Stellenbosch Monitor

17/01/2025

So maak mens - vat so!

17/01/2025

Wilgenhof, the owl of Minerva has begun its flight
Jannie Gagiano
University councils are not unlike the philosopher kings that Plato thought should be installed in morally well-ordered republics to care for the vital interests of people they govern, preserve the integrity of the institutions of government and equip them with a steering personnel of men and woman who are virtuous, selfless and dedicated to what is good for the university and not for themselves. When one looks at the charters specifying the fiduciary duties of university councillors in modern times, many of these attributes are demanded as the sort of basic moral and intellectual equipment the councillor must bring to the job.
https://www.stellenboschmonitor.com/2025/01/17/stellenbosch-leadership-philosopher-kings-or-guilty-miscreants/

17/01/2025

Colourful Stellenbosch harvest parade set to entertain Excitement is building as the iconic Stellenbosch Harvest Parade returns to the streets of the country’s wine capital…

17/01/2025

Colourful Stellenbosch harvest parade set to entertain
Excitement is building as the iconic Stellenbosch Harvest Parade returns to the streets of the country’s wine capital on Saturday, February 1. This beloved tradition brings together the vibrant community of Stellenbosch to celebrate the start of the grape harvest season with a spectacular procession of floats, music, and joy.

Colourful Stellenbosch harvest parade set to entertain Excitement is building as the iconic Stellenbosch Harvest Parade returns to the streets of the country’s wine capital…

15/01/2025

Wreedheid van aanval dui op pogings tot moord
’n Mens wil nie altyd net die slegte van ‘n saak raaksien nie, maar dit is tyd dat daar iets aan hierdie plaasaanvalle gedoen moet word. Die ou slagspreuk van ‘genoeg, is genoeg’ is nou meer as voorheen van pas. Veral as mens d**k dat daar die afgelope maande ongeveer 6 plaasaanvalle in die Stellenbosch-omgewing was.“
https://www.stellenboschmonitor.com/2025/01/15/slagoffer-van-stellenbosse-plaasaanval-sterk-aan-in-hospitaal/

14/01/2025

Klitser is ons nuwe vreeslose rubriek vir Stellenbossers, en ander belanghebbendes, om hul mening onomwonde, onverdoesel, direk, "in jou gesig" en sonder vrees vir verdoemenis en vervolging te lug. Kwessies wat die dorp en sy bestuur raak, ja, die munisipaliteit, die US en ander instellings of sommer net daardie klein klippies in die skoen wat groot ongemak veroorsaak, is onderwerpe wat bespreek word. Ons skop sommer af met Jannie Gagiano se siening van hoe hy d**k die US transformasie hanteer. Repliek is natuurlik welkom. En as jy anoniem wil skryf, is dit ook reg, ons sal jou identitiet beskerm ter wille van regverdigheid.

Is transformasie aan die US net 'n verbeeldingsvlug?
Jannie Gagiano
https://www.stellenboschmonitor.com/2025/01/14/net-goedgekeurde-andersoortigheid-kan-bydra-tot-diversiteit-regtig/

13/12/2024

unisipale ereburgerskap vir Giliomee

Die Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit het vandag tydens ‘n spesiale seremonie munisipale ereburgerskap aan die wêreldbekende historikus en politieke skrywer, prof Hermann Giliomee, toegeken.
Die uitvoerende burgemeester, Jeremy Fasser, het die toekenning oorhandig en die ongelooflike bydraes van Giliomee tot die gemeenskap en Suid-Afrika as geheel beklemtoon.
https://www.stellenboschmonitor.com/2024/12/13/hermann-giliomee-deur-stellenbosch-vereer/

02/12/2024

International stars share rugby expertise
One of the most exciting training opportunities to ever be presented in the Winelands is the first CoachPro to be held on 13 and 14 December at the Helderberg rugby club in Somerset West.
What makes this event so special is that it is presented by some of the most knowledgeable and experienced rugby players in South Africa.

International stars share rugby expertise One of the most exciting training opportunities to ever be presented in the Winelands is the first CoachPro to be…

29/11/2024

Bettie Nieuwoudt: Championing Hope Through StellCARE
In the heart of Stellenbosch, Bettie Nieuwoudt stands as a beacon of hope and resilience, dedicating her life to uplifting vulnerable communities.
As the Director of StellCARE: Stellenbosch and Districts Family Services since 2014, Nieuwoudt has made significant strides in ensuring safety, empowerment, and sustainable support for the marginalized individuals and families she serves.
https://www.stellenboschmonitor.com/2024/11/29/bettie-nieuwoudt-a-beacon-of-hope-for-vulnerable-communities/

Bettie Nieuwoudt: Championing Hope Through StellCARE In the heart of Stellenbosch, Bettie Nieuwoudt stands as a beacon of hope and resilience, dedicating her life to…

29/11/2024

New executive mayor for Stellenbosch

Jeremy Fasser was today elected as the new executive mayor of Stellenbosch, following in the footsteps of adv Gesie van Deventer who recently resigned.


https://www.stellenboschmonitor.com/2024/11/29/fasser-now-leads-stellenbosch-council/

27/11/2024

Afriforum stamp steeds koppe met munisipaliteit oor rioolstortings
Daar is reeds vir dekades lank daar ernstige gesondheids- en omgewingsprobleme met riool wat in Stellenbosch se riviere beland, spesifiek in die ikoniese Eersterivier.
https://www.stellenboschmonitor.com/2024/11/27/afriforum-pak-munisipaliteit-steeds-oor-riool/

26/11/2024

12/11/2024

Nienakomingsvlak oor watergehalte beloop 53%
Beskikbare feite van onder meer die departement van water en sanitasie (DWS) oor die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit se rioolsuiweringsaanlegte en die gehalte van verwerkte rioolwater wat vanuit aanlegte in hierdie munisipaliteit in die Eerste- en Veldwagtersrivier vloei, vereis volgens dringende optrede.
Daarom het die burgerregteorganisasie AfriForum’n klag by die Inligtingsreguleerder (IR) ingedien om aan te dring dat inligting hieroor, wat reeds in Oktober 2023 ingevolge die wet op die bevordering van toegang tot inligting (PAIA) van die munisipaliteit aangevra is, aan AfriForum oorhandig word.
https://www.stellenboschmonitor.com/2024/11/12/afriforum-ruik-n-rot-oor-vrot-rivierwater-in-stellenbosch/

08/11/2024

Groot bonzai-uitstalling in stadsaal
Die jaarlikse Afrika Bonsai-uistalling vind van 8 tot 10 November in die Stellenbosse stadsaal plaas en beloof om weer ‘n skouspel van hierdie fyn kuns te wees.



https://www.stellenboschmonitor.com/2024/11/08/groot-bonzai-uitstalling-in-stadsaal/
Die Stellenbosse uitstalling is een van die mees gesogtes op die Afrika-vasteland en sal hierdie eeue oue kunsvorm aan besoekers ten toon stel.

Oosters boomkuns hier te siene Die jaarlikse Afrika Bonsai-uistalling vind van 8 tot 10 November in die Stellenbosse stadsaal plaas en beloof om weer ‘n…

08/11/2024

Residents' urgent call for proactive new Stellenbosch leadership
As the selection of Stellenbosch's new mayor approaches, we, the residents of this historic and vibrant town, recognize our crucial role in this process. We appeal to you to prioritize our voices and interests in this critical decision. The stakes are high, and we cannot afford to settle for anything less than exceptional, proactive leadership that understands our town's unique challenges and potential.

Open Letter to the Democratic Alliance: Electing a Mayor for Stellenbosch’s Future To the Democratic Alliance Leadership, As the selection of Stellenbosch’s new mayor approaches,…

31/10/2024

‘Onbillike diskwalifikasie' van Afrikaanse SR-lid by US bevraagteken. Uitspraak in AfriForum Jeug se appèl teen die beweerde onbillike diskwalifikasie van Jolene le Roux, ’n pro-Afrikaanse lid van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se Studenteraad (SR), sal na verwagting vandeeswee gelewer word.

Die jeugorganisasie hou vol dat Le Roux op grond van haar verbintenis tot die bevordering van Afrikaans by Maties geteiken word en staan gereed om die saak verder te voer indien die appèl sou misluk.

Le Roux se diskwalifikasie volg na aanleiding van aantygings dat sy tydens die SR-verkiesingsveldtog onregverdige voordeel getrek het uit ’n nasionale vrouedagviering wat AfriForum Jeug aangebied het, en dat sy – met ’n plasing oor die aksie op AfriForum Jeug se Instagram-blad – die universiteit se verkiesingskommissiereëls oortree het.