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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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Work, family and an MBA: Edwin Kriel’s purpose-driven leadership journey

Work, family and an MBA: Edwin Kriel’s purpose-driven leadership journey

Edwin Kriel (39), representing Stellenbosch Business School, stepped onto the graduation stage at Stellenbosch University’s March graduation ceremony, carrying...

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How an ‘MBA baby’ helped Davina Mentoor redefine leadership

How an ‘MBA baby’ helped Davina Mentoor redefine leadership

Midway through the MBA programme at Stellenbosch Business School, Davina Mentoor (34), who is a departmental manager in the Civil Engineering Department at...

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Philosophy professor bags second PhD in Visual Arts

Philosophy professor bags second PhD in Visual Arts

​Completing a second PhD is already quite an achievement, but Prof Minka Woermann, associate professor at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Philosophy Department...

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Educator champions teacher development for the digital age in Master’s study

Educator champions teacher development for the digital age in Master’s study

When Paul Mayers, newly appointed principal of Parklands College Senior Preparatory in Cape Town, received his Master's degree in education policy studies from...

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Universities face significant disruption

Universities face significant disruption

​​​Universities have existed for over 1 000 years and have changed a lot over many centuries, but not as severely as in recent years, when they have faced...

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Prof Firdouza Waggie takes the reins at Department of Health Professions Education

Prof Firdouza Waggie takes the reins at Department of Health Professions Education

Associate Professor Firdouza Waggie will become the new Executive Head of the Department of Health Professions Education (DHPE) in Stellenbosch University's...

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