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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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Unveiling the power of bioinformatics: VEME workshop leaves lasting impact

Unveiling the power of bioinformatics: VEME workshop leaves lasting impact

In the intricate web of scientific exploration, one thread stands out for its profound influence on clinical research and public health: bioinformatics. The...

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Unscrupulous lenders continue to fleece vulnerable debtors

Unscrupulous lenders continue to fleece vulnerable debtors

​A new report by the Stellenbosch University (SU) Law Clinic reveals that unscrupulous lenders continue to fleece poor South African debtors with deductions of...

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Casual Day: We need a society truly inclusive of people with disabilities

Casual Day: We need a society truly inclusive of people with disabilities

​Casual Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday in September (1 September in 2023). In opinion pieces for the media, staff at the Disability Unit at...

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The Media, BRICS and Geopolitics

The Media, BRICS and Geopolitics

​Hosted by the Department of Journalism and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, this seminar will focus on the media's coverage of geopolitical events...

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New bursary donor centre elevates the importance of supporting student success

New bursary donor centre elevates the importance of supporting student success

​​Stellenbosch University (SU) officially opened its Masiphumelele Centre on Thursday 31 August, signifying a significant milestone in the meaningful...

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Good governance is the foundation of a successful nation, says Auditor General

Good governance is the foundation of a successful nation, says Auditor General

​“Good governance is the foundation upon which a successful nation is built. It is not merely a buzzword."

These were the words of the Auditor General (AG) of...

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