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Parents worry about their kids’ safety on the way to school – SU

The safety of children commuting to school remains a major concern for many parents in the Cape Metropole, particularly those living in lower-income neighbourhoods. Researchers from Stellenbosch University's (SU) Department of Economics and Department of Civil Engineering recently conducted a study examining how concerned parents in the Cape Metropole are about their children’s safety on the roads, and identifying the key causes of these concerns. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on […]

today16 April 2025

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Stellenbosch University says Back-on-Track Programme achieves major gains in recovering learning losses

Stellenbosch University stated that the Western Cape Department of Education’s Back-on-Track program has achieved significant success in helping certain learners recover from the substantial learning losses experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Servaas van der Berg reported that Grade 7 learners in isiXhosa-medium schools demonstrated the most remarkable improvements, especially in Mathematics, where their progress equated to over 200 additional school days of learning. “The results for these learners were […]

today19 December 2024

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Wilgenhof residence closed for overhaul until 2026

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Stellenbosch University’s Council decided on Monday to close the Wilgenhof residence until 2026, with plans to reopen it as a rejuvenated male residence. The university explained that the new residence would recognize the positive aspects of Wilgenhof while breaking away from its controversial past, particularly the secretive and unacceptable practices that have marred its history. Dr Nicky Newton-King, Chair of the Stellenbosch University Council, acknowledged the contributions […]

today17 September 2024

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Stellenbosch University residence association reject racism findings

The Wilgenhof Alumni Association at Stellenbosch University is calling on the institution to conduct a thorough investigation into the residence before acting on a report recommending its closure. The Association says the report is flawed and the University Council should not use as the basis of its decision on the future of Wilgenhof. The Rector has accepted the report and its recommendations are to be tabled in the Council meeting […]

today23 June 2024

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Students stopped from hosting night vigil in honour of Palestinians who face ongoing attacks

By Aneeqa du Plessis Amid ongoing attacks by occupation forces against Palestinians, a group of students at Stellenbosch University were stopped from hosting a vigil on Friday evening. Addressing these claims, SU responded to VOC News stating the application to host the vigil never abided to the seven day application period. "As part of our student communities, student societies at our university operate in accordance with guidelines designed to ensure […]

today29 October 2023

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Stellenbosch University’s Vice-Chancellor cleared of misconduct over nepotism scandal

The University of Stellenbosch has confirmed that it has cleared its Vice-Chancellor Wim de Villiers of misconduct, following a nepotism scandal. The retired Judge Carole Lewis led a panel which was appointed to investigate allegations that De Villiers abused the Rector’s Discretionary Placement (RDP), on which two of his relatives were reportedly admitted to study at the institution. The panel says despite the outcome of the investigation, De Villiers should make […]

today3 July 2023

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SAHRC finds against Stellenbosch University regarding only-English policy

Stellenbosch University violated the rights of Afrikaans-speaking students when it said they could only speak English in certain residences during their welcoming period in 2021. This was the South African Human Rights Commission's (SAHRC) finding after a complaint by DA leader John Steenhuisen and the party's constituency head for Stellenbosch, Leon Schreiber. Schreiber said in response to confirmation of the finding by the SAHRC that it was “an enormous victory”. […]

today15 March 2023

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Military Academy’s Exercise Trans Enduro to launch on Friday

The SANDF’s Military Academy in Saldanha, which houses Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Military Science, is to once again embark on its annual Exercise Trans Enduro – an expedition on land and sea from Gqeberha to Saldanha. Students of the Military Academy has been planning, funding and taking part in Trans Enduro for more than 30 years. The race is held to raise funds for the Military Academy’s MASIZA community outreach programme, while […]

today22 November 2022

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Ndwayana family welcomes NPA’s decision to prosecute expelled Stellenbosch University student Theuns du Toit

The family of Stellenbosch University student, Babalo Ndwayana, has welcomed a decision by the NPA to prosecute Theuns du Toit. Du Toit was expelled from the university earlier this year after a video of him urinating on Ndwayana’s belongings went viral. Race relations at the historically white institution were once again thrust into the spotlight when this video went viral in May this year. It prompted anti-racism protests on campus […]

today23 October 2022

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