University Of Stellenbosch

The humanities can cure our colonial, patriarchal hangover

Article bogdan TagDiv - 28 May 2019

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

How to write about Binyavanga

Article bogdan TagDiv - 26 May 2019

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

Scientific racism rears its head again

Article Christa Kuljian - 10 May 2019

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

It’s in the blood

Article Tamsin Oxford & Gavin Foster - 29 Jun 2018

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

Put Africa back in our universities

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Mar 2017

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

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

Article bogdan TagDiv - 16 Nov 2016

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

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

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Aug 2016

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

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

Article bogdan TagDiv - 23 Jun 2016

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

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

Article Josua Loots - 2 Mar 2016

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

Afrikaans varsities perpetuate racial divisions

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Mar 2016

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

Smaller steps for mankind

Article bogdan TagDiv - 23 Aug 2015

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

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

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 25 Jun 2015

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

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Press Releases

UKZN scientists make the grade

IT Web - 29 Jan 2020

Dr Veron Ramsuran and Dr Lenine Liebenberg have been named in the African Academy of Science's top 40 list.

Press Releases

Wellcome Trust award goes to UKZN mental health champion

IT Web - 28 Jan 2020

Dr Andr? J van Rensburg, a senior researcher in UKZN's Centre for Rural Health, received the Wellcome Trust Discretionary Award.

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MTN gears up to deliver improved customer service

IT Web - 28 Jan 2020

On 28 January, the first batch of MTN contract customers will be migrated onto the new customer service platform.

Digital Editions

Request for expression of interest on analysis of quality and outcome indicators for regional and district hospitals in Lesotho

Derek Davey - 27 Jan 2020

Introduction The Ministry of Health of Lesotho with the support of the World Bank funded Nutrition and Health Systems Strengthening...

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MiX Telematics enhances in-vehicle video camera solution

IT Web - 27 Jan 2020

The company has launched the gold MiX Vision Bureau Service, which includes driver-coaching tools to ensure risky driver behaviour can be addressed proactively and efficiently.

Press Releases

Boosting safety for cargo and drivers

IT Web - 24 Jan 2020

The use of a telematics system for fleet vehicles has proved to be an important tool in helping to drive down costs and improve efficiency, says MiX Telematics Africa.

Government News

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

SA News - 24 Jan 2020

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

Government News

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity