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In February 2020, Manie du Toit, now a PhD student in mechatronical engineering, saw an opportunity – and a cause worth dancing for. At the time, Du Toit needed to raise funds for his outreach project with Kruiskerk’s Transkei werkersaksie.Read More
Service dogs provide crucial help for their handlers. Despite a strict selection process and intensive training, humans interacting with service dogs can affect their performance. People with disabilities with service dogs often have to deal with unsolicited pats and treatsRead More
Oh shock, oh horror, it’s House Dance season in Stellenbosch. While it can definitely be the highlight of the semester, it can easily turn into the story of the infamous date you maybe-sort-of-didn’t-really-know that ended up being the worst pickRead More
As Stellenbosch prepares itself for photographers in Victoria Street, dresses, suits, and some questionable dance moves, Shhh!Stellies – a blind date platform that matches users with dates for a house dance – is helping students alleviate the pressure of findingRead More
Golden week—the ultimate symbol of the so-called “party capital” of South Africa. For the first week of the second semester, Stellenbosch (Stellies) students swarm the streets to complete the challenge of going to a bar or club every day forRead More
Agapé Ledimo (1), a second-year BSc (Human Life Sciences) student, finds that “keeping warm in Stellenbosch winter is really hard.” She combats the chills with “those fan heaters that you plug in”. “When I walk outside, I have at leastRead More
Hundreds of Stellenbosch University (SU) students have stepped up to make a difference during the latest blood drive, held at the Neelsie Student Centre from 28 to 31 August. The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) visits the Stellenbosch campus onceRead More
The third term is packed with fun activities, fierce yet friendly rivalries, and cherished traditions that bring university communities together in full force. At Stellenbosch University (SU), Derby Week is not just a sporting event – it is a celebrationRead More
In South Africa, millions of people go to bed hungry every day, while 10 million tons of food are wasted, according to Jakob Holbak, founder of Refreshi. One local startup app, Refreshi, is tackling both issues head-on with one smartRead More
On Wednesday, 7 May 2025, a Gender Based Violence awareness screening took place at the Neelsie Cinema, at Stellenbosch University (SU). This was an event hosted by the Student Representative Council (SRC) in collaboration with the SU Women and QueerRead More
As a first-year student, you’ll experience plenty of firsts: your first lecture, your first part-time job, your first apartment, and so much more. One of the many perks of living on your own, or even with a roommate, is theRead More
Erik van Zyl, a proud Stellenbosch University graduate, now serves as the Faculty Administrator for AgriSciences in the Registrar’s Office. From the excitement of registration to the joy of graduation, Erik walks alongside students through every step of their academicRead More
A ten-minute scroll becomes your doom. A quick check-in to see what’s up online becomes your downfall. Whether it’s TikTok or Instagram, social media’s addictive algorithm can become a virtual trap – and a real problem. Think it’s time forRead More
. There is a current discussion on campus on whether university assessments genuinely reflect what students know and if they are preparing us for the working world post graduation. Assessment methods shape student experience, learning, and future readiness. Anna Winternitz,Read More
Walking down Church Street, surrounded by cafes and restaurants, it can be tempting to tap your bank card left, right and centre. Unfortunately, as many of us know, as a student there is a limit to our funds. But fretRead More
Stellenbosch University (SU) aims for a sustainable future. By doing this, SU is investing in “world -class renewable and sustainable energy research, advisory services, awareness campaigns and training programmes.” On Thursday, 17 April, the Environmental Sustainability Team at Stellenbosch UniversityRead More
With the sunny summer days coming to an end, we look to darker and colder mornings, but on the bright side, we also look to a new season of trends and styles. Die Matie asked a trendsetter on campus whatRead More
This year Stellenbosch University’s (SU) annual fundraising campaign #It’sGivingMaties ran from 6 March and concluded on a high note with the GivingDay celebration on 16 April. Maties from all over the world – students, parents, faculty and staff, friends andRead More
Since Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, Rector and Vice-Chancellor at Stellenbosch University (SU), stepped into the role on 1 April, SU has been presenting him as approachable, transparent and hands-on, while being specifically marketing his image towards Generation Z, from a dayRead More
The piano in the Neelsie has been a fixture in the student centre, filling its already noisy floors with the gentle (and sometimes discordant) sounds in the student center. However, at the start of the new term, its absence seemedRead More