Official Student Newspaper
ROXANNE MOONEYS & KATHRYN VAN DEN BERG Various societies at Stellenbosch University (SU) did not receive full pay-out of their membership fees last year. According to the representatives of societies to whom Die Matie spoke, the funds that were notRead More
KESIA ABRAHAMS Homeless people are a regular sight on the Stellenbosch University (SU) campus, and links have often been drawn between these people and criminal activity. Viljoen van der Walt, spokesperson for Campus Security (Director: Risk Management and Campus Security),Read More
ZIAN BLIGNAUT The antiretroviral pill Truvada, or PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), can prevent HIV-transmission up to 99%. It costs an average of R691 monthly at pharmacies in Stellenbosch. A generic version, Adco-Emtevir, averagely costs R291, which still makes it inaccessible toRead More
CARLA VISAGIE University can be a very daunting experience for some, and the addition of pregnancy can make it even more challenging. Having the right support systems, however, can make it much easier. Stellenbosch University (SU) has free and confidentialRead More
CATHERINA VAN DER MESCHT All Stellenbosch University (SU) merchandise is acquired through the Matie Shop, whether it concerns the brands of a residence, PSO, society or sport club. Concerns about this policy have been raised by students buying merchandise through the shop.Read More
RENE ESTERHUYSE Valentynsdag is gewoonlik ’n dag waarna meeste studente opsien, maar hierdie jaar het Spoegwolf dit vir ons opgekikker met hulle nuutse album, Koma. “Absoluut oorweldigend. My feet still can’t touch the ground.” Dít is hoe Danie du Toit,Read More