The Neelsie turns 50
The Neelsie will mark its 50th birthday this Monday, 15 September. The Langenhoven Student Centre, or Neelsie, was named...
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SU Paralympic student wins two SA sports awards
A Stellenbosch University (SU) Paralympic athlete recently received two awards for shot put at the 2025 South African (SA)...
Senior municipal official faces suspension after leaked video
The Stellenbosch Municipality acting director of corporate services, Alexander Kannemeyer, has until this Friday, 12 September, to explain to...
Local special needs school celebrates inclusive learning
A local special needs school in Cloetesville recently hosted an event showcasing the work of its disability and inclusion...
To the moon: SU students chosen for space engineering competition
Seven engineering students from Stellenbosch University (SU) have been selected to represent South Africa at a global space engineering...
New Afrikaans symbols improve non-verbal communication
Local researchers recently translated international symbols into Afrikaans, in response to a language barrier in communication methods for those...
Ceiling collapses at private residence in Stellenbosch
Part of a ceiling at a local private student residence recently collapsed. This is according to Zander Prinsloo, a...
SU professor wins award for tackling healthcare inequalities
A Stellenbosch University (SU) professor recently won an award for an initiative addressing inequalities in genetic healthcare. Professor Shahida...
SU scoops two top awards for green transport solutions
The two awards that Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Electric Mobility Lab won at the Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards on 7 August in Johannesburg. This is according to Thinus Booysen, an SU engineering professor and the director of the Electric Mobility Lab. “This recognition helps to build trust with industry partners, policymakers, and funders and demonstrates that Africa can be a leader in sustainable innovation,” said Booysen. PHOTO: Uendjizuvira Kandanga
Master’s student publishes thesis on Paarl-Kaaps
A master’s student, Lawren Smith, recently published a thesis on a variety of Kaaps as part of her linguistics...