World Hunger Day was observed on 28 May. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian, Prof Scott Drimie of the Division of Human Nutrition explained why it is...

The enslavement of black Africans was a “world-breaking crime” that continues to shape global inequality, sovereignty and power today – and now is the time to...

Building Africa’s future, Ubuntu and liberal democracy, the lives of migrant African women in South Africa, and the internationalisation of African higher...

Choosing a university is never just about rankings. When I was deciding where to pursue my BSc in Agriculture, Stellenbosch University (SU) stood out not only...

As climate and environmental change continue to reshape ecosystems across the world, scientists are warning that mosquito-borne diseases may spread into new...

International Biodiversity Day was celebrated on 22 May. In an opinion piece for the Cape Argus, Dr Francis Vorhies of the African Wildlife Economy Institute...

In my home country, Zimbabwe, leadership is an asset of time. It is a crown reserved strictly for the elderly, for the grey hairs who have survived decades of...

Identity and Roots

Uganda is home for me. It is where my work is rooted — in the realities of clinical care and public health systems, with a clear focus on...

The Scientist & The Search

Kenya is home for me. It is where my family is, where I first discovered my passion for science, and where many of the questions that...

When I first stepped onto the Stellenbosch University campus as an international student from Zimbabwe in 2021, the vineyards and oak-lined streets felt both...