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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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Chinese as a Bridge, One World, One Family: SU Students Shine at International Chinese Language Competition

Chinese as a Bridge, One World, One Family: SU Students Shine at International Chinese Language Competition

​​On 30 May 2025, two students from Stellenbosch University (SU), Taaraa Lakay and Ashiquah Norodien, showcased their talent and cultural insight at the South...

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Abongile Quthu: 'I'm reshaping what is possible'

Abongile Quthu: 'I'm reshaping what is possible'

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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SU launches major policy brief on hunger as a constitutional justice crisis

SU launches major policy brief on hunger as a constitutional justice crisis

Stellenbosch University's (SU) Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), in collaboration with the Centre for the Advancement of Social Impact and Transformation (CASIT)...

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Stellenbosch University reflects on ten years since #FeesMustFall

Stellenbosch University reflects on ten years since #FeesMustFall

Ten years ago, university campuses across South Africa broke out in protest under the #FeesMustFall campaign. On Friday 16 May 2025, the Stellenbosch University...

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World Oceans Day: The wonder of the ocean economy

World Oceans Day: The wonder of the ocean economy

​The ocean economy opens the ocean to entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors; to small and medium enterprises; and to markets across Africa and beyond. With...

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Hamidah Rabiu: Leadership rooted in social justice

Hamidah Rabiu: Leadership rooted in 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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