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Democracy faces growing strain as institutions weaken and trust erodes

Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa is a senior lecturer in the Department of History at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His research focuses on the political history...
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How to survive and thrive during your matric exam

How to survive and thrive during your matric exam

It all comes down to this. Twelve years of preparation.

​The holidays are on the horizon, but before matric learners can relax, they need to conquer their final...

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Maties staff football team triumphs

Maties staff football team triumphs

The Maties staff football team recently won the 2022 University Sport South Africa (USSA) Staff Tournament in Makhanda (Grahamstown). And the team members are...

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Top SU students acknowledged for excellence

Top SU students acknowledged for excellence

​​A group of 73 Stellenbosch University (SU) students were recently honoured with Rector's Awards for Excellent Achievement in recognition of their...

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New Centre for Social Justice established; Prof Thuli Madonsela inaugural director

New Centre for Social Justice established; Prof Thuli Madonsela inaugural director

 The Chair in Social Justice in the Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University (SU) has transitioned into a Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) with Prof Thuli...

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SU launches Africa-centred infectious diseases programme with MSF

SU launches Africa-centred infectious diseases programme with MSF

A first-of-a-kind diploma programme in infectious diseases, specifically tailored to the needs of the African health-care context, was launched at the...

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Towards restoring dignity

Towards restoring dignity

​The 2022 International Conference and Summit on Social Justice asked difficult questions and was rewarded with big answers. We outline the themes of the...

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