Paarl
latest news & developments
Much more than grapes is growing in the Winelands
Lifestyle estates and shopping centres are popping up in the Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek areas
Africa’s first green school ‘cultivates a love of nature’
The Paarl campus of Green School South Africa uses solar power and climate-smart water management systems.
Q&A Sessions: Heels to takkies, dresses to scrubs with Dr Tamaryn Green
Miss South Africa 2018 and Miss Universe runner-up Dr Tamaryn Green wants better working conditions for patients and doctors. As a TB and Covid-19 survivor herself, she talks to…
Taxi operators clash with cops over disputed Route B97 in Cape Town
Three suspects remain in custody following their arrest on charges of attempted murder and assault after eight taxis were impounded
Lockdown escape: Strained services struggle to rescue abused women
After Easter there was an uptick in domestic violence cases in the country. Shelters have lost income and social workers are having to field as many as 1000 calls a day from…
SA Open to tee off in December
The South African Open golf tournament will take place at Pearl Valley Golf Estates outside Paarl in the Western Cape from December 17 to 20.
SA Open set to end year with a bang
The SA Open is showcasing top local and international players, where defending champion James Kingston is unlikely to keep his title.
Piquancy wins SA olive oil an award
”A fresh but rich, rounded aroma, full of nuances of fresh salad leaves and nuts,” the judges said.
Planned axing behind Skwatsha attack?
”We know that the guy who stabbed Mcebisi was standing with a group of people including the Paarl Regional Executive Council”
Zim victorious against SA composite side
Zimbabwe wrapped up a come-from-behind win against the South African Composite XI shortly before lunch on the third day of the SuperSport Challenge match at Paarl on Saturday.…
Wilson joins Kingston in lead at Open
Briton Oliver Wilson joined South Africa’s James Kingston in the lead midway through the third round of the South African Open at Pearl Valley on Saturday. Kingston began the day…
Norman grumbles about Open course
Greg Norman fired a second-round two-under-par 70 at the South African Open on Friday and then criticised organisers for changes to the Pearl Valley course after the first round.…
Els seeks pick-me-up after Dunhill
Ernie Els, still smarting after his final hole collapse at Leopard Creek last weekend, and United States Open champion Angel Cabrera, are among four Major winners in the field…
Strong field for SAA Open
The South African Airways (SAA) Open, formerly the South African Open, which tees off at the Pearl Valley Golf Estates in Paarl on Thursday, has attracted the strongest field in…
Cobras, Warriors clash fizzles out
The SuperSport Series match between the Cape Cobras and the Warriors ended in a fairly tame draw at Boland Bank Park in Paarl on Sunday. In Durban, unfavourable weather meant the…