Student Affairs / Studentesake

Student Affairs / Studentesake The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) encompasses three centra, each with its own focus areas and experts.

Everything from student communities and counselling to leadership development and careers services, the Division for Student Affairs encompasses three centra dedicated to providing rich co-curricular experiences and essential student support services. If are are unsure which centre to contact for assistance, please send us a message and we will direct you. Centre for Student Counselling and Development
(021) 808 4707/ 24-hour crisis service: 082 557 0880

Centre for Student Comm​​​​​​unities
(021) 808 3064

Centre for Student Leadership and Structures
(021) 808 9586

🎭 Woordfees is here – and some of the best conversations are FREE!The Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees runs from 3-11 Octob...
05/10/2026

🎭 Woordfees is here – and some of the best conversations are FREE!

The Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees runs from 3-11 October, with shows and events happening across campus and Stellenbosch. And yes, there are a number of events you can enjoy completely free of charge.

This week, students can join the Student Discourse series at Khaya Café in Ryneveld Street for three thought-provoking, hour-long conversations about AI, independent thinking and how young people are connecting in an increasingly digital world.

📅 Tuesday, 6 October | 17:15
🤖 AI speaks everyone’s language and no one’s language

What happens to local languages when AI is largely developed in dominant global languages? Whose words survive - and what could the language atlas of the future look like?

📅 Wednesday, 7 October | 17:15
🧠 Think for yourself

We increasingly turn to AI to test ideas, validate feelings and give us direction. But are we slowly giving away our ability to think independently – just when the workplace expects us to do exactly that?

📅 Thursday, 8 October | 17:15
👀 Look me in the eyes

Young people are drinking less, exercising more and even swapping nightclubs for coffee raves. Are we deliberately searching for more genuine human connection in a world dominated by screens and algorithms?

📍 Khaya Café, Ryneveld Street (see location here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e82UWghjqzi3A5eJ8)
🎟️ FREE entry
⏰ All talks start at 17:15

Bring a friend, grab a seat and join the conversation.

Explore the full Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees 2026 programme here:
https://woordfees.co.za/en/programme-2026/

🏳️‍🌈 SU’S FIRST-EVER PRIDE MARCH IS HERE! 🏳️‍🌈The SRC’s WAQE, Spectrum Society and QueerUS Society are joining forces fo...
30/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 SU’S FIRST-EVER PRIDE MARCH IS HERE! 🏳️‍🌈

The SRC’s WAQE, Spectrum Society and QueerUS Society are joining forces for Stellenbosch University’s first-ever Pride March on Friday, 2 October.

Under the banner, “We’re here, we’re q***r, we have no fear!”, the march will be a public celebration of q***r identity and a peaceful stand against homophobia and q***rphobic culture on campus.

📍 Meeting point: Jan Marais Park
🕦 Assemble: 11:30
🚶 March starts: 12:00
🏁 Finish: Approximately 15:00

The route will take participants from Jan Marais Park → Hoffmeyer → CSC office on Bosman → Victoria Street → back to Jan Marais Park.

Expect 🌈 flags, placards, music, a decorated procession vehicle and local q***r artwork along the way. Bring your own sign, or get involved beforehand by helping to make placards and decorate the vehicle.

Everyone is welcome – whether you’re part of the q***r community, an ally, a student or a member of the broader community. Come celebrate, show your support and stand together for a campus where everyone can belong.

💌 Want to get involved, volunteer, ask a question or help marshal the march?

Contact:

📧 q***[email protected]
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

See you there!

🏳️‍🌈 SU’S FIRST-EVER PRIDE MARCH IS HERE! 🏳️‍🌈The SRC’s WAQE, Spectrum Society and QueerUS Society are joining forces fo...
30/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 SU’S FIRST-EVER PRIDE MARCH IS HERE! 🏳️‍🌈

The SRC’s WAQE, Spectrum Society and QueerUS Society are joining forces for Stellenbosch University’s first-ever Pride March on Friday, 2 October.

Under the banner, “We’re here, we’re q***r, we have no fear!”, the march will be a public celebration of q***r identity and a peaceful stand against homophobia and q***rphobic culture on campus.

📍 Meeting point: Jan Marais Park
🕦 Assemble: 11:30
🚶 March starts: 12:00
🏁 Finish: Approximately 15:00

The route will take participants from Jan Marais Park → Hoffmeyer → CSC office on Bosman → Victoria Street → back to Jan Marais Park.

Expect 🌈 flags, placards, music, a decorated procession vehicle and local q***r artwork along the way. Bring your own sign, or get involved beforehand by helping to make placards and decorate the vehicle.

Everyone is welcome – whether you’re part of the q***r community, an ally, a student or a member of the broader community. Come celebrate, show your support and stand together for a campus where everyone can belong.

💌 Want to get involved, volunteer, ask a question, or help marshal the march?

Contact:

📧 q***[email protected]
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

🏳️‍🌈 We’re here. We’re q***r. We have no fear. See you there!

⏳ 2 DAYS LEFT to apply for SU funding for 2027!If you’re a current SU undergraduate student and need financial assistanc...
28/09/2026

⏳ 2 DAYS LEFT to apply for SU funding for 2027!

If you’re a current SU undergraduate student and need financial assistance for your studies next year, don’t leave your application until the last minute.

Applications for Stellenbosch University Funding Opportunities (SUFO) close on 30 September 2026.

✅ Complete your application
✅ Upload all required supporting documents
✅ Make sure you actually submit before the deadline

🔗 To apply, visit https://bit.ly/4da46AY

🌐 For more info, visit the Undergraduate Bursaries and Loans website: https://www.su.ac.za/en/students/undergraduate-bursaries-loans/su-bursaries-and-loans

Two days can go quickly, so get your 2027 funding application sorted today!

Whether you're celebrating around the braai with family and friends, donning your cultural attire and celebrating tradit...
24/09/2026

Whether you're celebrating around the braai with family and friends, donning your cultural attire and celebrating traditions passed on from generations before, or cooking up your favourite traditional dish, may you have a beautiful Heritage Day today Maties.

Formerly referred to as Shaka’s Day in KwaZulu-Natal, the day honoured the well-known and formidable Zulu king Shaka Zulu.

On 23 November 1994, the Public Holidays Act 36 of 1994, came into effect in the country with the purpose of creating a new calendar of South African public holidays that would replace apartheid-era holidays and be more reflective of a democratic nation. Heritage Day was established as a new holiday under the Act.

The late former President Nelson Mandela summed up the significance of this holiday for South Africans perfectly in a speech he made on Heritage Day in 1996:

“When our first democratically-elected government decided to make Heritage Day one of our national days, we did so because we knew that our rich and varied cultural heritage has a profound power to help build our new nation."

May today be a day where we celebrate our diversity as South Africans, and draw on the richness of our various cultures to build a country and future where all South Africans may flourish and prosper.

Happy Heritage Day Maties and South Africa!

16/09/2026

Passing the baton to the next generation of academic leaders. ✨
Celebrating a year of growth, advocacy, and dedicated service at the Academic Affairs Council Handover Dinner. Reflecting on everything the outgoing team achieved under the incredible leadership of Tyrese, Jordan, and the entire executive committee, while officially welcoming and handing over to the incoming council for the year ahead.

Leadership

📢 Have you submitted your 2027 funding application?There are only 3 weeks left to apply for SU funding opportunities. Do...
11/09/2026

📢 Have you submitted your 2027 funding application?

There are only 3 weeks left to apply for SU funding opportunities. Do not leave your application until the last minute. Apply now and use the remaining time to check that your application and supporting documents are complete.

📅 Closing date: 30 September 2026.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/4da46AY

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. You may be struggling with your mental health, feeling hopeless, or simply not kno...
10/09/2026

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. You may be struggling with your mental health, feeling hopeless, or simply not know how to cope with what you’re going through right now.

But you don’t have to face it alone. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Today, as we commemorate World Su***de Prevention Day, we want to remind all Stellenbosch University students that support and counselling services are available through the Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD). Here you can access a range of psychological, developmental and support services – from psychologists to registered counsellors, social workers and even a psychometrist.

You can reach out to the CSCD offices at:

🏢 Stellenbosch campus
Tel: 021 808 4707 / 021 808 4994 (office hours)
Location: 37 Victoria Street, Stellenbosch

🏨 Tygerberg campus
Tel: 021 927 7020 (office hours)
Location: Office 0073 is on the right before you get to the glass doors for disabled persons.

If you would like to access free, confidential resources beyond campus, you can contact SADAG (https://www.sadag.org):

📞 0800 567 567 (24 hours, toll-free)
📱 SMS 31393 (24 hours)

Remember, your feelings matter, and help is always available.

***dePreventionDay

What happens when student ideas, businesses, ambition and opportunity come together?GROUND UP!House 65 Victoria from the...
10/09/2026

What happens when student ideas, businesses, ambition and opportunity come together?

GROUND UP!

House 65 Victoria from the Listen, Live & Learn (LLL) Programme is excited to invite all Stellenbosch University students to Ground Up, a student entrepreneurship marketplace taking place on:

📅 Thursday, 17 September 2026
📍 Rooiplein, Stellenbosch University
⏰ 12:00 – 14:00

Come and discover what your fellow students are building. 🤩

Ground Up is a platform created to celebrate, showcase and support student entrepreneurs by bringing their businesses, products, services and ideas directly into the heart of campus.
For two hours, the Rooiplein will become a space where students can browse, engage, connect and discover student-owned businesses from across Stellenbosch University.

You can expect to see students showcasing a range of ventures, products and services. From creative businesses and fashion to food, technology, professional services, innovative ideas and much more.

WHY GROUND UP? 🤔

We know that Stellenbosch University students are not only students but they are also creators, innovators, entrepreneurs and business owners.

Many students are already building businesses alongside their studies, but access to opportunities, networks, mentorship and investment can sometimes be the difference between having an idea and being able to grow it.

Ground Up aims to help bridge that gap.

Our philosophy is simple: “Helping students help themselves.” ✊🏼

Ground Up is therefore more than just a marketplace. It is about creating connections that can continue beyond the Rooiplein.

More than 1 400 aspiring and current student leaders came together this past weekend for MatiesLead Phase 2, under the t...
09/09/2026

More than 1 400 aspiring and current student leaders came together this past weekend for MatiesLead Phase 2, under the theme: Building a Campus to Build a Nation.

The programme kicked off with an inspiring keynote address by Namatai Kwekweza, founder and Regional Director of WELEAD Africa, a member of the UN Youth4Rights Advisory Group, 2025 Friedrich Naumann German Africa Award recipient and 2024 Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize winner. As a Pan-African feminist, human rights activist and advocate for constitutionalism, youth empowerment and women’s rights, Kwekweza encouraged student leaders to think about the role they can play in shaping more inclusive, just and democratic societies.

On the second day, student leaders heard from Khule Duma, Portfolio Lead for Partnerships and Programmes in the Private Office of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Duma is responsible for driving digital transformation reforms in the public sector through Operation Vulindlela, as well as coordinating the Government-Business Partnership across the energy, logistics, and crime and corruption focal areas. A Stellenbosch University graduate, Duma brought valuable insights into leadership, public service and creating impact beyond the university environment.

From 4 to 6 September, student leaders spent three days developing the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead, and to do so TOGETHER.

Their training covered a wide range of topics, including:

🌍 Multilingualism and creating welcoming cultures
🤝 Gender diversity, inclusion and intercultural competence
♿ Disability awareness
🎓 Building alumni connections for long-term community impact
🏛️ Leadership in governance structures
📱 Social media and communications
💙 Positive masculinity
🚨 Crisis readiness
💰 Finance and financial literacy
🌱 Social impact
🧠 Emotional intelligence and mentorship

Because student leadership is about more than holding a position or having a title. It is about how we show up, how we engage with others, and how we use our leadership to create positive change.

Address

15A Bosman Street
Stellenbosch
7600

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Telephone

+27218084585

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