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The following statement was submitted for discussion to the Stellenbosch University Senate. We are awaiting a special meeting of the Senate to further debate the matter.

News Author: Corporate Communication and Marketing Division/Afdeling Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking [Sandra Mulder] Published: 12/05/2021 The vast renovations at Stellenbosch University (SU) Library are in full swing and on schedule to be completed by early November 2021. Forming part of the Campus Renewal Project and ongoing visual redress on SUs campuses, the R20,5 million renovations will further expand SUs excellent facilities and infrastructure, and advance its reputation as an e...

News Author: Daniel Bugan Published: 11/05/2021 ​​A unique collection recently launched by the Stellenbosch University (SU) Library sheds new light on how resolving the South African foreign debt crisis of 1985–1986 paved the way for Nelson Mandelas release and the transition to democracy. It was donated to SU by Sir Claude Hankes (formerly Hankes-Drielsma) and was officially launched on Friday (7 May 2021). Ms Ellen Tise, senior director of SUs Library and Information Service, says the U...

The South African Debt Crisis 1985/6 collection donated to Stellenbosch University’s library, records how the crisis was averted and includes details on the country’s transition to democracy, including that UK prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, gave former president PW Botha an ultimatum to stand down from his presidency.   The historical collection includes administrative correspondence between banks, detailed lists of banks contacted and debt amounts, press cuttings, as well as a letter...

South Africa’s 1980s debt crisis and the path to democracy – details of secret negotiations revealed Rebecca Pitt The South African Debt Crisis 1985/6 collection donated to Stellenbosch University’s library, records how the crisis was averted and includes details on the country’s transition to democracy, including that UK prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, gave former president PW Botha an ultimatum to stand down from his presidency.   The historical collection include...

News Author: Corporate Communication and Marketing Division Published: 17/12/2020 ​​Stellenbosch University (SU) gave recognition to a cohort of staff members whose careers attest to sustained excellence in research, innovation, learning and teaching, social impact and professional services. These staff members were awarded the Universitys prestigious Chancellors Awards. The awards is one of many forms of recognition for excellent performance. The 14 recipients for the 2020 Chancellors Awar...

News Author: Corporate Communication and Marketing Division Published: 11/12/2020 ​In addition to its 5 700 qualifications Stellenbosch University (SU) will award three honorary doctorates during its December 2020 graduation ceremonies. A total of 138 doctorates will be conferred. The recipients of honorary degrees are Ms Nasima Badsha, who helped transform the South African higher education sector; Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim, who is honoured for her pioneering research in the field of HI...