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Prof Bonang Mohale during question time after delivering the 14th annual honorary Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert (FVZS) lecture on 18 March 2026.
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Mohale challenges South Africans: What kind of leaders are we choosing?

As South Africa heads towards elections within the next year, citizens should be asking a simple but urgent question: What kind of leaders are we choosing? This...
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Caroline Wallington: Expert activist for ecological and social justice

Caroline Wallington: Expert activist for ecological and social justice

​​YOUTH MONTH

This Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership...

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When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion Stellenbosch community unite for social justice on Youth Day 20

When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion Stellenbosch community unite for social justice on Youth Day 20

"When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion."

With these powerful words from an Ethiopian proverb, Prof Thuli Madonsela once again wove meaning and unity...

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Rochelle Hellens: A fresh take on driving success

Rochelle Hellens: A fresh take on driving success

In celebration of Youth Month, the Young Alumni Programme (YAP) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is showcasing our incredible young alumni. Meet some of our...

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Prof Karen Welman’s vision for movement science and community health

Prof Karen Welman’s vision for movement science and community health

As Executive Head of the Department of Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine and currently Head of two of its divisions, the Division of Movement Science and...

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Revando van Wyk: From rock bottom to role model

Revando van Wyk: From rock bottom to role model

YOUTH MONTHThis Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership...

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Youth Day: Social justice, mental health and misinformation under the spotlight

Youth Day: Social justice, mental health and misinformation under the spotlight

​​South Africans celebrated Youth Day on Monday 16 June. In opinion pieces for the media, students and staff at Stellenbosch University wrote about young people...

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