Institutional news
New Dean of Students on building belonging at SU
There are few people on Stellenbosch University’s campus as recognisable or as warmly greeted as Dr Leslie van Rooi. The short walk we take along Victoria...
Opinion and features
Youth Day: Young people's voices must be heard
South Africans celebrated Youth Day on 16 June. In opinion pieces for the media, staff and students at Stellenbosch University emphasised why it is important to...
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Thabo Tyholweni brings precision and compassion to student finance
As a Student Fees Administrator at SU, Thabo Tyholweni works behind the scenes to ensure that one of the most important aspects of student life runs smoothly –...
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Sibabalwe Ishmael Kula helps shape the student experience at SU
Analytical, empathetic and detail-orientated, Sibabalwe Ishmael Kula plays a pivotal role in shaping the student experience at SU. From managing thousands of...
Awards and milestones
Monica Residence celebrates 100 years of history, reflection and community spirit
Monica Residence marked a historic milestone on 14 May 2026 as students, staff, and university leaders gathered in the Monica Recreation Hall to celebrate the...
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Rulanzen Martin brings heart, humour and technical skill to SU’s web team
From helping shape and maintain one of SU’s most important digital gateways to perfecting Cape Malay curries after hours, Rulanzen Martin brings equal measures...
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Nick Olivier brings structure and heart to student support at Saldanha campus
At the Saldanha campus, Senior Faculty Administrator Nick Olivier brings a rare blend of military precision and problem-solving to a role that sits at the heart...
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Olivia Adams helps future students find their place at SU
Olivia Adams plays a key role in planning and delivering strategic recruitment events within the Student Recruitment Division at SU. From large-scale...
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Maretha Joyce the steady hand behind the scenes
As Executive Assistant to the Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Maretha Joyce is the steady hand behind one of the University’s most dynamic offices, bringing...
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Jacquin Flandorp helps students find their way
In the Department of Logistics, administrative officer Jacquin Flandorp works at the heart of postgraduate life, ensuring complex academic processes run...