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Stellenbosch University (SU) has been rocked by controversy recently, as tensions between the Convocation executive council and the institution’s leadership have reached a fever pitch. The latest news centres around an attempt by SU Convocation executive to table a motionRead More
BY JAN-HENDRIK PRETORIUS Die Matie curated some of the best sports photos taken throughout the year. This year saw the highly anticipated return of spectators and full sporting activity, after a two-year hiatus due to the covid-19 pandemic. BITTERSWEET MOMENTRead More
Deur Jan-Hendrik Pretorius Die Arende van Eendrag pak vandeesweek die Hane van Helshoogte in hulle jaarlikse Derby aan. Alhoewel die Derby reeds Maandagaand met ’n reeks aktiwiteite afgeskop het, gaan die hoogtepunt van hierdie hoogs verwagte wedywering, die Sauer-rugbytoernooi, VrydagRead More
Deur Jan-Hendrik Pretorius Hugo Pienaar, oud-Matie en hoofekonoom van die Buro vir Ekonomiese Ondersoek (BEO) wat aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se Fakulteit Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe geaffilieer is, is onlangs as die ekonoom van die jaar aangewys. Volgens Netwerk24, watRead More
By Jan-Hendrik Pretorius Intimate Apparel, a student-driven theatre production, signalled the welcome return of student productions to Stellenbosch. The production blew audiences away with a captivating plot and nuanced dialogue, showcasing experienced acting chops and high production value from StellenboschRead More
By Jan-Hendrik Pretorius Since 2018, nearly 670 bills against the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, or otherwise queer) community have been filed across the United States of America (USA). In this year alone, state lawmakersRead More
BY JAN-HENDRIK PRETORIUS The FNB Maties rugby team faced Tuks in a competitive clash to kick off their first Varsity Cup game of the year. On Monday 14 February, the two teams faced each other for the first time sinceRead More