Official Student Newspaper
By Emma Giles As journalists and believers in a free press, World Press Freedom Day (WPFD), on 3 May, is of utmost importance to us. But why should it matter to you? By fostering collaboration, reflection and research, WPFD commemoratesRead More
By Lisakazi Stemela and Savannah Farris The Student Representative Council (SRC) hosted an event to discuss proposed revisions to the Student Constitution of Stellenbosch University (SU). The event was open to all students so that they could be included inRead More
By Liam Jean Pierre and Leah Falcon Warning: spoilers ahead In damnation, we look for grace. In desperation, we look for miracles. In hopelessness, we can look for Project Hail Mary. Walking into the Neelsie Road House Cinema, we onlyRead More
By Chelsy Rickard and Anica Hattingh Several Maties competed in the Cape Town HYROX event held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in early April. Among the winners were four students – three of whom are currently studyingRead More
Registration and student debt – addressed by Sinawo Sangovana By Emma Giles and Zirquinn Phillips Registration and the Student Debt Working Group (SDWG) was discussed during the fourth and final agenda point addressed at the student plenary sitting on 4Read More
SRC mandate and its collective responsibilities – addressed by Ben Anderson By Emma Giles and Zirquinn Phillips The mandate and collective responsibilities of the Student Representative Council (SRC) was discussed in the third agenda point at the student plenary sittingRead More
SRC budget – addressed by Sinawo Sangovana By Emma Giles, Zirquinn Phillips and Azile Kraziya More than R970 000 is available to the Student Representative Council (SRC). The SRC’s budget was discussed during the second agenda point at the student plenaryRead More
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List of priorities for the SRC By Emma Giles, Zirquinn Phillips and Azile Kraziya The first official agenda point of the student plenary sitting on 4 March was to determine a list of broad priorities for the Student Representative CouncilRead More
A return and a reckoning: first student plenary sitting in nearly two years By Emma Giles, Zirquinn Phillips and Azile Kraziya Students, student political leaders, and the Student Representative Council (SRC) discussed and debated key issues affecting the student communityRead More
By Nicola Reyneke Students from Kayamandi High School pose for a picture with Die Matie at the Stellenbosch University Open Day on 18 April. Photo by Hannerie Rossouw. Stellenbosch University (SU) welcomed prospective students from far and wide to theirRead More
By Leah Falcon and Lilja Flohr Build-up of plastic and rubbish in drains exacerbates the flooding through Kayamandi. Verschuur describes how rubbish can sweep through people’s homes causing extensive damage. Photo supplied by Love To Give Severe flooding disrupted dailyRead More
By Louis Kruger Kristoffer Borgli’s The Drama is really funny. Important, because it’s laughter that propels us through the often uncomfortable self-implosion of two people’s lives. Mark this about The Drama: it’s incredibly engaging, and, with the Roadhouse Cinema justRead More
By Leah Falcon and Liam Jean Pierre “It’s alive! It’s alive!” A frankly maniacal rejoice for the resurrection of the formerly defunct Neelsie Cinema. At the twilight of 2025, the Neelsie Student Centre and the larger Stellenbosch community mourned theRead More
By Miscka Mulder Earth Day marks a fixed moment of reflection of the state of the world – the growing need to conserve the planet’s ecosystems. The theme introduced in 2025, “Our Power, Our Planet”, persists into 2026, as theRead More
By Sienna Simon Heemstede residents enjoying Women’s Week activities. Supplied by Arianna Heyns. On paper, International Women’s Day is about celebration. In reality, it is also about survival, resilience, and the long fight for safety and equality for many SouthRead More
By Anica Hattingh and Jana Gous A moment of unity on the dance floor as the two teams, Team Dagbreek (Niel Slabbert, Vice-Prim of Dagbreek, and Gia Oliver, MBLDS member) and Team Metonia (Seth Scott, Prim of Metonia, and AndreaRead More
By Anica Hattingh Student firefighter volunteers who juggle student life with battling fires. Left to right: Liam Proctor, Emma Collins, Zach Ambrose and Dario Consani. Photo: Anica Hattingh The Western Cape is no stranger to fierce wildfires each year. WhatRead More
By Kaedon Frans van den Berg Check Know Prevent is an NPO and NPC that aims to raise awareness about breast cancer. These bras, that they developed, include a step-by-step guide graphic printed on the inside to help with self-checks.Read More
By Lilja Flohr Driven by the need to address food insecurity, an organisation, Rise Against Hunger, collaborated with several Stellenbosch University (SU) communities at Helshoogte Mens’ Residence on Friday, 17 April, where students gathered to pack meals for affected communities.Read More
Ngu Avuyile Conjwa Ziyaphi na iingcinga? Mhlawumbi aziyindawo, koko zihleli apho ukukhanya kungafikelelekiyo. Umfanekiso obunjiweyo nguKatja Marsiglia, osisithwalandwe kwiDyunivesithi yaseStellenbosch, apho ahlola khona umba weengcinga. Umfanekiso othathwe ngu Avuyile Conjwa Lombuzo ubhencwe ngumboniso wobugcisa – What the Body Keeps, obubanjelweRead More
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