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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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Prof Vernon Louw returns to alma mater as head of Medicine

Prof Vernon Louw returns to alma mater as head of Medicine

Prof Vernon Louw's career has taken him to many different places since he graduated with a MBChB summa cum laude from Stellenbosch University's Faculty of...

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World Cancer Day: Key cancer-related topics under the spotlight

World Cancer Day: Key cancer-related topics under the spotlight

​Personalised cancer care with artificial intelligence, pseudoscience in online cancer news, better treatment for ovarian cancer, and the toxic triangle of...

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Leading TB researcher Prof Marakalala appointed as TB Research Centre director

Leading TB researcher Prof Marakalala appointed as TB Research Centre director

​The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Stellenbosch University (SU) are pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Mohlopheni...

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DNA test could help detect cervical cancer earlier

DNA test could help detect cervical cancer earlier

​As the fourth most common cancer in women globally, cervical cancer remains a major health challenge. Over 90% of deaths occur in low- and middle-income...

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Social Impact Community Morning: Empowering Students towards advancing the SDGs through community engagement

Social Impact Community Morning: Empowering Students towards advancing the SDGs through community engagement

On 7 February 2025 from 09:00 to 12:00, over 6 000 new Matie students will participate in the Stellenbosch University (SU) Social Impact Community Morning as...

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Stellenbosch University digitalises student life with residence app

Stellenbosch University digitalises student life with residence app

Stellenbosch University (SU) is no stranger to innovation. Africa's first electric minibus and a satellite control system manufacturer are amongst some of its...

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