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Bolander Lifestyle
School scooter boosts job access
Christmas came early for pupils of Wellington School of Skills last week when their school received its first scooter to help pupils with no transport get to future workplaces.
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December 17, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
New peace officers to boost community safety
Western Cape MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, said the 19 newly graduated Peace Officers will help improve community safety in Cloetesville, Kayamandi, and Stellenbosch.
1 min |
December 17, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Pupil to compete in global science event
Grade 10 pupil from Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch, Albertus Willem van Niekerk, has been selected as one of only four South African pupils who will represent the country at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad (WISPO) in Bali, Indonesia, from December 10-13, 2025.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Mentalist new show at The Drama Factory
Acclaimed mentalist Bryan Miles returns to The Drama Factory with his brand-new live show, Elemental, on Tuesday, December 16, at 3pm.
1 min |
December 03, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Mark Haze live and loud
South African musician Mark Haze will return to The Drama Factory in Strand on Friday, November 21, at 7:30 pm.
1 min |
November 12, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Celebrating nature and horticulture
Garden Town Stellenbosch event will return from Friday, October 31 until Sunday, November 9, featuring stunning botanical displays, engaging talks, vibrant markets and unique garden tours.
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November 05, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Discover exquisite artworks
Marusa Mason-Sheel, accompanied by two artists, Pieter Coetzer and Taryn Saayman, will display their latest works at a private venue in Somerset West for art lovers at no cost on Friday, September 19, and Saturday, September 20.
1 min |
September 17, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Celebrating 20 years with 20km swim
Masikhule, a local nonprofit that trains educators in Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Somerset West, is set to take part in a 20km swim to celebrate 20 years of servicing the ECD community in the Helderberg area.
1 min |
September 10, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Waterblommetjie Festival in Paarl
The annual Waterblommetjie Festival will take place on Saturday, September 6, with four wine farms outside Paarl hosting a day of family-friendly festivities from 8 am. Entry is free.
1 min |
September 03, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Seven Days of Shiraz celebration
A special winter food and wine experience will take place over two days at a Franschhoek wine estate as part of Shiraz South Africa's Seven Days of Shiraz celebration.
1 min |
August 13, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Choir triumphs at European competition
The Stellenbosch University Choir wins three gold medals at international choir competition in Denmark.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Voices from the street on Mandela Day
With Mandela Day approaching on Friday, 18 July, Bolander took to the streets to find out what local residents think about the day and how they plan to mark it.
3 min |
July 16, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Enjoy classical music at Helderberg Village
The Helderberg Village Music Society will present a concert of chamber music on Sunday July 20, at Talani Terrace in Helderberg Village, Somerset West.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Retired official Ian Arendse joins NoStop charity
A retired provincial government official, Ian Arendse, 63, has joined the NoStop nonprofit organisation to help strengthen its services.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Unexpected gift for UCT student at music fest
A young bassoonist from the University of Cape Town received an unexpected gift on the opening night of the 20th Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF), held on Friday, July 4 at Endler Hall.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
From injury to inspiration: Carel Botha's extreme triathlon for a worthy cause
Carel Botha from Jamestown, Stellenbosch, recently completed the Extreme Triathlon, becoming the 16th person to do so. He undertook the challenge to raise funds for a wheelchair for a friend in need.
3 min |
July 16, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Search continues for missing fisherman
Emergency services are looking for a missing fisherman who was swept off the rocks by waves while angling from the shoreline in Gordon's Bay, said the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI).
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Russian tourist survives night in the wild
Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to take note of weather warnings before heading out for hiking, following the rescue of an 18-year-old Russian tourist on Friday in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, near Stellenbosch.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Overnight shelter opens in Paarl
Drakenstein Municipality, in partnership with the faith-based outreach initiative Christian Revival Church (CRC) Cares Paarl and other community stakeholders, officially launched the Paarl overnight shelter on Tuesday, July 8.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Ben Voss brings 'Becoming Benno' to Drama Factory
Following success at the Adelaide International Arts Festival in Australia, Fleur du Cap, Naledi and Best of the Adelaide Fest award winner, Ben Voss, is bringing his comedy show Becoming Benno to Strand.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Artscape hosts Symphony of Bansuri Debut
The world premiere of Symphony of Bansuri will take place at the Artscape Opera House on Friday, 2 August.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Celebrating 90 years of feeding the vulnerable
Cape Town's historic Service Dining Rooms celebrated 90 years of serving the city's most vulnerable on Friday 4 July, with descendants of the founder helping dish up meals to those in need.
4 min |
July 16, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Debate highlights uniqueness of Afrikaans
I'n honour of the 100th anniversary of Afrikaans this year, the first ever Nou Praat jy! public speaking competition was held last week Wednesday, June 25, at Curro Durbanville High School.
3 min |
July 09, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Strand seawall nears completion
The construction of the Strand seawall, initiated by the City of Cape Town more than five months ago, is making progress.
3 min |
July 09, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Lifesaver honoured for rescue act
Somerset West resident Mark Pedersen has been recognised for his actions during a rescue mission at Strand Beach which resulted in him saving not one, but two people.
3 min |
July 09, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Aladdin: A magical musical entertains young audiences
A flying carpet, a magical lamp, and a mischievous genie take to the stage as Aladdin: A Musical Fantasy returns to Canal Walk this winter.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Grammy winner peforms in Kayamandi
The Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF) will be presenting a free 100-piece Festival Concert Orchestra (FCO) at the Kayamandi High School on Sunday. July 13 at noon.
1 min |
July 09, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Ladles of Love all set to serve
The Ladles of Love team is hard at work preparing for Mandela Day.
3 min |
July 09, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Beloved classic to entertain audiences
The lead actor and a dancer in a pantomime set to take the stage in July said he would rather sing, dance, tell slapstick jokes, and interact with a live audience than appear on a screen.
3 min |
July 02, 2025
Bolander Lifestyle
Sandra Prinsloo vermaak op die verhoog in die Strand
Die romantiese produksie, Kamphoer is gegrond op die verhaal van Susan Nell, wat gedurende die Anglo-Boereoorlog in die Winburg-konsentrasiekamp verkrag en vir dood agtergelaat is.
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