Steve Barker and Rhulani Mokwena during the DStv Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC at Lucas Moripe Stadium on 27 September 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
Stellenbosch is renowned for cultivating some of South Africa’s finest grapes, which are then transformed into exquisite wines through meticulous processing.
The Cape Winelands also boast a rich rugby culture, nurturing talented players who go on to represent top clubs both locally and internationally, with aspirations to eventually wear the prestigious Springbok jersey if fortune smiles upon them.
The same blueprint has blessed the region’s burgeoning football scene, with Stellenbosch FC flourishing amid the lush greenery of this picturesque locale.
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