Stellenbosch Alumni

Stellenbosch Alumni To create, nurture, support and manage an inclusive strongly united global community of SU Alumni by linking the past, the present and the future.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”- Nelson Mandela, awarded an honorary doctorate by Stellenbosch University, 1996

Graduating from university is a big step in your life’s journey. Once you have obtained your degree, you form part of the alumni community and Stellenbosch University remains your intellectual home. The Alumni Relations Office strives to ke

ep you connected to your alma mater long after the euphoria of obtaining your qualification/s has died down. The success of a university depends greatly on the participation of its alumni. To facilitate these connections, our strategy rests on five pillars: engagement and cultivation, communication,volunteer management, early student engagement and alumni giving. Each pillar forms an integral part of the process of generating more opportunities for you to stay connected to the University, creating a stronger bond not only between the University and its alumni, but also among alumni.

16/06/2026

For Stellenbosch University alumna Anneline Arries, language is more than a subject, it is a way to connect, understand different cultures and help others find their voice.

After completing a BA in Language and Culture, a BA Honours in Translation and a PGCE at Stellenbosch University, Anneline is working across language and education to support young learners in the classroom. Along the way, she has worked as an interpreter, editor and translator and has had several poems published in the Afrikaans anthology Penseel.

“Know that you can make a difference, even in the smallest things you do. Be authentic, be YOU in the classroom, and remember that language is one of those wonderful tools that helps us connect.”

🔗 Read more about Anneline's story here: https://www.su.ac.za/en/news/anneline-using-language-open-worlds-young-learners

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Vir Anneline Arries, ʼn alumna van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US), was taal nog altyd meer as net 'n vak. Dis 'n manier om in verbinding te tree, om verskillende kulture te verstaan, en om jongmense 'n stem te gee.

Nadat sy 'n BA in Taal en Kultuur, 'n BA Honneurs in Vertaling en 'n PGCE aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch voltooi het, werk Anneline oor taal en onderwys om jong leerders in die klaskamer te ondersteun. Sy het onderweg as tolk, redakteur en vertaler gewerk en verskeie gedigte is in die Afrikaanse bloemlesing Penseel gepubliseer.

"Jy kan 'n verskil maak, besef dit, selfs in die kleinste dinge wat jy doen. Wees eg, wees JOUSELF in die klaskamer, en onthou dat taal een van daardie wonderlike hulpmiddels is wat ons help om met mekaar te verbind."

Lees meer van haar storie hier:
https://www.su.ac.za/af/nuus/anneline-span-taal-open-werelde-vir-jong-leerders

12/06/2026

What happens when alumni, industry leaders, researchers, students, and partners come together around the same table?

Over one week in Gauteng, Stellenbosch University created spaces for meaningful conversations, new connections, and shared learning. From agriculture and artificial intelligence to media, the arts, student success, and societal impact, these engagements highlighted the important role our alumni and partners play in shaping the future alongside the University.

More than a series of events, it was an opportunity to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, and celebrate the impact of the broader Matie network.

Take a look at some of the highlights.

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Wat gebeur wanneer alumni, bedryfsleiers, navorsers, studente en vennote om dieselfde tafel bymekaarkom?

Die afgelope week in Gauteng het die Universiteit Stellenbosch ruimte geskep vir betekenisvolle gesprekke, nuwe verbintenisse en die uitruil van kennis en idees. Van landbou en kunsmatige intelligensie tot media, die kunste, studentesukses en maatskaplike impak, hierdie betrokkenheid het die krag van die Matie-netwerk en die waarde van vennootskappe in die skep van 'n beter toekoms beklemtoon.

Hierdie betrokkenheid het verder gegaan as gesprekke en netwerkgeleenthede; dit het die blywende impak van die Matie-gemeenskap en die waarde van verbondenheid beklemtoon.

Kyk na van die hoogtepunte.

Meet Tiara Pillay, a Stellenbosch University alumna and Data Scientist who is passionate about turning complex data into...
11/06/2026

Meet Tiara Pillay, a Stellenbosch University alumna and Data Scientist who is passionate about turning complex data into practical solutions.

After completing her studies at Stellenbosch University, Tiara built a career at the intersection of data, technology, and problem-solving. Her journey reflects the power of curiosity, continuous learning, and the confidence to embrace new challenges in a rapidly evolving digital world.

For our Youth Month campaign, Tiara shares insights into her career path, the lessons she has learned along the way, and how she uses data to create meaningful impact.

Read more of her story here: https://www.su.ac.za/en/news/tiara-turns-data-practical-solutions

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Ontmoet Tiara Pillay, ’n alumna van die Universiteit Stellenbosch en datawetenskaplike wat passievol is daaroor om komplekse data in praktiese oplossings te omskep.

Ná haar studies aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch het Tiara ’n loopbaan opgebou op die kruispad van data, tegnologie en probleemoplossing. Haar reis weerspieël die krag van nuuskierigheid en die selfvertroue om nuwe uitdagings in ’n vinnig veranderende digitale wêreld aan te pak.

Vir ons Jeugmaand-veldtog deel Tiara haar loopbaanreis, die lesse wat sy langs die pad geleer het, en hoe sy data gebruik om betekenisvolle impak te skep.

Lees meer van haar storie hier: https://www.su.ac.za/af/nuus/tiara-omskep-data-bruikbare-oplossings

09/06/2026

Meet Yanga Keva, a Stellenbosch University alumnus whose journey has been shaped by learning, leadership, and purpose.

During his time at Stellenbosch University, Yanga embraced opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, developing skills, perspectives, and relationships that continue to guide him today. His experiences taught him the value of stepping forward, taking initiative, and remaining open to growth.

Yanga's story is a reminder that growth often happens beyond the lecture hall, through the people you meet, the challenges you face, and the opportunities you choose to embrace.

Read more of his story here: https://www.su.ac.za/en/news/yangas-path-shaped-growth-and-purpose

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Ontmoet Yanga Keva, ’n alumnus van die Universiteit Stellenbosch wie se reis gevorm is deur leer, leierskap en doelgerigtheid.

Gedurende sy tyd aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch het Yanga geleenthede binne en buite die klaskamer aangegryp en vaardighede, perspektiewe en verhoudings ontwikkel wat hom steeds vandag lei. Sy ervarings het hom die waarde geleer van inisiatief neem, verantwoordelikheid aanvaar en oop bly vir groei.

Yanga se storie herinner ons daaraan dat groei dikwels buite die lesingsaal plaasvind, deur die mense wat jy ontmoet, die uitdagings wat jy aanpak en die geleenthede wat jy aangryp.

Lees meer van sy storie hier: https://www.su.ac.za/af/nuus/yanga-se-reis-van-leer-leierskap-en-groei

This June, Stellenbosch University (SU) will collaborate with Nelson Mandela University (NMU) to celebrate 100 years of ...
08/06/2026

This June, Stellenbosch University (SU) will collaborate with Nelson Mandela University (NMU) to celebrate 100 years of African Languages at SU.

Join SU alumni, academics and professionals as we engage on the theme: Language, Knowledge & Multilingualism in South Africa. The evening promises meaningful conversation, connection and collaboration in Gqeberha.

This gathering will create space for thoughtful dialogue on language, access, identity, and the value of multilingualism in our institutions and society. It is an opportunity to reflect, share perspectives, and strengthen networks across disciplines and universities.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
Venue: NMU Summerstrand Campus
Time: 18:00
Cost: R100

Speakers:

Dr Simthembile Xeketwana: Senior Lecturer, African Languages (SU)
Mr Lukhanyo Ngamlana: Junior Lecturer, African Languages (SU)
Dr Zakhile Somlata: Head of Department, Languages and Literature (NMU)

RSVP here https://www.quicket.co.za/events/377085-leadership-in-gqeberha/ #/ to book your spot.

CLICK HERE to join the Gqeberha Maties Alumni Chapter's WhatsApp group.

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Hierdie Junie vier die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US), in samewerking met Nelson Mandela Universiteit (NMU), 100 jaar van Afrikatale aan die US.

Sluit by US-alumni, akademici en professionele persone aan terwyl ons die tema Taal, Kennis & Meertaligheid in Suid-Afrika verken. Die aand beloof betekenisvolle gesprek, verbinding en samewerking in Gqeberha.

Hierdie byeenkoms skep ruimte vir deurdagte gesprekke oor taal, toegang, identiteit en die waarde van meertaligheid binne ons instellings en die breër samelewing. Dit is 'n geleentheid om te reflekteer, perspektiewe te deel en netwerke oor dissiplines en universiteite heen te versterk.

Geleentheidsbesonderhede:

Datum: Donderdag 11 Junie 2026
Plek: NMU Summerstrand Kampus
Tyd: 18:00
Koste: R100

Sprekers:

Dr Simthembile Xeketwana: Senior Lektor, Afrikatale (US)
Mnr Lukhanyo Ngamlana: Junior Lektor, Afrikatale (US)
Dr Zakhile Somlata: Departementshoof, Tale en Letterkunde (NMU)

RSVP hier https://www.quicket.co.za/events/377085-leadership-in-gqeberha/ #/ om jou plek te bespreek.

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Kule nyanga yeSilimela, iYunivesithi yaseStellenbosch (iSU) iza kusebenzisana neYunivesithi iNelson Mandela (iNMU) ukubhiyozela iminyaka eli100 yeeLwimi zesiNtu eSU.

Zibandakanye nealumnayi yaseSU, izifundiswa neengcali njengoko sizibandakanya kumxholo othi: ULwimi, uLwazi kunye nokuSetyenziswa kweeLwimi eziNinzi eMzantsi Afrika. Le ntlwa ithembisa ingxoxo enentsingiselo, unxibelelwano nentsebenziswano eGqeberha.

Le ndibano iza kudala indawo yeengxoxo ezicingisisiweyo ngolwimi, ukufikelela, ubuni, nexabiso lokusetyenziswa kweelwimi ezininzi kumaziko ethu nakuluntu. Lithuba lokucinga nzulu, ukwabelana ngeembono, nokomeleza uthungelwano kuzo zonke inkalo zezifundo neeyunivesithi.

Iinkcukacha zoMsitho:

Umhla: NgoLwesine ngomhla we11 kweyeSilimela ka202
Indawo: eNMU kwiKhampasi yaseSummerstrand
Ixesha: yintsimbi ye18:00
Iindleko: R100

Izithethi:

NguGqr Simthembile Xeketwana: Umhlohli oMkhulu, kwiiLwimi zesiNtu (eSU)
NguMnu Lukhanyo Ngamlana: Umhlohli osaKhulayo, kwiiLwimi zesiNtu (eSU)
NguGqr Zakhile Somlata: INtloko yeSebe, yeeLwimi noNcwadi (eNMU)

PHENDULA APHA https://www.quicket.co.za/events/377085-leadership-in-gqeberha/ #/ ukuzibekela indawo.

A moment of immense pride for the Matie community 🐿️We congratulate the 9 members of the Maties community who have been ...
08/06/2026

A moment of immense pride for the Matie community 🐿️

We congratulate the 9 members of the Maties community who have been selected for the Springbok training squad to kick off the international season. Your achievement reflects the dedication, resilience and pursuit of excellence that continues to define our institution.

As you prepare to represent South Africa on the international stage, the whole Matie community will be cheering you on.

Go well in the first training camp of the season 🏉 we’re behind you all the way.

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’n Trotse oomblik vir die Matie-gemeenskap 🐿

Baie geluk aan die 9 lede van die Matie-gemeenskap wat gekies is vir die Springbok-opleidingspan om die internasionale seisoen af te skop. Julle prestasie wys die harde werk, deursettingsvermoë en uitsonderlike gehalte na uitnemendheid waarvoor Maties bekend is.

Terwyl julle voorberei om Suid-Afrika op die internasionale verhoog te verteenwoordig, staan die hele Matie-gemeenskap agter julle.

Sterkte in die eerste oefenkamp 🏉 Ons ondersteun julle volkome.

Current Maties:
Danie Kruger
Oliver Reid
Riley Norton

Alumni:
Andre-Hugo Venter
Ben-Jason Dixon
Neethling Fouche
JJ Kotze
Edwill can der Merwe
Grant Williams

Friendly Reminder to all Convocation Members – A message from the SU Convocation PresidentThe Stellenbosch University (S...
05/06/2026

Friendly Reminder to all Convocation Members – A message from the SU Convocation President

The Stellenbosch University (SU) Convocation management team welcomes this opportunity to comment on the proposed revisions to the SU Language Plan. We believe all input to be valuable and to contribute to an encompassing and balanced process of consideration, exactly because such process would be informed by diverse perspectives and experiences.

We invite you to share your comments with the SU Convocation management in addition to your submission to the University. That would allow us to keep record of proposals, identify trends and themes, and enhance our own input – where applicable – with the unique perspectives of the broader alumni community. We appreciate your engagement and participation in this important process and are looking forward to your valuable comments.

Please submit your input at https://sunsurveys.sun.ac.za/surveys/public-participation by 8 June 2026 at 15:00.

Thanking you for your attention to this matter.

Kind regards

President: SU Convocation
Dr Theo de Jager
[email protected]

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Vriendelike herinnering aan alle Konvokasielede – boodskap vanaf die President van die US Konvokasie

Die US Konvokasie-bestuur verwelkom die geleentheid om kommentaar te lewer op die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se voorgestelde nuwe taalbeleid. Ons glo dat elke inset waardevol is en bydra tot ’n omvattende en gebalanseerde oorwegingsproses, juis omdat dit op uiteenlopende perspektiewe en ervarings gegrond is.

Ons nooi u daarom uit om, benewens u indiening aan die Universiteit, ook u kommentaar met die US Konvokasie-bestuur te deel. Dit sal ons in staat stel om ’n rekord van die voorstelle te hou, tendense en temas te identifiseer, en ons eie insette waar toepaslik met die breër alumni-gemeenskap se unieke perspektiewe te versterk. Die Konvokasie-bestuur waardeer u betrokkenheid en deelname aan hierdie belangrike proses en sien uit na u waardevolle kommentaar.

Stuur u insette na https://sunsurveys.sun.ac.za/surveys/public-participation teen 8 Junie 2026 om 15:00.

Baie dankie vir u oorweging hiervan.

Vriendelike groete

President: US Konvokasie
Dr Theo de Jager
[email protected]

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Isikhumbuzo soBubele kuwo onke amaLungu eNgqungquthela – Umyalezo ovela kuMongameli weNgqungquthela yaseSU

Iqela lolawulo leNgqungquthela yeYunivesithi yaseStellenbosch (iSU) lamkela eli thuba lokuhlomla ngohlaziyo olucetywayo lwesiCwangciso seeLwimi zaseSU. Sikholelwa ukuba lonke igalelo lixabisekile kwaye linegalelo kwinkqubo ebandakanyayo nelungelelelanisiweyo yoqwalaselo, kuba inkqubo enjalo iza kuxhaswa ziimbono namava awohlukeneyo.

Siyakumema ukuba wabelane ngezimvo zakho nabalawuli beNgqungquthela yaseSU ukongeza kungeniso lwakho kwiYunivesithi. Oko kuza kusivumela ukuba sigcine irekhodi yeziphakamiso, sichonge imiba egqubayo kunye nemixholo, kwaye siphucule igalelo lethu – apho kufanelekileyo – ngeembono ezifana ngokukodwa zoluntu lwealumnayi. Siyakuxabisa ukuzibandakanya kwakho kunye nokuthatha inxaxheba kule nkqubo ibaluleke kangaka kwaye asisakwazi kuzilinda izimvo zakho ezixabisekileyo.

Nceda ungenise izimvo zakho ku-https://sunsurveys.sun.ac.za/surveys/public-participation ungadlulanga umhla wesi8 kweyeSilimela 2026 ngentsimbi ye15:00.

Enkosi ngokuqwalasela kwenu lo mba.

Ngemibuliso emihle

UMongameli: weNgqungquthela yaseSU
NguGqr Theo de Jager
[email protected]

05/06/2026

Malawi Maties Alumni Chapter Launch

A degree may open a door, but it is the network that often shapes what comes next. As the Malawi Maties Alumni Chapter was launched, it served as a reminder that the Global Matie Network is not simply about looking back on university days, but about creating opportunities, partnerships, and impact across Africa and beyond.

Want to be part of the Global Matie Network? Join Maties Connect or contact [email protected] to reconnect with your alma mater and fellow alumni around the world.

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’n Graad kan ’n deur oopmaak, maar dit is dikwels jou netwerk wat bepaal wat daarna volg. Met die bekendstelling van die Malawi Maties Alumni-tak is ons daaraan herinner dat die Globale Matie-netwerk nie net gaan oor terugdink aan universiteitsdae nie, maar oor die skep van geleenthede, vennootskappe en impak regoor Afrika en verder.

Wil jy deel wees van die Globale Matie-netwerk? Sluit aan by Maties Connect of kontak [email protected] om weer met jou alma mater en mede-alumni regoor die wêreld te skakel.

05/06/2026

This week’s Business Breakfast in Johannesburg highlighted the life-changing impact of investing in students. Through the support of alumni, donors, and partners, Stellenbosch University continues to create opportunities that empower students to succeed and contribute meaningfully to South Africa's future.

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Hierdie week se Sake-ontbyt in Johannesburg het die lewensveranderende impak van investering in studente beklemtoon. Deur die ondersteuning van alumni, skenkers en vennote skep die Universiteit Stellenbosch steeds geleenthede wat studente bemagtig om sukses te behaal en ’n betekenisvolle bydrae tot Suid-Afrika se toekoms te lewer.

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