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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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Suicide prevention requires actions, not just words

Suicide prevention requires actions, not just words

​​World Suicide Prevention Day was observed on Saturday 10 September. In an opinion piece for the Mail & Guardian, Prof Jason Bantjes (South African Medical...

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Vloeibare Moed production tackles men’s role in combatting GBV

Vloeibare Moed production tackles men’s role in combatting GBV

​Vloeibare Moed (also known as Fluid Courage), a theatre production inspired by the events that led to the gruesome murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana, will be...

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Kayamandi in a bite

Kayamandi in a bite

This story is told by Tendani Tshauambea in his own words. 

On 25 August 2022, Senior Living Spaces (SLS) cluster member and outgoing cluster convenor, Tendani...

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Maties, Veldskoen Shoes team up to help students in need

Maties, Veldskoen Shoes team up to help students in need

​​Stellenbosch University (SU) this week announced their collaboration with celebrated local shoe company, Veldskoen Shoes, which also produces the flip flop...

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High trauma caseload impedes delivery of healthcare services

High trauma caseload impedes delivery of healthcare services

​The relentless burden of trauma cases – physical injuries which need immediate medical attention – is “squeezing out" the healthcare system's ability to keep...

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Two SU students join global youth leaders to tackle the world's challenges

Two SU students join global youth leaders to tackle the world's challenges

Two students from Stellenbosch University (SU) will soon take part in Camp 2030, an initiative of Unite 2030 - a global youth community and non-profitable...

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