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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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South Africa’s judiciary should be more representative

South Africa’s judiciary should be more representative

The International Day of Women Judges was observed recently (10 March). In an opinion piece for the Cape Times, Prof Nicola Smit, Dean of Faculty of Law, wrote...

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Human Rights Day: Rights of the vulnerable and marginalised also deserve attention

Human Rights Day: Rights of the vulnerable and marginalised also deserve attention

South Africans celebrated Human Rights Day on 21 March. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University write that we should do more to...

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On failure, trust and our common humanity

On failure, trust and our common humanity

Prof Elmi Muller, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University delivered this speech at the Colleague of Medicine of South...

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Social workers need better support, study finds

Social workers need better support, study finds

​Unmanageable workloads, poor recognition, inadequate supervision and too much stress are just some of the things that make social workers in South Africa quit...

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SUFM maintenance team's rapid response saves millions in insurance claims

SUFM maintenance team's rapid response saves millions in insurance claims

Boxing Day 2022 came with a massive punch with a flood in Stellenbosch University's Admin A building after a pipe burst on the third floor. Within minutes...

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Full steam ahead

Full steam ahead

By Denisha Jairam-Owthar

I'm thrilled and excited to see Information Technology Division's team 'full steam ahead' at the start of 2023. IT's digital strategy...

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