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University of Pretoria scientists detect record-breaking ‘Cosmic Laser’ 8 billion light-years away
"It’s a choice to be bored.": Young woman shows bizarre visuals of Tuks res Orientation Day
Male students at the University of Pretoria’s O-Week donned dresses and wigs for a lively dance, sparking mixed reactions from social media users.
Top matric 2025 pupil secures University of Pretoria medicine spot after brain surgery
Tiaan Bierman, top matric achiever from Durbanville High, earned eight distinctions and secured a UP medicine spot despite brain surgery, inspiring South Africans.
"I'd cry a little": Cape Town gent discusses top 5 universities sending the most rejection letters
A Cape Town student ranked the top 5 SA universities sending the most rejection letters, explaining that space constraints are affecting thousands of applicants.
Grade 12 pupil earns 6 distinctions, and receives 4 acceptance letters from SA’s top universities
A top 2025 Grade 12 pupil scored six distinctions and got accepted into SA’s top universities, sharing her results and plans to study Biochemistry at UCT.
"Enjoy your new journey": Twins taking different paths after passing matric elate SA
Twins Simesihle and Melokuhle Khuzwayo excelled in matric, with Simesihle topping her province. Both pursue further studies in different provinces, inspiring many.
What are Elon Musk's degrees? He dropped out of Stanford after only two days
Uncover the story behind Elon Musk’s degrees. Learn how his physics and economics degrees contributed to his groundbreaking revolutionary ventures.
“Grateful”: Joburg woman shows what it’s like working for one of the 4 biggest audit firms
A Johannesburg woman shared her day working in mergers and acquisitions at one of the Big Four audit firms. The 24-year-old inspired viewers with her success.
"Representation has a ripple effect": UP PhD candidate bags international award for cancer research
UP PhD candidate Samantha Loggenberg won the L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Award on 20 October 2025 for her breast cancer research using medicinal plants.
"Without trees, we'd all be dead": UP forest scientist awarded honorary doctorate in Sweden
Professor Mike Wingfield from the University of Pretoria was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU).
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