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Societies echoing eco-spirit

By Die Matie Journalist 6 months ago

BEACH CLEAN-UP CELEBRATION Volunteers of the Eco-Week beach clean-up celebrate a job well-done. CATHARINA VAN

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What’s cooking, good-looking

By Die Matie Journalist 6 months ago

FEEDME ON A BUDGET Ryan Seebregts looking at his app while coding. JONOTHAN FROST THERE

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Simon(sberg) says ‘say the ‘F-Word’ ‘

By Die Matie Journalist 6 months ago

MANY “Fs” GIVEN Simonsberg proved that the ‘F-word’ should not be taken at face-value. THOMAS

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Andy the Landy lands in the wrong hands

By Die Matie Journalist 7 months ago

HEROES Jaco Moller (left) and Philip Botha (right) with Andy. ZAHLE ELOFF A blockbuster-like car

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SU Promotes pricks

By Die Matie Journalist 7 months ago

SAVANNAH BACON The Stellenbosch University (SU) Campus Health Services has access to all government ordered

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Societies face financial stress

By Die Matie Journalist 7 months ago

ROXANNE MOONEYS & KATHRYN VAN DEN BERG Various societies at Stellenbosch University (SU) did not

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Cry for help on campus

By Die Matie Journalist 7 months ago

KESIA ABRAHAMS Homeless people are a regular sight on the Stellenbosch University (SU) campus, and

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The high cost of HIV prevention: time for a PrEP talk

By Die Matie Journalist 7 months ago

ZIAN BLIGNAUT The antiretroviral pill Truvada, or PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), can prevent HIV-transmission up to

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Succeeding at studying with a bun in the oven

By Die Matie Journalist 7 months ago

CARLA VISAGIE University can be a very daunting experience for some, and the addition of

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Red tape for the maroon merch

By Die Matie Journalist 7 months ago

CATHERINA VAN DER MESCHT All Stellenbosch University (SU) merchandise is acquired through the Matie Shop,

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SRC exodus explained

By Die Matie Journalist 7 months ago

Lian van Wyk Afrikaans to follow The student representative counsel (SRC) of Stellenbosch University (SU)

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Eerstejaars kraai koning met springkasteel

By Die Matie Journalist 7 months ago

ABBA MY! Kinders speel by Goldfields se gemeenskapsdiensprojek. DOMINIQUE FUCHS Ingenieurstudente van Huis Visser

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What is lurking in our water?

By Die Matie Journalist 7 months ago

DISGRUNTLED METANOIAN DRINKING DIRTY-WATER Clerone showing the poor quality of Metanoia’s water. SAARAH ABRAHAMS

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Selfie-app kan studente se sente red

By Die Matie Journalist 7 months ago

MATIESCAM PRYK OP ADVERTENSIEBORD Die Besigheidsontwikkelingsbestuurder en uitvoerende direkteur in die Neelsie. CARLA VISAGIE

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NEWS IN SHORT

By Carla Visagie 7 months ago

Protecting 4-pawed friends Stellenbosch University (SU) campus is teeming with stray dogs, due to either

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Eendrag remains silent on the lamb

By Zaynab Mohamed 7 months ago

A CHOPPIE FOR WELCOMING The lamb kept in Eendrag for the duration of the welcoming

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Live animals as mascots: cool or cruel?

By Kathryn van den Berg 7 months ago

Kathryn van den Berg asked students whether they think that residences should be allowed to

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SASCO claims racism in Irene residence

By Kathryn van den Berg 7 months ago

SASCO member addressing students in Irene yesterday. HELÉNE LEONARD & KATHRYN VAN DEN BERG An incident

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Let’s talk about sex baby, let’s talk STDs…

By Dane Dooge 7 months ago

VALENTINE’S DAY IS COMING Scented condoms provided by the University for student’s protection. KATHRYN VAN

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Ekonomie aan toppunt van die leer

By Die Matie Journalist 7 months ago

SZ MINNAAR Ekonomie was verlede jaar die gewildste eerstejaarsvak aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US). Meer

GVB Protest Opinions

Paballo Thabethe

“I feel so strongly this. Because I personally come from a background where my mom was abused, all of this triggers a lot of emotions. I feel so strongly about this topic, and about asking Stellenbosch to stand up, because Stellenbosch was usually a university that barricaded such issues. I feel like the fact that we are out here, speaking about it, is a step in the right direction.”

Leo Figueira

“For me, it was very apparent that there were not a lot of men, and specifically white men, at this rally. That is the main thing that, as a white man, stood out for me. The lack of concern on the faces of the management was also very clear. The general anger, fear, frustration and anxiety was very apparent, and I think it came out in a way that it needed to come out. This will hopefully resonate with the rest of the community.”

Elode Duvenhage

“I feel like the management, at times, was not listening or engaging. There was no understanding. In a way I do understand that it is horrible to be screamed at by students and then having to respond, but just trying to show a little more sympathy would have been nicer. Another question is: how come they are only listening to us now? This started years ago, and these issues shouldn’t be dealt with now, on the last day of the third term. Also, and many people brought this up, this is a situation where students must choose between human rights or marks. It is not fair to place that on students who want both.”

Kaiser Aryee

“I was initially playing devil’s advocate, because I thought that this is an educational institution, and if there is no major obstruction, we should continue as normal. But as I got here and the officials addressed us, I felt that there was a sense of apathy – I don’t think they are on the ground enough with students, and that is what they get paid for. I can’t play devil’s advocate as much as I previously could. Our officials can definitely do more for us. We need more engagement with students. I am sick of emails – it is the most impersonal way to address people. I feel like, as a leader, you should be able to use your critical thinking skills, which you should have if you are in that position, to think up solutions – you can’t just go in circles when people are dissatisfied.”

Mieke Verster

“Administratively, the students are more prepared than the management. This is not right, because obviously it is our jobs at university to study, to learn and gain knowledge, and it is theirs to look after us. And I can understand the frustration of students – but of course, it is also frustrating when the crowd starts to talk in circles. I think we need to channel that energy into finding solutions – not because it is our job as students, but because, clearly it is not happening.”

Anon.

“I feel like the management should have supported us more – like, for example, by organising transport to protests. I also think that residence heads should have been here today. I feel like they are making it a you-problem. They could also have given better options for people missing assessments to go to the protests. I am from the biggest female residence, and I can tell you now that only a small fraction of us are present today.”

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