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Last week, on 2 March 2025, the Oscars hosted its 97th ceremony. A question that comes to mind is: are the Oscars still relevant? To find the answer, Die Matie asked students on campus what they thought. Jake Savage, ARead More
The Varsity Cup at Danie Craven stadium is about more than the 30 gentlemen on the field playing the hooligan’s game. There is something about the Steers chips, the long queues for beer, the beer cup worm, the ‘Dis AltydRead More
The academic boycott and peaceful protest organised by the Stellenbosch University (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) on 20 February was met with force by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and local traffic officials. The SRC’s decision to urge studentsRead More
In the wake of retired Constitutional Court Judge Edwin Cameron’s term as Stellenbosch University’s Chancellor coming to an end, our new Chancellor, Lesetja Kganyago, has been announced by the Stellenbosch Executive Board. Boasting an impressive portfolio, Kganyago is, among others,Read More
On 25 January Aandklas celebrated 17 years of good music, good drinks and good friends. The beloved grungy bar was packed with music lovers who rocked up to see ThreeOhFive rocktronica legends, The Govt., shake the stage. ThreeOhFive had theRead More
The Social Impact Community Morning during Welcoming is an opportunity for newcomers to engage in their residences’ or Commuter Student Communities (CSC) volunteering activity to offer their service to a local initiative. As part of the tradition and an essentialRead More
Against the beautiful backdrop of the Coetzenburg mountains, the first-year students of Stellenbosch University (SU) put on the greatest show and made Stellies truly come alive with sound on 8 February 2025. The annual Vensters production that SU hosts hasRead More
French Society Hannah Sieb, chairperson, says “The French Society is a diverse group of French speakers ranging from those who can speak a few sentences all the way to the native speakers. We plan events and weekly conversation groups, asRead More
Stellenbosch’s picturesque streets and cozy coffee shops serve as the perfect backdrop forValentine’s Day. Luckily for the singles among us, this not only serves the couples strolling downVictoria street hand in hand. The majority of students are, in fact, single.Read More
University life is all about balance. Balancing deadlines, balancing your budget with your needfor good food, and balancing on the pavement after happy hour. If you want to stretch yourrands while still living your best student life, these top fiveRead More
Die voormalige Matie, PhD-student in Engelse Studies en bekende jeugromanskrywer, Joha van Dyk, is onverwags op Saterdag 2 Februarie in haar woonstel in Stellenbosch oorlede. Sy was 27 jaar oud. Nadat Van Dyk op 8 Februarie ter ruste gelê is,Read More
While juggling classes, a social life and studying, it’s easy to get lost in your own world and neglect the impact your actions may have. “Sustainable” is more than just a trendy buzzword found on products at Woolworths – it’sRead More
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Casa was too small for what The Art Department had in mind for the Golden Week of 2025, but what could be bigger than Casa’s classic courtyard and be able to host the now iconic music festival? I, for one,Read More
Fencing is a dynamic and strategic sport that requires skill, agility, and quick thinking. It is often misunderstood as an elitist or dangerous sport, but it is both accessible and one of the safest sports due to strict regulations andRead More
Aandklas has long been a home for up-and-coming bands, and one of the success stories to have graced its stage is none other than Jackal & the Wind. Last Saturday, 22 February, the band returned to one of their “favoriteRead More
If you’re looking to pick up a new language but aren’t sure where to begin, the beginner-friendly evening courses offer a structured and accessible way to get started. The Department of Modern Foreign Languages has currently collaborated with the PostgraduateRead More
“Surely you’re keen for a djol?”Whether on campus, in the bathroom queue at Fools or overhearing a coffee-and-catch up conversation in town, there are certain words you only hear amongst students in Stellenbosch. These are words that might sound orRead More
This year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) is of particular importance as it is our Governmentof National Unity’s (GNU) first one since its creation following last year’s elections. The focus ofthis year’s SONA included: economic development, energy, employment, educationRead More
By Emma Olivier If locking yourself in your room simply doesn’t help you lock in, these are the popular places to cultivateyour academic arsenal. The Study CentreThe Study Centre, or SS for Studiesentrum, can be found in the JC SmutsRead More
By Nadia Swart If this question has escaped your lips over the past couple of weeks, there is no need to worry; a guide to surviving Stellenbosch University (SU) is exactly what you need. Here is the rundown on books,Read More