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The adrenaline, excitement and expectation for a win was high in spectators, coaches, students, and most importantly – both teams’ players. After an amazing season of ample losses and wins on both the Maties (who won 8 games) and Ikeys’Read More
In 2020, a year riddled with misinformation, rumours and myths, Australia’s chief medical officer, Paul Kelly, delivered a speech at a press conference where he reportedly told Australian listeners not to wear face masks to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. ManyRead More
On Saturday 14 March at The Daisy Jones Bar, the Stellenbosch public gathered to witness South African legends and icons, Squeal and Springbok Nude Girls. Betty’s Nuklear, a relatively newer band, opened the stage and tore it up with theirRead More
Congratulations, you have made it through the A1 season! Whether it was with a few bumps in the road or smooth sailing – you lived to see another day or, in the case of every Matie, another assessment season. Therefore,Read More
On Monday, 7 April 2025, the spirited Maties’ students held their breath as rain started to fall on the Danie Craven grounds, leaving the playing field in a less-than-perfect state. However, despite the wet conditions – with the rain haltingRead More
On Saturday 15 March, prospective students got a sneak peek into their future, when Stellenbosch University (SU) hosted its annual Open Day. Our future Maties seemed to be ecstatic as they were already on the SU’s grounds from 08:00. DeterminedRead More
Stellenbosch University (SU) has always been a popular choice for further studies amongst international students and, more specifically, Germans. Die Matie interviewed a German lecturer and student to find out about their experiences at SU and how Maties “gees” differsRead More
Stellenbosch University (SU) is greatly invested in international inclusion and diversity. But how much does our institution truly invest in the lives of the students who must adapt to a new environment? SU offers a wide variety of exchange programsRead More
If you wanted to move and groove with South African artist, Keanan Eksteen, Aandklas was the place to be on Saturday 22 March.The evening was filled with an infusion of excitement, anticipation and, of course, Eksteen’s unique blend of classicRead More
Athol Fugard died on Sunday 9 March at home in Stellenbosch. An internationally acclaimed theatre icon, Fugard was 92 years old. Fugard was born in 1932 in Middleburg, South Africa and grew up in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town duringRead More
Two Maties fencers came back with a gold and a bronze medal, after the fencing team competed in the Fencing Western Cape (FWC) provincial fencing competition. The team competed in Bonnievale, on 15 and 16 March. The competition included threeRead More
Nestled in the scenic landscapes of Coetzenberg, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Maties Equestrian offers students a unique opportunity to develop their riding skills while forming a deep connection with horses. Under the guidance of coach Hamilton, an Equestrian expert, this equestrianRead More
The Cape Derby never fails to deliver, and this year’s clash between Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Maties and University of Cape Town (UCT) Ikey Tigers was no exception. In a game filled with stunning tries, big tackles and a heart stoppingRead More
Maroon was not the only colour on the streets of Stellenbosch on 17 March. Green, white and orange flooded the clubs as students embarked on a night out of dressing up and drink specials. Maties’ take on St Patrick’s day:Read More
As the sun comes up and over the mountains in Stellenbosch you are bound to see dozens of activewear-clad inhabitants running through the streets. On a Monday morning at 6:30, an entire group of these runners begin from the CurbsideRead More
Met die vertrek van professor Stan du Plessis na STADIO, verloor die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) nie net ’n gerekende akademikus en leier nie, maar ook ’n intellektuele vuurvlieg wat vir dekades die universiteit se landskap verryk het. Sy loopbaan byRead More
Vir meeste mense is daar niks erger as om terug te dink aan ’n wiskundetoets nie. Daar is maar net iets aan meetkunde en die stres daarvan wat meeste mense nooit weer wil herhaal nie. So wat gemaak as jyRead More
The fashion lovers of Stellenbosch University (SU) definitely melted into style on Friday 14 March while thrifting and swapping in 30-degree weather at Into Style’s thrift and swap event. After their first successful thrift and swap hosted last year October,Read More
For 150 years, Maties Rugby has been more than just a team, it has been an institution, a cultural cornerstone of Stellenbosch, and a breeding ground for both athletic and academic excellence. But what’s next for the storied club thatRead More
Educate 4.0 is an initiative that takes place at the Devon Valley Primary school and partners with the Youth Outreach Centre to bridge the gap in education. The specific focus of this group is teaching primary school learners robotics, anRead More