The Venue: STIAS
The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) invests in experts who work across disciplinary borders to tackle issues ranging from health equity to complexity theory, the effects of race to quantum information. In this age of tumultuous change, the development of a long-term view and a critical mass of expertise on a broad range of issues is crucial to the wellbeing of future generations.
STIAS was established in 1999 to provide a ‘creative space for the mind’, a fellowship programme that would advance cross-disciplinary research at the highest level. Modelled on similar institutes internationally, STIAS is the first of its kind in Africa. Here, leading researchers and intellectuals from across the world are supported to think innovatively and pursue sustainable strategies to the challenges facing the world, with a focus on Africa. Offering various fellowships and scholarships, STIAS provides a uniquely supportive space for thinking, reading, debating and writing.
More information on their website: https://stias.ac.za/
The Location: Stellenbosch
The event will be SATI’s Fourth Triennial Conference and marks the first collaboration between South Africa and Mozambique. It will be held both virtually and in person on 25 and 26 September 2023. The venue for the in-person conference is the beautiful town of Stellenbosch, South Africa. This important event will also coincide with the celebration of International Translation Day on 30 September 2023.
Stellenbosch is in the Western Cape province of South Africa, situated about 50 kilometres (31 miles) east of Cape Town, along the banks of the of the Eerste River at the foot of the Stellenbosch Mountain. It is also home to the prestigious Stellenbosch University.
More information on the website of the Stellenbosch Municipality: https://stellenbosch.gov.za/
What to do
Stellenbosch is South Africa’s second oldest town and a popular wine, food, art and cultural destination.
The scenic Stellenbosch Wine Route is the oldest in the country and one of the most popular destinations for local and international visitors alike. The town might be small, but activities abound, and you can choose from – to mention but a few – cellar door experiences, award-winning wine estates, celebrated restaurants.
Outdoor enthusiasts will not get bored, as Stellenbosch is close to rivers and beautiful mountains, ideal for cycling or hiking.
For more tips on what to do during your stay: https://www.visitstellenbosch.org/
Where to stay
You can find a list of suggested accommodation here.
| NAME | ADDRESS | Total Rooms: | TEL | WEBSITE | |
| Avenues | 32 The Avenue | 8 Rooms | 021 887 1843 | info@avenuesguestlodge.com | www.theavenues.co.za |
| Batavia Boutique Hotel | 12 Louw Street | 9 Rooms | 021 887 2914 | reservations@batavia-stellenbosch.co.za | http://www.batavia-stellenbosch.co.za/ |
| Beauclair | 1 Coetzenburg Road | 2 Room Luxury cottage | 021 886 8982 | res@beauclair.co.za | www.beauclair.co.za |
| Bonne Esperance Guest House | 17 Van Riebeeck Street | 15 Rooms & 8 Appartments | 021 887 0225/6 | stay@bonneesperance.com | www.bonneesperrance.com |
| Caledon Villa | 7 Neethling Street | 15 Rooms | 021 883 8912 | info@caledonvilla.co.za | www.caledonvilla.co.za |
| Crofters(Self-catering units) | 15 Thibault Street | 3 Bedroom Luxury duplex | 021 883 8912 | info@crofters.co.za | www.crofters.co.za |
| De Oude Meul | 10A Mill Street | 6 Rooms | 021 887 7085 | info@deoudemeul.co.za | www.deoudemeul.com |
| Life & Leisure | 20 Van Riebeeck Street | 3 Apartments | 021 886 6955 | info@lifeandleisure.co.za | http://www.lifeandleisure.co.za/ |
| Malans Guest House | 4 Keerom Street | 5 en-suite Rooms | 021 887 8859 | malansgh@gmail.com | www.malansgh.de |
| Roosenwijn Guest House | 14 Van Riebeeck Street | 13 Rooms, 1 Family suite, 1 Honeymoon suite | 021 883 3338 | roosenwijn@stellenguest.co.za | www.stellenguest.co.za |
| Rustenbosch | 110 Merriman Street | 9 Rooms & 4 Apartment units | 021 887 8549 | info@rustenbosch.com | www.rustenbosch.com |
| Summerwood | 28 Jonkershoek Road | 8 Rooms | 021 887 4112 | info@summerwood.co.za | www.summerwood.co.za |
| Middedorp Cottage | 5 Murray Street | 1 Cottage | 817 713 878 | middedorpcottage@gmail.com | |
| 22 Die Laan Guest House | 22 Die Laan | 7 Rooms | 021 883 2099 | info@22dielaanguesthouse.co.za | www.22dielaanguesthouse.co.za |
| Twice Guest house | 7 Bosch-en-dal Road | 2 Rooms | 021 882 9156 | Info@twiceguesthouse.co.za | www. twiceguesthouse.co.za |
| Victoria House | 21 Van Riebeeck Street | 3 Bedroom Luxury Apartment | 021 886 8753 | victoria@adept.co.za | |
| ACCOMMODATION IN STELLENBOSCH | |||||
| d’ Ouwe Werf Hotel | 30 Church Street | 58 Rooms, All vary in sizes and price. | 021 887 4608 | hotel@ouwewerf.co.za | www.ouwewerf.co.za |
| Villa Grande | 1 Keerom Street | 10 Rooms 1 Honeymoon suite | 0218878454 | info@villa-grande.com | http://www.villa-grande.com |
| Lanzerac Hotel and spa | 1 Lanzerac Road | 48 Rooms, All vary in sizes and price. | 0218871132 | res@lanzerac.co.za | http://www.lanzerac.co.za |
| Eendracht Village Hotel | 161 Dorp Street | 12 Hotel & 3 self-Catering units | 021 883 8843 | info@eendracht-hotel.com | www.eendracht-hotel.com |
| Oak Village B&B | 7 Hamman Street | 5 Rooms | 021 887 7889 | oakvillage@volkskombuis.co.za | www.oakvillage.co.za |
| Stellenbosch Hotel | 162 Dorp Street | 37 Rooms, Rooms vary in space and price | 218 873 644 | reservations@stellenboschhotel.co.za | www.stellenboschhotel.co.za |
| Winelands Golf Lodges | De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate, R44 | 66 Rooms, 1-4 room apartments | 021 880 6900 | res@wgl.co.za | www.winelandsgolflodges.com |
| OTHER ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION | |||||
| STELLENBOSCH TOURST INFORMATION OFFICE – Stellenbosch Tourism & Information Bureau | |||||
| Address: | 36 Market Steet | ||||
| Tel: | 021 883 3584 | ||||
| Fax: | 021 883 8017 | ||||
| Email: | marketing@stellenboschtourism.co.za | ||||
| US ACCOMMODATION – Residences & hostels during holidays | |||||
| Contact: | Mr. Dawie Malan | ||||
| Mobile: | 0828739497 | ||||
| Email: | djma@sun.ac.za | ||||