The division consists of three sections namely Manuscripts, Africana and Rare Books.

Stellenbosch University
Joined November 2021
Special Collections hosted the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Class of 2026, showcasing a range of primary resources. The session introduced students to unique archival materials, highlighting their value for teaching, research, and historical inquiry.
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Visiting Stellenbosch this December? Make your city & wine farm explorations even richer with our newest library addition: Meerlust: Beyond the Rubicon. This recently published title traces seven generations of the Myburgh family and the story behind the iconic Rubicon wine – 🍷
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We were thrilled to host the Fine Arts students as they explored Art from Archives: Place, focusing on Afrikaner emigration to Chubut after the South African War. Such a powerful intersection of history, art, and migration!
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Mr Frans De Villiers and professor Schalk W. le Roux, united by their passion for cookery, paid a visit to Special Collections to explore its culinary treasures.
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A group of 16 international students from Christopher Newport University in Virginia, participating in a week-long programme on Leadership for Social Justice visited Special collections.
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