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LLL Stellenbosch Launches 2026 with a Sustainability Literacy Workshop

4 May 2026

LLL Stellenbosch Launches 2026 with a Sustainability Literacy Workshop

On the morning of 21 February 2026, Listen, Live and Learn (LLL) Stellenbosch officially marked the beginning of its 2026 journey with a dynamic and thought-provoking workshop.

Workshop on Smart Finances through understanding taxes, financial planning and job readiness

18 Sep 2025

Workshop on Smart Finances through understanding taxes, financial planning and job readiness

The workshop was designed around a panel of professionals who have successfully transitioned into the financial industry and interactive team building activities.

The Game is Passion, the Trick is Networking

12 Apr 2025

The Game is Passion, the Trick is Networking

"It is important that you don’t miss an opportunity for networking..."

LLL x Ripples of Hope

25 Jul 2024

LLL x Ripples of Hope

"Meeting people outside of the Stellenbosch university community was a great reminder that the world is truly so vast"

6 Murray x Zackie Achmat

25 Jul 2024

6 Murray x Zackie Achmat

"The atmosphere during this discussion encouraged free thinking and provided a safe space for any comment or opinions that the attendees felt they wanted to express."

LLL Leadership Workshop

20 May 2024

LLL Leadership Workshop

“As someone in positional student leadership, these conversations can be quite demotivating as you realize that students need a greater platform to be heard. The inputs from various students—in positional and non-positional leadership—made me realize that there is a way to lead without having all of the power or authority to make decisions. It is called collaboration and innovation—that is where student leadership is most effective.”

LLL x MiDO Foundation

20 May 2024

LLL x MiDO Foundation

Dale also commented on the all-female leadership team sharing inspiring stories and underscoring the importance of motivating female learners. Despite the dinner ending in darkness due to load shedding, the determination to engage in a selfie was evident that also made for much laughter!

Pedaling for Dignity: LLLer participates in Cycle Tour for #Move4Food

16 May 2024

Pedaling for Dignity: LLLer participates in Cycle Tour for #Move4Food

“As students, we should not anticipate food insecurity in our institutions but when food insecurity becomes a reality, we ought to show up for each other. That’s what matters after all – showing up for each other.”

LLL Programme Opening Workshop 2024: Making the SDGs Practical and Accessible

27 Feb 2024

LLL Programme Opening Workshop 2024: Making the SDGs Practical and Accessible

LLL started the year with an Opening Workshop on 10 February to introduce the LLL Programme and set key expectations. LLL also interacts with keynote speaker Dr Jaisheila Rajput to see how SDGs can be applied outside of the tertiary institution space.

Courageous Conversations – Moeletsi Mbeki Presentation Provokes Conversation about 2024 possibilities.

1 Sep 2023

Courageous Conversations – Moeletsi Mbeki Presentation Provokes Conversation about 2024 possibilities.

Early on the morning of 10 August 2023, a bus filled with a group of about 50 Stellenbosch University (SU) students left 11 Bosman Street for the SU Belleville Park campus. This group of committed/dedicated students woke up at an hour when most others were still sleeping to attend the 2024 Pre-Elections Business Breakfast organised by the Listen Live and Learn (LLL) program in collaboration with the School of Public Leadership (SPL).

Lyon calling: LLL Intern making a splash at global science conference

14 Aug 2023

Lyon calling: LLL Intern making a splash at global science conference

The LLL programme is the apex student leadership development platform at Stellenbosch University (SU), made up of a diverse mix of undergraduate and postgraduate students. By harnessing the enthusiasm, talent and thought leadership of LLLers, the programme aims to “strengthen efforts directed towards addressing some of the perennial issues faced by South Africa, Africa, and the world at large”.

Listen, Live, and Learn (LLL) 2024 pre-elections business breakfast with Mr. Moeletsi Mbeki

16 Jun 2023

Listen, Live, and Learn (LLL) 2024 pre-elections business breakfast with Mr. Moeletsi Mbeki

Stellenbosch University, through its School of Public Leadership and the Listen, Live and Learn programme, will be hosting a Pre-Elections Business Breakfast as part of a series of impactful conversations.