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A photo of Abigail Kok, South Africa’s top public-school matriculant.

Awards and milestones

South Africa’s top learner ‘super excited’ to become a Matie

Abigail Kok can be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed. The week after she was announced as South Africa’s top national achiever in the 2025 National...

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From Student Affairs to innovation: Gershwin Fritz joins the Innovus team

From Student Affairs to innovation: Gershwin Fritz joins the Innovus team

From managing budgets for student affairs to navigating the complexities of entrepreneurial and commercial ventures, Gershwin Fritz’s journey to Innovus is one...

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Leading academics, colleagues and students gathered at SU to reflect on Prof Lis Lange’s wide-ranging impact.

Education

Scholars reflect on the transformative legacy of Prof Lis Lange

Colleagues, friends, and students of the late Prof Lis Lange recently assembled in the Library Auditorium at Stellenbosch University (SU) for a memorial...

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French delegation visit Stellenbosch University.

Media release

SU strengthens ties with Université Paris-Saclay during high-level French visit

Stellenbosch University (SU) recently hosted a high-level delegation from the Paris Region (Île-de-France) as part of a broader regional mission to South Africa...

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Events

Prof Lis Lange remembered for her integrity, intellect and indomitable spirit

A profound sense of sadness and gratitude suffused the Old Main Building of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Faculty of Law on 5 November, as colleagues, friends...

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A high-level delegation led by Markus Söder, Minister-President of Bavaria in Germany, joined senior South African academic leaders for the formal signing of a series of landmark agreements between Bavarian universities and Western Cape institutions.

Media release

‘A perfect match’: SU hosts Bavarian delegation to power innovation

If you were in Stellenbosch earlier this week and noticed a motorcade with flashing blue lights sweeping down Ryneveld Street, you were witnessing history in...

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Sport

RUGBY ELITE TURN OUT FOR MATIES RUGBY 150 GALA FUNDRAISER

The Maties Rugby 150-year celebrations came to a dazzling climax this month with a Gala Dinner in aid of the Danie Craven Bursary Fund.

The Stellenbosch Town...

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Sport

Maties Rowing pulls in medals at annual USSA Boat Race

Maties Rowing men and women pulled together at the annual University Spot South Africa (USSA) RMB Boat Race in Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape this month to...

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Sport

Maties Esports dominates USSA competition

Maties Esports clinched gold, silver and two bronze medals at the USSA Esports Championships in August 2025, excelling in Valorant, EA FC and Rocket League...

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Sport

Maties Esports Ready for 2025 USSA Esport National Championship

Maties Esports will proudly represent Stellenbosch University at the 2025 USSA National Championship, taking place in Johannesburg from 28 to 30 August. The...

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