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Breyten van der Merwe is a Stellenbosch student doing BSc Hons (Microbiology), who by chance discovered a new species of mushroom, now named Hericium ophelieae. “I was walking with my family in a forest in Knysna, and thought that itRead More
20 February was a historical day for Maties Women’s Rugby, as the team played the first ever Women’s Varsity Cup game against University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). Despite the fact that most Varsity Cup (VC) supporters came to watch the Men’sRead More
By Skyla Thornton October celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, many healthcare providers and organisations run initiatives to encourage education and general awareness of breast cancer, specifically the various risks and preventative measures. Breast cancer is commonly associatedRead More
By Skyla Thornton Every Tuesday afternoon, a group of adrenaline-seeking students rigs slacklines on the Coetzenburg field. Like tightrope walking, slacklining is similar, only it uses webbing instead of a static piece of wire. This adds an extra dynamic toRead More
By Skyla Thornton Maties have again made it clear that they expect climate action from their academic institution. Fossil Free Stellenbosch, a climate change advocacy group on campus, aims to revive the movement of divestment, urging Stellenbosch University (SU) toRead More
By Skyla Thornton The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the way in which many students interact with one another. There has been a high demand for adaptation in multiple spheres and little time to do so. In the context of StellenboschRead More
By Skyla Thornton AS they limbered up, straightened their iconic red beanies and tuned their instruments for their next performance, Die Matie spoke to Murray.’s lead singer and guitarist, Leonardo Angelucci about the Cape Town-based band. With the inspiration behindRead More
Skyla Thornton Earth Day is celebrated worldwide each year on 22 April, a date which marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The day is typically used to highlight environmental protection and preservation throughRead More
By Skyla Thornton Stellenbosch-based indie band Champion Trees, named after the monumental trees in Ardene Gardens in Cape Town and made up of students from the University of Cape Town, are set to drop a new single on 25 MarchRead More
DEUR SKYLA THORNTON (VERTAAL DEUR MIEKE DE WET) Wanneer die temperature in Stellenbosch styg na ’n folterende hitte, vind sommige studente dit moeilik om op hulle studies te fokus of om enigiets anders te doen as om oor die hitteRead More
BY SKYLA THORNTON An idyllic way to spend time exploring Stellenbosch and take a break from studying is to experience the culture and beauty of the town. There are few better ways to do this than by taking a strollRead More
BY SKYLA THORNTON A well-known struggle of student life at Stellenbosch University (SU) is a lack of funds. Many students attempt to rectify this problem by working part time. For the most part, they work as waitrons or bartenders, butRead More
BY SKYLA THORNTON Vegans across the globe celebrate 1 November as World Vegan Day each year, typically doing so through a mixture of events, seminars, exhibitions and, of course, food! With this celebratory date in mind, Die Matie talked toRead More
BY SKYLA THORNTON Student climate activists at Stellenbosch University (SU) are facing an uphill battle to make meaningful change whilst riddled with eco-anxiety. The United Nations (UN) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have indicated that the climateRead More