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Democracy faces growing strain as institutions weaken and trust erodes

Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa is a senior lecturer in the Department of History at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His research focuses on the political history...
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Stellenbosch University and HyperionDev launch AI mini-bootcamps

Stellenbosch University and HyperionDev launch AI mini-bootcamps

Stellenbosch University (SU) and HyperionDev, Southern Africa's leading technology education provider, expanded their partnership with launching a Generative...

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SU says farewell to Prof Stan du Plessis after 25 years

SU says farewell to Prof Stan du Plessis after 25 years

​"Stan cares about our institution immensely, and it is this love for Stellenbosch University which has driven his passion for the operations, and especially...

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SU celebrates the transformative power of lecturers

SU celebrates the transformative power of lecturers

​Stellenbosch University (SU) honoured its most impactful lecturers at the annual ROCTAS Awards, held recently at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study...

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From Limpopo township to global stage: FMHS student shines at UN Youth Summit

From Limpopo township to global stage: FMHS student shines at UN Youth Summit

​When third-year medical student, Patience Phoshoko, was chosen to represent South Africa at the Asia Youth International Model United Nations, 2025, it was, in...

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Africa Day: SU experts focus on important continental issues

Africa Day: SU experts focus on important continental issues

​The struggle of military widows, higher education's role in Africa, the rights and welfare of children, academic xenophobia, and the value of African languages...

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A day in the life... Riyaad Parker

A day in the life... Riyaad Parker

Published in May to commemorate Workers' Day, our annual #dayinthelife series spotlights our staff at Stellenbosch University (SU). This year, we highlight...

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