I read each "issue" of the Stellenbosch Brief like I read my morning paper; my day can start off properly if I don't! The Stellenbosch Brief is topical and speaks to our everyday shared experienc... See more
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The local Stellenbosch newsletter everyone forwards to their WhatsApp groups. Funny local stories, weekend events, hidden gems, weather, property madness & the strange things happening around town.
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Local Stellenbosch Coffee Shop, 7600, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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A Daily Read Worth Having
The Stellenbosch Brief has become part of my daily routine. It is informative, engaging, and always a great quick read with my morning coffee. I enjoy the mix of local news, insights, and light-hearted moments. Definitely worth subscribing to!
Fun!
Just love your writing style. And how nice to start the day with a smile!!
A good balance of fun and serious
A good balance of fun and serious. A great little pick-me-up in the week.
Information with humorous twist
The brief is great at sharing what’s been happening across town, with a good mix of updates and what’s coming up next. It is informative, engaging, and thankfully shorter than a Monday morning meeting.
Funny, informative and relatable
As a Stellenbosch local this not only informative but puts a smile on my face as I relate to the stories. Great way to start a day :-)
Excellent content
Excellent content! Thank you for a great Stellenbosch Brief!
I absolutely love Stellenbosch Brief
I absolutely love Stellenbosch Brief! It’s lots of fun to read and makes me laugh out loud. So creative and keeps me in the loop of everything in my town. When I get the newsletter in my inbox, I immediately smile! Awesome job peeps!
Love the sense of humour
Love the sense of humour.
sometimes a bit long /repetative
but mostly entertaining. would love to hear of more business success stories - movements in and out of Stellies, also latest on the scooters?
Always has an element of humour
Always has an element of humour. Makes me laugh. Highlights new places to visit. Reminds me to appreciate the bubble we live in and enjoy all Stellenbosch has to offer. I am Especially relieved that I bought property in 2015!!
Fan from Johannesburg
Even though I reside in Johannesburg and only spend time in Stellenbosch for a fews days every 5 weeks, I read the newsletter like a local. Thank you for providing reading material that puts a smile on my face. Keep up the good work.
The Stellenbosch Brief is a non-pretentious, honest opinion piece
The Stellenbosch Brief is a very welcome, down-to-earth, no-nonsense, honest opinion of the town that we call home. It is not pretentious, which is a breath of fresh air. At the same time it is really humorous and sets you up for a good laugh and makes you feel positive!
We love your letter
We love your letter!
We've been visiting Stellenbosch from Cape Town and now Paarl over the years. We just love the town and can identify with everything you write about.
Please keep it up.
Kind regards Roger & Janice Molyneux
Stellenbosch Brief adds character to our town
I open my emails and dig into the Stellenbosch Brief with coffee in hand every morning before work starts.
This newsletter has brought a new sense of appreciation for our beautiful town. The transition from student to professional several years ago has changed my view about Stellenbosch. The daily emails have brought a kind, light hearted reminder of the things that make it so unique and special, despite the occasional inconveniences.
In addition, it keeps us informed on upcoming events that may have slipped under our radar.
Thanks for keeping the love alive, bringing giggles, and adding even more character to the winelands. Keep it up!
The Stellenbosch Brief always puts a…
The Stellenbosch Brief always puts a smile on my face, either by the sharp comebacks they give on the world happenings or by the motivation they provide to slow down in this chaotic world!
And excellent read and a great way to…
And excellent read and a great way to start my day.
We all need a good laugh before we…open the empty tin of rusks
We all need a good laugh before we start to look all important behind our computers. And we need to embrace the position of knowing exactly what is going on in town without leaving the desk and feeling: I am missing out yet again.
This is just true life and struggles in the Bosch but with the fairy lights now switched on.
Do yourself the favour - read this!
Helpful and informative
Helpful and informative. Also a fun element which is nice
The Stellenbosch Brief is absolutely…
The Stellenbosch Brief is absolutely delightful! It’s very well-written, informative, entertaining and humorous. It always makes my day!
I thoroughly enjoy the humour and…
I thoroughly enjoy the humour and writing style. It is interesting to read other people's views of what is going on in Stellenbosch without the complaints/opinions prevalent on other Stellenbosch Social groups.
Simon the writer is a clever man.
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