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The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) at Stellenbosch University (SU) plays a vital role in shaping student life, policy, and advocacy on campus. Operating under the authority of the Student Constitution and the SU Statute, the SRC is the highest decision-makingRead More
Written by Matthew Gray and directed by Kálene Botha, Destiny twice over. And the fate of a half-eaten sandwich displays the power of theatre in a power-hungry world. The play stars Matthew Gray as Eggo, Mieke Swart as Destiny, JodeenRead More
From Tuesday 22 July to Saturday 26 July the Stellenbosch University Drama Department hosted the annual Première Festival, providing students of the dramatic arts with a platform to create stage productions in any style, and an opportunity to showcase theirRead More
On the evening of 23 July, the Adam Small Theatre was both graced and shaken by the debut of Yellowtail, a compelling entry in Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Prèmierefees. Written by Sonja Louw and Mila Sobolewski and directed by Louw, thisRead More
As Stellenbosch prepares itself for photographers in Victoria Street, dresses, suits, and some questionable dance moves, Shhh!Stellies – a blind date platform that matches users with dates for a house dance – is helping students alleviate the pressure of findingRead More
Golden week—the ultimate symbol of the so-called “party capital” of South Africa. For the first week of the second semester, Stellenbosch (Stellies) students swarm the streets to complete the challenge of going to a bar or club every day forRead More
In July 2025, Netball South Africa officially announced their Under 21 (U21) netball team – also referred to as the SPAR Baby Proteas. Amongst the mix of dedicated players, three proud Maties made the final cut; Zahrah Noah, Renezia AndrewsRead More
Die Premièrefees is hier! Die Universiteit Stellenbosch se Dramadepartement het hul jaarlikse Première Teaterfees aangebied, en die fenomenale produksie, Kenan ennie Klopse, het op Vrydag 25 Julie by die Adam Small Teater, vertoon. Kenan ennie Klopse – “ ’n storieRead More
Agapé Ledimo (1), a second-year BSc (Human Life Sciences) student, finds that “keeping warm in Stellenbosch winter is really hard.” She combats the chills with “those fan heaters that you plug in”. “When I walk outside, I have at leastRead More
Hundreds of Stellenbosch University (SU) students have stepped up to make a difference during the latest blood drive, held at the Neelsie Student Centre from 28 to 31 July. The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) visits the Stellenbosch campus onceRead More
Granaatsap, een van Premièrefees 2025 se toneelstukke, het gehoorlede laat lag sowel as kriewel van ongemak. Lisa Kukard is die skrywer en regisseur van hierdie surrealistiese tragi-komedie. Die storie volg ’n ouma, haar kleinkind (Madelein), die dominee, sy seun (Johnny)Read More
University Sport South Africa (USSA) 2025 was lit up by Stellenbosch University’s (SU) maroon machines, where they came to play, and left with medals, memories, and perhaps a few bruises. The women’s hockey team played their way to the topRead More
“If Stellenbosch sneezes, the rest of the country catches a cold,” says Clint Lemmer, Director and CEO of ABC Security Stellenbosch. These deeply resonant words reflect something much greater than crime within Stellenbosch. They shed light on the ripple effectRead More
The third term is packed with fun activities, fierce yet friendly rivalries, and cherished traditions that bring university communities together in full force. At Stellenbosch University (SU), Derby Week is not just a sporting event – it is a celebrationRead More
Trump’s Tariffs remain relevant as the deadline for their suspension draws nearer on 9 July, and questions on what this could mean for the world at large and for South Africa (SA) are running rampant. South Africa’s export relationship withRead More
Autonomous Systems represent the latest step in the long journey of automation (the process of machines performing tasks with minimal human input). During the Industrial Revolution, sewing machines, conveyor belts, and a whole host of new machines replaced hard andRead More
In South Africa, millions of people go to bed hungry every day, while 10 million tons of food are wasted, according to Jakob Holbak, founder of Refreshi. One local startup app, Refreshi, is tackling both issues head-on with one smartRead More
On Wednesday, 7 May 2025, a Gender Based Violence awareness screening took place at the Neelsie Cinema, at Stellenbosch University (SU). This was an event hosted by the Student Representative Council (SRC) in collaboration with the SU Women and QueerRead More
Run It Up was founded with one clear goal: to create more than just a running club. Their mission? To support students on their fitness journeys they offer a space where they feel seen, encouraged, and empowered – and, mostRead More
The beautiful Stellenbosch University (SU): no fences to block the aesthetic passageway of Victoria Street. It’s a welcoming atmosphere in a thriving town, but at what cost? SU students have raised concerns about safety on campus, particularly at night, evenRead More