Special vote enables greater participation in local elections
The special vote system, which is available for South African citizens who are disabled, homebound or unable to travel,...
Category: politics
Queerphobia in Africa: colonial import or pre-colonial tradition?
The idea that queerphobia was a colonial import to the African continent has gained credence and popularity in recent...
The ongoing fight for good governance in South Africa
A report released by the anti-corruption non-profit organisation, Corruption Watch, in August 2021 has indicated that there were 857...
Student Governance: Who rules the school?
When thinking about student governance, one might be quick to criticise student leaders, without exploring the scope of power...
SU SRC member resigns after election controversy
A member of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) for 2021/2022 has decided to terminate his candidacy. This...
Stellenbosch politicians toe to toe amid local election tensions
The fairness of the 2021 local elections has been called into question following two recent developments. The first development...
Two further suspects implicated in deputy mayor murder trial
Two suspects have been added to the pre-trial proceedings for Stellenbosch Municipality’s deputy mayor, in relation to the murder...
SRC member barred from chairperson election after alleged misconduct
A newly elected member of the Stellenbosch University (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) was recently disqualified from running in...
SU student’s team nominated for awards at Los Angeles 48 hour film project
A masters student in dramatic arts at Stellenbosch University (SU) is part of a team that was recently nominated...
Erkenning aan Eerste Nasie: US hernoem gebou na Krotoa
Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se RW Wilcocks-gebou is onlangs tot die Krotoa-gebou hernoem. Dit vorm deel van die US...