​​One of South Africa's biggest arts festivals, the 2021 Toyota SU Woordfees, is set to exclusively broadcast on DStv to local and Namibian viewers. The Woordfees TV festival pop-up channel will premiere on DStv channel 198 from 1 – 7...

​​​The Africa Regional Forum (ARF) on Climate Change was hosted at Stellenbosch University (SU) by our School for Climate Studies in collaboration with the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC). The ARF provided an opportunity...

​After a bout of Covid-19, sports science lecturer Dr Shaundré Jacobs was intent to take on the gruelling 13 Peaks Challenge to reboot her fitness, and she decided to add purpose to her run by raising money to end period poverty. The 13...

In the competitive world of medicinal cannabis, efficiency and sustainability are not just buzzwords, they define success. Yet, in current industrial processes up to 50% of the valuable compounds from the plant (the cannabinoids) are...

The sport bug bit Renaissance woman Justine Palframan-Donkin early on in life. “I grew up in a sporty household. My mom and dad met on the athletics track and were in the same training group,” says Palframan-Donkin. According to her, this...

This former Matie was born for the big moment He made his debut for his country at the age of 15, was instrumental in Namibia’s first World Cup victory and has led the Maties Cricket team to glory on more than one occasion. Gerhard Erasmus...

A group of Stellenbosch University (SU) Head Mentors recently visited Robben Island as part of the SU Mentor programme’s experiential learning curriculum focused on intellectual and spiritual wellness. The visit created an opportunity for...

Plants' contribution to Africa's wildlife economy: The cases of baobab, rooibos, and mangroves First develop a ready market for a natural product, lower barriers to entry, and ensure sector-wide support and an adequate supply chain of the...

​​The problem of primary school learners who can't read should be declared a national crisis and requires not only to be a national priority but also significant resources. This was one of the viewpoints of Dr Nic Spaull from the research...

​​​Research, especially social-scientific studies, should be about the promotion of social justice and human dignity. This was one of the key messages of Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, Research Chair for Historical Trauma and Transformation...