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Humanity needs to unite in the face of ISIS horror

November 27, 2015 Leave a Comment

History is made in moments, often of crisis and uncertainty, and the wisdom with which we meet them. This is one of those moments. ISIS's goal is to split the human family. To divide the world's 1.5 billion Muslims from everyone else. Those in our societies who sow fear, suspicion and hatred of Muslims - the Rupert Murdochs and Donald Trumps - are the best allies the … [Read more...]

Share solidarity message with Paris after tragic bombings

November 14, 2015 Leave a Comment

There are too many of us who know what it means to have terrorism touch our lives, our loved ones, our sense of connection with the people around us. Today, France and Lebanon are in the midst of that fog of tragedy. This was more than a monstrous act of hatred. These attacks were designed to shake the very foundations of all our societies. They are an assault on our shared … [Read more...]

A change of heart for water & sanitation

March 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

What do we use drinking water for in this country? “To flush our toilets, to bath or shower, to wash our hands and cars and to irrigate our gardens. How much of this drinking water is actually used for drinking?” asked Councillor David Botha (pictured, right) from the Stellenbosch municipality during the university’s World Walk for Water and Sanitation this week. The event … [Read more...]

Join Maties in global walk for water & sanitation

March 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

Staff and students of Stellenbosch University (SU) will join thousands of people around the world to walk for water and sanitation, highlighting the responsible use of water at the annual World Walk for Water and Sanitation, organised by the SU Water Institute. This year, and every year until there is universal access to water, people from around the world come together … [Read more...]

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