Rethinking Maties' apartheid past
The retro arrangement of Stellenbosch’s Sasol Museum’s artifacts is a gem for cultural study.
Vast improvements in pupils' national test results 'not possible'
If the annual national assessments are to be believed, SA has the fastest developing education system in the world - a highly unlikely conclusion.
Man up to gender studies
To some, gender may seem to be an unimportant topic, a frivolous diversion from the more critical problems of poverty, war, disease or racism.
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Stellenbosch faculty claims bullying over report
A transformation lobby group has embarked on a collision course with the taalbulle who want to preserve Afrikaans at Stellenbosch University.
Stellenbosch faces up to discrimination
Stellenbosch University has started drawing up a policy to deal with incidents of racist and homophobic harassment, especially in the residences.
Move over, Google Earth
An incredible drone helicopter will give farmers much more useful information than satellites can.
Africa: Collaborate to integrate
The continent's science research needs the right amount of exposure to matter on the world stage.
Adieu, Paul
Death and philosophy
A complex life well lived
Accomplished philosopher Paul Cilliers still had his best work ahead of him
Light shines on laser physicist
Steenkamp describes physics as "always looking for answers to the 'how does it work?' question".
How black are our universities?
How rife is racism at our universities? We provide a transformation snapshot of some of the biggest institutions. You tell us your experiences
A deadly war of languages
The call for a predominantly Afrikaans University of Stellenbosch is neither racist nor nationalist.
Nuclear or bust?
A final decision on whether South Africa will extend its nuclear power capacity is expected within the month, if not sooner.
Can you recognise a snore?
A breakthrough in research at Stellenbosch University uses audio recordings to generate a 'snoring index', reports Marc Abrahams.
SA literary champion dies
Former Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (South African Science and Art Academy) chairperson and honorary member Professor Elize Botha died on November 15 at the age of 76, the academy announced. Botha also served as chancellor of the University of Stellenbosch since 1998.
Inflation expectations tick up slightly
After a substantial increase during the third quarter, inflation expectations only ticked up slightly during the fourth quarter, according to the latest BER Inflation Expectation Survey. CPIX inflation expectations are now expected to average 6% (previously 5,9%) during 2007, 5,9% (5,8%) during 2008 and 5,6% (unchanged) during 2009.
De Villiers: Show me overlooked black talent
Springbok coach Peter has challenged black clubs which claim he is neglecting black talent to name the players they say are overlooked. De Villiers reacted to complaints that rugby authorities paid no attention to black areas and therefore denied talented youngsters opportunities to play at the highest level.
Actor dies in motorcycle accident
South African actor Antonio Summerton was killed in a motorcycle accident in Roodepoort on Saturday night, metro police said on Sunday. Chief Superintendent Wayne Minaar said Summerton, who played a role in popular Afrikaans soap opera 7de Laan, was killed in an accident in Constantia Road in Roodepoort.
Free State Four: Crimen injuria probed
Police are investigating a case of crimen injuria in relation to a racist video made by students at the University of the Free State. The video, which caused national outrage, features black university employees on their knees eating food that had apparently been urinated upon by white students. With live video
