Driving license initiative shifts gears towards a higher pass rate
MatiesHaveDrive is a Stellenbosch University (SU) initiative that financially assists students with getting their driving license after completing a...
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Bringing the sparkle back to the Diamond City
In 2023, the last entertainment centre in Kimberley in the Northern Cape, closed down. This left the Diamond City’s...
Social justice emphasised during national Constitution review discussion
A discussion to contribute to a review of the Constitution was recently hosted by the Centre for Social Justice...
Local clinic brings wellness to community
A local clinic recently held its first wellness day to raise awareness about its ability to fill the gap...
‘Big but affordable’ – local market expands for community
A local pre-loved clothing market recently expanded to include other small, home-based businesses, in an attempt to aid community...
The herder who loved maths
Mesias Alfeus is a rags-to-riches man who overcame personal challenges in the face of adversity. At 35, Alfeus, who...
12 million little tummies have been filled
In 2003, Shelley Godsell started a feeding project aimed at 60 kids in the community of Knysna. Nearly 22...
‘Servant leader’ inaugurated as SU’s new chancellor
Stellenbosch University’s (SU) new chancellor views his role as part of the university’s transformative journey. This is according to...
SA Wine Summit: SU AgriSciences faculty to invest in new research facility
Amid the rapid changes and activities in the wine industry, it is important for Stellenbosch University (SU) to track...
New book by SU researchers tackles SA school reading crisis
A new book on strategies addressing the comprehensive reading crisis in South African schools was recently published, including contributions...