KZN Maties Alumni | Meet the Rector | Ontmoet die Rektor

You are warmly invited to an exclusive evening with Stellenbosch University (SU) Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, at the iconic Oyster Box Hotel in the Pearl Room, Umhlanga.

This special KZN alumni gathering offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with fellow Maties in the region, engage in meaningful conversation, and gain insight into the future direction of SU.

At the heart of the evening will be a thought-provoking dialogue on The Future of SU and Higher Education in South Africa.

Beyond the discussion, the evening will also be a moment of celebration as we honour and recognise alumni participating in this year's Comrades Marathon, highlighting the spirit of endurance, excellence, and Matie pride.

Event Details:

Date: Friday 12 June 2026

Time: 18:00

Venue: Oyster Box Hotel, Pearl Room, 2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

Cost: R200 per person (includes a two-course dinner)

Seats are limited and early booking is essential.

We look forward to sharing an inspiring evening of connection, conversation, and celebration with you.

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Jy word hartlik uitgenooi na 'n eksklusiewe aand saam met die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se Rektor en Visekanselier, prof Deresh Ramjugernath, by die ikoniese Oyster Box Hotel se Pearl Room in Umhlanga.

Hierdie spesiale KZN-alumni-byeenkoms bied 'n unieke geleentheid om weer met mede-Maties in die streek kontak te maak, aan betekenisvolle gesprekke deel te neem en insig te verkry in die toekomstige rigting van die US.

Die fokus van die aand sal 'n nadenkende gesprek wees oor Die Toekoms van die US en Hoër Onderwys in Suid-Afrika.

Benewens die gesprek bied die aand ook 'n geleentheid om alumni wat aan vanjaar se Comrades-marathon deelneem, te vereer en te erken, en sodoende die gees van deursettingsvermoë, uitnemendheid en Matie-trots te vier.

Geleentheidsbesonderhede:

Datum: Vrydag 12 Junie 2026

Tyd: 18:00

Plek: Oyster Box Hotel, Pearl Room, Lighthouseweg 2, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

Koste: R200 per persoon (sluit 'n tweegangmaaltyd in)

Plekke is beperk en vroeë bespreking is noodsaaklik.

Ons sien daarna uit om 'n inspirerende aand van verbinding, gesprek en viering saam met jou te deel.