Stellenbosch University awarded an honorary doctorate to Chris Otto. He was honoured for his visionary leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to social justice. He contributes to positive change in South Africa.

This week, a set of triplets will all have graduated from SU with flying colours. Kirsten, Liam and Ivan Pietersen have each excelled academically in three distinct fields. Their mother, Christine – well-known on campus through her work at...

On 11 December, 21-year-old David Obagbuwa will graduate with an MBChB from Stellenbosch University, making him one of the youngest medical doctors to qualify in South Africa. Obagbuwa began his medical studies at the tender age of 15.

A first-generation graduate reflects on a near-decade academic path from SciMathUS to medicine. Loss, faith, and family shaped Naude’s resilience during the most demanding year of his degree. Mentorship, community and leadership helped him...

Amy Michau proves impossible goals are achievable. Elite showjumper: three FEI World Cup Qualifier wins and South African colours in 2025. Graduates from Stellenbosch University with a BSc (Agric) in Animal Science

Dr Luthando Tiya obtained his doctorate in pharmacology. He investigated farm workers’ exposure to pesticides. Herbicides or their breakdown products in blood of some people in farming-intensive areas.

Amogelang Moagi received her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. She had to overcome a traumatic assault, hip surgery and her mother’s death. She dedicates the degree to her mother.

Communications leader completed a PhD that interrogated how journalism shapes mental health narratives in South Africa. De Vries turned personal loss and lived experience into a study grounded in care, empathy and responsibility. Her...

Chérise Adams reframes feminist theory through the lived knowledge of working-class Coloured womxn in the Winelands. Her thesis – written partly in Afrikaaps – centres the care, resilience and everyday strategies of survival often...

Colin Deiner received an honorary doctorate. He was honoured for his unwavering commitment to saving lives. He advances disaster management and response services.