Westvaal Stellenbosch has recently announced that it will be extending the sponsorhip of a Chev Utility bakkie for the botanical garden for a period of six months. Beside the use in support of gardening activities the bakkie is also used for plantcollecting and conservation work and the support of various community greening inititaives in and around Stellenbosch.

Before Westvaal sponsored the bakkie in 2016 the Botanical Garden did not have a vehicle for years. "Beside the costs the Botanical Garden saves on transport it is also a huge boost to the moral of staff. For years our staff has been using their own cars for transporting material and plants that often their own vehicles were never meant to carry", Martin Smit explained. "When only a bakkie could do a job, work often had to be delayed until one could be rented. We are very excited to have this vehicle at our disposal and the efficiency that it will bring to our work. We are very grateful that local businesses recognise and support our role as a community asset. We look forward to a long fruitful relationship with Westvaal Stellenbosch."