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“We are a special place.” These words were part of the opening speech Prof Julian Smith, Vice-Rector: Community Interaction and Staff, delivered at this year’s Community Interaction Symposium on 6 September at the Academia Hall. And indeed, not only at Stellenbosch University, but also at the Youth Sport Initiative (YSI) of its Sport Performance Institute (SUSPI) ‘we [...]

In a week where everybody in South Africa celebrated the achievements of its greatest leader, Nelson Mandela, the SUSPI Outreach Programme had the honour to be visited by the Executive Mayor of Stellenbosch, Mr Conrad Sidego. Mayor Sidego was visibly overwhelmed by the programme, which the team from Stellenbosch University’s Sport Performance Institute (SUSPI) had [...]

The importance of the Stellenbosch University Sport Performance Institute’s (SUSPI) contribution towards the realization of the country’s sporting goals was emphasized at its rebranding celebration in Stellenbosch last night (31 May 2011). Prof Russel Botman, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the Stellenbosch, welcomed guests at the dinner and said: “SUSPI is a reservoir of expertise in sport. [...]