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Clio and KD Sass on their graduation day.
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Sass twins honour their activist mom, an SU alumna, on graduation day

In the early 1980’s a young medical student’s dreams came crashing down. As an activist protesting the injustices of apartheid, Patricia Grace Rorich was...
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Breaking bread: Student uses South Africa’s public holidays to support students going hungry

"You always want an event to be successful not just in terms of reach but also in touching people's lives."

These were the words of Francisca Darkoh, a...

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Marching for peace: Students gather to raise awareness about Palestinian cause

Marching for peace: Students gather to raise awareness about Palestinian cause

A group of about 70 students recently gathered outside Admin B to protest the ongoing human rights violations in the Israeli-Palestinian war. Having marched...

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SU’s top achievers celebrated at Rector’s Awards

SU’s top achievers celebrated at Rector’s Awards

In a night filled with pride and prestige, Stellenbosch University (SU) recently celebrated its top students with the annual Rector's Awards. With a red-carpet...

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Lubowski's vision: “A call for economic equality in South Africa,” says Nicholson

​​Anton Lubowski was a freedom fighter, anti-apartheid activist and advocate who dedicated his life to social and economic justice. While he was a Namibian...

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Celebrating 30 years of hope and healing

Celebrating 30 years of hope and healing

In a powerful display of community partnership, Stellenbosch University (SU) staff and students recently joined hands with the Bishop Lavis community and...

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Visionaries, leaders, philanthropists, and innovators among those to receive honorary doctorates from SU

Visionaries, leaders, philanthropists, and innovators among those to receive honorary doctorates from SU

​​​Stellenbosch University (SU) has proudly confirmed the names of the six exceptional individuals who will receive honorary doctorates at upcoming graduation...

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