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Retired US viticulturist receives 1659 medal of honour
A man with a photographer's eye for detail when it comes to a vine or leaf. A humble professor who helped to take the wine industry forward. One who gives 110% in everything he does and is passionately about his field of study. That's how...
The kykNET Fiësta winners predict a wonderful Woordfees
For Woordfees visitors this year's Fiësta winners promise a rich festival experience. All the big winners at the 9th Fiëstas Awards winners in the Artscape Theater in Cape Town, will be on stage at the Woordfees arts festival in...
Successful treatment of MDR-TB in DRC
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a form of TB that is resistant to at least two of the most potent antibiotics used to treat TB (isoniazid and rifampicin). Compared to drug-susceptible TB, MDR-TB treatment takes longer (2...
Another Stellenbosch school can keep the lights on
Despite the challenge of loadshedding, there is light at the end of the tunnel for another school in Stellenbosch – iKaya Primary School in Kayamandi – which will soon receive a hybrid 15,12kw photovoltaic (PV) system that will enable the...
SU strengthens research partnership in Africa
Stellenbosch University (SU) made history on Thursday (14 February), when it strengthened its research partnership with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), an organ of the African Union (AU). An official memorandum of agreement (MOA)...
Western Cape Service Excellence Award
The annual Western Cape Service Excellence Awards event was hosted by Premier Helen Zille on 4 December 2018. The Awards, which started in 2014, have always had the clear purpose of helping to entrench professionalism within the Public...
Theological day gives a bird’s eye view of 160 years
“What is it that the African theological academy has to offer to the world that only it can offer?" This was the question asked by Prof Tinyiko Maluleke at the annual Theological Day of the Faculty of Theology (FT) at Stellenbosch...
Genetic blueprint for extraordinary wood-munching fungus from the Northern Cape
A relatively unknown fungus, accidentally found growing on an Acacia tree in the Northern Cape, has emerged as a voracious wood-munching organism with enormous potential in industries based on renewable resources. The first time someone...
The Woordfees in the palm of your hand
The Woordfees is a huge festival. There are 497 performances in more than 60 venues across 10 categories. This new app is designed to help festival goers navigate this comprehensive programme easily with a guide that can be carried around...
Upgrades position Coetzenburg stadium in a new light
The newly upgraded Coetzenburg athletics track literally positions Maties Sport at Stellenbosch University (SU) in a new light. After a multi-million rand upgrade of the stadium facilities, including an A-grade new track and state-of-the...