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Join us for a thought-provoking evening where alumni and industry leaders come together for a dynamic panel discussion, ...
25/05/2026

Join us for a thought-provoking evening where alumni and industry leaders come together for a dynamic panel discussion, engaging speed-networking, and insightful conversations with fellow Maties.

๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฐ: The Graduate Gap: Graduates for Today or Yesterday?
๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€: Dean, Prof Reza Daniels (EMS Faculty); Louis Schoonwinkel (Head of Actuarial: R&D, Discovery Bank) and; Laura Avontuur (Energy Markets Professional, POWERX)

Thursday, 04 June 2026 | 18:00 | Randpark Golf Club, Johannesburg

Book your spot here: http://bit.ly/49hogr4

"Given that SMEs constitute a significant share of firms, easing the financing challenges they face will enable them to ...
15/05/2026

"Given that SMEs constitute a significant share of firms, easing the financing challenges they face will enable them to play a critical role in reducing unemployment and inequality in developing countries," shared Prof Ashenafi Fanta as he spoke about his recent professorial inaugural lecture titled: ๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฌ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜š๐˜”๐˜Œ ๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ: ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฌ๐˜ด, ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฏโ€™๐˜ต, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜บ ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด.

An inaugural lecture is a formal event, for newly appointed professors or those who have been promoted to full professor, to share their knowledge, scientific discoveries and even personal journeys in their respective fields with the public and the academic community.

30/04/2026

Moving together for student success

โ€œWhen we move together, we donโ€™t just change lives, we create opportunities for students to truly thrive.โ€

Across the Stellenbosch University community, is showing the power of collective action. From alumni and staff to students and friends, every step taken is helping to support those who need it most.

Together, we are not only raising awareness, but creating real opportunities for students to succeed and flourish.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read more: https://www.su.ac.za/en/news/move4maties-moving-together-help-students-succeed

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Saam beweeg vir studentesukses

โ€œWanneer ons saam beweeg, verander ons nie net lewens nie, ons skep geleenthede vir studente om werklik te floreer.โ€
Regoor die Universiteit Stellenbosch-gemeenskap wys die krag van samewerking.

Van alumni en personeel tot studente en vriende, help elke stap om diegene te ondersteun wat dit die meeste nodig het.

Saam skep ons nie net bewustheid nie, maar werklike geleenthede vir studente om te slaag en te groei.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Lees meer: https://www.su.ac.za/af/nuus/move4maties-beweeg-saam-en-help-studente-na-sukses

Join us for Prof Ashenafi Beyene Fanta's professorial inaugural lecture.๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฐ: Rethinking SME finance: what works, what ...
28/04/2026

Join us for Prof Ashenafi Beyene Fanta's professorial inaugural lecture.

๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฐ: Rethinking SME finance: what works, what doesnโ€™t, and why it matters
๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ: Thursday, 07 May
๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ: 17:30
๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฒ: Protea (2058) and Honeybush (2059), Stellenbosch Business School, Bellville Park campus
๐—ฅ๐—ฆ๐—ฉ๐—ฃ: Link in bio

๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐˜†! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บCongratulations to Sher-Lee Fourie and Roelof Baard for placing second at the Dancing in Style 2026...
23/04/2026

๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐˜†! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ

Congratulations to Sher-Lee Fourie and Roelof Baard for placing second at the Dancing in Style 2026 competition hosted by ! It was an incredible evening with a fantastic, supportive crowd and amazing dancers. We are so proud of our EMS team from the School of Accountancy.

Sher-Lee shared: "We are extremely proud to have represented the EMS faculty and to have placed 2nd out of 12 couples in the Dancing in style competition! It was such an amazing 9 week journey being trained by Roelof who was patient, encouraging and truly the best partner. Most of all we had fun! I will forever cherish this experience and encourage others to also take on the challenge". โœจโœจ

27/03/2026

โ€œ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต.โ€

For Stellenbosch University graduate Xichavo Irvin Makhubele, this belief shaped a journey defined by discipline, purpose and perseverance.

Raised in a close-knit, multigenerational family, he became the first in his family to attend university โ€“ carrying both responsibility and hope. While balancing full-time work and his studies, he completed his honours degree in Public Administration through determination and focus.

Supported by his family, especially his grandmother, he remained grounded in his goals despite challenges along the way.

Now, he is committed to building a career in public service and helping others recognise the opportunities available to them.

Xichavo celebrated with his parents, Nkhensani Makhubela (left) and Henny Ngobene (right) all the way from Limpopo.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Read more: https://cutt.ly/qtPp0TKU

25/03/2026

๐Ÿซถ When your community showers you with love and celebrates your achievements.

Graduation - beyond a degree โœจ๏ธ

Congratulations to everyone who walked the stage today! We are so proud of your achievementsโœจ
25/03/2026

Congratulations to everyone who walked the stage today! We are so proud of your achievementsโœจ

Team EMS at the start of the - pedaling to raise funds to tackle student hunger. Let's help them reach their target fo...
08/03/2026

Team EMS at the start of the - pedaling to raise funds to tackle student hunger. Let's help them reach their target for .

Use the link: https://tinyurl.com/42923ryz or scan the QR code at the end. If you can't donate, please share with others.

Our EMS team, including the dean, will ride at the Cape Town Cycle Tour to raise funds for with the aim of combating f...
26/02/2026

Our EMS team, including the dean, will ride at the Cape Town Cycle Tour to raise funds for with the aim of combating food insecurity on campus.

The EMS team includes: Reza Daniels (Dean); Jaco Franken (Dean's Office); Mesias Alfeus and Denver Loggenberg (Statistics and Actuarial Science); and William Arthur Bishop (School of Accountancy).

Thank you Team EMS for giving of your time to raise awareness, reduce stigma around hunger, and bring the university community together to support students in need.โ€‹

Join us in making a difference through . Any donations can be made via this link: https://www.givengain.com/project/faculty-of-economic-and-management-sciences-raising-funds-for-stellenbosch-university-south-africa-119638

Your contribution to will help students focus on their academic success without worrying about food security.โ€‹

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