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Sass twins honour their activist mom, an SU alumna, on graduation day
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Casey-Lee Anthony’s childhood journalism dream gets wings at SU
Long before Casey-Lee Anthony ever dreamt of studying at Stellenbosch University (SU), she was already imagining herself as part of the media world.
In primary...
Awards and milestones
SU honorary doctorate for Nobel laureate Prof Abdulrazak Gurnah
Nobel laureate Prof Abdulrazak Gurnah received an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University (SU) on Monday (23 March 2026) at the institution’s March...
Awards and milestones
Dr Allison Matroos is the pride of Atlantis
The West Coast town of Atlantis is often associated with poverty, unemployment, gang violence and drug abuse. But it's also a place of achievers. Of people the...
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Dr Elana Ryklief turns lived trans experience into groundbreaking scholarship
Growing up in Steenberg on the Cape Flats, Elana Ryklief learned early that resilience and determination were essential tools for navigating life. Years later...
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From typist to master’s graduate, Sunelle Hanekom’s journey comes full circle
For more than three decades, Sunelle Hanekom worked behind the scenes – organising, supporting and managing processes to ensure that others could succeed. Now...
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From pain a passion takes flight for SU history graduate
What began as a quiet hobby during moments of pain has taken flight into a powerful academic journey for Stellenbosch University (SU) graduate Annie de Villiers...