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The Stellenbosch University
Sport Performance Institute (SUSPI) is located in the town of Stellenbosch, 50 km (34 miles) east of Cape Town, South Africa. The town itself
lies in the fertile Jonkershoek Valley, and is blessed with breathtaking
scenery.
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view)
 Stellenbosch currently has a population
of approximately 120 000 people – a figure that includes roughly 22 000
students. The climate is Mediterranean with dry, sunny summers that stretch
from October to March. Midday temperatures average between 22°C and 34°C
(60°F and 94°F).
 SUSPI is situated on the
Coetzenburg sports grounds – an idyllic setting that sees the neighbouring
mountains and the picturesque Eerste River casting an old-worldly feel onto
the various state-of-the-art sporting facilities. With Cape Town
a mere 45-minute drive away, SUSPI clients also have easy access to one of
South Africa's most important commercial and tourism centres.
Directions to SUSPI:
Directions to SUSPI on the N2
from Cape Town International Airport.
Directions to SUSPI from
within Stellenbosch.
 More About
Stellenbosch:
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Stellenbosch
was founded in 1679, making it South Africa’s second-oldest town.
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It
is affectionately known as the “Eikestad”, which means “City of Oaks”.
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Stellenbosch
is probably best known for its university – one of South Africa’s finest tertiary institutions. The latter has produced numerous political leaders,
achievers in the academic and business sectors, as well as world class
sportsmen and -women.
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Stellenbosch
is the centre of the country’s wine industry and a prime tourist
and conference destination. Annual festivals range from music, wine and
art to international sporting events.
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In
addition, Stellenbosch also has a rich cultural heritage, with
numerous historical landmarks, galleries and museums populating the
tree-lined avenues of the town.
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However,
despite the town’s historical significance, it has also kept pace with the
ever-changing times, all the while retaining its old-world character. This
is evidenced by the fact that Techno Park, South Africa’s premier science
park, is located on the outskirts of town. There is no denying the fact
that Stellenbosch represents a bustling centre for commerce,
agriculture, and education.
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Stellenbosch
offers a plethora of attractions to potential visitors:
– proximity to beautiful beaches
(18 km / 12 miles)
– proximity to Cape Town (50 km / 34 miles)
– hiking trails and a nature
reserve in and around town
– South Africa’s oldest wine
route, consisting of more than 100 wine estates
– numerous festivals
and other cultural activities
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