Invasive plant species threatens Idas Valley biodiversity
In an effort to combat the problem of invasive plant species in the Idas Valley Nature Area, a student...
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Maties rowing exceeds fundraising goal in 24-hour ergathon
Maties Rowing recently had their annual 24-hour ergathon, where they exceeded their goals by rowing 567km and raising R60...
SU research shows women’s shelters in desperate need of government funding
Women’s shelters for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) are crucial to their recovery. However, the shelters’ operation is almost...
Tackling period poverty in Stellenbosch
Period poverty is a major issue in South Africa, with over seven million people currently menstruating without dignity in...
SU Majuba resident expelled, bound for court again
“Rape culture is real. For women, it defines how we actually live our lives because there’s always a fear...
Oefening vir die hart: Plaaslike organisasie help haweloses
’n Plaaslike hulporganisasie het onlangs ’n oefensessie vir liefdadigheid aangebied waartydens donasies vir hawelose mense ingesamel is. Dié hoë-intensiteit-interval-oefensessie...
Planting trees and growing communities
Student communities recently came together for a tree-planting session on the Stellenbosch University (SU) campus. The initiative symbolised a...
Have your say on the lease of the Eikestad Parking Area
Stellenbosch Municipality recently opened the proposed lease of the Eikestad Parking Area to Eikestad Mall (EM) for public comment....
Cloetesville Primary to save thousands through solar power
A local school recently received a 7.5 kW solar plant system which will save the school over R20 000...
SU graduate wins international award and £15 000 research grant
A Stellenbosch University (SU) alumnus was recently awarded the international A.S. Hornby Dictionary Award. Dr Lorna Hiles Morris completed...