Established 1941
Thrifting has become a major trend, especially among younger generations, who often prefer a unique, pre-loved item to mass-produced clothing. We have already shown you the best thrift shops in Stellies in our previous edition (see Die Matie of 26 February 2020).Read More
BY ALEXANDER BRAND AND JEAN-MARIE UYS STELLENBOSCH is a true haven for thrifters. If you open your heart and mind to a few items of preloved clothing, you’ll be hard-pressed to justify buying expensive clothes ever again. But don’t letRead More
BY WILLOW-RUBY VAN DER BERG Danksê Wadda Du Toit, MIng (Megatronies), se besigheid Ysterkoei hang ’n hele paar studente se jeans nie meer op hulle knieë nie. Hy maak stylvolle handgemaakte belde en is ook die persoon agter Danie duRead More
BY TOM LEE The small town of Stellenbosch is known for being a hub of constant activity, hustle and bustle and the occasional outing to the local pub or club. What most people don’t know, however, is that a fewRead More
BY JEAN-MARIE UYS THOSE who have been in Stellenbosch long enough might have known the space above De Akker as Hank’s Whiskey Bar. The Loft Events and Co. (better known as The Loft) is, however, the new kid on theRead More
Mia van der Merwe has provided some tips and tricks to help you dress more like a Stellebosch student THE 90S ARE BACK THIS outfit has a 90s inspired feeling to it. A pair of blue mom jeans is pairedRead More
BY ZAHLE ELOFF When some students start their first year at Stellenbosch University (SU) they want to know the do’s and don’ts to help them get through their studies smoothly. However, the don’ts in terms of what not to doRead More
BY GABRIELA VILJOEN Is jou vellies uitgehonger vir ’n lekker sokkie, maar jou gemoed gaan dit nie maak om nóg ’n aand Catwalk se klein, deurmekaar sokkie-dansvloer aan te pak nie? Moenie vrees nie, ons het net die plekke virRead More
Carla Visagie het gesels met die Matie-alumna en kranige aktrise Carla Smith wat oor die afgelope 13 weke kykers se hartsnare geroer het in die kykNET-reeks Tydelik Terminaal. As jy die dinamiese donkerkop Carla Smith op die kassie sien, isRead More
BY JAMES SMITH There are many projects and programmes taking place in and around Stellenbosch that enable students to make a difference in their community. From teaching children to read, to planting trees for climate change and giving puppies someRead More
BY DOMINIQUE VERSTER Let’s face it ‒ as first years, we all get caught up in anticipation of O-week. Whether this be through excitement or angst, our minds are preoccupied with what is to come and how to approach it. Read More
BY GABRIELA VILJOEN Jacobus King and Theunis Raubenheimer, both third-year Industrial Engineering students, are combatting mental health and students’ empty pockets with their innovative app prototype, Dogger: A dog walking app for students. They entered Dogger as part of theRead More
Willow-Ruby van der Berg spoke to James Smith about his business, Amano, which makes appealing and affordable environmentally-friendly notebooks. Eco-anxiety is starting to take over our lives with the majority of the news that we consume featuring the ever-increasing temperatures,Read More
BY REBECCA PITT IT takes 2,700 litres of water to make your most preferred H&M T-shirt. Fast fashion is nothing new – yet we turn a blind eye because fast fashion remains easy, simple and affordable. As Thunberg inspired “youRead More
DEUR MARYNA ADSHADE ’n NUWE lid, Custom Alterations, het onlangs by die Neelsie-familie aangesluit. Hierdie versteekte juweel kan op die onderste vloer van die Neelsie, om die draai langs Hutmakers, gevind word. Dit is nie moeilik om te sien hoekomRead More
BY DOMINIQUE VERSTER With exam season looming ahead, the average student tends to regress into a state of neglect: one that includes copious amounts of coffee and long, sleepless nights. This is, however, a foolproof recipe for creating a batchRead More
Directed by: Riley Stearns Starring: Jesse Eisenberg Rating: 1.5/4 Stars BY ARRIERINGSTINGABABYWOMANMANINSTAARRIEHOHOSNACKSHOHO Jesse Eisenberg is fast becoming one of the best actors in Hollywood today, but starring in Riley Stearns’ The Art of Self-Defense will be a decision he mightRead More
DOMINIQUE VERSTER *Vertaal deur Dominique Fuchs Patogene in algemene areas soos biblioteke en badkamers ontlok gereeld kommer onder die publiek. Dit is veral die geval tydens die eksamenseisoen wanneer honderde Maties in die bib saamdrom en hulle mikrobakterie-kolonies onder eenRead More
CHRISTOPHER JOUBERT Stellenbosch is home to some of the goodest and hardest working boys and girls out there. We’ve all been baffled at how these boys and girls resist the urge to chase the hundreds of squirrels that crawl aroundRead More
ERIN WALLS It is that time of year again, where exams are fast approaching but so is festival season. With both Rocking the Daisies and Smalltown Beat occurring on the same weekend, it will be the only thing students willRead More