Stellenbosch property developer wants mountainside land swap, ‘or else ... ’

Businessman says deal is for the benefit of nature lovers and the community, but critics say he’s just snatching at a bargain

26 May 2024 - 00:00

A prominent winelands property developer says he will have to erect a R7m fence across the mountainside overlooking Stellenbosch unless the municipality agrees to a land swap...

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