There are very few creatures who have captured the human imagination in the way whales do. But despite their enormous size, their biggest threat to their survival continues to be human activity. The South African coast has seen many whale entanglements over the past years leading to risky rescue missions by disentanglement professionals.
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A move to mindfulness as SU hosts workshop for students
Stellenbosch University’s (SU) centre for student counselling and development (CSCD) recently hosted the first of eight online mindfulness workshops...
Lanquedoc residents concerned over severe pollution
Lanquedoc residents are frustrated with the severity of pollution, which has been a long-term issue, in their area. This...
Climate biologist Wendy Foden’s fight against eco-anxiety
Wendy Foden is a world-renowned climate biologist, and a fighter of climate change. Foden speaks to MatieMedia about eco-anxiety, and about sustainable habits for climate change researchers.
More than 2 000 SU alumni return for homecoming
Stellenbosch University (SU) recently saw 2 000 of its alumni return to campus grounds for its so-called “homecoming” events...
Lückhoff High wins SAFA championships
A local high school was recently crowned the South African Football Association (SAFA) Cape Winelands U19 Kay Motsepe Schools...
Idas Valley gets digging to celebrate National Arbor Month
There is a massive need for conservation initiatives in communities like Idas Valley, said Mark Heinstein, chief executive officer...
Paul Roos teacher celebrated at provincial teaching awards
A teacher from Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch was recently announced a winner in the Provincial Teaching Awards ceremony...
‘Musicians in Medicine’: Doctors make a debut
“It’s really important to have things like music and other hobbies to enjoy outside of medicine, and the fact...
SU prof makes ‘novel’ move against SA’s worst cough
A Stellenbosch University (SU) professor recently won an international award in recognition of his contributions to tuberculosis (TB) research. ...