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Sunelle Hanekom at her graduation on 23 March 2026
Image by: Henk Oets

Awards and milestones

From typist to master’s graduate, Sunelle Hanekom’s journey comes full circle

For more than three decades, Sunelle Hanekom worked behind the scenes – organising, supporting and managing processes to ensure that others could succeed. Now...
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SU's Prof Dzama appointed Chair of Southern Africa Food Lab

SU's Prof Dzama appointed Chair of Southern Africa Food Lab

Stellenbosch University's (SU) Prof Kennedy Dzama, Vice-Dean for Research, Postgraduate Studies and Innovation in the Faculty of AgriSciences, has been...

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New report highlights the impact of early Grade 1 entry and gender disparities in South African education

New report highlights the impact of early Grade 1 entry and gender disparities in South African education

A new report by Stellenbosch University’s Research on Socio-Economic Policy (Resep) group highlights critical challenges in South African education, presenting...

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Third Intensive English Programme reinforces partnership between Stellenbosch University and Côte d’Ivoire

Third Intensive English Programme reinforces partnership between Stellenbosch University and Côte d’Ivoire

​It is widely accepted that English is the language of international business. No matter how talented a young person is in their field, without strong English...

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Prof Essop recognised for transformative teaching and visionary leadership

Prof Essop recognised for transformative teaching and visionary leadership

​​​Last year ended on a high note for Stellenbosch University's (SU) Prof Faadiel Essop and his family. The distinguished academic in the Division of Medical...

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New report sheds light on current realities of fatherhood in SA

New report sheds light on current realities of fatherhood in SA

​​The State of South Africa's Fathers 2024 (SOSAF 2024) report, released on Tuesday 4 February 2025, offers a crucial data-driven look at the realities of...

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Ilhaam Groenewald receives Provincial Ministerial Commendation for her contribution to sport leadership in Sou

Ilhaam Groenewald receives Provincial Ministerial Commendation for her contribution to sport leadership in Sou

​​She has won many accolades for her incredible contribution to sport leadership and developing South African women in sport, amongst them being the first...

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