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Opinion and features

How emergency procurement fuels corruption – and how to prevent it

Bribery, the embezzlement of public funds, conflicts of interest, the unethical exchange of confidential information, and the steering of contracts and...
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We inherited a promise to build an equal, inclusive country

We inherited a promise to build an equal, inclusive country

​​Heritage Day was celebrated on Saturday 24 September. In opinion pieces for the media, Prof Nico Koopman (Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Social Impact...

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Use Heart for Every Heart: World Heart Day 2022

Use Heart for Every Heart: World Heart Day 2022

Throughout social distancing and lockdown regulations, many people became isolated. Have you ever been lonely while in a crowd?

September is heart awareness...

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In memoriam: Dr Rehana Malgas-Enus

In memoriam: Dr Rehana Malgas-Enus

It is with great sadness that the Stellenbosch University community has learned of the sudden passing earlier this week of Dr Rehana Malgas-Enus, a senior...

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Honey bees can be handy pollinators of blueberries

Honey bees can be handy pollinators of blueberries

​​​Honey bees seem to be quite handy pollinators of blueberries as they help to increase fruit yield and quality, a new study at Stellenbosch University (SU)...

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Centre for Global Surgery brings health education to rural communities

Centre for Global Surgery brings health education to rural communities

The Centre for Global Surgery (CGS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) has undertaken a project to improve health education in rural South Africa.

CGS has...

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Lack of funding impedes services to people with psychosocial disabilities

Lack of funding impedes services to people with psychosocial disabilities

​Mental health care for persons with psychosocial disabilities has historically been under-prioritised. Globally, there has been a shift away from...

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