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Stellenbosch simply wants to hear its world-famous choir

Stellenbosch residents are in for a treat as the Stellenbosch University Choir prepares to take to the stage in the Endler Hall for two concerts over consecutive weeks. The first of these concerts took place on Thursday 4 May and left the raucous audience - with much more hometown familiarity than their usual audiences - in absolute awe, and in standing ovation.

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Save the Planet During Your Study Break: Shop Local at the Market on the Plein

Slow fashion has experienced an increase in popularity in recent years, promoting sustainability and localised shopping. Students and tourists alike found their second-hand goods and locally-created artisanal goods at the Dorp Street Sunday Market, which has become a Stellenbosch bucket-list item.

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The Spier Light Art Festival in Review: Shedding a Light on the Colonial Past

Every year, Spier Wine Farm hosts its Light Art festival, which plays with light, sound and video. Each piece is thought-provoking, gut-punching and transcendental, and also promotes Spier’s artistic philosophy of highlighting history and how it affects the present, rather than brushing over it.

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The Unofficial First Years’ Guide to Stellenbosch University: What to Expect in Your First Few Weeks on Campus

Stellenbosch University can be a bit of an information overload, and one can easily get lost in it all. Here are a few explanations of what to expect during your first few weeks of campus life, as well as some dos and don’ts.

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