University Of Stellenbosch

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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