Cherished traffic officer Charl Smit dies aged 54
The Stellenbosch Traffic Department held a memorial service on Tuesday at Lentelus Sportsground for late traffic officer Charl Smit,...
Tag: South Africa
Bok Women’s Sevens focus on defence ahead of Uruguay test
The South African Women’s Sevens rugby team spent the week in Stellenbosch, working on their defensive strategy as they...
Africa Day lecture prompts confrontation with South Africa’s past
South Africa has not in earnest reckoned with the legacy of colonial apartheid. This is according to Professor Joel...
Two SU students to represent SA at international hockey tournament
Daniella de Oliveira and Ongeziwe, who are in the Maties women’s hockey team, have been selected to represent South Africa at the FIH Women’s Nations Cup 2, an international tournament.
Reflection needed to honour past – human rights day panelists
It is important for South Africans to discuss the meaning of human rights so that they can ignite change...
Mmusi Maimane’s path to politics
Fuelled by his exposure to political activism during his childhood in Soweto and his work at a non-governmental organisation...
Woordfees: SU choir delivers a lively performance
Classical Music: Stellenbosch University Choir 2 October, 19:00 Endler Hall The Stellenbosch University (SU) choir continues to demonstrate why...
Active citizenry needed to rebuild SA
South Africa’s democracy is vulnerable as citizens are not sufficiently educated regarding the government’s constitutional mandate; as such active...
Why we are catching whales for conservation
There are very few creatures who have captured the human imagination in the way whales do. But despite their enormous size, their biggest threat to their survival continues to be human activity. The South African coast has seen many whale entanglements over the past years leading to risky rescue missions by disentanglement professionals.
Tackling period poverty in Stellenbosch
Period poverty is a major issue in South Africa, with over seven million people currently menstruating without dignity in...