FVZS Leadership Institute / Leierskapsinstituut

FVZS Leadership Institute / Leierskapsinstituut The FVZS Institute offers leadership programmes which are recognised on the academic transcript.

What does it take to build a campus that builds a nation?This is the theme we carried into MatiesLead this year, one we ...
10/09/2026

What does it take to build a campus that builds a nation?

This is the theme we carried into MatiesLead this year, one we ask students to sit with as the journey ahead begins.

Over the weekend of 4–6 September, newly elected student leaders gathered with different experiences, perspectives and ideas. They challenged one another, worked through problems, and made space to learn from each other.

May the lessons learned travel into residences, commuter student communities, societies & faculties across Stellenbosch University.

Thank you to every student who brought their voice & ideas. Your willingness to participate shaped the weekend.

And to every facilitator and speaker who shared their experience, challenged thinking and made space for conversation, thank you for giving our students something to work with, question and build on.

To the student leaders, we wish you all the best for what’s to come!
Photography by Henk Oets

What happens when western-centric boxes do not exist? What happens when there are many more boxes than just man/woman?Jo...
10/09/2026

What happens when western-centric boxes do not exist? What happens when there are many more boxes than just man/woman?

Join us for a conversation on decolonial feminisms, gender, and the colonial logics that still shape how we understand power structures. This session of the FVZS Decolonising African Leadership Masterclass Series will be presented by Ashanti Kunene, art activist, TEDx speaker, and founder of Learning 2 Unlearn.

📆 16 September 2026

⏰ 18:00 – 20:00 SAST

📍 MS Teams

Scan the QR code.
OR Sign up using this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/gUF04TpZvx

Can you tell how excited we are? 🤩One more sleep to go until MatiesLead.
03/09/2026

Can you tell how excited we are? 🤩
One more sleep to go until MatiesLead.

We are kickstarting MatiesLead Phase 2 with the Opening Plenary: Building a campus to build a nation. This weekend's con...
03/09/2026

We are kickstarting MatiesLead Phase 2 with the Opening Plenary: Building a campus to build a nation.

This weekend's conversation features keynote speakers:

Friday: Building a Campus
Namatai Kwekweza; Pan-African feminist, founder of WELEAD Africa, and UN OHCHR Youth Advisor

Saturday: Building a Nation,
Khule Duma SU alum and Presidential advisor driving digital transformation through Operation Vulindlela

We look forward to the insightful discussions ahead and to an enriching weekend of leadership development.

Dear Newly-Elected Student Leader MatiesLead 2026 Phase 2 IS HERE!Congratulations on your election as a MatiesLeader! In...
01/09/2026

Dear Newly-Elected Student Leader

MatiesLead 2026 Phase 2 IS HERE!

Congratulations on your election as a MatiesLeader! In May, we launched MatiesLead 2026 with Phase 1, designed for aspiring leaders, with the theme Building a Campus to Build a Nation.

From 4–6 September, more than 1,400 newly elected student leaders from across leadership structures will gather for a weekend of leadership development and shared learning, exploring belonging, civic impact, ethics, operational resilience, and student voice.

As we Grow. Rise. Lead together, you will connect with other leaders from across the University, work through real leadership challenges, peer-to-peer, and foster relationships that will enrich your leadership journey.

Building a Campus to Build a Nation”, positions MatiesLead 2026 positions student leadership as a lived practice grounded in purpose, inclusion, ethics, and empowerment beyond the classroom.

Through keynote inputs, panel discussions, and practical breakaway sessions, you will gain insight into how leadership is practiced at Stellenbosch University – and the significance of your role in creating an inclusive student community.

SELECTING YOUR BREAKAWAYS

We have a wide range of breakaway sessions for you to attend. When registering using the Registration Form, please ensure to select 1 session for each of the 6 breakaway opportunities. You should have attended 6 breakaway sessions by the end of MatiesLead Phase 2; 3 on Saturday, 3 on Sunday.

Please view the attached programme for more details.

EVENT DETAILS

📅 4 - 6 September, 2026
⏰ 4 September: 18:00 – 19:30 | 5 & 6 September: 09:00 - 17:00
📍 In-Person | Kruiskerk and SU Residences and Hubs

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER, AT 23:59.

Register HERE:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Azv6pjwKWEKEM6Eg3_zTSEVZ4hemx7tPnJwnkP2k25pUNVJYOVVGTUZEVk4zMjRCVDNSU0tNWU5JRy4u

Does the way you present yourself keep you in the room? Join us in 60-minute micro-workshop designed to equip university...
25/08/2026

Does the way you present yourself keep you in the room?

Join us in 60-minute micro-workshop designed to equip university students with practical, confidence-building networking skills in alignment with Women's Day values of empowerment, authenticity, and connection.

The session will focus on; introducing yourself effectively, following up after events, and building professional relationships without compromising authenticity.

Date: 31 August 2026
Time: 16:30 for 16:45 - 18:00 SAST
Venue: Tygerberg

Sign up by 28 August 2026 @ 16:30 pm SAST

Sign up link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JJBpJkZ6t2

How do people become constructed as the ‘other’ through Western colonialism and imperialism?join us for the next session...
24/08/2026

How do people become constructed as the ‘other’ through Western colonialism and imperialism?

join us for the next session of the FVZS Decolonising African Leadership Masterclass Series. This session will be presented by Dr. Chet Fransch, Senior Lecturer in History at Stellenbosch University.

📆 26 August 2026
⏰ 17:45 for 18:00 SAST
📍Krotoa 1001 and MS Teams

Scan the QR code or use the link in our bio.

Refreshments will be served! See you there. ✋🏽
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How do we grapple with neocolonialism in the context of violent resource extraction in Africa?Join us for the next sessi...
17/08/2026

How do we grapple with neocolonialism in the context of violent resource extraction in Africa?

Join us for the next session in the FVZS Decolonising African Leadership Masterclass Series.

This session will be presented by Busiswa Sobahele, educator, researcher, and leadership facilitator whose work sits at the intersection of political economy, decolonial thought, and African philosophy.

📆 – 19 August 2026
⏰ – 18:00 – 20:00 SAST
🏟️ – Krotoa 1001 & MS Teams

Refreshments will be served!

Scan the QR code to sign up and we will see you there!

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On 9 August 1956, thousands of women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest the extension of apartheid pa...
09/08/2026

On 9 August 1956, thousands of women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest the extension of apartheid pass laws to Black women.

The laws restricted their movement, broke up families, and subjected them to arrest.

Their protest elevated women's visibility as leaders in the anti-apartheid struggle, inspired unity, and led to the establishment of National Women's Day on 9 August.

Today we commemorate their leadership.

🚨 FINAL CALL: VOTER REGISTRATION WEEKENDThe 2026 Local Government Elections take place on 4 November 2026, and if you’re...
01/08/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL: VOTER REGISTRATION WEEKEND

The 2026 Local Government Elections take place on 4 November 2026, and if you’re not registered, you won’t be able to vote.

This Voter Registration Weekend (1-2 August), check your registration status, register to vote, or update your details if you’ve moved.

Local Government Elections determine who represents your municipality and makes decisions about the services that affect your daily life, including water and sanitation, roads, waste collection, electricity, and local development.

You can always decide who to vote for later, but you must be registered to have that choice.

For all election-related information and voter registration services, visit the Electoral Commission of South Africa Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)

https://www.elections.org.za/pw/

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9 Bosman Street
Stellenbosch
7600

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27218082312

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