A visit to Aardvark Bioreserve has RICHARD HOLMES appreciating the stark beauty and isolation of the Klein Karoo, the luxury of the accommodation provided and, above all, the authenticity of the experience. The Klein Karoo is slow to surrender its…
At a time when many schools are questioning the use of tech, one Stellenbosch campus is harnessing it to reimagine how we teach, writes JENNI DAVIES. The entrance way to Apex Stellenbosch, just off the busy Koelenhof Road, isn’t what…
Met Maggie Laubser at 140 vier die SU Museum dié SA Meester, wat 140 jaar gelede gebore is in 1886, met ’n uitstalling van al die werk wat sy in haar testament aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch bemaak het. Die…
The 25th anniversary edition of the Investec Trophy Wine Show delivered another commanding performance from local estates, securing a significant share of the top trophies and high-scoring medals in this rigorously judged national competition. The 2026 show, which blind-tasted hundreds…
On a Karoo hillside just north of Graaff-Reinet*, a chance discovery revealed a world 250 million years old. Today, that legacy lives on at Karoo Origins – The Fossil Centre, where the story of life, extinction and survival is written…
Forget the novelty socks and last-minute chocolates. This Father’s Day, celebrate Dad with something a little more meaningful. Whether he’s a wine enthusiast, outdoor adventurer, foodie or simply appreciates quality craftsmanship, the Winelands offers no shortage of thoughtful and unique…
Fish as well as fowl, Land Rover’s flagship Defender OCTA can summit peaks and outclass supercars around Nürburgring, all in a day’s work. PETER FROST tested its mettle on eight of South Africa’s finest passes. IT ALL STARTED with the…
Stellenbosch has a way of surprising you. Even if you’ve been here before or think you know what to expect – the wines, the estates, the oak trees, the good food – there’s always something more waiting just beneath the…
This winter, we followed the instinct that draws so many South Africans inland to the Karoo’s wide skies, still nights and unhurried way of life. There’s a reason the Karoo fills up in winter. It isn’t the obvious kind…
In the latest issue of Stellenbosch Visio, we bring you the freshest news and reviews as winter settles over the City of Oaks. PROJEKT. OPENS DESIGN STUDIO IN STELLENBOSCH Projekt., a new interior design studio and showroom, has opened at 5…