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South Africa's beloved food personality Errieda du Toit is facing mounting medical bills, and the Stellenbosch food community is answering the call with a star-studded fundraiser dinner. Nine top chefs are donating their time and talents to support the woman who has spent decades bringing people together through food.
A Stellenbosch University student spent nearly 24 hours alone on a riverbank after flash floods cut him off from his hiking group. Rescue teams worked through the night in dangerous conditions to bring him home safely.
Stellenbosch University researchers developed yeast that degrades biodegradable plastic into usable components, earning recognition among 20 patents granted in 2025. The innovation could transform how the world manages plastic waste.
Stellenbosch University honored researchers whose innovations earned patents in 2025, including a breakthrough yeast that breaks down bioplastics. The awards showcase how African scientists are solving real environmental and health challenges with world-changing discoveries.
Anita Nel just won Forbes Woman Africa's Innovation Catalyst Award for turning university research into real businesses that create jobs and solve problems. At Stellenbosch University, she's built programs that have launched dozens of companies across the continent.
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Two Stellenbosch University students created CampEX, a campus-only trading platform that keeps scammers out and lets students safely buy and sell textbooks, clothing, and essentials for free. The platform requires university email verification and designates safe trading zones to protect financially vulnerable students.
Stellenbosch University researchers earned 20 patents this year for innovations tackling everything from plastic waste to disease detection. One breakthrough uses modified yeast to break down bioplastics, offering hope for our planet's waste crisis.
Entrepreneurs from India and South Africa gathered at Stellenbosch University to forge partnerships tackling unemployment through cross-border innovation. From e-commerce logistics to sustainable tech, these collaborations are turning local problems into global solutions.
South Africa just created a first-of-its-kind platform to connect fragmented innovation networks across the country. The hub aims to help entrepreneurs find funding faster and policymakers make smarter decisions with real data.
A groundbreaking venture festival born from a mountain run conversation is bringing together 100 startups, 50 investors, and top African universities to transform the continent's innovation ecosystem. SWEAT Africa launches next month in South Africa's wine country with one bold mission: prove African founders don't need to leave home to access world-class support.
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A new podcast season gives South African farmworkers a platform to share their experiences and hopes for the future. Journalists traveled across three provinces to amplify voices often left out of food system conversations.
South African golfer Casey Jarvis finally broke through with his first professional tour victory at age 22, closing with a stunning 62 to win the Magical Kenya Open by three strokes. The Boksburg native, who made history as the only amateur to win South Africa's Triple Crown, proved persistence pays off after leading tournaments twice before without converting.
A 17-year-old musician who's performed with the Vienna Philharmonic just received her school's highest academic achievement. Evangeline Wilson-Harris traded her red blazer for the prestigious black one at Fish Hoek High School.
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The University of Pretoria secured their sixth Varsity Cup championship with a 31-3 victory, making them the most decorated team in the competition's history. Just three years after being relegated to second-tier rugby, Tuks completed one of college sports' greatest comeback stories.
Professional golfer Andrea Pavan survived a three-story fall down an open elevator shaft in February and is optimistic about returning to the sport he loves. His recovery story reveals the incredible support of the golf community rallying around one of their own.
Bafana Bafana stunned South Korea to advance to the FIFA World Cup's Round of 32, giving millions of South Africans a reason to celebrate together. Sports historians say the achievement offers the nation a much-needed moment of unity and pride.
A 17-year-old from rural South Africa developed formulas that could change how students solve math problems. Now she's presenting her research at one of the world's most prestigious science fairs.
After watching a young patient's breast lump turn deadly due to poverty, Dr. Abba Mallum dedicated his life to making cancer treatment accessible across Africa. His groundbreaking work in radiotherapy is now saving lives in South Africa and beyond.
Andrea Pavan fell three stories down an elevator shaft in February and lived to tell the tale. Now the pro golfer is sharing his remarkable recovery journey and the overwhelming support that's fueling his comeback.
Harvard senior Ava Ference just helped Team Canada win the 2026 FISU World Championship Rugby Sevens in South Africa, defeating France 20-0 in the final. The British Columbia native balanced international glory with college athletics, heading straight back to help Harvard win their season opener.
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