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Photos | Stellenbosch University’s new rector inaugurated

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2 Oct 2025

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SU chancellor Dr Lesetja Kganyago and registrar Dr Ronel Retief presented Ramjugernath with his official robes. Photo: Yael Malgas

Staff and students of Stellenbosch University (SU) officially welcomed their 13th rector, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, at his inauguration on Wednesday 1 October at Endler Hall. Ramjugernath, also vice-chancellor of the institution, officially took office on Tuesday 1 April. Photo: Yaël Malgas — Staff and students of Stellenbosch University (SU) officially welcomed their 13th rector, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, at his inauguration on Wednesday 1 October at Endler Hall. Photo: Yaël Malgas

In his address, Ramjugernath set out his vision, to make SU an innovative and transformative institution "in service of society." He paid tribute to his peers for the welcome he received from them and said he felt honoured and humbled to take stewardship of the university. He welcomed the opportunity to play his part in enabling students, staff and alumni reach their full potential, not only in Stellenbosch, but across the country, on the continent and globally. Photo: Yaël Malgas — In his address, Ramjugernath set out his vision, to make SU an innovative and transformative institution “in service of society.” He paid tribute to his peers for the welcome he received from them and said he felt honoured and humbled to take stewardship of the university. He welcomed the opportunity to play his part in enabling students, staff and alumni reach their full potential, not only in Stellenbosch, but across the country, on the continent and globally. Photo: Yaël Malgas

SU chancellor Dr Lesetja Kganyago and registrar Dr Ronel Retief presented Ramjugernath with his official robes. Photo: Yael Malgas

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