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.

A humanising lens on transformation at UCT

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Office for Inclusivity & Change (OIC) hosted the launch of Transformation: A Humanising Praxis, a special issue of the Transformation in Higher Education journal – a significant milestone in advancing UCT’s Vision 2030 pledge to “unleash human potential for a fair and just society”.

Anchored in UCT’s strategic pillars of excellence, transformation and sustainability, the event created space for staff and students to reflect critically, and courageously, on...
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Deborah’s disability journey: From carer to changemaker

Deborah van der Berg’s inspirational story starts with being a carer for her disabled father, leading her up the path to the disability studies programme in the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) department of health and rehabilitation sciences. The journey further led to a life dedicated to disability advocacy, inclusion, and community empowerment. She recently graduated with a higher certificate in disability studies.

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....

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...