Daily Archives: Jun 19, 2026

From Stellenbosch to Geneva: Four students visit WHO Headquarters

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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

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

‘Resident Evil’: Itchy. Tasty.

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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