Official Student Newspaper
By Anica Hattingh For the last 85 years, Die Matie has played a central role in chronicling the history of Stellenbosch University (SU). While individual articles change, these pillars have endured across decades, transcending era, politics and student cohort. StudentRead More
By Anica Hattingh The 2026 FNB Varsity Cup season opened in disappointment for the FNB Maties, who went down 50–39 to FNB UFS Shimlas in their first outing. Despite the setback, head coach Lucas “Kabamba” Floors remains focused on theRead More
By Anica Hattingh From sunrise starts to post-run coffee stops, Stellenbosch is packed with running crews that cater to different paces, personalities and playlists. Not sure where you fit in? Consider this your unofficial quiz to finding your people! Burnt:Read More
By Amber Steyn To be a part of any sport at Stellenbosch University (SU) means to be a part of a community – a team. At SU, our newcomers have a variety of options in regard to the sport inRead More
By Jana Gous Student athletes are among the most disciplined people on campus. While many students juggle academic deadlines and a social life, student athletes must do so while training, travelling and competing at a high level. Die Matie spokeRead More
By Lilja Flohr Whether at the gym or on the sports field, exercise is part of campus life for many students. But this also puts new strain on the body and it is important to remember that more exercise atRead More
By Anica Hattingh Maroon Mondays. Cape Derby. Pokkel and Rugby that Rocks – all of these are iconic to the FNB Varsity Cup (VC), which kicks off on 16 February. Every year, Maties flock to the Danie Craven Stadium toRead More
By Jana Burger Stellenbosch is known for its iconic nightlife, but where should you rock up when you haven’t been around the block yet? Die Matie interviewed a few local bars and clubs to make picking where your next jolRead More
By Agnes Homwe For many students, university is a place where academic paths and personal passions often diverge. Studying something completely different from what you love can feel like a loss of structure, identity, or creative outlet. For Stellenbosch UniversityRead More
By Emma Olivier There is something special about a live performance. To keep a finger on the Stellenbosch music scene’s pulse, look out for these bands on Die Matie’s radar. GSTRiNG The fourth string on a guitar (nothing else) –Read More
Deur Emma Olivier In sy debuutbundel, Sonneblom na Blou, is digkuns Pieter Krog se manier om van die lewe, die liefde, verandering en identiteit sin te maak. Die Matie het met hierdie jong digter van Kroonstad gesels oor die bundelRead More
By Nina Guy Golden Week marks the first week of the semester, celebrated with nights out running from Monday through to Sunday. For many students, it is an opportunity for social interaction. It includes dressing up and embracing student life.Read More
By Emma Theron Stellenbosch University (SU) has earned itself a reputation of being a student town. Residence culture, Commuter Student Communities (CSC) signage, and merchandise filter their way into everyday life at the university. Welcoming is the first taste ofRead More
By Zandri van Greunen Most new Maties arrive in Stellenbosch ready to experience what “Dis altyd lente in die oë van die Stellenbosch-studente” (It’s always spring in the eyes of the Stellenbosch students) is all about. This ideal can seemRead More
By Ella Bosman For many, arriving in Stellenbosch for the first time feels a bit like walking into High School Musical. Oak-lined streets buzzing with life, students everywhere, the Neelsie, and of course its infamous night life. While this environmentRead More
By Anica Hattingh, Julian Rael Gordan & Emma Olivier As the new year kicks off, residences are once more filled with moving boxes and unfamiliar faces. During this liminal time, many students experience uncertainty. How do you live with aRead More
By Jana Gous Stellenbosch feels like a dream until your phone is stolen, you are walking down a dark street, and your friends are nowhere to be found. Safety in this town should not be underestimated, and as a first-yearRead More
By Jana Gous Stellenbosch may be known for its oak-lined streets and vibrant student culture, but when it’s the end of the month and your bank account is scraping zero, even the town’s charm can feel expensive. Still, living onRead More
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By Jana Burger Residences and their residents at Stellenbosch University (SU) annually pride themselves on their unique events and traditions during Welcoming. Die Matie interviewed a few senior residents from different residences regarding iconic events aimed at making newcomers feelRead More