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Dr Thembani Dube, a lecturer in the Department of History at SU, capped her sister, Sukoluhle Linda Duba, a junior lecturer at the Department of Economics, on graduation day.
Image by: Henk Oets

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Linda Dube played on through grief to earn her master’s degree

In the early hours of 4 December 2024 in Kimberley, far from home and in the middle of a football tournament where she represented Stellenbosch University (SU)...
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Maroon Machine succeeds on and off the field

Maroon Machine succeeds on and off the field

Message from Ilhaam Groenewald, Chief Director Maties Sport

The Maroon Machine has put in an immense effort to succeed on and off the field this year. I would...

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A lot to give thanks for

A lot to give thanks for

Message from Nicolette van den Eijkel, Chief Director Facilities Management

In America, it is now the time of year when people celebrate Thanksgiving. A time to...

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Nothing can take André away from his duties

Nothing can take André away from his duties

André Steenkamp is a patrol leader in the Risk Management and Campus Security department under Facilities Management. Andre joined Stellenbosch University 23...

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This is the year for SUNFin: Thank you to the SU Finance Team

This is the year for SUNFin: Thank you to the SU Finance Team

Message from Manie Lombard, Chief Director Finance

I want to start by welcoming all the new people who joined the Finance team this year. I hope you are...

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Lerato is more than just an artist with data

Lerato is more than just an artist with data

Lerato Mkhabela is our deputy director of undergraduate bursaries at the Centre of Undergraduate Bursaries and Loans (CUBL). In this challenging role, Lerato...

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Pieter transforming transport services into an industry leader

Pieter transforming transport services into an industry leader

Pieter Wever, our director of transport services, now part of Innovus and SUNCOM, needs little introduction. He joined Stellenbosch University in 1984, first...

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