Daily Archives: Aug 19, 2020

From Stellenbosch to Geneva: Four students visit WHO Headquarters

By Akhona Ngxikwe Sometimes the value of a student society is not found in the meetings, events or social media...

Jeans, skirts, layers and colour: inside Fashion Galore

By Tenisha Taylor Between welcome drinks and runway showcases, Fashion Galore felt less like a standard art and fashion showcase...

‘Resident Evil’: Itchy. Tasty.

By Liam Jean Pierre Bringing a child into the world can be horrific. Suddenly you are responsible for a helpless,...

‘Better positioned for the future’: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences turns 70

By Emma Giles As Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) celebrates its 70th anniversary, it reflects...

“Almal kom saam vir hierdie goeie musiek”: local bands ruk Aandklas se verhoog

Deur Jana Burger Ná afloop van ’n gesellige potjiekoskompetisie by Aandklas het drie bands wat al gereeld die rock en...

Women in sport: why does it still need a day?

By Lilja Flohr For a few hours on 18 September, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) sporting spaces at Coetzenburg were reserved for...

Simon2Simon2Simon: how Simonsberg runs for its own

By Kaleigh de Jager Fifty Simonsberg Men’s Residence students completed a 25-kilometre run and climb up Stellenbosch Mountain on 20...

Rethinking what self-defence means

By Lilja Flohr Self-defence is often associated with learning how to fight back. But for martial arts instructor Shifu Liz...

New SRC takes office with calls for accountability, humility and hope

By Nicola Reyneke The 2026/2027 Students’ Representative Council (SRC) formally took office at Stellenbosch University (SU), with SRC Chairperson Kouthaar...

Forgotten Island: not so forgettable

By Nathan Kerdachi Beware! Spoilers below. Imagine Filipino folklore, friendship bracelets and memory-walking, combined with character depth and tear-jerking narratives. These...

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, or the same old story?

By Lavinia Shapumba Ask around online and you'll find divided opinions. Some argue that “there are too many characters and...

Campus Closet: nearing the end of winter

By Jana Burger As we near the end of winter, Die Matie interviewed students on campus about their clothing aesthetics...