CISU News
SU Students and School Learners Shine in 2026 SA Chinese Bridge Finals
Students from Stellenbosch University (SU) and learners from schools supported by the Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University (CISU) delivered outstanding performances at the 2026 South African national finals of the prestigious Chinese Bridge Chinese...
Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University Celebrates the 2026 Chinese New Year
On 16 February 2026, the Academia student community at Stellenbosch University (SU) was transformed with lanterns and festive décor as the 2026 Year of the Horse Spring Festival was celebrated. The Chinese New Year Gala was jointly organised by the Confucius Institute...
Eleven Stellenbosch University Students Participate in the “Chinese Bridge” Winter Camp in China
From 4 to 13 December 2025, eleven students from Stellenbosch University (SU), led by CISU Chinese language teacher Zuo Liugang, travelled to China to participate in the “Chinese Bridge” University Student Winter Camp. The...
Mandarin Teaching Talent Recognised: CISU Teacher Among Africa’s Best
Stellenbosch University International (SUI) is proud to announce that Mikaela Keen, a Chinese-language teacher at the Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University (CISU), has earned second place in the Africa Semi-Final of the 2nd Chinese Teaching Heroes...
Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University Receives Recognition for Excellence in Digital Application and Practice
On 16 November, the First Confucius Institute Digital Application and Practice Case Selection Awards Ceremony took place during the 2025 World Chinese Language Conference in Beijing. The Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University (CISU) in South Africa...
Prof Ruojuan Zheng: Creating Access, Cultivating Confidence
For Professor Ruojuan Zheng, co-director of the Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University (CISU), access is not a passive concept. It's something to be built, nurtured, and shared — often through small acts of connection that lead to far-reaching impact. “As...
Soaring to Success — CISU Student Wins National Primary School Title at ‘Chinese Bridge’ Competition
On June 27th, the South African Finals of the 18th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students, along with the 5th Chinese Bridge Chinese Show for Foreign Primary School Students, were held at the Southern...
Chinese as a Bridge, One World, One Family: SU Students Shine at International Chinese Language Competition
On30May2025, two students from Stellenbosch University (SU), Taaraa Lakay and Ashiquah Norodien, showcased their talent and cultural insight at the South Africa Division Final of the 24th “Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students,...
Stellenbosch University Celebrates International Chinese Language Day with Cultural Showcase
To mark International Chinese Language Day 2025, the Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University (CISU), hosted a cultural celebration on 25 April, highlighted by the Maritime Silk Road Photo Exhibition. The event formed part of the global celebration of...