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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.
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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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Have we given AI a free pass for too long?

Have we given AI a free pass for too long?

​Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a big part of our everyday lives as we increasingly depend on it. Should we be fearful of AI and the pace at which it...

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Maties Sport takes the lead in SU’s rebranding journey

Maties Sport takes the lead in SU’s rebranding journey

Being excellent is second nature for the people at Maties Sport. That's why the Stellenbosch University (SU) rebranding at this entity has been so successful...

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SU shines at marketing & communication industry awards

SU shines at marketing & communication industry awards

​​​Stellenbosch University (SU) scooped a notable 31 awards at the annual Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education (MACE) Excellence Awards...

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Stellenbosch University co-hosts International Communication in Africa conference

Stellenbosch University co-hosts International Communication in Africa conference

Stellenbosch University’s Department of Journalism recently co-hosted the International Communication Association Regional Conference in Africa with the...

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World Children’s Day: Collaboration crucial to fight TB meningitis in SA’s children

World Children’s Day: Collaboration crucial to fight TB meningitis in SA’s children

​World Children's Day is observed annually on 20 November. In an opinion piece for the Cape Times, Prof Regan Solomons (Department of Paediatrics and Child...

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World Toilet Day: Many still lack safe toilets, proper sanitation facilities

World Toilet Day: Many still lack safe toilets, proper sanitation facilities

​World Toilet Day was observed on 19 November. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian Dr Jo Barnes (Department of Global Health) calls on the government...

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