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Guests of honour at the Career Day for Law Students
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Career Day inspires future lawyers to carry Mandela’s legacy forward

Three decades after South Africa adopted one of the world’s most progressive constitutions, more than 150 aspiring lawyers gathered at Stellenbosch University...
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Deaf student's accomplishment a first for SU

Deaf student's accomplishment a first for SU

​​When Ilzé Aäron, a Deaf student from Paarl, graduated with her BEd Foundation Phase degree at the December 2021 graduation, she was the first ever...

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'No end to the fountain of knowledge' for 83-year-old doctoral graduate

'No end to the fountain of knowledge' for 83-year-old doctoral graduate

​​​​​When 83-year-old Antoinette Swart received her PhD in Ancient Cultures this week, it was the sixth degree she had obtained from Stellenbosch University...

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Realigning algorithm of her life results in MA for artist

Realigning algorithm of her life results in MA for artist

​​​For Rosemary Lapping-Sellars, a Master's graduate in Visual Arts, the completion of her qualification is a culmination of a lifetime as an artist.

Lapping...

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Dr Ronita Mahilall aims to bring prominence to palliative care and spiritual care work

Dr Ronita Mahilall aims to bring prominence to palliative care and spiritual care work

When Dr Ronita Mahilall, Chief Executive Officer of St Luke's Combined Hospices in Cape Town, lost her beloved husband and son 14 years ago, she searched for...

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Oasis donates R1m to support disadvantaged Maties

Oasis donates R1m to support disadvantaged Maties

Global fund management company, Oasis Group Holdings has donated R1 million to Stellenbosch University (SU) at an official handover ceremony held at Die Stal...

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Arbitration Appeal Tribunal finds in favour of SU in claims against Jurie Roux and Chris de Beer

Arbitration Appeal Tribunal finds in favour of SU in claims against Jurie Roux and Chris de Beer

The claims by Stellenbosch University (SU) against Mr JW Roux and Mr JC de Beer were referred to arbitration in May 2019 by agreement between the parties.  The...

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