Stories
A day in the life
Annually, throughout May, the #adayinthelife campaign shares the stories of staff who play a crucial role in shaping the University’s impact.
Media release
New SU-led report highlights Africa's assistive technology access crisis
Opinion and features
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...
Media release
Three Maties among winners of prestigious SA Academy Awards
Three Stellenbosch University (SU) alumni are among the winners of the South African Academy of Science and Arts’ prestigious Academy Awards for 2026.
The...
Opinion and features
Democracy must be lived, not just declared
Karabo Mangena is an African democracy essayist and Futures Researcher at the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), where she works at the...
Events
ConCourt judge delivers ‘milestone’ human rights lecture
Justice Rammaka Steven Mathopo of the Constitutional Court delivered the 20th Annual Human Rights Lecture at Stellenbosch University (SU) on 16 April 2026...
Opinion and features
Amid global uncertainty, democracy’s future relies on active citizens and bold renewal
Prof Ursula van Beek is the founding director of the Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at SU’s Department of Political Science. She was born in Poland...
Media release
#Move4Maties: Moving together to help students succeed
Sandra Mbatha, Coordinator in Stellenbosch University’s Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Division, believes running, cycling, or even a simple walk is...