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Blacklisted or not blacklisted?
By Leah Falcon On 13 August, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Mpho Parks Tau, published draft regulations in terms of the National Credit Act, and awaited comments from the public. The response was a mammoth rejection. The… read more
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13de US-Rektor ingehuldig: prof. Deresh Ramjugernath
Deur Anica Hattingh Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) het op 1 Oktober ’n historiese oomblik gevier toe die 13de Rektor en Visekanselier, prof. Deresh Ramjugernath, ingehuldig is. Die seremonie, wat in die universiteit se Endler-saal gehou is, het… read more
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13th SU Rector Inaugurated: Prof. Deresh Ramjugernath
By Anica Hattingh Stellenbosch University (SU) inaugurated its 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Deresh Ramjugernath, on 1 October. This historical moment brought together university leaders, government officials, students, staff and alumni into SU’s Endler Hall to celebrate… read more
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SU One Step Closer in the Long Walk to Quantum
by Mohammad Shabih What if the future of global communication was not only faster, but completely secure – impossible to hack or intercept? That’s the promise of the quantum internet, and researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) have… read more
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Interim SRC inauguration amidst unanswered questions regarding a candidate disqualification
By Roosje Grobbelaar, Emma Giles and Emma Olivier on 24 September An interim SU Students’ Representative Council (SRC) will be inaugurated on 30 September, amidst unanswered questions about a candidate. On 29 August the election for the 2025/2026… read more
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No allowances, No agency: NSFAS Students at Stellenbosch University left unacknowledged
By Tenisha-Kami Taylor With semester two in full swing, NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) students are trapped in a crisis: no transport, no allowances for months, hungry for answers. Many say that they’ve been left in… read more
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Fire at Irene Residence
By Inge van der Westhuizen and Lilja Flohr On Thursday 14 August, at roughly 05:35, a fire started in one of the rooms of Irene Women’s Residence. Marina dos Santos, Vice Primaria of Irene, recalls, “I was… read more
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SRC Elections: A Look at All the Candidates
With the SRC-election season upon us, it is time to meet the chosen candidates who have put themselves forward for consideration to represent the students of Stellenbosch University (SU). Among these students, 15 will be chosen based… read more
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Campus funding changes: What you need to know
There are several current important updates on campus regarding quotas, bursaries, and funding opportunities. Especially with the absence of the administrative contact point, Admin A, students have faced considerable challenges, as key applications and processes have slowed… read more
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Run, Rally and Remember for Women’s Day
On Sunday, 9 August, another Women’s Day was commemorated. From the iconic day in 1956 to 2025, women still carry the legacy of those 20,000 South African women who staged a march to the Union Buildings to… read more
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Concern over flaws in approval process of assessment concessions at SU
According to Dr Marcia Lyner-Cleophas, the head of the Disability Unit (DU), several difficulties presented themselves this year in the assessment concessions (AC) approval process, with the primary cause being the recent implementation of the online platform,… read more
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What is the Stellenbosch University SRC and Why It Matters
The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) at Stellenbosch University (SU) plays a vital role in shaping student life, policy, and advocacy on campus. Operating under the authority of the Student Constitution and the SU Statute, the SRC is… read more
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From Vibrant Streets to Quiet Corners: Tracking Crime Across Stellenbosch’s Seasonal Shifts
“If Stellenbosch sneezes, the rest of the country catches a cold,” says Clint Lemmer, Director and CEO of ABC Security Stellenbosch. These deeply resonant words reflect something much greater than crime within Stellenbosch. They shed light on… read more
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Dinkbeeld: Smeltkroes’ – ’n Nuwe simbool van harmonie en nadenking op kampus
’n Nuwe beeldhouwerk getiteld “Dinkbeeld: Smeltkroes” pryk nou buite die Endler-saal in Victoriastraat by die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US). Die groter as lewensgroot bank is versier met inheemse voëls wat rustig op die bank wag. Die beeldhouwerk is… read more
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INNOVATION AT THE EDGE: Robotics and autonomous systems at Electronic Systems Laboratory
Autonomous Systems represent the latest step in the long journey of automation (the process of machines performing tasks with minimal human input). During the Industrial Revolution, sewing machines, conveyor belts, and a whole host of new machines… read more
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Open Freedom vs. Closed Safety: The Stellenbosch Dilemma
The beautiful Stellenbosch University (SU): no fences to block the aesthetic passageway of Victoria Street. It’s a welcoming atmosphere in a thriving town, but at what cost? SU students have raised concerns about safety on campus, particularly… read more
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Homelessness on campus: Will it ever get better?
Every year there are displaced individuals walking around campus and every year students are complaining. Will this ever not be a problem or are actual changes being made to the community’s current reality? Homelessness in South Africa… read more
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Representatives of Stellenbosch Students embroiled in Gender-Based Violence
The Stellenbosch University (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) Manager was arrested on 30 April, following a report of a “deeply troubling case of Gender-BasedViolence (GBV),” as reported in a statement released by the SRC on 3 May.… read more
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Young Urbanists, “Stellenbosch is stuck!”
It is not unknown to the inhabitants of our small town that there have been some issues concerning the amount of congestion within the borders of Stellenbosch. It is also, therefore, not surprising that an organization such… read more
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Stellenbosch Safety Imbizo Highlights Growing Concerns
“Never walk alone…”, “Be alert at all times…” — familiar warnings echoed at the Stellenbosch University SRC’s Safety Imbizo, held on 10 April 2025 at the Stellenbosch Town Hall. The event gathered students, staff, local officials, and… read more