The former Paralympic gold medallist’s unwavering discipline and resilience have now carried him through a Master’s degree in education policy studies. Stellenbosch, South Africa (11 December 2025)- Former Paralympic gold…
At 77, Matthys has just wrapped up a thesis for his Master’s degree and, in doing so, has contributed towards effective renewable energy solutions! Stellenbosch, South Africa (10 December…
A former police officer who had been living with the long-term effects of a gunshot injury is walking a new road after becoming the first person in South Africa to…
Eight researchers from five South African universities have just earned Google PhD Fellowships, one of the world’s most competitive academic honours awarded to fewer than 300 PhD students globally! …
Save7’s innovative LifePod unit at Tygerberg Hospital has already proven its life-saving mission, transforming the lives of over ten recipients thanks to its first courageous donor patient and their brave…
Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researcher Awards recognise scientists and social scientists whose work has shaped their fields. This year, 11 South Africans have made the cut, representing four different universities. …
Explain your life’s work in three minutes. That’s the challenge a group of South Africa’s brightest PhD minds were handed at the National Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition this year. …
Through vibrant murals inspired by learners, Stellenbosch University lecturer Mieke van der Merwe has transformed Altena Primary School’s walls into colourful stories of everyday life, sparking creativity. Stellenbosch, South…
When a first-year student discovered someone had stolen his identity to claim a SASSA grant, he didn’t get angry… he got innovative. That moment of injustice sparked a story of…
It was meant to be a formal occasion, but Abenathi Ntshotsho, a Grade 7 learner, turned it into the most heart-warming South African moment when they looked at President Cyril…
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