SMF News: The importance of good news

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Stellen-Buzz with SMF
October 02, 2023

WHAT’S NEW(S) STELLENBOSCH?

The bi-weekly SMF News newsletter, delivering the most important Stellenbosch news, straight to your inbox.

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

In a country where we are constantly bombarded with bad news, I think it is important to take a step back and look at some of the amazing things South Africans are doing.

Every day, we see incredible stories of South Africans who are going above and beyond (or slaying, as we like to say in our department). I think there can be immense value to engaging with these stories and seeing some of the good in the world that we live in.

So, with our first newsletter produced by the class of 2023, I thought that we could kick things off by showcasing some of these positive stories that are emerging on our doorstep.

Daniel Roodt, SMF News editor-in-chief

YOUR NEWS BREAKDOWN

  1. Local programme essential for fire awareness and prevention:

    Stellenbosch Fire and Rescue are gearing up for the hot summer months by running multiple fire awareness and prevention programmes.

  2. Local student sings his way to gold at provincial skills competition: 

    A Paul Roos learner secured gold at a recent provincial singing competition.

  3. SU students collaborate with NPO for honey bee conservation: 

    A group of Stellenbosch University students started a fundraiser to protect one of nature’s most important species, the honey bee.

  4. Local high school students revamp historical Die Blomstalletjie:

    The iconic flower shop has been given a revamp by a group of learners from Paul Roos Gymnasium.

Gaye Barbour, owner of local flower shop, Die Blomstalletjie is known as ‘the prayer watchman of Eikestad’ because it has been there for such a long time, said Liam Basson, a learner at Paul Roos Gymnasium who helped to revamp the shop for Women’s Day. PHOTO: Jess Holing

WORDS OF WISDOM

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“When you focus on the good, the good gets better.”

Esther Hicks, an American inspirational speaker.

DID YOU KNOW?

Current Springbok Rugby World Cup players Willie le Roux, Damian Willemse and Steven Kitshoff all attended Paul Roos Gymnasium here in Stellenbosch.

From left: Springbok players Steven Kitshoff (prop), Damian Willemse (utility back) and Willie le Roux (fullback), all attended Paul Roos Gymnasium. PHOTO: Instagram/Damian Willemse (@iamdamiangaza)

Happy reading :)

Daniel