University Of Stellenbosch – The Mail & Guardian

/ 11 September 2021

The robot that allows Covid-19 patients human contact

A mental health pandemic: It’s far from ideal, but a dying mother was able to blow kisses to her child thanks to Khanya the robot

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By Chris Bateman

National

/ 8 July 2021

Q&A Sessions: Love, Zuma, Stellenbosch and the heart for social justice

Thuli Madonsela speaks to Lyse Comins about how Zuma’s refusal to recognise any court and any structure that disagrees with him was sad. His violations were serious and he must go to jail

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By Lyse Comins

National

/ 6 May 2021

Q&A Sessions: For Mosadi Mahoko, plastic surgery isn’t glamorous, but it saves lives

Plastic surgeon Dr Mosadi Mahoko reflects on the less glamorous aspects of her job, winning the prestigious Jack Penn award and why she loves the sea

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By Athandiwe Saba

Health

/ 23 October 2020

Vitamin therapy is for drips

It may be marketed by influencers, but intravenous vitamin therapy is not necessary and probably not worth the hype, experts say

By Sarah Smit

Article

/ 30 August 2019

Academics bemoan ‘toxic’ politics

Senior university managers say political parties should be banned from campuses, citing a climate of fear

By Mark Paterson

Article

/ 28 May 2019

The humanities can cure our colonial, patriarchal hangover

Two academic articles raise questions about the inherent racism and sexism in scientific methodologies and research ethics

By Adam Haupt

Article

/ 26 May 2019

How to write about Binyavanga

Writing about Binyavanga, as is writing about Africa, is about what is left off the page

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 10 May 2019

Scientific racism rears its head again

A recent journal article on ‘coloured’ women reflects an outmoded paradigm of race

By Christa Kuljian

Article

/ 29 June 2018

It’s in the blood

TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Researcher through research and its outputs by an individual

By Tamsin Oxford and Gavin Foster

Article

/ 3 March 2017

Put Africa back in our universities

Decolonising and reimagining institutions is not a mere theory or idealism but a responsibility

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 16 November 2016

Stellenbosch students traumatised by ‘men in black’ still have to write exams

Students distressed by events on campus asked for an opportunity to write exams in 2017.

By Prega Govender

Article

/ 2 August 2016

Study paves the way for Karoo lamb to join the ranks of tequila, champagne and Kobe

Research from Stellenbosch University has shown that grazing on fragrant Karoo plants gives lamb a regional taste.

By Prega Govender

Article

/ 23 June 2016

English given equal status at Stellenbosch, made primary language of instruction at University of Pretoria

Stellenbosch has also committed to growing isiXhosa in effort to ‘facilitate social cohesion and promote inclusivity’.

By Thulani Gqirana

Article

/ 2 March 2016

Afrikaners: Stand up for what is right, for our future

A language is not preserved by formal applications, but rather in the home, in the arts and in literature, writes Josua Loots.

By Josua Loots

Article

/ 2 March 2016

Afrikaans varsities perpetuate racial divisions

The use of a language that bars the majority of black African students – who do not understand Afrikaans – is indefensible.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 23 August 2015

Smaller steps for mankind

South Africa is set to launch nanosatellites that will gather valuable data before self-destructing.

By Sarah Wild

Article

/ 25 June 2015

Decolonising Wits: Politics of the toyi-toyi on-screen

Aryan Kaganof’s film about Wits deceptively reflects on the political grandstanding at the institution.

By Kwanele Sosibo

Article

/ 7 June 2013

Rethinking Maties’ apartheid past

The retro arrangement of Stellenbosch’s Sasol Museum’s artifacts is a gem for cultural study.

By Mandisa Mbali and

Article

/ 7 December 2012

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.

By Victoria John

Article

/ 9 November 2012

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.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 20 April 2012

Stellenbosch faculty claims bullying over report

A transformation lobby group has embarked on a collision course with the <em>taalbulle</em> who want to preserve Afrikaans at Stellenbosch University.

By Bongani Nkosi

Article

/ 22 March 2012

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.

By Victoria John

Article

/ 31 October 2011

Move over, Google Earth

An incredible drone helicopter will give farmers much more useful information than satellites can.

By Sonika Lamprecht

Article

/ 9 September 2011

Africa: Collaborate to integrate

The continent’s science research needs the right amount of exposure to matter on the world stage.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 12 August 2011

A complex life well lived

Accomplished philosopher Paul Cilliers still had his best work ahead of him

By Peter Vale

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Article

/ 11 August 2011

Adieu, Paul

Death and philosophy

By Leonhard Praeg

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Article

/ 13 July 2010

Light shines on laser physicist

Steenkamp describes physics as "always looking for answers to the ‘how does it work?’ question".

By Christina Scott

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Article

/ 5 November 2009

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

By Verashni Pillay and Ryan Hoffman

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Article

/ 5 October 2009

A deadly war of languages

The call for a predominantly Afrikaans University of Stellenbosch is neither racist nor nationalist.

By Hermann Giliomee

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Article

/ 24 September 2008

Nuclear or bust?

A final decision on whether South Africa will extend its nuclear power capacity is expected within the month, if not sooner.

By Lynley Donnelly

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Article

/ 6 August 2008

Can you recognise a snore?

A breakthrough in research at Stellenbosch University uses audio recordings to generate a ‘snoring index’, reports Marc Abrahams.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 29 February 2008

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.
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