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Sibulele Tonisi graduates
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Media release

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: René Robbertze

Opinion and features

A day in the life: René Robbertze

We marked Worker's Day with a series of articles during May to honour the valuable contribution of staff to Stellenbosch University (SU).

Precision is a key...

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Africa pays a premium for global sluggishness regarding climate change

Africa pays a premium for global sluggishness regarding climate change

​​​Africa needs to stop paying the price for the rest of the world's recalcitrance to act fast enough in response to the irrefutable conclusions that climate...

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A day in the life: Katlego Letlonkane

A day in the life: Katlego Letlonkane

​​As a labour lawyer, social scientist, and former consultant in human resources (HR) transformation, Katlego Letlonkane has assisted many organisations with...

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SU proud host of CliMigHealth’s African hub

SU proud host of CliMigHealth’s African hub

To add to its pioneering work to combat climate change and enhance resilience, Stellenbosch University (SU) is now also home to the CliMigHealth-Stellenbosch...

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Continuous inequalities threaten global HIV/Aids progress

Continuous inequalities threaten global HIV/Aids progress

The eye of the recent Covid-19 storm lasted a mere two years. Yet, many people reached pandemic fatigue long before this, in different ways: finding loopholes...

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New report showcases SU’s efforts to build “the Africa we want”

New report showcases SU’s efforts to build “the Africa we want”

In March 2023, to coincide with the celebration of 30 years of internationalisation at Stellenbosch University (SU), the institution officially launched its...

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