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By Jean-Miri Olivier This outfit was inspired by the revival of Y2K style, creating an edgy ensemble by combining new and classic trends, like using shoelaces as a belt and pairing Doc Martens with straight leg jeans. The outfit isRead More
By Kezia Daniels Formula 1 became a sensation after the introduction of the uber popular Netflix series, F1: Drive to Survive. The newfound popularity of motorsport’s highest tier is evident amongst many students. As such Die Matie asked some studentsRead More
Deur Nina-Marie Anker (Vertaal deur Mieke de Wet) Noudat die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US)-kampus weer met volle kapasiteit terug is, gons die strate, klasse en koffiewinkels met entoesiasme – en dalk selfs ’n bietjie optimisme – vir hierdie nuwe semester. DieRead More
By Emma Hamman The cold bite in the air won’t stop the fools from going to festivals. Fool’s Gold Social Bar is once again hosting a fun-filled festival, Fool’s Day Out, on 30 July and is bringing some of theRead More
By Jani Roux The Rupert Museum is preparing to cater for the art-loving Maties amongst us with its next Museum Saturday event. On the last Saturday of every month, the Rupert Museum opens its doors to the public at noRead More
Deur Emma Hamman Die gewilde Carry 6 Packer-afsluitingspartytjie is Saterdag 23 Julie by die Van Der Stel-sportgronde herleef. Wilgenhof-manskoshuis se weeklange “kwottie” (quad-krieket) en vyf-per-kant- sokkertoernooi is terug vir die eerste keer sedert die pandemie en die vieringe was groterRead More
By Anakin Curtis De Wallen is bringing its unique brand of “Dirty, Sexy Rock ‘n Roll” to the legendary Thursday band nights at Bohemia. Starting on 4 August, Bohemia will be hosting their latest concert series titled “Zamalekker Rock ‘n’Read More
Deur Ila Alberts Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se uitvoerende bedryfshoof, prof Stan du Plessis, het in ’n onlangse e-pos aan studente en belanghebbendes aangekondig dat kragopwekkers op kampus tydens landswye fase 4- tot 6-beurtkrag nie meer buite kantoorure aangesit gaanRead More
By Amber April Stellenbosch University’s (SU) independent Central Disciplinary Committee (CDC) recently gave their much anticipated verdict on the case against Theuns du Toit. This followed the disciplinary case made against Du Toit, who was filmed urinating on the possessionsRead More
By Tiaan Booyens Die Matie is an independent student newspaper. My team and I are students who work together to try to shoulder the responsibility of reporting factual, fair and accurate news to this student community. My team and IRead More
By Charlie Moody-Stuart Stellenbosch Football Club (FC) held firm to defeat Kaizer Chiefs FC by 1 – 0 in an enthralling encounter at the Danie Craven Stadium. On the sunny evening of 23 April, a jubilant atmosphere vivified a near-fullRead More
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By Kobus Erasmus Early last year, the Stellenbosch University Library opened the long-awaited Makerspace. The Makerspace is situated on the upper level of the library in room 1003. According to the library website, the facility features a wide range ofRead More
By Ansela Sloman As mornings get darker and the air chillier, it may be time for many Stellenbosch students to put away their shorts and plakkies and dig to the back of their closets for some winter necessities. For thoseRead More
By Skyla Thornton The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the way in which many students interact with one another. There has been a high demand for adaptation in multiple spheres and little time to do so. In the context of StellenboschRead More
By Lesedi Mnisi The bottom half of a soft bun, a little bit of sauce, some lettuce, a delicious patty, a few slices of cheese, a slice of tomato, some onion, a whole lot more sauce and the top halfRead More
By Jani Roux Sushi lovers’ dreams recently came true when the Poké Co. opened its doors to the healthy hearts of Stellenbosch. The opening took place on 29 April at 27 Plein Street, and to celebrate the opening of theirRead More
By Aurelia Mouton As the cold descends upon Stellenbosch University (SU), the exam season creeps closer too. With loadshedding and online classes, it has been a tough semester so far for many students, but there is still time to turnRead More
Deur Ané Havenga Maties se vrouerugbyspan het die Royal Navy Rugby Union (RNRU) se vrouespan, al die pad vanuit die Verenigde Koninkryk, ontvang vir ’n vriendskaplike wedstryd van tien aan ’n kant. Dié geskiedkundige wedstryd het op 7 Mei plaasgevind. Read More
By Skyla Thornton AS they limbered up, straightened their iconic red beanies and tuned their instruments for their next performance, Die Matie spoke to Murray.’s lead singer and guitarist, Leonardo Angelucci about the Cape Town-based band. With the inspiration behindRead More
By Kezia Daniels Freelance photographer Pierre Rommelaere is no stranger to the Stellenbosch nightlife and music scene. Rommelaere has been in the photography game since 2011, and started visiting bars and venues all over Stellenbosch and Cape Town in 2012Read More