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Mandela Day: Madiba’s life a reminder that liberation, journey to freedom continue
South Africans can reclaim their history and own their narrative
“To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity"
– Nelson Mandela
Stepping into the Slave Lodge in Cape Town, a building that holds such...
Matie receives medal for bravery in London
In June 2022, Stellenbosch University (SU) alumnus Brandon Visser will quietly commemorate the day a year ago when he jumped into the Thames near London...
Translation lecturer’s work enjoys international recognition
Marius Swart's work, particularly his English translation of Marlene van Niekerk's Die sneeuslaper, was recently praised by the International Federation of...
LEGO grant helps research enrich parenting in the digital age
Stellenbosch University (SU) is to benefit from part of an £11 million (approximately R215 million) grant from the LEGO Foundation for international...
World Environment Day: We only have one Earth
World Environment Day was celebrated on Sunday 5 June. In an opinion piece for Daily Maverick, Prof Oliver Ruppel from the Department of Mercantile Law writes...
International scientist visits the Institute for Plant Biotechnology
As part of ongoing collaboration between Dr Christell van der Vyver of Stellenbosch University and Professor Sanjib Kumar Panda, Prof Panda recently visited...