Rotary Club Stellenbosch

Rotary Club Stellenbosch Welcome to Stellenbosch Rotary page. Established in 1937 the Rotary Club Stellenbosch is one of the oldest clubs in South Africa.

We look back with pride on our service deliverance to the community at large for nearly 80 years and continue this endeavour with charitable zeal. The Rotary Club Stellenbosch is part of District 9350 of Rotary Africa and Rotary International.

Welcome Our Newest Rotarian – Octavian SebyboAs we ended Rotary's theme month of August, Membership and New Club Develop...
02/09/2026

Welcome Our Newest Rotarian – Octavian Sebybo

As we ended Rotary's theme month of August, Membership and New Club Development month, our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch is delighted to welcome Octavian Sebybo as our newest Rotarian.

Octavian, a mechanical engineer, was formally inducted by District Committee Chair and PDG Tracey Wilson and will be joining our Project Uplift Committee.

Project Uplift, championed by Rotarian Curt August, is a multi-year youth development initiative aimed at equipping young people in the greater Stellenbosch area with the skills, exposure and support they need to access employment opportunities in industry and commerce, or to pursue entrepreneurial ventures.

Project Uplift aligns with Rotary International’s Area of Focus: Economic and Community Development. Please contact Curt August for more information about our Project Uplift on: [email protected]

We are delighted to have Octavian join our Club and look forward to the knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm he will bring to Project Uplift as we work together to create meaningful opportunities for the youth in our community.

Welcome to Rotary, Octavian!

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🇿🇦🇫🇷 Building Bridges Through Rotary Youth Exchange Our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch was delighted to welcome Immediate P...
29/08/2026

🇿🇦🇫🇷 Building Bridges Through Rotary Youth Exchange

Our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch was delighted to welcome Immediate Past District Governor Pam Rawbone, who introduced us to Sarah Hodsdon, a Grade 12 learner at Rhenish Girls’ High School and our Club’s latest Rotary Long-Term Exchange Student.

Sarah has been accepted to participate in a 12-month Rotary Youth Exchange in France from January 2027 to January 2028.

During her exchange, Sarah will experience French culture, education and family life while building friendships and gaining a deeper understanding of another country and its people.

Sarah's exchange journey will be mirrored by an Inbound Exchange Student from France, who will spend 12 months in South Africa. We expect to receive more details about Sarah’s French counterpart towards the end of this year.

Sarah will be connected to the Rotary Club of Stellenbosch throughout her exchange, while her parents, Karen and John Hodsdon, will have the privilege of hosting the French student in return.

Being selected as a Rotary exchange student is a wonderful honour and an opportunity that extends far beyond travel. Sarah will be an ambassador for South Africa and for Rotary, sharing our country's culture and values while embracing the opportunity to learn from her French hosts and community.

We wish Sarah every success as she prepares for this exciting chapter and look forward to supporting her throughout her Rotary journey!

We are also delighted to anticipate welcoming our French student to Stellenbosch in 2027.

Rotary Youth Exchange – connecting young people, cultures and communities, and creating friendships that can last a lifetime.



From left to right: Monique Labat Club President, Rotarians Julie Streicher and Simon Mills, Sarah's parents John and Karen Hodsdon, Rotarian Maryna Ulyate, Sarah Hodsdon - Rotary Exchange student, Rotarian John Whitehead, Immediate Past District Governor Pam Rawbone and Rotarian Dave Rawbone and Stuart Hunter, District Governor Nominee

Rotary Club of Stellenbosch brings warmth to Ida's Valley. Our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch handed over 50 blankets, man...
27/08/2026

Rotary Club of Stellenbosch brings warmth to Ida's Valley.

Our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch handed over 50 blankets, manufactured in South Africa, to the Academic Support Centre at the Ida’s Valley Sports Ground, providing practical support to children and adults in the Ida’s Valley community.

The Academic Support Centre was founded by Amanda Fischer and Eon Hendrikse in May 2025 and has grown into a valued after-school space where children from Ida’s Valley receive academic support, have a quiet and safe place to work, and benefit from adults and students who are committed to helping them succeed.

Amanda Fischer runs the Centre together with co-founder Eon Hendrikse, who was named a Social Justice Champion in 2020, and they are supported by a dedicated team of Stellenbosch University students who volunteer their afternoons to assist the children.

Amanda and Eon's commitment has helped the Centre develop into an important community initiative providing both educational and personal support to young people.

The blanket donation was made possible through the generosity of the Rotary Club of East Grinstead Meridian in Rotary District 1145, United Kingdom, which donated funds to the Rotary Club of Stellenbosch.

Our Stellenbosch Rotary Club was then able to identify the need within the Ida’s Valley community and direct the donation towards providing blankets to the Academic Support Centre.

The handover was attended by Deputy Mayor Dr Rudi Buys and Ward Councillor Raaslid van Rooyen, together with members of the Rotary Club of Stellenbosch, representatives of the Academic Support Centre and the Stellenbosch University students who contribute their time to the initiative.

We are particularly pleased that the generous contribution from our fellow Rotarians in the United Kingdom has enabled us to respond to a clearly identified need within our own community.

The Academic Support Centre is an excellent example of what can be achieved when committed community members, students and organisations work together to create opportunities and provide practical support where it is needed.

The Rotary Club of Stellenbosch extends its sincere thanks to the Rotary Club of East Grinstead Meridian, Co-Founders and , the Stellenbosch University student volunteers, Deputy Mayor Dr Rudi Buys and Ward Councillor Raaslid van Rooyen for their contribution to making the handover possible.

The initiative reflects Rotary’s commitment to service above self and to working in partnership with local organisations to address practical community needs and create lasting positive impact.

To assist our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch in doing more good work in our community, please contact Club Secretary, Jackie Hunter on email: [email protected]

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It was a pleasure for our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch to welcome our District Governor, Anton Lubbe and Rotarian Nettie ...
10/08/2026

It was a pleasure for our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch to welcome our District Governor, Anton Lubbe and Rotarian Nettie Lubbe, who visited the Club as part of the engagement with Rotary clubs across our District 9350.

DG Anton Lubbe addressed the club about three key goals: membership retention, corporate partnerships, and addressing unemployment through education and training programs.

DG Anton's visit provided an opportunity for us all to reflect on our Club’s work, our priorities for the year ahead and the important role that Rotary plays in creating lasting impact in our community.

As August marks Rotary’s Membership and New Club Development Month, we were particularly delighted that DG Anton had the honour of inducting Lesego Ramokgali as our newest member of the Rotary Club of Stellenbosch.

Lesego was invited to join our Club by her friend and our fellow Rotarian Elegance Gozo. Elegance shared Lesego's Bio with us all.

We warmly welcome Lesego to our Rotary family and look forward to her contribution, to her ideas and to her commitment to service.

Growing our membership enables us to broaden our reach, strengthen our collective capacity and, ultimately, make an even greater difference in the communities we serve! 💙💛

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Today, our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch celebrates the strength, courage, compassion and achievements of women everywhere...
09/08/2026

Today, our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch celebrates the strength, courage, compassion and achievements of women everywhere.

May we continue to empower women, create opportunities and build a community where every woman and girl can thrive.

Here’s to the women who inspire, lead, nurture and make a lasting difference. 💙💛

Below is our Rotary Club's latest newsletter compiled by Rotarian Robert Fraser which highlights the multiple projects we have undertaken as Rotarians this past year 2025/2026.

Take a read and for more information, please contact Rotarian Jackie Hunter, our Club Secretary on: [email protected]

https://mailchi.mp/99284a175fde/july-2026-newsletter-rotary-club-stellenbosch-highlights

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It was our privilege to welcome Rotary District 9350 District Governor Anton Lubbe and Rotarian Nettie Lubbe on a visit ...
06/08/2026

It was our privilege to welcome Rotary District 9350 District Governor Anton Lubbe and Rotarian Nettie Lubbe on a visit to one of the Rotary Club of Stellenbosch's valued community support projects, the Stellenbosch GBV Centre.

This exceptional facility provides a safe haven for victims of gender-based violence, offering support to everyone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

During the visit, Carol van Zyl, Director of the Stellenbosch GBV Centre, together with Angeline de Vos, shared how the Centre delivers compassionate, holistic care through high-quality medical treatment, psychological counselling, legal assistance, and emergency accommodation - all provided free of charge.

We are proud to support this vital community resource, which restores hope, dignity, and safety to those affected by gender-based violence. www.gbvcentre.org.za

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Seen from left to right: District Governor Anton Lubbe, Rotarian Nettie Lubbe, Carol van Zyl, Club Secretary Jackie Hunter, Angeline De Vos, Monique Labat Club President.

The Environment is one of Rotary's Areas of Focus and we look forward to hearing Lionel Botha present on Waste 2 Opportu...
06/08/2026

The Environment is one of Rotary's Areas of Focus and we look forward to hearing Lionel Botha present on Waste 2 Opportunity.

Seen below are Danzel McDonald (left) and Lional Botha (right) the founders and directors of Waste 2 Opportunity.

To understand how Danzel and Lionel's social enterprise is thriving, please join us at our Rotary Club meeting!

RSVP details below in our invitation to you 🌿🌱

Our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch, in partnership with Spier Wine Farm, is delighted to announce an exciting new community...
02/08/2026

Our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch, in partnership with Spier Wine Farm, is delighted to announce an exciting new community event that promises to become a highlight on the Stellenbosch calendar.

On Saturday, 19 September, the Eerste River at Spier Wine Farm will come alive with colour, creativity and friendly competition as businesses take part in the inaugural Stellenbosch Corporate Duck Race.

Companies from across the greater Stellenbosch area are invited to enter the race by adopting a rubber duck, supplied by Rotary, and transforming it into a unique ambassador for their brand.

Each duck can be decorated to reflect the company's corporate identity before competing against other local businesses in a lively race down the Eerste River.

More than just a race, the event offers an outstanding opportunity for team building, networking, brand exposure and community engagement.

It is a chance for businesses to showcase their creativity, enjoy a memorable day with colleagues and clients, and support a worthy local cause.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the GBV Centre in Stellenbosch, a unique 24-hour facility providing comprehensive support to victims of gender-based violence. Open to everyone, seven days a week, the Centre offers high-quality medical care, psychological counselling, legal assistance and emergency accommodation - completely free of charge.

Our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch looks forward to welcoming the local business community to this fun-filled event, where every duck racing down the river will help make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.

To adopt a duck and secure your participation in the race, please contact Simon Mills on 063 968 6735 or [email protected] or Jackie Hunter on 082 574 1289 or [email protected]

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