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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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Celebrating 15 years of helping students to realise their dreams

Celebrating 15 years of helping students to realise their dreams

​The Thuthuka Stellenbosch programme, an initiative aimed at encouraging previously disadvantaged learners to pursue a career as chartered accountants...

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Remarkable women of SciMathUS

Remarkable women of SciMathUS

​In celebration of Women's Month, Stellenbosch University's SciMathUS university preparation programme shines the spotlight on four remarkable women who form...

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Women pioneers discuss career development

Women pioneers discuss career development

​A panel discussion which helped young alumni to benefit from the advice and experiences of two pioneers in the world of work was hosted yesterday by the...

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Nineteen new researchers, lots of new research

Nineteen new researchers, lots of new research

​​Honours students from the Department of Afrikaans and Dutch attended a mini conference, covering a broad range of subjects and marking the start of a number...

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Memorial event celebrates varieties of Afrikaans

Memorial event celebrates varieties of Afrikaans

“Your way of speaking Afrikaans, although it may sound different to the way others speak the language, has exactly the same regularity and organisation as...

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Government must take another look at its salt-reduction strategy

Government must take another look at its salt-reduction strategy

​​A few years ago, South Africa implemented an innovative strategy to help reduce citizens' high salt intake. Despite some initial success of the salt...

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