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Sibulele Tonisi graduates
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From Mfuleni to master in biochemistry – SU graduate overcomes the odds

Growing up in the Cape Town township of Mfuleni, a career in science felt light years away, says Sibulele Tonisi. But last week (Tuesday, 24 March) he graduated...
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A Day in the Life: Diane Gahiza

A Day in the Life: Diane Gahiza

​​​​As Project Coordinator of the Centre for Social Justice, Diane Gahiza is a very busy woman. Having a keen interest in social justice issues and excellent...

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New divisional head ‘called’ to occupational therapy from a young age

New divisional head ‘called’ to occupational therapy from a young age

As a child growing up in the Eastern Cape town of Graaff-Reinet, Professor Lizahn Cloete's life took a drastic turn when her beloved grandmother suffered...

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Prof Gabeba Baderoon delivers poignant Africa Day Lecture

Prof Gabeba Baderoon delivers poignant Africa Day Lecture

​​​​​​​“We need to claim the space of the university because it is a collective treasure to us all. The university itself becomes enriched when it recognises...

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Connected to Africa: Prof Taryn Young champions public healthcare

Connected to Africa: Prof Taryn Young champions public healthcare

The institutional theme at Stellenbosch University (SU) for May this year is “Connected to Africa" and on 25 May we celebrate Africa Day with the rest of the...

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MOU to contribute to good governance on African continent

MOU to contribute to good governance on African continent

The African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABAC), in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Stellenbosch...

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Stay Connected: Maties Alumni Relations and the Convocation at SU

Stay Connected: Maties Alumni Relations and the Convocation at SU

​​​The Stellenbosch University (SU) Convocation will gather for an extraordinary meeting on Thursday 1 June – in person at the Bloemhof Girls High School in...

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