Lyndon Julius

Freelance journalist and higher education writer with nearly two decades experience. I offer language editing, writing, proofreading, and ghostwriting services. Experience in Sports PR, communication, and marketing for some of South Africa's premier sports titles and brands including Varsity Cup, Forward Foundation, UXi Sport, and Boland Rugby Union.

News - Alumna makes meaningful contribution to #Move4Food...

​​Marilet Daniel, a Stellenbosch University (SU) alumna, proudly represented her home town of Rawsonville when she recently completed the Berlin Marathon 2023. Not only did she check an item off her bucket list, but she also made a meaningful contribution to SU's #Move4Food campaign.Marilet, who studied towards a BAcc degree and graduated with honours in 2007, reflected on her time at SU, acknowledging the relief that came with the end of her studies and appreciating the doors her SU qualificati...

UCT celebrates and honours retirees

The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted a luncheon for its retirees on 6 November at the vice-chancellor’s residence.

Set against the scenic backdrop of Glenara’s lawn on lower campus, the event offered a fitting farewell to staff members who have dedicated years - even decades - to the institution. UCT’s vice-chancellor, Professor Mosa Moshabela; and UCT chair of Council, Norman Arendse SC, co-hosted the gathering, recognising retirees for their exceptional commitment to the university....

Innovative teaching celebrated and honoured at UCT

With award-winning teaching styles that attest to the power of innovation, creativity and inclusivity in academia, Professor Brandon Collier-Reed, the head of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Mechanical Engineering Department; and Dr Bianca Tame, a lecturer in the Department of Sociology, were named as two of four winners of UCT’s Distinguished Teacher Award 2023. 

These two exemplary teachers, who transformed their lectures into spaces that nurture critical thinking, practical skills and...

Rudolph is creating space for others to thrive...

​​​​Born and raised in the Cape Winelands, the once aspiring professional golfer, Rudolph du Toit, finds his value, calling, and purpose in helping create a platform for people to grow and strive for more. Rudolph completed his school career in Paarl and after his matric year at Boishaai in 2011 he took a gap year. Fast forward a few years and the founder and current managing director of ARVO – a company focused on headhunting and recruitment – has built his career on the foundation of creating...

Women’s Month: Noelene le Cordier, blooming where she’s planted

Noelene le Cordier started as part of the team responsible for maintaining the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) sports fields and has since transitioned into a role of senior horticulturist in the Garden & Grounds division. As a woman entering a male-dominated industry, she might have found it a “toxic” environment and admits to being aware of it when she had to attend external conferences, seminars, or workshops.

“Attending turf gatherings [in those earlier years] in the sports industry, you...