Stellenbosch in South Africa is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, situated about 50 kilometres (30 miles) east of Cape Town, along the banks of the Eerste Rivier. It is the second oldest European settlement in the province, after Cape Town. It is the largest wine producing region in South Africa and is divided into six main wine regions, each offering their own unique wine route
www.africa-24.com Amani, the Swahili word for Peace, encapsulates the spirit that is Amani Vineyards and is the foundation stone of their philosophy. A sense of beauty and tranquility resides at Amani, hand in hand with hard work, passion, and the unshakeable belief that “great wine is grown in the vineyard” which translates into quality in the bottle. Situated in Stellenbosch South Africa, extraordinary care is taken to ensure absolute top quality red and white wines. The area’s hot sunny days and cooler nights allow vineyards to produce grapes full of complex flavors and aromas.
UCT’s Ikey Tigers clashed with old rivals, Stellenbosch University’s Maties, in a Varsity Cup match at UCT on 7 March 2011. The score was 16-37 in Maties’ favour. Former Springbok captain and Varsity Cup chairman, Francois Pienaar and UCT coach Kevin Foote also speak about the importance of this inter-varsity rugby tournament. View also Ikey Tigers warming up before a Varsity Cup match www.youtube.com
Earthwatch-supported scientist Dr. Alison Leslie of University of Stellenbosch comments on the potential impact of climate change on Nile crocodile populations. Leslie is featured in the film, A Year on Earth, premiering on the Discovery Kids Channel on December 3, 2006.