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“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

’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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

In 2020, a year riddled with misinformation, rumours and myths, Australia’s chief medical officer, Paul Kelly, delivered a speech at a press conference where he reportedly told Australian listeners not to wear face masks to combat the… read more

Athol Fugard died on Sunday 9 March at home in Stellenbosch. An internationally acclaimed theatre icon, Fugard was 92 years old. Fugard was born in 1932 in Middleburg, South Africa and grew up in Port Elizabeth and… read more

Met die vertrek van professor Stan du Plessis na STADIO, verloor die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) nie net ’n gerekende akademikus en leier nie, maar ook ’n intellektuele vuurvlieg wat vir dekades die universiteit se landskap verryk het.… read more

Stellenbosch University (SU) is expanding tactile paving to enhance accessibility for visually impaired students. This long-term initiative, ongoing for six to eight years, aims to improve independent navigation across campus. Spearheaded by the Disability Unit in collaboration… read more

The academic boycott and peaceful protest organised by the Stellenbosch University (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) on 20 February was met with force by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and local traffic officials. The SRC’s decision… read more

Die voormalige Matie, PhD-student in Engelse Studies en bekende jeugromanskrywer, Joha van Dyk, is onverwags op Saterdag 2 Februarie in haar woonstel in Stellenbosch oorlede. Sy was 27 jaar oud. Nadat Van Dyk op 8 Februarie ter… read more

This year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) is of particular importance as it is our Governmentof National Unity’s (GNU) first one since its creation following last year’s elections. The focus ofthis year’s SONA included: economic development,… read more

By Ishmael Mabena The Registrar has called for proposals to name Stellenbosch University’s (SU’s) two newest residences since 18 September 2024. Following the naming process, the Rectorate has now officially approved the names of these residences. The… read more

by Flavia Davids As the end of the annual registration period at Stellenbosch University (SU) draws near, the Stellenbosch University (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) called on students to attend a mass meeting and peaceful protest on… read more

Laura Mutyambizi All the way from Zimbabwe, Bongani Tendai Percy Mashange is the first Visual Arts student in Stellenbosch University to upgrade his master’s dissertation to a PhD. Mashange’s focus was on contemporary jewellery that explores the… read more

by Nina Goosen Kyla Raoult, a MSc Polymer Science graduate from Stellenbosch University, has made progress towards a non-hormonal, reversible male contraceptive. Raoult developed a hydrogel that, when placed up the vas deferens, would filter sperm out… read more

by Ciara Shaye Seaman This Easter weekend, 29 March to 1 April, Greenpop will be hosting their 12th annual Reforest Fest at Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat near Gansbaai. As a festival dedicated to the sustainable restoration of… read more