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A statue of Nelson Mandela in front of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Opinion and features

Mandela Day: Madiba’s life a reminder that liberation, journey to freedom continue

Nelson Mandela’s life reminds us that liberation is never a completed matter but an ongoing responsibility, and that the road to freedom is never truly finished...
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A day in the life of: Sean Surmon

A day in the life of: Sean Surmon

As deputy director of High Performance at Maties Sport, Sean Surmon is passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their sporting goals.

As we kicked off...

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Africa Day: New book aims to raise up new African leaders who will make a difference

Africa Day: New book aims to raise up new African leaders who will make a difference

​Rampant corruption is a major impediment to Africa's growth, development and prosperity, and prevents the continent from reaching its full potential...

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A day in the life of: Juanli Theron

A day in the life of: Juanli Theron

As head of the Interpreting Service at the Stellenbosch University (SU) Language Centre, Juanli Theron and her team play a key part in promoting and...

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Africa Day: Addressing key issues to take Africa forward

Africa Day: Addressing key issues to take Africa forward

​Africa Day is celebrated annually on 25 May. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University focus on a few key issues that should be...

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SAMRC award supports research on disability considerations during Covid-19

SAMRC award supports research on disability considerations during Covid-19

Dr Lieketseng Ned, a researcher in Stellenbosch University's (SU) Department of Global Health, was recently awarded an South African Medical Research Council...

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Unmitigated economic impact of polyphagous shot hole borer estimated at R275 billion

Unmitigated economic impact of polyphagous shot hole borer estimated at R275 billion

​​​​The potential economic impact of the polyphagous shot hole borer in South Africa amounts to a whopping R275 billion over the next ten years, and...

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