainable Sourcing process for Maintenance of SportsGroundsandPoolsattheStellenboschcampusatCoetzenburgandSatellitefacili es Aspart of the Sustainable Sourcing process input is hereby requested from interest groups or any par es that may poten ally be affected by the sourcing approach People who would like to comment are requested to submit wri en submissions to Liezl Cilliers, Senior Buyer, via email at liezlc@sun ac za or to submit submissions to her at the Purchasing & Provision Services Building (Merriman Avenue), by 26 March 2025 @ 12H00 These submissions will form part of the evalua onoftheSustainableSourcingop ons
In order to compare sustainable op�ons, the following approach will be used:
1 An RFP will be issued to Turf Maintenance Companies The service required is for Maintenance of Sports Grounds and Pools on the Stellenbosch campus at Coetzenburg and Satellite facili es These facili es comprise of:
• Sports Fields (Turf and Astro) including irriga on and pump houses
• Clubhouses and surrounding areas Swimming pools and ablu on facili es
• Cricket pitches
• Tennis Courts
• Indoor Sports halls Workshops and stores
• Informal turf and rough areas
• General recrea onal areas within sport
2 The following ac vi es will be required but at various frequencies to the above areas:
• Cu ng of lawns and turf
• Prepara on of cricket pitches
• Emptying of bins in and around spor ng facili es
• Management of machinery equipment and maintenance thereof
• Pain ng of lines and prepara on of fields
• Irriga on management and maintenance Iden fica on and treatment of pests and weeds
• Maintain logbooks and generate weekly schedules and reports
• Maintenance of pools and chemical applica on
• General administra on including requisi ons and quotes Maintain and manage a planned maintenance schedule and infrastructure
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life. Music is not just what we do – Music is our ministry. It’s a tool to build character, resilience, and hope in our boys and the audiences we perform for.”
The choir has an impressive history of international tours, having performed in over 30 countries worldwide. Last year, they also performed at iconic UK venues such as Southwark Cathedral, Oxford University’s New College and St Paul’s Knightsbridge, where they performed alongside Innocent Masuku, an operatic tenor and Britain’s Got Talent sensation.
The choir’s most recent album “Stimela” won the Best Adult Contemporary Album at the 2024 South African Music Awards, reaffirming their status as one of South Africa’s most treasured cultural assets.
Tickets for all the concerts are now available at https://dbchoir.com/bookings.
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Volhoubare Voorsiening van Onderhoudsdienste van Sportgronde en Swembaddens vir die Universiteit Stellenbosch
Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) het 'n Volhoubare Voorsiening model aangeneem Volhoubare Voorsiening word gedefinieer as n stelsel en proses waarvolgens die Universiteit op n deursig�ge wyse,metinagnemingvaninse evanverskeiebelanghebbendes,besluitoordieop�malevoertuig virdieverskaffingvandiensteaandieUniversiteit VirhierdiedoelisdieUSverbindtot'nprosesvan Volhoubare Voorsiening wanneer 'n bestaande dienskontrak vir hernuwing verskuldig is of waar 'n vereistevir ndiensontstaan Stellenbosch Universiteit begin hiermee die proses om die mees Volhoubare Voorsiening vir die instahouding van spor asiliteite op Stellenbosch kampus te Coetzenburg en sateliet fasiliteite As deel van die Volhoubare Voorsieningsproses word inse e verlang van belangegroepe of enige partye wat moontlik geraak kan word deur die voorsiening Persone wat wil inse e lewer word versoek om geskrewe voorleggings aan Liezl Cilliers, Senior Aankoper, via e-pos by liezlc@sun ac za te stuur of om voorleggings aan haar by afdeling Aankope & Voorsieningsdienste (Merrimanlaan) in te dien, teen 26 Maart 2025 @ 12H00 Hierdie voorleggings sal deel vorm van dieevalueringvandieVolhoubareVoorsieningsopsies
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• Krieket en kol�laaie
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• Algemene rekreasieareas by sport
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• Bestuur van masjienerie, toerus ng en die istandhouding daarvan
• Verf van lyne en voorbereiding van velde
• Bestuur van besproeingstelsels en die onderhoud daarvan
• Iden fikasie en behandeling van peste en onkruid
• Handhaaf van rekords, skedules weekliks en genereer raporte Instanhouding van swembaddens en toediening van chemikalie
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Town calendar
WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH
Stellenbosch: Join the Sunset to Full Moon Hike at MURATIE WINE ESTATE which combines the golden hues of a Stellenbosch sunset with the soft, serene glow of a rising full moon Hikers are urged to arrive at the Dirtopia Trail Centre between 17:00 and 18:00, before trekking up the scenic 3,5 km circular trail at their own pace At the lookout, there will be a wine station selling a selection of Muratie wines and participants can indulge in their own packed picnics as the sun sets over breathtaking views at 19:06 The group will descend at leisure to the trail centre, where snacks, drinks, and a coffee station await A Falke sock hamper will also be up for grabs The cost of R130 per person includes a glass of dry rosé; children under 12 pay R65 Take along a torch and jacket, and wear proper hiking shoes Limited place available; book at www dirtpass co za, on Quicket or entryninja com For more details, visit www dirtopia co za
VRYDAG 14 MAART
Stellenbosch: Hooglied Bokkie: Van biltong tot koeksusters, is om 20:15 op die verhoog van die DROSTDY-TEATER te sien Met oorspronklike liedjies en storievertelling delf Marthie Nel in die kompleksiteite van liefde soos uitgebeeld in Hooglied, waar passie beide geestelik en fisiek is, verlange onverskrokke is en eenwording ’n terugkeer na die paradys simboliseer Die produksie nooi gehore uit om liefde as ’n transformerende reis te herontdek – een wat kwesbaarheid, koestering en diep verbintenis omarm Bram Potgieter tree op as pianis en musiekregisseur en bring sy meesterlike talent om die musiek van die produksie lewe te gee Sluit aan vir ’n onvergeetlike aand waar musiek, humor en poësie liefde in al sy aspekte vier Kaartjies kan teen R260 elk deur Webtickets bespreek word
Stellenbosch: Die Cluver MarkotterHuis Horison-gholfdag word by die STELLENBOSCH-GOLFKLUB aangebied en gholfentoesiaste word genooi om hul stokke vir ’n goeie saak te swaai Verwag weer ’n uiters mededingende 18-putjie-gholfspel met lekker pryse om te wen en heerlike versnaperings en aandete met goeie wyn ’n Kolhou-kompetisie met prysgeld van R100 000 is ingesluit, asook die geleentheid om op produkte op ’n veiling ter ondersteuning van Huis Horison te bie Om in te skryf, besoek www huishorison org za
WOENSDAG 16 MAART
Stellenbosch: Kom geniet ou gunstelinge soos pannekoek, poeding en gebraaide boereworsrolle by die kermisfees van AZALEAHOF-TEHUIS by Van Riebeeckstraat 11 ’n Barista maak koffie in die teetuin en varsgebak word voorgesit terwyl ’n kunstenaar musiek maak ’n Nuwe toevoeging tot die kermis is ’n stalletjie met tydlose mooigoed waar kuns- en handwerk en ander versamelaarsitems verkoop sal word Kaartfasiliteite is beskikbaar en parkering word by Stellenbosch United Church voorsien Die hekke open om 08:30
FRIDAY 21 MARCH TO MONDAY 21 APRIL
Stellenbosch: Spier Light Art returns to SPIER WINE FARM, transforming the working farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure Sixteen site-specific art installations will activate the landscape and visitors will be free to wander, discover and immerse in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells The exhibition ignites fresh sparks and interchange between local and visiting artists, and audiences from the continent and the world at large The family-friendly exhibition promises to be a night-time adventure of illuminating art good wine and hearty food All the artworks are exhibited outside, so the best time to visit is at dusk, when the sun sets and the lights come up from 18:30 Admission is free, but booking is essential on Dineplan For more details, visit www spier co za
WOENSDAG 26 MAART
Stellenbosch: Die volgende konsert van die Unlock the Violin Sonata: Beethoven op 12 no 2reeks word van 18:30 tot 19:30 by die JOHNMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC in Hertestraat aangebied Kom luister hoe die violis Johanna Roos gesels oor die ontwikkeling van die vioolsonate as musikale genre Die pianis in Maart is die jong opkomende ster Gerhard Joubert Die konsertreeks word elke laaste Woensdag van die maand in Stellenbosch aangebied, en elke laaste Donderdag van die maand in Franschhoek Kaartjiepryse beloop tussen R100 en R200; kinders 12 jaar en jonger kry gratis toegang, maar moet ’n kaartjie bespreek en deur ’n volwassene vergesel word Bespreek jou plek aanlyn deur Quicket
The Drakensberg Boys Choir School will delight Stellenbosch audiences with their angelic voices during their 2025 National Tour.
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K-Way MaxiRace Cape Winelands
In a major boost for South Africa’s endurance-sports scene, Stanley South Africa has been announced as the presenting sponsor for the 2025 K-Way MaxiRace Cape Winelands, which will be held this Saturday (8 March).
The K-Way MaxiRace Cape Winelands attracts elite and amateur athletes from around the world, challenging them with rugged terrain and breathtaking landscapes.
With a 100-year legacy of producing durable hydration solutions, Stanley South Africa is a natural fit for an event that pushes human endurance to the limit. The partnership aligns with both Stanley and MaxiRace’s shared values of resilience, sustainability and high performance.
Stanley’s robust, eco-conscious products will play a crucial role in helping runners’
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maintain-peak performance throughout the demanding course.
Race organiser Michael de Haast of Pure Adventures welcomed Stanley’s involvement.
“Having Stanley SA as the presenting sponsor is a fantastic addition to the 2025 K-Way MaxiRace Cape Winelands,” he declared “Its reputation for high-quality, reliable hydration solutions mirrors the endurance and grit of the athletes taking part. We are eager to see how this partnership enhances the overall race experience for both participants and spectators.”
With its challenging terrain and spectacular scenery, the 2025 K-Way MaxiRace Cape Winelands promises to be a highlight on the global trail-running calendar.
Runners will embark on the gruelling 75 km race from Franschhoek at 05:00 and will cross the line at Laerskool
Stellenbosch. There will also be shorter routes available, including the 45 km event for entry-level ultra trail runners and the 30 km race for trail runners looking to step up from 20 km events. Both these races will start at Muratie Wine Estate at 08:00 and 09:00, respectively, and finish at Laerskool Stellenbosch.
For those looking to tackle even shorter routes, the 20 km (15:00), 10 km and 5 km (both at 16:00) may be up your alley. All these races start and finish at Laerskool Stellenbosch. The fun 5 km event is designed for the entire family and boasts free entry, with donations to the Stellenbosch Trail Fund.
For race details and registration, visit www.maxirace co.za.
Double win for Coronations women’s team in T20 league
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The women's team of Coronations Cricket Club continued their dominant run this season, racking up two victories in their T20 league matches in Pniël on Sunday (2 March).
The team recorded two 10-wicket victories in their second-round clashes against Caledon CC and Grabouw CC at the Groot Drakenstein Sports Club.
The triumphs places the Pniël side firmly at the top of the group, and one step closer to them reaching the final of the Cricket Boland Women’s T20 competition.
In the morning match against Caledon CC, Coronations won the toss and chose to field, with the bowlers delivering a dominant performance. The visitors were eventually all bowled out for 68 runs, thanks to attacking and disciplined bowling by Chantelle van Schoor (2/11) and Doni Lin (1/15).
In their innings, the Coronations opening pair of Delmari Hoffman (28*) and Jolene Hendricks (19*) needed just eight overs to chase down the target, as they led their side to a well-deserved victory.
In the match against Grabouw CC later that afternoon, the Pniël lasses followed the same
formula, winning the toss and sending their opposition in to bat. This time though, Danya Laas (3/10) and Maudeen Dampies (2/7) paved the way for the team, as they managed to bowl out the team from the Elgin Valley for 46 runs in 17 overs.
On the batting front, Hoffman (33*) and Christine Tomlinson (8*) charged ahead to take their team across the line in just 4.3 overs.
The team will again be in action against Caledon and Grabouw in their final pool matches on Sunday (9 March), with the matches set to be played at the Elgin-Grabouw Country Club.
Stellenbosch to host South Africa’s top golf tournament
The 115th Investec South African Open will be played at Stellenbosch Golf Club (SGC), with the Cape’s fourth oldest golf club hosting the national open for the second time in its history at the end of February 2026.
SGC last hosted the Investec South African Open in 1999, when local favourite David Frost won the title at the golf club where he grew up and used to caddie for his father.
“Investec believes strongly that the Investec South African Open should travel around the country as a showcase of South African professional golf, and to allow the majority of South Africans to see and be inspired by this out-of-the-ordinary championship which has such a proud history,” said Peta Dixon,
Investec head of sponsorships.
“After being founded in 1974, one of Investec’s first regional offices opened in Cape Town in 1980, so we have a long and proud history in the Western Cape. We now have offices in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Tyger Valley, Knysna and George. We look forward to bringing the Investec South African Open back to SGC for the first time in 26 years.”
Chris van der Merwe, general manager of SGC, said the club was delighted to welcome the Investec South African Open back to its fairways in the magnificent Winelands of the Western Cape.
“We are incredibly honoured to have been selected as the host venue for the 2026 Investec South African Open and look
forward to showcasing this prestigious championship as well as the beauty of Stellenbosch and the Cape Winelands to a global audience,” he said.
"As one of the oldest golf clubs in the Cape, and indeed in SA, SGC has hosted some major professional and amateur tournaments over the years and produced some of SA’s finest professionals such as Justin Harding, Oliver Bekker, Keenan Davidse, JJ Senekal and Hennie O’Kennedy. We’re looking forward to what will be a wonderful next edition in the proud history of this great championship.”
The Investec South African Open is co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour and forms part of the DP World Tour’s International Swing.
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will tackle the rugged terrain of the Cape Winelands when the 2025 K-Way MaxiRace is held this weekend