The Centre for Capacity Development in Africa (CCDA) supports the development of the African continent and its people by developing new and emerging scholars in Africa. It does this by connecting scholars globally and creating opportunities for research and Higher Education teaching and learning development.
The CCDA has an institutional role within Stellenbosch University in strengthening postgraduate training, doctoral capacity, research development, credentialling expertise, and higher education research across Africa.
The Centre works through three key units:
Prof Sarah Howie
Director: Centre for Capacity Development in Africa
+27 21 808 9032
3rd Floor, Krotoa Building, 52 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
Ms Alrecia Abrahams
Administration Officer: Centre for Capacity Development in Africa
+27 21 808 4281
Floor 3, Krotoa Building, 52 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
Mr Edgar Rinquest
Finance Administrator: Centre for Capacity Development in Africa & Short Courses
+27 21 808 4312
Floor 3, Krotoa Building, 52 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
Dr Brent Abrahams
Programme Manager: Unit for International Higher Education in Africa Research
+27 21 808 3542
Floor 3, Krotoa Building, 52 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
Ms Mia Andersen
Programme Manager: Unit for International Credentialling
+27 21 808 9058
Floor 3, Krotoa Building, 52 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
Dr Natalie Kowalik
Programme Manager: African Doctoral Academy
Floor 3, Krotoa Building, 52 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
Jacques Cilliers
Administrator: Unit for International Credentialling
Mr Kamogelo Matenchi
Coordinator: Unit for International Credentialling
+27 21 808 3399
Floor 3, Krotoa Building, 52 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch
Michelle Chidavaenzi
Intern: Unit for International Higher Education in Africa Research