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Opinion and features

What story did you leave behind this year?

One of my happy places is the beautiful seaside town of Stilbaai. Here I breathe and relax. And go for walks on the beautiful beach where you can get lost in...
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GreenX Engineering

Media release

SU Spinout GreenX Engineering Issues EPC to Boland College

Stellenbosch University's (SU) Spinout Company GreenX Engineering, a certified Electrical Performance Certificate (EPC) inspection body, issued Boland College's...

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CDIS

Media release

Supporting the Places Where Learning Happens: Facilities Management Changes Name to Campus Development, Infrastructure and Services (CDIS)

Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Facilities Management Division (SUFM) adopted a new name: Campus Development, Infrastructure and Services (CDIS), a title that...

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Antoinette van der Merwe

Opinion and features

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough!

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to pause, reflect, and celebrate a chorus of achievements that show just how far we’ve come together.

From the approval...

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Anita Nel

Opinion and features

You made us the benchmark in the sector!

Dear Innovation and Commercialisation Colleagues,

Before anyone accuses me of exaggeration, let me state clearly: during 2025, you have yet again set incredibly...

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Nicolette van den Eijkel

Opinion and features

You need the right amount of pizza!

I’m writing this on National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day. Apparently, the use of fermented fish dates all the way back to Ancient Rome — but...

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Ilhaam Groenewald

Opinion and features

Maties Sport celebrates unforgettable moments of excellence and resilience

As 2025 draws to a close, I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to each of you, our staff. coaches, support staff, student-athletes, partners and our...

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