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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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Stellenbosch Green School is now even greener thanks to a new solar panel system

Stellenbosch Green School is now even greener thanks to a new solar panel system

​​A year ago, Cloetesville Primary School became the first school in South Africa to receive an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) after Stellenbosch...

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#WomenofSU: Samantha Walbrugh-Parsadh – “Create opportunities where others see obstacles”

#WomenofSU: Samantha Walbrugh-Parsadh – “Create opportunities where others see obstacles”

​In an increasingly connected world, tertiary institutions are prioritising internationalisation to enhance their profile and reputation, and Stellenbosch...

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#WomenofSU: Dr Zethu Mkhize – “Rising to a challenge widens my perspective"

#WomenofSU: Dr Zethu Mkhize – “Rising to a challenge widens my perspective"

​At the helm of the Transformation Office, Dr Zethu Mkhize leads people with diverse personalities and life experiences in implementing the Stellenbosch...

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#WomenofSU: Dr Elmien Sinclair: 'Leadership is demanding but very fulfilling'

#WomenofSU: Dr Elmien Sinclair: 'Leadership is demanding but very fulfilling'

​​​Leadership is demanding, especially to keep up with assumptions that leaders should know all the answers. However, leadership can be very fulfilling...

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Climate change, land use cause increase in wildland fires

Climate change, land use cause increase in wildland fires

​What do Helderberg Mountain, Kleinmond, Table Mountain, Betty's Bay and Knysna and George have in common? They are just some of the areas that have been...

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Adequate supervision of social workers key for job satisfaction, high-quality service

Adequate supervision of social workers key for job satisfaction, high-quality service

​Social workers need adequate supervision in the form of continued training and professional guidance to provide effective and efficient services in...

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