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BY KARLA VAN DER MERWE DIE Kaapstad-Fietstoer, beter bekend as die Argus, het vanjaar sy42ste wedren op 8 Maart aangebied. Die wêreldbekende 109 km lange fietstoer was vanjaar egte op ’n unieke manier deur ’n groep Maties aangepak. Die Hippocampus-span,Read More
BY JACQUES BOTHMA It is inevitable that when one superstar is absent, another will rise to stardom. This was the case for Gardeo Isaacs, a third year BCom (Management Science) student who, in the absence of world champion Wayde vanRead More
BY KESIA ABRAHAMS Monday night saw the continuation of an age old rivalry between FNB Maties and FNB Ikeys at Danie Craven stadium. Luck was fortunately on Maties side as they ended off with a hard fought win, accomplishing theirRead More
DEUR ANKE VAN DER MERWE FNB UP (Universiteit van Pretoria)-Tuks het Maandagaand se Varsitybeker-rugbywedstryd teen FNB Maties afgeskop. Dit sou van die begin af ’n moeilike wedstryd wees, aangesien die noord teen suid stryd ’n moontlike herhaling sou wees vanRead More
BY KESIA ABRAHAMS Tracey Oellermann, a BA (Sports Science) student, will be taking part in the Dusi Canoe Marathon, a three-day race, from 27 to 29 February 2020 in KwaZulu-Natal. Oellermann will be participating in the race alongside Bridgitte Hartley,Read More
DEUR MARYNA ADSHADE As jy ’n spoedvraat is of sommer net lus vir ’n uitdaging is, moet jy dit oorweeg om by die Matie Fietsryklub aan te sluit. Dié manne en vroue is avontuurlustig en staan altyd gereed vir ’nRead More
BY LOLITA DE ABREU Dagbreek men’s residence is presenting their tenth annual Straatmyl on 4 March, where they will participate in a mile-long run along Victoria Street at 18:00. The Straatmyl is held in honour of De Villiers Lamprecht, StellenboschRead More
BY BRYNLEY VAN AARDT & HELENE LEONARD Varsity Cup brought plenty of gees to Coetzenberg this Monday, as the defending champion, FNB Maties, went up against Central University of Technology (CUT) with both teams sporting a player in pink shortsRead More
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MFM’s Kuhle Mangana had a look, and this is her list of current and previous Maties, and what they’ve achieved thus far. Nicola Smith Netball On her debut, Nicola received awards such as the MTN Interceptor of the Match atRead More
BY BRYNLEY VAN-AARDT There might not be many fierce rivalries between the various Stellenbosch University (SU) clusters, but their meeting at the annual Maties Newcomer Athletics somewhat awakens the competitive spirit. After a day of running, skipping and jumping, AmaMatiesRead More
BY ALEXANDER BRAND MATIES hit the ground running in their 2020 FNB Varsity Cup campaign with a thorough 67-16 thrashing of Shimlas in the first round. There is no “I” in the word “team”, and whilst the whole of theRead More
BY WILLOW-RUBY VAN DER BERG Ons almal weet hoe uitdagend dit is om daardie wit balletjie te beheer wanneer mens onkant gevang word op mens se rughand. Maties Tafeltennis bied egter die ideale geleentheid aan om hierdie vrese te oorkom.Read More
BY LIAN VAN WYK The 2020 Varsity Cup is underway for both Maties and Shimlas, and their first meeting at the Danie Craven Stadium was a cracker. The supporters pulled through, the music was blasting, fireworks set the night onRead More
BY ANKE VAN DER MERWE Get some fresh air on a Monday evening at Coetzenburg. It’s time for Varsity Cup. Wear anything maroon to support the Maroon Machine. Arrive early to ensure you get a good seat and something toRead More
BY CATHARINA VAN DER MESCHT Die koshuishokkie-winterliga het die afgelope week tot ’n dramatiese einde gekom toe die Medies-spanne Donderdagaand as die kampioene van beide die mans- en vroueliga gekroon is. Die vroueliga-finaal het tussen Medies Vroue en Oudstudente afgespeel.Read More
DEUR LIAN VAN WYK DIE MATIES GIMNASTE het sakkevol indrukwekkende truuks. Dit weet enigeen wat onlangs hul video op die groot skerm in die Neelsie gesien het. Dit is moeilik om dié aanloklike kombinasie van spronge, bollemakiesies en lawwigheid misRead More
BY KESIA ABRAHAMS & HELÉNE LEONARD Jo Prins has made 2019 her year. The Stellenbosch student qualified for the under-21 South African Netball team, joined the Protea squad and she was recently awarded the Cape Winelands Netball Player of theRead More
CHRISTOPHER JOUBERT THE Maties Canoeing team has cut their way through the challenging rapids and weirs of the Fish River to be crowned the 2019 USSA Canoeing champions. The 30 Maties paddlers now have bragging rights after leaving the likesRead More
ANNERINE SNYMAN Maties-Sewes het die afgelope naweek hul staal gewys in die Varsity Sports Sewes-toernooi in Johannesburg. Alhoewel dié span met die silwermedalje tevrede moes wees, was hulle poging glad nie te versmaai nie. Maties het die toernooi Vrydag afgeskopRead More
KIRSTY BUCHOLZ MOST humans would probably prefer having their feet firmly planted on the ground. There are, however, a group of Maties who thoroughly enjoy the dark depths of the ocean. Maties Underwater is Stellenbosch University’s official Professional Association ofRead More