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# Die Matie

Official Student Newspaper

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- [More than women: the journalists who wrote history with 'Die Matie'](https://diematie.com/2026/08/more-than-women-the-journalists-who-wrote-history-with-die-matie/) - What does it mean to be a woman at Die Matie? For the women who helped shape the newspaper over 85 years, the answer was simple: they were journalists first.
- [Four Maties rugby players wear national colours in 2026](https://diematie.com/2026/08/four-maties-rugby-players-wear-national-colours-in-2026/) - By Kaleigh de Jager Three Maties Rugby players – Oliver Reid, Samuel Badenhorst and Danie Kruger – were in the 2026 Junior Springbok team that became back-to-back world champions this July. A fourth Matie, Riley Norton, was originally captain for the Junior Boks in the build-up to the tournament in Georgia, but a call-up to
- [A long walk to Dakar with the Frederik van Zyl Slabbert Institute](https://diematie.com/2026/08/a-long-walk-to-dakar-with-the-frederik-van-zyl-slabbert-institute/) - By Suné Coetzee In October 2026, five Stellenbosch University (SU) students will travel to Dakar, Senegal, for the UNESCO Intercultural Conference's African youth programme. The trip runs from 10 to 16 October, with all expenses covered. According to Dr Heidi October, director of the Frederik van Zyl Slabbert (FVZS) Institute, the aim of the conference
- [Tina-tragedie meer as ’n storie uit die argief](https://diematie.com/2026/08/tina-tragedie-meer-as-n-storie-uit-die-argief/) - Dit was vroeg in Februarie 2026 toe ’n klein groepie joernaliste van Die Matie die US Biblioteek se Kompaktus-afdeling aangedurf het.
- [Bands ‘sny tande’ op Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2026/08/bands-sny-tande-op-stellenbosch/) - Deur Emma Olivier Vandag is die live music scene ’n groot deel van die studentelewe op Stellenbosch. Die Matie het die argiewe verken en met ’n paar alumni gesels oor die live music wat hulle studente-ervaring gehelp vorm het. Voor plekke soos Aandklas in Birdstraat ’n hub geword het vir opkomende bands, was danse die
- [Bands ‘cut teeth’ in Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2026/08/bands-cut-teeth-in-stellenbosch/) - By Emma Olivier Today, the live music scene has become a big part of student life in Stellenbosch. Die Matie explored the archives and spoke to some Stellenbosch University (SU) alumni about the live music that helped shape their student experience. Before places like Aandklas in Bird Street became a hub for up-and-coming bands, dances
- [Kuier in the Bos feeds ‘an organism of culture’](https://diematie.com/2026/08/kuier-in-the-bos-feeds-an-organism-of-culture/) - By Jana Burger There are two constants in Stellenbosch’s nightlife: De Akker (the oldest pub in town) and some students’ love for a night out. Throughout Die Matie’s existence, the partying and pub-frequenting Stellenbosch student has always been relevant. Excessive alcohol consumption among students was frequently written about in Die Matie for decades. When Die
- [NSFAS migration: seven months, still no clarity](https://diematie.com/2026/08/nsfas-migration-seven-months-still-no-clarity/) - By Tenisha Taylor Seven months into the academic year, NSFAS is yet to confirm SU’s 2026 migration process, leaving affected students and the university uncertain about funding. Stellenbosch University (SU) is still awaiting formal confirmation from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) that its 2026 migration process has been completed. The university has advanced
- [85 years and still ticking](https://diematie.com/2026/08/85-years-and-still-ticking/) - By Emma Giles Somewhere in the last five years, the clock in Die Matie’s office stopped ticking. The batteries rested dead in their socket and the hands stayed frozen. We replaced the batteries and the hands moved forward once more – and with patience and a lot of love, Die Matie is also ticking again.
- [The number don't lie and neither do we](https://diematie.com/2026/08/the-number-dont-lie-and-neither-do-we/) - By Die Matie Main Editorial 2025/2026 Die Matie’s Main Editorial has had its ears pricked and eyes open wide on campus for the past year and these are the issues you, as a student, should be caring about. 12,4% This is the voter turnout for the 2026 Students’ Representative Council (SRC) election, as announced on
- [Artificial intelligence in higher education: how should we think, teach and assess? ](https://diematie.com/2026/08/artificial-intelligence-in-higher-education-how-should-we-think-teach-and-assess/) - By Louis Kruger and Suné Coetzee Students from Stellenbosch University (SU) lived in a world without search engines, online databases or artificial intelligence (AI) tools when the first edition of Die Matie was published in 1941. 85 years later, a student can generate an essay or computer program in seconds. In a series of interviews
- [Fierce portfolio debate at Student Parliament](https://diematie.com/2026/08/fierce-portfolio-debate-at-student-parliament/) - By Zandri van Greunen The isiXhosa student contracts will be available soon. This was announced by Johan Weideman, 2025/2026 Students’ Representative Council (SRC) General Member and head of the Transformation and Multilingualism portfolios, during the Student Parliament (SP) plenary sitting on 6 August. Weideman said at SP he advocated for more isiXhosa within university spaces,
- [New SRC and a call for accountability](https://diematie.com/2026/08/new-src-and-a-call-for-accountability/) - By Emma Giles, Nicola Reyneke, Azile Kraziya and Akhona Ngxikwe “The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) display in the Neelsie still shows the 2022/23 council and the SRC section of the university website is buried deep enough that most students never find it,” said Ethan Epstein-Kay, a 2026/2027 SRC generally elected member. As the 2025/2026 SRC
- [‘The Odyssey’: Nolan’s newest success](https://diematie.com/2026/08/the-odyssey-nolans-newest-success/) - By Leah Falcon WARNING: spoilers (of a nearly 3000 year-old story). On 17 July, The Odyssey came out to a frenzied response. Director Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s 2 800-year-old epic poem has been anticipated by classical scholars, far-right conservatives and grown-up Percy Jackson kids alike. The film grossing $264 million globally on opening weekend
- [85 years of Die Matie and ‘we don’t plan on stopping’](https://diematie.com/2026/08/85-years-of-die-matie-and-we-dont-plan-on-stopping/) - By Emma Olivier In preparation for Die Matie’s 85th anniversary edition set to come out on 12 August, I paid several visits to the compact storage section of the library. In that quiet underground room where time only passed when I looked at my watch, I was confronted with decades of stories captured between those
- [SRC candidates face calls for greater accountability at Military Academy caucus](https://diematie.com/2026/08/src-candidates-face-calls-for-greater-accountability-at-military-academy-caucus/) - By Nicola Reyneke SALDANHA – Calls for stronger representation, greater accountability and closer ties between Stellenbosch University's (SU) campuses dominated the fourth Students’ representative Council (SRC) election caucus held on Thursday 23 July. Students at SU’s Faculty of Military Science in Saldanha challenged candidates on how they intend to serve the university's Saldanha campus. The
- [SRC candidates discuss student wellbeing at third election caucus](https://diematie.com/2026/07/src-candidates-discuss-student-wellbeing-at-third-election-caucus/) - By Navarna Davids Student wellbeing took centre stage at the third Students’ Representative Council (SRC) election caucus on Wednesday evening, 22 July, as 10 of the 22 SRC candidates responded to the evening’s theme: “Are Students Okay?”. This marked the smallest candidate turnout across the three election caucuses held this week. Held at the amaMaties
- [One question, one answer: students can't afford to be students](https://diematie.com/2026/07/one-question-one-answer-students-cant-afford-to-be-students/) - By Zirquinn Phillips The first caucus of this year's Stellenbosch University (SU) Students’ Representative Council (SRC) election season was held on Monday 20 July. During the caucus, 14 candidates out of the 22 running for a seat on the SRC were asked the question: "Can students afford to be students?" None of them said yes.
- [Why your vote matters for SRC elections](https://diematie.com/2026/07/why-your-vote-matters-for-src-elections/) - Zara Leask Baggesen The elections for student government are well underway at Stellenbosch University (SU), and student leaders are imploring the student body to exercise their right to vote. Stressing the importance of participation in this voting cycle, members of the Students’ Electoral Commission (SEC) and Student Parliament outlined the link between increased voter turnout
- [Reflecting on Africa Day from SU’s 8th Africa Day lecture](https://diematie.com/2026/06/reflecting-on-africa-day-from-sus-8th-africa-day-lecture/) - By Julian Rael Gordon and Annabel Nyongwana This year marked Stellenbosch University (SU's) eighth annual Africa Day lecture, which happened on 27 May at the SU Museum. It was organised by the Centre for the Study of Afterlife of Violence and Reparative Quest (AVeRQ) in collaboration with the Centre for the Advancement of Social Impact
- [Stellenbosch Open Day 2026](https://diematie.com/2026/04/stellenbosch-open-day-2026/) - By Nicola Reyneke Stellenbosch University (SU) welcomed prospective students from far and wide to their campus for its annual Open Day on 18 April. For many, Stellenbosch is more than just a university – it's a dream shaped long before stepping onto campus. Open Day offers prospective students the opportunity not only to gather information
- [Walking towards inclusion: Social Justice Walk raises funds for students](https://diematie.com/2026/06/walking-towards-inclusion-social-justice-walk-raises-funds-for-students/) - By Akhona Ngxikwe Students, staff, alumni and members of the wider Stellenbosch community gathered on 16 June, Youth Day, for Stellenbosch University’s (SU) annual Social Justice Walk. The occasion commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising and 30 years of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, while raising funds to support students
- [Will GoNow go now? The uncertain future of e-scooters on campus](https://diematie.com/2026/06/will-gonow-go-now-the-uncertain-future-of-e-scooters-on-campus/) - By Inge van der Westhuizen GoNow scooters have raced through Stellenbosch streets for over three years, providing a convenient and affordable transportation option to commuters. Recent notices sent to GoNow by the Stellenbosch Municipality, however, threaten to shut all operations of the scooter company down following alleged complaints against them. Although the Municipality threatened to
- [Convenience at a cost: students reflect on rising Neelsie food prices](https://diematie.com/2026/06/convenience-at-a-cost-students-reflect-on-rising-neelsie-food-prices/) - by Kerry-Lee Christensen At the Neelsie Student Centre, rising food prices have become a growing point of frustration for some students trying to balance convenience with affordability. “It’s not sustainable to be spending such large amounts of money on such a regular basis,” said second-year LLB student Stacey Paulse. According to Paulse, the overall cost
- [Students report delays and unanswered queries in NSFAS migration cases at SU](https://diematie.com/2026/06/students-report-delays-and-unanswered-queries-in-nsfas-migration-cases-at-su/) - By Tenisha Taylor A few hundred National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) students at Stellenbosch University (SU) were informed on Wednesday 3 June – during the A2 assessment period – that their NSFAS funding profiles had not yet migrated to the 2026 funded list, and, subsequently, they are not receiving their monthly allowances. On Monday
- [Maties place second in Grand Final by one goal difference](https://diematie.com/2026/06/maties-place-second-in-grand-final-by-one-goal-difference/) - By Kate Parry The Netball Regional League came to a close in the Grand Final on 12 May with a hard-fought game between Maties and the All Stars, a netball club in the Stellenbosch area that consists of a handful of Maties alumni. The teams were equally matched, finishing the game 43–43, resulting in overtime
- [The SU student debt problem: R1 120 882 290 owed in outstanding student fees](https://diematie.com/2026/06/the-su-student-debt-problem-r1-120-882-290-owed-in-outstanding-student-fees/) - By Jana Burger Stellenbosch University (SU) has seen a 60% increase in student debt from the end of 2024 to the end of 2025, amounting to R1 120 882 290. These were the statistics provided by SU at a meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education on 29 April, but it’s a bit more
- [“No matter where he was, he would make a difference”: Stellenbosch mourns Antonio Britto](https://diematie.com/2026/06/no-matter-where-he-was-he-would-make-a-difference-stellenbosch-mourns-antonio-britto/) - By Hannerie Rossouw A Stellenbosch University (SU) student was found dead near the Neelsie Student Centre at the bottom of a staircase, in the early hours of Saturday 30 May. At the time of publication, Die Matie has been unable to independently confirm the cause of the student's death or who first reported the incident.
- [Women in Mathematics: Making mathematics visible](https://diematie.com/2026/06/women-in-mathematics-making-mathematics-visible/) - By Agnes Homwe At Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Education Faculty, mathematics moved beyond the lecture halls and into a public exhibition space through a student-led initiative focused on Women in Mathematics. The project was led by Mathematics lecturer, Erika Potgieter, who challenged her second-year Mathematics Education 277 students to rethink how mathematics is taught, experienced, and
- [Students forced to relocate after fire tears through HuisKat Residence](https://diematie.com/2026/06/students-forced-to-relocate-after-fire-tears-through-huiskat-residence/) - By Zara Leask Baggesen A fire sparked by roofing work on 24 April forced students to evacuate a house on Merriman Road, opposite Eendrag. It left eight out of the 16 residents searching for temporary housing. Residents said contractors had been working on the roof when the fire started. Erin Green , a resident of
- [Student plenary sitting exposes procedural loops in Student Constitution revision](https://diematie.com/2026/06/student-plenary-sitting-exposes-procedural-loops-in-student-constitution-revision/) - By Lisakazi Stemela, Savannah Farris Two weeks after the poorly attended Student Constitution revision engagement session was criticised by students for scheduling and communication drawbacks, the Students’ Representative Council’s (SRC) proposed amendments faced a larger wave of disapproval and scrutiny in the second student plenary sitting of the year. The second agenda point of the
- [Minister highlights renewable energy and reform as key to challenges facing South Africa’s youth](https://diematie.com/2026/06/minister-highlights-renewable-energy-and-reform-as-key-to-challenges-facing-south-africas-youth/) - By Lilja Flohr As winter approaches and electricity demand rises, Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, virtually visited Stellenbosch University (SU) on 13 May, to discuss South Africa’s energy future, the impact of load shedding, and the country’s shift toward more sustainable energy sources. The virtual lecture was hosted at the Faculty of
- [What the Pulp Film Society thinks about the Oscars: to see, or not to see](https://diematie.com/2026/03/what-the-pulp-film-society-thinks-about-the-oscars-to-see-or-not-to-see/) - By Louis Kruger Opinions fly (or fall) with the weight of appraisal at the Pulp Film Society’s annual discussion of this year’s Oscar nominees. Why was Sinners nominated for 16 Oscars, the most ever? Does Timothée Chalamet deserve his first win? Is Jacob Elordi really that good-looking? (Probably.) Tiger Surmon, curator for the Pulp Film
- [Cluster Fiesta ignites a spirit of unity and camaraderie between Rubix and VicMeyr](https://diematie.com/2026/03/cluster-fiesta-ignites-a-spirit-of-unity-and-camaraderie-between-rubix-and-vicmeyr/) - By Akhona Ngxikwe Vicmeyr Cluster dribbling the ball. Photo: Sofia Bassios. Cluster spirit, competition and community took centre stage as Rubix and VicMeyr went head-to-head at this year’s Cluster Fiesta. At the end of the day, Rubix claimed the overall sports victory, whilst VicMeyr was awarded the best gees. The event brought students together through
- [Album review: ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’](https://diematie.com/2026/03/album-review-nothings-about-to-happen-to-me/) - By Liam Jean Pierre Mitski’s Nothing’s About to Happen to Me yet again delivers that eerie, intimate, and gut-wrenching experience she has come to be known for. It is a visceral eighth album that cuts not with serrated teeth but rather a finer edge. Nothing’s About to Happen to Me serves as a public invitation
- [Aurora CSC hosts a talk with Check Know Prevent about breast cancer awareness](https://diematie.com/2026/04/aurora-csc-hosts-a-talk-with-check-know-prevent-about-breast-cancer-awareness/) - By Kaedon Frans van den Berg Check Know Prevent, a non-profit company (NPC) and organisation (NPO), spoke at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Aurora CSC (Commuter Student Community) on 11 March. The non-profit aims to raise awareness about both breast cancer and breast health. The breast cancer awareness talk at Aurora was arranged by the CSC’s Head
- [The double life of student firefighters ](https://diematie.com/2026/04/the-double-life-of-student-firefighters/) - By Anica Hattingh The Western Cape is no stranger to fierce wildfires each year. What most might not know is that 13 Stellenbosch University (SU) students form part of the Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) program. As South Africa’s largest volunteer firefighting organisation, the VWS has attracted these students to its mission of combating wildfires across
- [From lecture halls to dance floors: Maties shine in ‘Dancing in Style’](https://diematie.com/2026/04/from-lecture-halls-to-dance-floors-maties-shine-in-dancing-in-style/) - By Anica Hattingh and Jana Gous The Maties Ballroom and Latin-American Dance Society (MBLDS) brought rhythm and glamour to campus with its event, Dancing in Style. Inspired by the hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing, the evening brought participants from across campus onto the dance floor. A total of nine student leaders, three lecturers and
- [Refugee students say they remain overlooked by the SU SRC](https://diematie.com/2026/05/refugee-students-say-they-remain-overlooked-by-the-su-src/) - By Nicola Reyneke Refugee students at Stellenbosch University (SU) say they remain overlooked within institutional structures, with limited access to funding, representation and support. These concerns came to the forefront during the second student plenary sitting of the year held on 30 April. The agenda point titled “Students’ Representative Council (SRC) support for refugee and
- [Who is democracy serving? Unveiling the shadows of post-apartheid neglect](https://diematie.com/2026/05/who-is-democracy-serving-unveiling-the-shadows-of-post-apartheid-neglect/) - By Nthabeleng Thomas As a fourth-year student at Stellenbosch University (SU) with experience in student leadership and insight gained from attending Social Justice Summits, I’ve experienced a contrast between privilege and hardship. Stellenbosch gleams internationally for its wine estates and academic prestige – yet it was also the cradle of Afrikaner nationalism. Amid this privilege,
- [‘Million or billion?’: NSFAS late and unprepared for Higher Education Committee briefing with Stellenbosch University](https://diematie.com/2026/05/million-or-billion-nsfas-late-and-unprepared-for-higher-education-committee-briefing-with-stellenbosch-university/) - By Emma Giles Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Rectorate, Council, Institutional Forum and Students’ Representative Council (SRC) appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training (PCHET) last month. After arriving late, National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) representatives reported figures that were inconsistent with SU. The SRC gave insight into the challenges and potential solutions
- [Your voice, your vote, your future](https://diematie.com/2026/05/your-voice-your-vote-your-future/) - By Nina Guy Students gathered at Erfurthuis in Stellenbosch on Thursday 30 April to commemorate Freedom Day through a discussion on democracy and the role of young people in shaping South Africa’s future. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) hosted the event, which brought together students and speakers for an honest and, at
- [“1 Down, 1 to go” – Students found guilty, but Majuba incident still under investigation](https://diematie.com/2026/05/1-down-1-to-go-students-found-guilty-but-majuba-incident-still-under-investigation/) - By Louis Kruger and Zaakirah Jabbar Two residents from Majuba Men’s Residence were expelled from all Stellenbosch University (SU) residences by the Central Disciplinary Committee of SU. They have been found guilty of two out of three charges against them pertaining to an incident at Majuba on 2 March. The implicated students entered Kylo Le
- [SU students feel the impact of rising electricity costs](https://diematie.com/2026/05/su-students-feel-the-impact-of-rising-electricity-costs/) - By Itumeleng Motsamai The implementation of Eskom’s national price increase in electricity of 8,76% across South Africa on 1 April, led to the Stellenbosch Municipality’s larger increase of 10,71% from 1 July, as a result of Eskom’s national price increase. For many students at Stellenbosch University (SU) who live in private accommodation with prepaid electricity
- [Every ‘Tom, Dick and Harry’ needs a laugh](https://diematie.com/2026/05/every-tom-dick-and-harry-needs-a-laugh/) - By Liam Jean Pierre In a world filled with a maelstrom of global tension and socio-economic unpredictability, there is something rebellious about the act of laughter. The Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Drama Department production of Tom, Dick and Harry serves as a blowoff valve in a world of increasing pressure. Our Stellenbosch students remind us through
- [WAT word 100: “Meer as net ’n verjaarsdagpartytjie”](https://diematie.com/2026/05/wat-word-100-meer-as-net-n-verjaarsdagpartytjie/) - Deur Jana Burger en Emma Olivier Al 44 (maal min of meer met tien) Afrikaanssprekendes was by die galageleentheid en konsert ter viering van die Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal (WAT) se 100ste bestaansjaar. Hierdie spoggerige viering is volgens Gerhard van Wyk, Eindredakteur van die WAT, “nie net ’n verjaarsdagpartytjie” nie, maar ’n manier om
- [Freedom Day or just another holiday?](https://diematie.com/2026/05/freedom-day-or-just-another-holiday/) - By Akhona Ngxikwe Every year on 27 April, South Africans commemorate Freedom Day, marking the country’s first democratic elections in 1994 and the official end of apartheid. Yet, 32 years later, the day appears to hold a different meaning for many citizens, particularly younger generations who are growing up in democratic South Africa.For some, Freedom
- [‘Project Hail Mary’: how to find hope in humanity](https://diematie.com/2026/04/project-hail-mary-how-to-find-hope-in-humanity/) - By Liam Jean Pierre and Leah Falcon Warning: spoilers ahead In damnation, we look for grace. In desperation, we look for miracles. In hopelessness, we can look for Project Hail Mary. Walking into the Neelsie Road House Cinema, we only had the raving reviews of others to justify a two-hour-and-37-minute film on a Tuesday. Our
- [From London to Cape Town with three wheels](https://diematie.com/2026/05/from-london-to-cape-town-with-three-wheels/) - By Anica Hattingh and Jeremy Lacob For four months, Oliver Jenkins and Seth Scott travelled an extraordinary 14 000 miles (approximately 22 530 km) from London to Cape Town, finally reaching Cape Point on 11 March. While the distance alone is impressive, what makes their journey truly remarkable is that they completed it in a
- [A Transcendent lunch break with the SU Choir  ](https://diematie.com/2026/05/a-transcendent-lunch-break-with-the-su-choir/) - By Sofia Bassios and Leah Falcon Students at Stellenbosch University (SU) can level up their lunch breaks with world-class music at the SU Choir’s (SUC) lunchtime concerts. SUC has hosted two such concerts this year on 30 April and 4 May, open to all SU students free of charge. The choir is not disconnected from
- [Blitz en GSTRiNG hou Aandklas warm](https://diematie.com/2026/05/blitz-en-gstring-hou-aandklas-warm/) - deur Zandri van Greunen Toe die aanlyn kaartjies vir Blitz en GSTRiNG op 2 Mei uitverkoop is nog voor die show begin het, was dit vanselfsprekend dat selfs nie die koue aanhangers van dié twee bands se kopskud-en-saamsing gaan keer nie. Kopskud met ’n cowboy-hoed Blitz het die aand afgeskop in ’n stampvol Aandklas. Die
- [The Rise of the Frisbee Res League](https://diematie.com/2026/05/the-rise-of-the-frisbee-res-league/) - By Navarna Davids The Frisbee Res League has grown into a standardised competition involving residences and community sport entities at Stellenbosch University (SU). The League includes residences such as Minerva, Heemstede, Eendrag, Simonsberg, Majuba and Helderberg. Die Matie interviewed members of Maties Ultimate Frisbee (MUF) to understand the league and the sport behind it. Pieter
- [What Happened at Majuba](https://diematie.com/2026/05/what-happened-at-majuba/) - And why parliament is talking about it By Louis Kruger and Zaakirah Jabbar At a recent meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, chaired by Minister of Parliament (MP) Tebogo Letsie, one topic kept cropping up: what is Stellenbosch University (SU) doing about the incident which took place at Majuba Men’s Residence on 2
- [Bohemia Rumble leaves the crowd with ringing ears and wild memories](https://diematie.com/2026/05/bohemia-rumble-leaves-the-crowd-with-ringing-ears-and-wild-memories/) - By Victoria West-Russell Bohemia Rumble lived up to its title on the night of 30 April with the bar roaring to the sounds of rock from four local bands, Under Arrest, Cistamatic, Man Motels and Black Math, making the crowd go wild. Arriving on the scene, one could already feel the much anticipated energy of
- [Special series: SU student plenary sitting 2](https://diematie.com/2026/05/special-series-su-student-plenary-sitting-2-2/) - SRC’s reaction to the passing of Siyasanga Dlakavu – addressed by Pulane Mtshali By Emma Olivier Die Matie attended the second student plenary sitting held in the Engineering Building on 30 April, where Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Students’ Representative Council (SRC) addressed questions and concerns from the student body. The first point on the agenda addressed
- [World Press Freedom Day: a raft in a sea of information](https://diematie.com/2026/05/world-press-freedom-day-a-raft-in-a-sea-of-information/) - By Emma Giles As journalists and believers in a free press, World Press Freedom Day (WPFD), on 3 May, is of utmost importance to us. But why should it matter to you? By fostering collaboration, reflection and research, WPFD commemorates the power of a free media in society. It is a day to pay tribute
- [Empty seats, not empty voices: a reflection on the SRC's Student Constitution review](https://diematie.com/2026/04/empty-seats-not-empty-voices-a-reflection-on-the-srcs-student-constitution-review/) - By Lisakazi Stemela and Savannah Farris The Student Representative Council (SRC) hosted an event to discuss proposed revisions to the Student Constitution of Stellenbosch University (SU). The event was open to all students so that they could be included in the process and for their voices to weigh in on the proposed changes – yet
- [Special series: SU student plenary sitting](https://diematie.com/2026/04/special-series-su-student-plenary-sitting-5/) - SRC mandate and its collective responsibilities – addressed by Ben Anderson By Emma Giles and Zirquinn Phillips The mandate and collective responsibilities of the Student Representative Council (SRC) was discussed in the third agenda point at the student plenary sitting on 4 March. Ben Anderson, a generally elected SRC member that had previously been disqualified
- [Special series: SU student plenary sitting](https://diematie.com/2026/04/special-series-su-student-plenary-sitting-4/) - SRC budget – addressed by Sinawo Sangovana By Emma Giles, Zirquinn Phillips and Azile Kraziya More than R970 000 is available to the Student Representative Council (SRC). The SRC’s budget was discussed during the second agenda point at the student plenary sitting on 4 March. It was addressed by Sinawo Sangovana, the 2025/2026 Treasurer for the
- [Special series: SU student plenary sitting](https://diematie.com/2026/04/special-series-su-student-plenary-sitting-3/) - List of priorities for the SRC By Emma Giles, Zirquinn Phillips and Azile Kraziya The first official agenda point of the student plenary sitting on 4 March was to determine a list of broad priorities for the Student Representative Council (SRC). The Student Assembly has the power to “determine a list of broad priorities, before
- [Special series: SU student plenary sitting](https://diematie.com/2026/04/special-series-su-student-plenary-sitting-2/) - A return and a reckoning: first student plenary sitting in nearly two years By Emma Giles, Zirquinn Phillips and Azile Kraziya Students, student political leaders, and the Student Representative Council (SRC) discussed and debated key issues affecting the student community for two hours at the first plenary sitting in nearly two years. The Stellenbosch University
- [Stellenbosch floods highlight structural vulnerabilities in Kayamandi ](https://diematie.com/2026/04/stellenbosch-floods-highlight-structural-vulnerabilities-in-kayamandi/) - By Leah Falcon and Lilja Flohr Severe flooding disrupted daily life in Stellenbosch and surrounding communities following heavy rainfall on Sunday 19 April. Kayamandi, the home of many people who work in Stellenbosch, was among the hardest-hit communities. The damage to roofs, walls and belongings that the floods left in their wake foreshadows the rainy
- [‘The Drama’ review: “Should I not have said that?” ](https://diematie.com/2026/04/the-drama-review-should-i-not-have-said-that/) - By Louis Kruger Kristoffer Borgli’s The Drama is really funny. Important, because it’s laughter that propels us through the often uncomfortable self-implosion of two people’s lives. Mark this about The Drama: it’s incredibly engaging, and, with the Roadhouse Cinema just settling in Stellenbosch, it’s a film that will keep the audiences flowing, sending them out
- [A reflection on Earth Day: our love, our power, our planet](https://diematie.com/2026/04/a-reflection-on-earth-day-our-love-our-power-our-planet/) - By Miscka Mulder Earth Day marks a fixed moment of reflection of the state of the world – the growing need to conserve the planet’s ecosystems. The theme introduced in 2025, “Our Power, Our Planet”, persists into 2026, as the call for environmental action continues to carry urgency with the current threats that ecosystems face.
- [Reflecting on International Women’s Day at SU: what does it mean to you?](https://diematie.com/2026/04/reflecting-on-international-womens-day-at-su-what-does-it-mean-to-you/) - By Sienna Simon On paper, International Women’s Day is about celebration. In reality, it is also about survival, resilience, and the long fight for safety and equality for many South African women. At Stellenbosch University (SU), students reflect on what this global day of recognition really means in the context of their everyday lives and
- [SU-communities collaborate with Rise Against Hunger against food insecurity](https://diematie.com/2026/04/su-communities-collaborate-with-rise-against-hunger-against-food-insecurity/) - By Lilja Flohr Driven by the need to address food insecurity, an organisation, Rise Against Hunger, collaborated with several Stellenbosch University (SU) communities at Helshoogte Mens’ Residence on Friday, 17 April, where students gathered to pack meals for affected communities. The volunteers were assigned to a production line, where everyone had a specific task and
- [What the body keeps: art exhibition asks, where do lost memories go?](https://diematie.com/2026/04/what-the-body-keeps-art-exhibition-asks-where-do-lost-memories-go/) - By Avuyile Conjwa Where do lost memories go? At Hazendal Wine Estate, the What the Body Keeps art exhibition suggests that memories do not disappear. They propose that memories are displaced, and in turn transform the body into a living archive of what the mind cannot hold. Visitors gathered at the What the Body Keeps art
- [Ziyaphi na iingcinga?](https://diematie.com/2026/04/ziyaphi-na-iingcinga/) - Ngu Avuyile Conjwa Ziyaphi na iingcinga? Mhlawumbi aziyindawo, koko zihleli apho ukukhanya kungafikelelekiyo. Lombuzo ubhencwe ngumboniso wobugcisa – What the Body Keeps, obubanjelwe eHazendal Wine Estate, Stellenbosch. Umboniso lo uyakuqhuba kude kube sekupheleni kwenyanga yeSilimela. Apha, abo bebe sandula ukuthweswa izidanga uOlorato Makgale, Katja Marsiglia, Robyn Norval, Lisakhanya Ngqoba noJesse Martin-Davis, bebenemiboniso esinike ingcamango eyahlukileyo
- [Two Oceans: where students, scenery and support collide](https://diematie.com/2026/04/two-oceans-where-students-scenery-and-support-collide/) - By Emma Theron Stellenbosch University (SU) students were among the 30 000 runners who laced up for the Total Sports Two Oceans Marathon over the weekend of 10 March. Students recognised the need to train consistently for the event, but pointed out that “the world’s most beautiful marathon” lives up to its slogan and that
- [Varsity Cup hopes end in 50–10 loss for the Maroon Machine](https://diematie.com/2026/04/varsity-cup-hopes-end-in-50-10-loss-for-the-maroon-machine/) - By Kaleigh de Jager and Anica Hattingh Maties’ Varsity Cup campaign came to a disappointing end after a semi-final defeat to North-West University (NWU) on Monday, 6 April. The match, which took place on NWU’s home ground, started with a fierce line of defence from the FNB NWU Eagles. The possibility of adding a tally
- [Pieke Prim takes on Africa’s tallest peak](https://diematie.com/2026/04/pieke-prim-takes-on-africas-tallest-peak/) - By Anica Hattingh To many, the thought of undertaking the strenuous climb up Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, sounds daunting. With a 5 895 meter elevation above sea level, this mountain not only challenges climbers with its steep terrain, but also with harsh weather conditions and thinning oxygen levels. While many climbers are drawn to
- [The real burn: monthly gym fees](https://diematie.com/2026/04/the-real-burn-monthly-gym-fees/) - By Anica Hattingh Recent membership fee increases by Virgin Active may leave many students rethinking their budgets. At the start of 2026, members of the well-known gym were introduced to various price hikes across membership tiers. While increases vary depending on the package and location, even modest adjustments are being felt by students already navigating
- [Your pocket and the 2026 National Budget](https://diematie.com/2026/04/your-pocket-and-the-2026-national-budget/) - By Leah Falcon Every year the South African (SA) government announces their promises to the public in the form of the State of the Nation Address (SONA). Lofty political promises are given distinct fiscal limitations a couple of weeks later with the Budget announcement. This year, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the SONA on 12 February.
- [Exploring Global Cultures Through Food](https://diematie.com/2026/04/exploring-global-cultures-through-food/) - By Azile Kraziya Students gathered for the International Food Evening (IFE) held on Thursday 12 March at Academia Residence. The event has become a longstanding tradition on campus that continues to serve as a platform for cultural exchange and engagement. This event is aimed at celebrating cultural diversity through cuisine. Leoné Wilkinson, who is the
- [Validus Cluster on celebrating culture ](https://diematie.com/2026/04/validus-cluster-on-celebrating-culture/) - By Amber Steyn On 12 March, Validus Cluster hosted their culture evening as a way to bring students together. It was an evening integrating different forms of art as expression, such as poetry, singing, dancing and rapping. Keabetsoe Ndhlovu, one of Validus’s cluster convenors stated that culture within a cluster means to come together, integrate
- [The Postgraduate Network](https://diematie.com/2026/04/the-postgraduate-network/) - By Anica Hattingh For many years, the student experience at Stellenbosch University (SU) has been shaped around undergraduate life, with well-established residences, Commuter Student Communities (CSCs) and a vibrant campus experience. However, as SU has shifted its position to research output over recent years, the postgraduate population has grown significantly, now making up at least
- [Stellenbosch participants raise R250 000 for education](https://diematie.com/2026/04/stellenbosch-participants-raise-r250-000-for-education/) - By Liam Jean Pierre 167 km is approximately 0,04% of the way to the moon, but Calling Cape Town attempts to reach even further to help bring affordable education to low-income communities. Calling Cape Town is a 24-hour extreme triathlon fundraising event that combines some of the world’s most iconic individual swim-cycle-run events: an eight
- [Celebrating International Pi Day with the Faculty of Education](https://diematie.com/2026/04/celebrating-international-pi-day-with-the-faculty-of-education/) - By Kate Parry International Pi Day is celebrated once a year on 14 March to mark the date coinciding with the first three digits of Pi: 3,14. To honour Pi Day, the Faculty of Education held a First-Year Mathematics Education Exhibition to celebrate all things maths. The students created posters explaining mathematical concepts that teachers
- [Darkfest 2026 ](https://diematie.com/2026/04/darkfest-2026/) - By Anica Hattingh The world’s best freeride mountain bikers pushed the limits at Darkfest 2026, marking the event’s 10th anniversary with its biggest and most thrilling edition yet. Hosted from 14 to 22 March at the Hellsend Dirt Compound near Stellenbosch, more than 30 elite riders took on some of the largest and most dangerous
- [Giving back is our jam](https://diematie.com/2026/04/giving-back-is-our-jam/) - By Kayla Niemandt The true heartbeat of Stellenbosch University (SU) isn’t only found in lecture halls or libraries – it’s in the moments where students come together to give back. The amaMaties Thrift ’n Swap and Sandwich Drive was certainly one of those moments! On the weekend of 7 March, the amaMaties Cluster hosted an
- [When distant wars reach campus: how the Iranian war is closer than you think](https://diematie.com/2026/04/when-distant-wars-reach-campus-how-the-iranian-war-is-closer-than-you-think/) - By Danelle Jacobs and Itumeleng Motsamai What happens when a war, thousands of kilometers away, finds its way within our borders? The conflict involving Iran, Israel and the USA is affecting economies and the overall safety of families in West Asia . Yet it remains true that global conflicts rarely stay confined to their borders.
- [Wilgenhof hosts Society Fair celebrating cultural connection](https://diematie.com/2026/04/wilgenhof-hosts-society-fair-celebrating-cultural-connection/) - By Akhona Ngxikwe Cultural diversity and community were celebrated as the Wilgenhof Men’s Residence lawn was transformed into a vibrant gathering space during their Society Fair Day on 14 March. The Zulu, Bapedi.Batswana.Basotho, and Venda Societies came together to share traditions, heritage and performances in an event aimed at fostering connection across campus. The event
- [Stellenbosch students celebrate Human Rights Day through Colour Run](https://diematie.com/2026/04/stellenbosch-students-celebrate-human-rights-day-through-colour-run/) - By Azile Kraziya The BA Student Committee (BASC) and the United Nations Association of South Africa (UNASA), together with Pieke and Metanoia Residences, collaborated on the Human Rights Day Colour Run on 20 March, creating a vibrant and symbolic lead-up to Human Rights Day. The event formed part of broader efforts to commemorate Human Rights
- [Cost of belonging: amaMaties CSCs reflects on House Dance expenses ](https://diematie.com/2026/04/cost-of-belonging-amamaties-cscs-reflects-on-house-dance-expenses/) - By Navarna Davids What does it cost to be a Matie? For some commuter and National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funded students, attending House Dance, one of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) most celebrated student events, can raise questions about affordability and inclusion. While contributions to House Funds Dances help cover the venue, food, and other
- [More bite than bark](https://diematie.com/2026/04/more-bite-than-bark/) - By Ferdinand Theo Preller In the streets of Stellenbosch, a small-scale apocalypse is occurring. Disease and death are running rampant. Corpses line the streets. And as it stands, we have no solution, no cure. We stand to lose the very individuals that made this town the “Eikestad”. In short, the trees are dying. While the
- [Attempting a Guinness World Record in Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2026/04/attempting-a-guinness-world-record-in-stellenbosch/) - By Lilja Flohr This March in Stellenbosch, Casper Steenkamp and Kempen Claassens successfully attempted a Guinness World Record for the most consecutive tennis doubles matches ever played, aiming to play 50 hours and trying to get 50 matches played. The initiative is closely connected to Stellenbosch, Claassens is a Stellenbosch University (SU) alumnus and Steenkamp
- [Jazz Threads brings joie de vivre to Lunch Hour Concert](https://diematie.com/2026/04/jazz-threads-brings-joie-de-vivre-to-lunch-hour-concert/) - By Emma Olivier Jazz Threads, a jazz ensemble of musicians from Stellenbosch University (SU), brightened up the afternoon of 19 March with joyful grooves during a free Lunch Hour Concert in the Fismer Hall at the SU Conservatory. Led by Sibabalwe Gobe-Gysman on vocals and the flute, the band consisted of Melisizwe Plaatjie on the
- [“Buried and remembered”: Film screening honours the late poet Dr Diana Ferrus](https://diematie.com/2026/04/buried-and-remembered-film-screening-honours-the-late-poet-dr-diana-ferrus/) - By Annabel Nyongwana What is the role of storytelling in South Africa today? How do we reckon with the violence of the past, and what resonance does it have with young people's experiences today? These are but three questions that Nomandla Vilakazi’s 2026 film, Bones: A Story of Homecoming, which screened at Stellenbosch University (SU)
- [Student leaders: what does transparency and accountability mean?](https://diematie.com/2026/04/student-leaders-what-does-transparency-and-accountability-mean/) - By Emma Giles When your student leaders stand before you and read their manifestos, you can almost guarantee they will emphasise two words: transparency and accountability. But what does this mean in practice? Do all our student leaders, especially those serving in the statutory bodies, understand what democracy and constitutional rights really mean? Does hiding
- [“Classical Kaleidoscope”: Winelands Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates classical heritage on Human Rights Day](https://diematie.com/2026/04/classical-kaleidoscope-winelands-philharmonic-orchestra-celebrates-classical-heritage-on-human-rights-day/) - By Louis Kruger “Classical music is pretty rock and roll, if you think about it,” says conductor and artistic director of the Winelands Philharmonic Orchestra (WPO) Reghardt Kühn, before leading the orchestra into Tchaikovsky’s “MarcheSlave”. Indeed it can be – it can also swell with emotion, as does the “Intermezzo” of Cavalleria Rusticana, and it
- [Who’s Marty Supreme again?](https://diematie.com/2026/04/whos-marty-supreme-again/) - By Liam Jean Pierre This year a “billion people” got to watch the light leave the eyes of Oscar nominees that didn’t quite cut it. Although the validity of the Oscars is annually called into question by some, that doesn’t stop the Academy Awards from raking in over $200 million each year. Conan O'Brien hosted
- [Sonop hosts their First Thursday Market](https://diematie.com/2026/04/sonop-hosts-their-first-thursday-market/) - By Brooke-Lee Jaftha Sonop Ladies Residence hosted their first First Thursday Market of the year on 5 March 2026. It was a marvelous night filled with music, food, clothes and the smiles of the ladies in yellow. Sonop tries to host this market on the first Thursday of each month throughout the year. The main
- [Maties student rider goes the distance in endurance sport](https://diematie.com/2026/04/maties-student-rider-goes-the-distance-in-endurance-sport/) - By Agnes Homwe For first-year BDatSci student Emile Badenhorst, the world of statistical learning isn’t the only place requiring intense focus and stamina. As a high-level equestrian athlete, Badenhorst has recently galloped into the spotlight. He serves as the captain of the South African Junior Protea Endurance Team, which he describes as “amazing”. For Badenhorst,
- [Steep hurdles: uphill battles for disabled students](https://diematie.com/2026/04/steep-hurdles-uphill-battles-for-disabled-students/) - By Maia Scheepers “It is as if it was designed to be marketed as accessible, rather than designed to be used by people who rely on it,” said Cristen Koegelenberg, final-year LLB student. Wheelchair-using students at Stellenbosch University (SU) say that “accessible” spaces often fall short in practice, turning routine tasks into daily challenges. Ramps
- [A brewing appreciation](https://diematie.com/2026/04/a-brewing-appreciation/) - By Nicola Reyneke The Maties Beer Appreciation Society (MBAS) has been bringing students with a shared love for beer together since around 2017, hosting weekly tastings every Tuesday. The society introduces members to a variety of beer styles and brews, all while creating a fun environment for students to socialise. Although the society has existed
- [SU’s attempt to abide by Level 2 water restrictions](https://diematie.com/2026/04/sus-attempt-to-abide-by-level-2-water-restrictions/) - By Jana Burger Effective from 1 March, the Stellenbosch Municipality has put Level 2 Water Restrictions in place. In a notice released on 1 March, they describe the implementation of these restrictions as “a responsible and measured intervention to manage demand early and avoid more severe measures later”. A limit of 330 litres per person
- [Local streaming: a thing of the past?](https://diematie.com/2026/04/local-streaming-a-thing-of-the-past/) - By Nina Guy In March this year, MultiChoice announced that it would discontinue its streaming platform, Showmax, marking the end of one of Africa’s most ambitious local streaming services after more than a decade. The decision follows a strategic review of the company’s digital operations after its parent company, Canal+, acquired MultiChoice. For audiences who prefer
- [Plaaslike stromingsplatforms: 'n ding van die verlede?](https://diematie.com/2026/04/plaaslike-stromingsplatforms-n-ding-van-die-verlede/) - Deur Nina Guy In Maart vanjaar het die mediamaatskappy, MultiChoice, aangekondig dat hulle hul stromingsplatform, Showmax, gaan sluit, wat die einde van een van Afrika se grootste plaaslike stromingsdienste ná meer as 'n dekade beteken. Die besluit volg op 'n strategiese hersiening van die maatskappy se digitale bedrywighede nadat die moedermaatskappy, Canal+, MultiChoice verkry het.
- [R158 286 and rising: how the #Move4Food initiative is feeding Maties](https://diematie.com/2026/04/r158-286-and-rising-how-the-move4food-initiative-is-feeding-maties/) - By Suné Coetzee The #Move4Food initiative provides emergency food relief to students at Stellenbosch University (SU) who experience food insecurity. Run by the university's Development and Alumni Relations office, this initiative offers food vouchers, sponsored meals and food parcels in partnership with student residences and the Department of Social Work. The initiative is part of
- [Knifepoint robbery targets Stellenbosch student](https://diematie.com/2026/04/knifepoint-robbery-targets-stellenbosch-student/) - By Tenisha Taylor On 25 February, a Stellenbosch University (SU) student was robbed of her bicycle at knifepoint on Dorp Street during peak-hour traffic, highlighting safety concerns for students living off campus. Lena Wiroth, a first-year BCom (Management Sciences) student, was cycling home from campus at around 17:00 when an unidentified man blocked her path
- [House Funds Dance: the method behind the madness](https://diematie.com/2026/04/house-funds-dance-the-method-behind-the-madness/) - By Chelsy Rickard There have been a few funky outfits around town over the past few weeks – everything from bridal outfits (Eendrag) to cowboys (Lydia). If you haven’t figured it out by now, it’s House Funds Dance season. Here’s the inside scoop on this fun tradition so that you don’t feel completely out of
- [Emerging talent takes centre stage in Botanical Art Exhibition](https://diematie.com/2026/04/emerging-talent-takes-centre-stage-in-botanical-art-exhibition/) - By Kayla Niemandt Under the shade of the towering trees in the Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (SUBG), art and nature met in full bloom on the weekend of 14 March. The Botanical Art Exhibition served as a platform for young, up-and-coming artists from across the country who demonstrated how a new generation is reshaping traditional
- [Aandklas amplified](https://diematie.com/2026/04/aandklas-amplified/) - By Nicola Reyneke Karel Bester & Die Kraaines Band and Ultra-Mal blew the roof off Aandklas on the night of the 14th of March. Although it was a relatively quiet evening in terms of numbers, the sound of both bands left those in attendance yearning for more. The atmosphere proved that a good performance does
- [How the increasing petrol prices affect students](https://diematie.com/2026/04/how-the-increasing-petrol-prices-affect-students/) - By Leah Falcon, Victoria West-Russell and Julian Rael Gordon South African motorists and commuting Maties can expect high fuel price increases from 1 April. This is on top of the March fuel-price update from the Minister of Mineral and Petrol Resources, Gwede Mantashe. The end-March speculation for fuel prices are based on data by the
- [Heavy sounds, bigger crowd: Slam Fest 2026](https://diematie.com/2026/03/heavy-sounds-bigger-crowd-slam-fest-2026/) - By Kerry-Lee Christensen Slam Fest 2026 on 7 March highlighted the talent within South Africa’s often underrated heavy music scene, showcasing bands like We Kill Cowboys, Facing the Gallows and Sunken State. Held at the Daisy Jones Bar, the event drew metalheads and music lovers alike, with a larger turnout than the previous year. According
- [Listening to the ocean: SU Engineering students earn global recognition](https://diematie.com/2026/03/listening-to-the-ocean-su-engineering-students-earn-global-recognition/) - By Anica Hattingh and Sofia Bassios Last year, two postgraduate students, Christiaan Geldenhuys (PhD candidate in Electronic Engineering) and Günther Tonitz (Master’s student in Electronic Engineering), at Stellenbosch University (SU), received global recognition after receiving the Jury’s Award at the BioDCASE 2025. They developed a machine-learning system capable of detecting Antarctic blue and fin whale
- [Upfront allowances: what NSFAS students need to know](https://diematie.com/2026/03/upfront-allowances-what-nsfas-students-need-to-know/) - National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) students are eagerly awaiting the payment of their allowances for February and March. In its Welcoming Edition on 11 February, Die Matie reported on the systems and processes related to NSFAS payments and financial blocks. On 24 February, Prof Nicola Smit, Acting Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Stellenbosch University
- [No notes left to sell](https://diematie.com/2026/03/no-notes-left-to-sell/) - By Anica Hattingh On 24 October last year, an official statement by the Academic Affairs Council (AAC) of Stellenbosch University (SU) was released in which the following was made very clear – “[SU] claims copyright in respect of students’ class notes”. This means that the selling of class notes, or any other academic material (for
- [‘F*k my in jou spaceship’ laat die gehoor skaterlag](https://diematie.com/2026/03/fk-my-in-jou-spaceship-laat-die-gehoor-skaterlag/) - Deur Jana Burger “Op die ou einde van die dag is ons almal aliens.” “Effens tipsy maar ek’t nog nooit so lekker gelag nie!!” “Phenomenal work from everyone involved! Riveting work and fantastic acting!” “You freaky bastards! Vreemd, fantasties en befok.” “Spectacular! Funny and exceptionally sad... great lighting!” Die bogenoemde is net ’n paar van
- [Beat the heat: training safely during Stellenbosch’s 40°C heatwave](https://diematie.com/2026/03/beat-the-heat-training-safely-during-stellenboschs-40c-heatwave/) - By Anica Hattingh and Hannah Boxall This week has been promised to be a scorcher! With temperatures set to reach 40 degrees in Stellenbosch and surrounding areas, athletes and fitness fanatics are strongly encouraged to exercise caution during their workouts. Here are some of the most important things to remember as you prepare to exercise
- [A Glimmer of hope in the AI apocalypse](https://diematie.com/2026/03/a-glimmer-of-hope-in-the-ai-apocalypse/) - The AI company that isn’t taking your job, but helping you find one. By Jana Gous Artificial intelligence (AI) is the machine that completes our quizzes, helps us with our degree, and then takes our job. Everything we say these days is in lists of three, we pause, and then we compare, as AI is
- [Maties Women’s Rugby side: building skill and connection ](https://diematie.com/2026/03/maties-womens-rugby-side-building-skill-and-connection/) - By Leah Falcon Varsity Cup season is upon us in a wave of maroon and the Maties Women’s Rugby Team is set to defend their title as the 2025 champs. This year comes with the additional excitement of the team vying to become the first women’s team with back-to-back wins for Women’s Varsity Cup. Maties
- [Sustainability on campus ](https://diematie.com/2026/03/sustainability-on-campus/) - By Sofia Bassios and Lavinia Shapumba When your news feed is inundated by melting glaciers, biodiversity loss and extreme pollution, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the environmental crisis. This overwhelm and climate anxiety can make anyone feel helpless, but small sustainable choices should be simple. If you’ve ever hesitated in front of the recycling
- [Maties Climbing: a petition to keep the wall](https://diematie.com/2026/03/maties-climbing-a-petition-to-keep-the-wall/) - By Anica Hattingh For the club members of Maties Climbing, their climbing wall has been more than a place to train – it has been a place where they can relieve stress and socialise too. However, in January of this year, they received the news that there was a possibility of their facilities being demolished.
- [Varsity Cup: new point system?](https://diematie.com/2026/03/varsity-cup-new-point-system/) - By Amber Steyn As the men of Maties Rugby kicked off their first home game match at the Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch University (SU) against the University of Johannesburg (UJ), the crowd had an immense amount of excitement, as well as a sense of confusion surrounding the game – which was what the new point
- [Pumpkins galore: annual Pumpkin Day at Babylonstoren](https://diematie.com/2026/03/pumpkins-galore-annual-pumpkin-day-at-babylonstoren/) - By Anica Hattingh Celebrating its third annual Pumpkin Day on 1 March, Babylonstoren welcomed visitors – young and old – to take part in their pumpkin themed festivities. From pumpkin-themed ten-pin bowling, pumpkin carving, pit spitting and even a pumpkin slingshot, there were enough activities to keep visitors entertained for the day. As soon as
- [Jackal and the Wind bring it back to Aandklas](https://diematie.com/2026/03/jackal-and-the-wind-bring-it-back-to-aandklas/) - By Jana Gous Jackal and the Wind returned to the stage where it all began at Aandklas Stellenbosch on Saturday, 28 February. The indie band, formed in 2013 in Stellenbosch, came full circle as lead singer Chris Kruger spoke about their student days playing on that same stage. The venue was packed with curious music
- [Fish, firelight and foam: inside Huis Visser’s Snoekbraai](https://diematie.com/2026/03/fish-firelight-and-foam-inside-huis-vissers-snoekbraai/) - By Tenisha Taylor On 20 February, Huis Visser’s (HV) quad had been transformed into a mini Hawaii – alive with energy, music, and heaps of foam. Residents and their dates danced across the foam-covered floor in bikini tops, swim shorts, and light summer shirts. Attendees sang along to GSTRiNG as they performed their hit song
- [One big brotherhood: inside SU’s men’s netball team](https://diematie.com/2026/03/one-big-brotherhood-inside-sus-mens-netball-team/) - By Agnes Homwe t Stellenbosch University (SU), the men’s netball team is steadily building momentum not just in results, but in culture and visibility. Head Coach Jared McArthur, a former team member who has played netball since childhood, stepped into the role last year to preserve and strengthen the team’s identity. “My priority was mindset”,
- [‘Sonneblom na Blou’: hierdie bundel huiwer nie](https://diematie.com/2026/03/sonneblom-na-blou-hierdie-bundel-huiwer-nie/) - Deur Emma Olivier Sedert Pieter Krog se oudioboek-digbundel Sonneblom na Blou op 20 Februarie vrygestel is, het die albumreeks ’n verwelkomende ontvangs geniet. Die bundel volg die lewe van ’n jong man wat vanaf kindertyd tot volwassenheid met homself en die wêreld stoei, en uiteindelik sy identiteit in sy woordkuns vind. Die werk dartel atmosferies
- [News Analysis: How did the SRC respond to student accommodation and registration concerns?](https://diematie.com/2026/03/news-analysis-how-did-the-src-respond-to-student-accommodation-and-registration-concerns/) - By Emma Giles Tone-deaf, ineffective and sellouts. This is how The Economic Freedom Fighters Youth Command (EFFYC) and the Western Cape branch of the South African Student Congress (SASCO), both registered Stellenbosch University (SU) societies, described the Student Representative Council (SRC) of SU in their joint statement on 19 February 2026 on Instagram. What is
- [Maties, underwater?](https://diematie.com/2026/03/maties-underwater/) - By Misha Fray Founded in 1966, the Maties Underwater Club (MUC) has been a place where ocean lovers and adventurers could unite over shared interests for six decades. What began as a space where freediving, spearfishing and underwater hockey enthusiasts could come together, evolved to an ocean exploration hub. Through the university, the club even
- [‘Recharging Hope’: a solar-powered tale of perseverance and innovation](https://diematie.com/2026/03/recharging-hope-a-solar-powered-tale-of-perseverance-and-innovation/) - By Anica Hattingh In late September of 2024, researchers from the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) set out on a daring mission – to travel 6 000 kilometres across Africa. The challenge, however, did not lie in the distance or terrain the researchers had to cross, but rather in the fact that their
- [More than sideline stars: Maties Cheerleaders redefining university sport](https://diematie.com/2026/03/more-than-sideline-stars-maties-cheerleaders-redefining-university-sport/) - By Lavinia Shapumba Cheerleading at Stellenbosch University (SU) is a sport viewed through multiple lenses – from being a performance at Varsity Cup to competing nationally. Maties Cheerleading has grown from a performance-focused team in 2020 into a competitive force in South African cheerleading by 2023. Tiffany van Wyk, the current captain and flyer, explains
- [Special series: SU student plenary sitting](https://diematie.com/2026/04/special-series-su-student-plenary-sitting/) - By Emma Giles and Zirquinn Phillips Registration and the Student Debt Working Group (SDWG) was discussed during the fourth and final agenda point addressed at the student plenary sitting on 4 March. It was addressed by Sinawo Sangovana, Treasurer of the 2025/2026 Student Representative Council (SRC). Solomzi Mphambo, the Speaker of Student Assembly, read the
- [A screaming success: the Neelsie’s new cinema](https://diematie.com/2026/04/a-screaming-success-the-neelsies-new-cinema/) - By Leah Falcon and Liam Jean Pierre “It’s alive! It’s alive!” A frankly maniacal rejoice for the resurrection of the formerly defunct Neelsie Cinema. At the twilight of 2025, the Neelsie Student Centre and the larger Stellenbosch community mourned the loss of a local landmark, leaving the town without a cinema closer than Somerset West.
- [Who’s in charge here? A guide to different student leadership groups](https://diematie.com/2025/02/whos-in-charge-here-a-guide-to-different-student-leadership-groups/) - by Margaret Louw With the beginning of a new year, Stellenbosch is once again swarmed by lots of lost students beginning their first year. Whether in a residence or CSC, all newcomers in Welcoming will be shepherded around by a group of senior student leaders. However, with so many new terms and groups it can
- [NSFAS: National Student Flaking Aid Scheme](https://diematie.com/2026/02/nsfas-national-student-flaking-aid-scheme/) - Nationally, students are experiencing problems with student debt. SU students also face uncertainty regarding registration blocks and allowance disbursements. Die Matie reports that many of these problems seem to be a result of inconsistent NSFAS payments. By Tenisha Taylor, Zandri van Greunen & Leah Falcon R286,2 million – this is how much the National Student
- [The importance of Social Impact during Welcoming](https://diematie.com/2025/03/the-importance-of-social-impact-during-welcoming/) - The Social Impact Community Morning during Welcoming is an opportunity for newcomers to engage in their residences’ or Commuter Student Communities (CSC) volunteering activity to offer their service to a local initiative. As part of the tradition and an essential aspect of the Welcoming program, a day of volunteering takes place every year. This year,
- [60 mm Rainfall leads to library closure and campus-wide damage at SU](https://diematie.com/2026/04/60-mm-rainfall-leads-to-library-closure-and-campus-wide-damage-at-su/) - By Tenisha Taylor Severe rainfall on Sunday, 19 April, resulted in damage and disruption across the Stellenbosch University (SU) campus, including flooding in the SU library, parts of the Neelsie Student Centre, and a few SU residences. According to data from the Western Cape Department of Agriculture collected at the Elsenburg Weather Station, the closest
- [Two Maties pairs claim victory at Cape Town HYROX 2026](https://diematie.com/2026/04/two-maties-pairs-claim-victory-at-cape-town-hyrox-2026/) - By Chelsy Rickard and Anica Hattingh Several Maties competed in the Cape Town HYROX event held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in early April. Among the winners were four students – three of whom are currently studying at SU – who placed first in their respective categories. Frans van der Merwe, a
- [Archives from ‘Die Matie’: 85 years ](https://diematie.com/2026/02/archives-from-die-matie-85-years/) - By Anica Hattingh For the last 85 years, Die Matie has played a central role in chronicling the history of Stellenbosch University (SU). While individual articles change, these pillars have endured across decades, transcending era, politics and student cohort. Student life and campus culture The most enduring pillar of Die Matie remains the insight it
- [Maroon Machine triumphs on home soil ](https://diematie.com/2026/02/maroon-machine-triumphs-on-home-soil/) - The 2026 FNB Varsity Cup season opened in disappointment for the FNB Maties, who went down 50–39 to FNB UFS Shimlas in...
- [Celebration and “rejuvenation”: Wilgenhof and its many meanings](https://diematie.com/2025/09/celebration-and-rejuvenation-wilgenhof-and-its-many-meanings/) - By Louis Kruger In 2024, Wilgenhof was all anyone could talk about. By the end of the year, excited chatter had faded into the sound of drills, hammers, and crisp white paint drying. It’s been a term since the residence re-opened on July 18: now, it’s time to take stock of the aftermath. In short,
- [My running club and me](https://diematie.com/2026/02/my-running-club-and-me/) - By Anica Hattingh From sunrise starts to post-run coffee stops, Stellenbosch is packed with running crews that cater to different paces, personalities and playlists. Not sure where you fit in? Consider this your unofficial quiz to finding your people! Burnt: The Social Sprinters You’re a Burnt runner if... You run for fun, fitness and the after-run
- [This is your campus, this is your sport ](https://diematie.com/2026/02/this-is-your-campus-this-is-your-sport/) - By Amber Steyn To be a part of any sport at Stellenbosch University (SU) means to be a part of a community – a team. At SU, our newcomers have a variety of options in regard to the sport in which they would like to participate. The sports offered by SU are rugby, football, cricket,
- [The balancing act: Being a student athlete](https://diematie.com/2026/02/the-balancing-act-being-a-student-athlete/) - By Jana Gous Student athletes are among the most disciplined people on campus. While many students juggle academic deadlines and a social life, student athletes must do so while training, travelling and competing at a high level. Die Matie spoke to several Maties athletes to understand how they not only survive, but thrive under pressure.
- [Rest and recover: How to exercise safely](https://diematie.com/2026/02/rest-and-recover-how-to-exercise-safely/) - By Lilja Flohr Whether at the gym or on the sports field, exercise is part of campus life for many students. But this also puts new strain on the body and it is important to remember that more exercise at university does not automatically mean better health. Here are a few tips on how to
- [Know the ins and outs of Varsity Cup](https://diematie.com/2026/02/know-the-ins-and-outs-of-varsity-cup/) - By Anica Hattingh Maroon Mondays. Cape Derby. Pokkel and Rugby that Rocks – all of these are iconic to the FNB Varsity Cup (VC), which kicks off on 16 February. Every year, Maties flock to the Danie Craven Stadium to witness the men in maroon in their full glory. But more than the rugby itself,
- [Who brings the vibes to the Bosch?](https://diematie.com/2026/02/who-brings-the-vibes-to-the-bosch/) - By Jana Burger Stellenbosch is known for its iconic nightlife, but where should you rock up when you haven’t been around the block yet? Die Matie interviewed a few local bars and clubs to make picking where your next jol will happen slightly easier. AANDKLAS Known for hosting Battle of the Bands, Aandklas on Bird
- [Students embrace cultural passions](https://diematie.com/2026/02/students-embrace-cultural-passions/) - By Agnes Homwe For many students, university is a place where academic paths and personal passions often diverge. Studying something completely different from what you love can feel like a loss of structure, identity, or creative outlet. For Stellenbosch University (SU) students Jack Enslin, Kyra de Maudave Bestel, and Justin de Villiers, cultural societies and
- [Stellies music scene (a)live and well ](https://diematie.com/2026/02/stellies-music-scene-alive-and-well/) - By Emma Olivier There is something special about a live performance. To keep a finger on the Stellenbosch music scene’s pulse, look out for these bands on Die Matie’s radar. GSTRiNG The fourth string on a guitar (nothing else) – GSTRiNG is a genre-defying band pushing boundaries in Afrikaans music. Drawing from diverse influences for
- [Pieter Krog se debuutbundel ’n vervulde belofte](https://diematie.com/2026/02/pieter-krog-se-debuutbundel-n-vervulde-belofte/) - Deur Emma Olivier In sy debuutbundel, Sonneblom na Blou, is digkuns Pieter Krog se manier om van die lewe, die liefde, verandering en identiteit sin te maak. Die Matie het met hierdie jong digter van Kroonstad gesels oor die bundel en die storie daaragter. Krog vertel dat hy al in sy kinderdae reeds homself belowe
- [Golden Week: Is it social tradition or party culture?](https://diematie.com/2026/02/golden-week-is-it-social-tradition-or-party-culture/) - By Nina Guy Golden Week marks the first week of the semester, celebrated with nights out running from Monday through to Sunday. For many students, it is an opportunity for social interaction. It includes dressing up and embracing student life. However, for others, excessive alcohol consumption and a lack of awareness around safety and regulation
- [Behind the scenes of Welcoming ](https://diematie.com/2026/02/behind-the-scenes-of-welcoming/) - By Emma Theron Stellenbosch University (SU) has earned itself a reputation of being a student town. Residence culture, Commuter Student Communities (CSC) signage, and merchandise filter their way into everyday life at the university. Welcoming is the first taste of what being a Matie has to offer. But to make it truly memorable, student leaders
- [Surviving Stellenbosch culture shock](https://diematie.com/2026/02/surviving-stellenbosch-culture-shock/) - By Zandri van Greunen Most new Maties arrive in Stellenbosch ready to experience what “Dis altyd lente in die oë van die Stellenbosch-studente” (It’s always spring in the eyes of the Stellenbosch students) is all about. This ideal can seem tone deaf when the realities of back-to-back lectures, res activities, and being away from home
- [Starting from scratch at your university ](https://diematie.com/2026/02/starting-from-scratch-at-your-university/) - By Ella Bosman For many, arriving in Stellenbosch for the first time feels a bit like walking into High School Musical. Oak-lined streets buzzing with life, students everywhere, the Neelsie, and of course its infamous night life. While this environment is associated with an idealised “university experience”, some students report feeling out of place despite
- [So… you’ve got a roommate. What to do next?](https://diematie.com/2026/02/so-youve-got-a-roommate-what-to-do-next/) - By Anica Hattingh, Julian Rael Gordan & Emma Olivier As the new year kicks off, residences are once more filled with moving boxes and unfamiliar faces. During this liminal time, many students experience uncertainty. How do you live with a roommate? Die Matie reached out to some students to discover how they cohabited. Set expectations
- [A hitchhiker’s guide to Dorp Street and beyond](https://diematie.com/2026/02/a-hitchhikers-guide-to-dorp-street-and-beyond/) - By Jana Gous Stellenbosch feels like a dream until your phone is stolen, you are walking down a dark street, and your friends are nowhere to be found. Safety in this town should not be underestimated, and as a first-year (or an academically gifted senior), there are a few hard truths you need to learn
- [Living in Stellenbosch on a (tight) budget](https://diematie.com/2026/02/living-in-stellenbosch-on-a-tight-budget/) - By Jana Gous Stellenbosch may be known for its oak-lined streets and vibrant student culture, but when it’s the end of the month and your bank account is scraping zero, even the town’s charm can feel expensive. Still, living on a student budget is far from impossible. Smart grocery shopping can stretch your budget significantly.
- [Important SU contacts](https://diematie.com/2026/02/important-su-contacts/) - By Amber Steyn Administration A This is the building where students can go to enquire about, amongst others, academic records, bursaries, loans, module changes and student fees. Contact details: 021 808 9111 Street address: 52 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch. However, the building is currently closed due to renovations. Please visit the Coetzenburg Centre. IT Hub In
- [In defense of the icebreaker](https://diematie.com/2026/02/in-defence-of-the-icebreaker/) - By Leah Falcon O-Week begins with the flurry of ice-breakers as first-years incept the university space. What lies before them is the rollercoaster journey of getting a degree, as well as a personal “becoming”. This process isn’t just about how long one can survive on only pickles and Red Bull, but also an understanding of
- [Iconic Welcoming traditions across different Stellenbosch residences](https://diematie.com/2026/02/iconic-welcoming-traditions-across-different-stellenbosch-residences/) - By Jana Burger Residences and their residents at Stellenbosch University (SU) annually pride themselves on their unique events and traditions during Welcoming. Die Matie interviewed a few senior residents from different residences regarding iconic events aimed at making newcomers feel seen and welcomed into their new home away from home. Monica Monica has an evening
- [Beginner’s guide to being a Matie ](https://diematie.com/2026/02/beginners-guide-to-being-a-matie/) - By Abigail Powell Beginning university is a tumultuous experience and a huge step in life. Beginning it in a strange town, away from family and friends, makes it even more intimidating. But you are not alone. Here is a guide with everything you need to know when it comes to Stellenbosch University (SU). SU welcomes
- [What 2026 Holds for SU: the Rector speaks ](https://diematie.com/2026/02/what-2026-holds-for-su-the-rector-speaks/) - Kerry-Lee Christensen As Stellenbosch University (SU) looks ahead to 2026, Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deresh Ramjugernath says the institution will prioritise accountability and meaningful impact. To do so, Ramjugernath said in an interview with Die Matie, “Our focus in 2026 is firmly on action and implementation."SU’s key priorities for the coming year include strengthening academic
- [Dosent ontvang Van Ewijk-prestasieprys](https://diematie.com/2026/02/dosent-ontvang-van-ewijk-prestasieprys/) - By Zandri van Greunen Dr. Alfred Schaffer, ’n bekroonde digter en ’n senior dosent verbonde aan die Departement Afrikaans en Nederlands aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US), is in Desember 2025 as die wenner van die Van Ewijk-stigting se prestasieprys aangewys. Dié toekenning, ter waarde van R100 000, erken individue wat presteer het ten opsigte van die
- [SU debaters take Bulgaria](https://diematie.com/2026/02/su-debaters-take-bulgaria/) - By Misha Fray Two students represented Maties at the World Universities Debating Championships (WUDC) in Sofia, Bulgaria. The competition took place from 27 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. The event brought toget­her more than 1 000 participants from universities globally to debate some of the world’s most pressing political, econo­mic and social issues. Evert
- [Ben Anderson reinstated into SRC](https://diematie.com/2026/02/ben-anderson-reinstated-into-src/) - By Emma Giles More than four months after the election of the Student Representative Council (SRC), Ben Anderson was officially reinstated as a SRC member for the 2025/2026 term, following a ruling by the Student Court. The third respondent in the case, Lihle Baleka, appealed the decision of the Student Court to overturn Anderson’s disqualification
- [NSFAS allowance discrepancies and SU response in 2025](https://diematie.com/2026/01/nsfas-allowance-discrepancies-and-su-response-in-2025/) - By Tenisha Taylor and Leah Falcon Background Despite classes starting on 10 February in 2025 at Stellenbosch University (SU), the annual living and accommodation allowances (“caps”) for 2025 were only confirmed in April. The caps were confirmed by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), a government entity managed by the South African Department of
- [Power to Purple: South Africa stands against GBV](https://diematie.com/2026/01/power-to-purple-south-africa-stands-against-gbv/) - By Leah Falcon South Africa was silent at 12:00 on 21 November as thousands across the country lay together in solidarity with the women of South Africa who have been victims and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide. The demonstrations, organised by Women For Change (WFC), called for people across the country to lie
- [‘Hunger Games’: hoe lyk die toekoms vir skrywers en joernaliste?](https://diematie.com/2026/01/hunger-games-hoe-lyk-die-toekoms-vir-skrywers-en-joernaliste/) - Deur Nina Guy ’n Interessante gesprek tussen Ilse Salzwedel, Jolyn Phillips, Karin Schimke, Leonie Joubert en Frederik de Backer het op 13 Oktober by die Toyota Woordfees plaasgevind, waar die vraag: “Hoe maak ’n mens ’n bestaan uit skryfwerk?” bespreek is. In die gesprek is daar gepraat oor hoe skrywers hul skryfwerk gebruik om ’n
- [Eendrag car thefts prompt review of vehicle safety on SU campus](https://diematie.com/2026/01/eendrag-car-thefts-prompt-review-of-vehicle-safety-on-su-campus/) - By Savannah Farris Two cars were stolen from the Eendrag Men’s Residence parking lot on Victoria Street, on 20 and 24 September. Two thefts in the span of four days prompted Die Matie to investigate the extent of car theft on the Stellenbosch University (SU) campus. Die Matie reached out to Gerhard Koen, a third-year
- [Student Court unanimously overturns disqualification of Ben Anderson from SRC](https://diematie.com/2025/12/student-court-unanimously-overturns-disqualification-of-ben-anderson-from-src/) - By Emma Giles The Student Court of Stellenbosch University unanimously overruled the Student Electoral Commission’s (SEC) decision to disqualify Ben Anderson as a member of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC). Anderson received the top number of votes (2 703) in the SRC election that took place from 22 to 29 August. On 2 September, an
- [A mile of history and spirit: Dagbreek Straatmyl](https://diematie.com/2025/12/a-mile-of-history-and-spirit-dagbreek-straatmyl/) - By Nina Guy The 15th annual Dagbreek Straatmyl, part of the annual Woordfees, transformed Stellenbosch’s Victoria Street into an athletics track on Wednesday, 15 October. Each year, the event brings together athletes of all ages, experience levels and backgrounds. Anyone, from young children to experienced runners, can take part. A highlight of the Dagbreek Straatmyl
- [’n Myl van geskiedenis en gees: Dagbreek-straatmyl](https://diematie.com/2025/12/n-myl-van-geskiedenis-en-gees-dagbreek-straatmyl/) - Deur Nina Guy Die 15de jaarlikse Dagbreek-straatmyl, wat deel vorm van die Toyota Woordfees, het Woensdag, 15 Oktober, Stellenbosch se Victoriastraat in ’n atletiekbaan verander. Die byeenkoms bring elke jaar atlete van alle ouderdomme saam, van jong kinders tot ervare atlete – en vanjaar was geen uitsondering nie. ’n Hoogtepunt van die Dagbreek-straatmyl was die
- [In the shadow of apartheid: ‘Boesman en Lena’ on ](https://diematie.com/2025/12/in-the-shadow-of-apartheid-boesman-en-lena-on/) - By Tenisha Taylor The Woordfees and Aardklop’s 2025 staging of Boesman en Lena proves that Athol Fugard’s 1969 masterpiece is far from history. Performed on 19 October at Idas Valley Primary School, the production confronts apartheid not as a distant past, but as a lived, visceral reality – one that dehumanises its victims while forcing
- [STIAS extension: pioneering a net zero future](https://diematie.com/2025/12/stias-extension-pioneering-a-net-zero-future/) - By Anica Hattingh For eight years, the Stellenbosch University Facilities Management (SUFM) Green Living Awards have celebrated the environmental sustainability initiatives of students across the Stellenbosch University (SU) campus. The aim of the awards evening is to highlight the innovation and tenacity with which these students approach everyday tasks, inspiring positive change and a lasting
- [Kerkorrels kry nuwe lewe by ‘Zoid Psalms’ ](https://diematie.com/2025/12/kerkorrels-kry-nuwe-lewe-by-zoid-psalms/) - Deur Jana Burger Karen Zoid het by haar Woordfeeskonsert, Zoid Psalms, twee goed bewys: Eerstens, dat niemand die mees lukrake liedjies so goed soos sy kan kombineer nie (Laurika Rauch en Radiohead het nog nooit so goed geklink nie). En tweedens, dat sy nog vir ’n hele ruk gaan aanhou om haar merk op die
- [Breytenbach’s ‘Boklied’ revived for the modern stage ](https://diematie.com/2025/12/breytenbachs-boklied-revived-for-the-modern-stage/) - By Lilja Flohr and Emma Olivier During this year’s Woordfees, the famous Afrikaans play Boklied made a comeback 28 years after its first performance in 1998 at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn. Its premiere had generated considerable controversy, with some shocked or angry, while others considered it a milestone in South African
- [The heart of the matter: how students are rewriting the story of organ donation](https://diematie.com/2025/12/the-heart-of-the-matter-how-students-are-rewriting-the-story-of-organ-donation/) - By Jana Gous Every week in South Africa, over 60 viable organs go unused – organs that could have saved dozens of lives. But a group of Stellenbosch medical students are challenging this tragic statistic head-on. Through the creation of the LifePod, South Africa’s first dedicated organ donor management unit, and the nationwide awareness campaign,
- [Running for breath: Prof. Pierre Goussard’s mission](https://diematie.com/2025/12/running-for-breath-prof-pierre-goussards-mission/) - By Anica Hattingh Professor Pierre Goussard, a professor at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Department of Paediatrics and Child Health and Head of Clinical Units for Paediatric Pulmonology and Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU) at Tygerberg Hospital, has embarked on a remarkable mission. He is using his passion for long-distance running to save children’s lives. In addition to
- [One year on: Into Style is re-dressing Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2025/12/one-year-on-into-style-is-re-dressing-stellenbosch/) - By Rebecca Rossouw Into Style has returned once again to end off the spring season in the already blazing hot Stellenbosch. It has been a year since the Into Style duo, Marize Mulder, a MPhil (Interdisciplinary Arts Studies) student, and Jasmine de Wet, a BA (Humanities) graduate, hosted their first thrift and swop event at
- [Inhuldiging van twee droommyl-atlete](https://diematie.com/2025/12/inhuldiging-van-twee-droommyl-atlete/) - Deur Anica Hattingh Op 15 Oktober is twee van Suid-Afrika se atlete ingehuldig in die Suid-Afrikaanse Heldesaal tydens die 15de amptelike Dagbreek-straatmyl, te ere van hul sukses in atletiek. Een ding wat dié twee atlete in gemeen het, is die feit dat hul albei groot sukses behaal het in die voltooiing van ’n droommyl. ’n
- [Induction of two dream mile athletes](https://diematie.com/2025/12/induction-of-two-dream-mile-athletes/) - By Anica Hattingh On 15 October, two of South Africa’s athletes were inducted into the South African Hall of Fame during the 15th official Dagbreek Straatmyl, in honour of their success in athletics. One thing these two athletes have in common is that both of them achieved great success in completing a dream mile. A
- [Gymnasts gather for 2025 Intervarsity Tournament](https://diematie.com/2025/11/gymnasts-gather-for-2025-intervarsity-tournament/) - By Agnes Homwe The 2025 Gymnastics Intervarsity Tournament took place at the University of Pretoria. The Maties Gymnastics team displayed exceptional dedication and talent across all disciplines, from rhythmic to artistic gymnastics. Among the competitors and coaches who filled the gym with focus and excitement were Coach JC Nel, Reece Bird, Saskia Rohwer, and Dhiya
- [Sandasonke: Exploring Language and Belonging at SU](https://diematie.com/2025/11/sandasonke-exploring-language-and-belonging-at-su/) - By Zandri van Greunen The Zive Usekhaya: Language and Belonging workshop, hosted by Stellenbosch University (SU) Language Centre from 7 to 9 October, explored how language influences students’ sense of belonging at SU. The workshops invited students to reflect on their personal connections to language and identity, and are a new initiative driven by the
- [Bertus Basson se hardkoppigheid lei na sukses](https://diematie.com/2025/11/bertus-basson-se-hardkoppigheid-lei-na-sukses/) - Deur Nina Guy Tydens die Toyota Woordfees het Mia Spies van Netwerk24 ’n inspirerende gesprek met Bertus Basson gehad oor sy pad na sukses. Die bekende sjef en restauranteur het vertel van sy vroeë dae in Engeland en Londen, waar hy by verskeie restaurante gewerk het en die waarde van harde werk geleer ken het.
- [‘Being There’ again: Tony Leon’s brief return to politics](https://diematie.com/2025/11/being-there-again-tony-leons-brief-return-to-politics/) - By Roosje Grobbelaar Tony Leon is the longest serving leader of the official opposition in the Parliament of democratic South Africa, and was also appointed by former president Jacob Zuma to serve the country as Ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. His most recent book Being There offers a behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 negotiations
- [Die Piesangskille ruk die Woordfees-verhoog](https://diematie.com/2025/11/die-piesangskille-ruk-die-woordfees-verhoog/) - Deur Jana Burger By wat net beskryf kan word as die feel good-konsert van hierdie jaar se Woordfees-vieringe, het “’n random band van Potch” op 16 Oktober in Jan Marais park kom optree. Die duo, Daniël Francois Marais en Johan Balt, het werklik bekend geword na die sukses van hulle liedjie “Inge 2” en is
- [Top five feminist and queer horrors to slay this Halloween](https://diematie.com/2025/11/top-five-feminist-and-queer-horrors-to-slay-this-halloween/) - By Zandri van Greunen This Halloween, skip lame jump scares and watch scary stories that matter. Horror has always been the genre for outsiders. Weirdos, witches, and misfits finally get the spotlight, and so-called “monsters” get a voice. From demonic teens to murderous farm girls, feminist and queer horror flips the script. Here are five
- [From ‘Reverie’ to ‘Smoke’: SALT Ballet's night of grace](https://diematie.com/2025/11/from-reverie-to-smoke-salt-ballets-night-of-grace/) - By Nina Guy The Adam Small Theatre filled with smiling faces, from young children to seasoned dance enthusiasts, all excited to experience the masterpiece called SALT. The evening's events moved between grace and surprise. The first act, “Reverie”, choreographed by Kirsten Isenberg, opened the night with pure elegance. Soft pink tulle spun across the stage
- [Zonia Nel-Scheffer brings depth and reflection to Woordfees](https://diematie.com/2025/11/zonia-nel-scheffer-brings-depth-and-reflection-to-woordfees/) - By Anica Hattingh South African-born visual artist Zonia Nel-Scheffer has long captivated audiences with her distinctive paintings which delve into themes of solitude, identity and the human condition. Her work is marked by a sensitivity to emotional nuance and a compelling exploration of inner life, often presenting figures in quiet, contemplative spaces that invite reflection
- [‘An apprenticeship with sorrow’: what we love, we will lose](https://diematie.com/2025/11/an-apprenticeship-with-sorrow-what-we-love-we-will-lose/) - By Kris Bence We’re at a tipping point; the threat of climate change and environmental degradation is the most prevalent it's ever been. Our ecological realities in recent years have become defined by states of decay and the irreparable damage we have inflicted upon this earth. When so much of our world is built upon
- [An afternoon with Bheki Khoza ](https://diematie.com/2025/11/an-afternoon-with-bheki-khoza/) - By Ella Bosman As spring has arrived in Stellenbosch, it seems fitting that it should be ushered in by the tune of African jazz. On Friday, 10 October, the Stellenbosch Conservatory spilled over with the enchanting melodies of Bheki Khoza’s guitar. The event was a part of a broader series hosted by SU Interventions. The
- [“It feels like coming home”: Exclusive Interview with Will Linley ](https://diematie.com/2025/11/it-feels-like-coming-home-exclusive-interview-with-will-linley/) - Interview by Zara Leask Baggesen Following his memorable performance at Woordfees in Stellenbosch on 15 October, singer-songwriter Will Linley sat down with Die Matie to reflect on what felt like a true homecoming. The 24-year-old, who once called this town home, opened up about returning to the place where his musical journey first began, the
- [Blacklisted or not blacklisted?](https://diematie.com/2025/10/blacklisted-or-not-blacklisted/) - By Leah Falcon On 13 August, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Mpho Parks Tau, published draft regulations in terms of the National Credit Act, and awaited comments from the public. The response was a mammoth rejection. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has stated in an interview with the Daily Maverick that the
- [Woordfees: Easy Equities Skrywersfees](https://diematie.com/2025/11/woordfees-easy-equities-skrywersfees/) - ‘Binnerym van bloed’: Antjie Krog se afskeidswoorde Deur Jana Gous Daar is min skrywers wat so ’n groot impak op die Afrikaanse literêre landskap gemaak het soos Antjie Krog. Haar nuutste, en in haar eie woorde “laaste”, boek is ’n outobiografiese roman wat handel oor haar skrywersma, Dot Serfontein. Op 14 Oktober het Krog tydens
- [Simoné Kruger: Stellenbosch’s Para Athletics Champion](https://diematie.com/2025/11/simone-kruger-stellenboschs-para-athletics-champion/) - By Leah Falcon Freshly back from competing in the World Para Athletics Championship in New Delhi and with a gold medal in tow, Stellenbosch University’s own Simoné Kruger was interviewed by Die Matie about her most recent achievements, studies and life. Kruger’s gold medal was for the Women’s F38 Discus event in which she achieved
- [Maties Rugby Awards evening](https://diematie.com/2025/11/maties-rugby-awards-evening/) - By Amber Steyn On Saturday, 4 October, Maties Rugby hosted their annual Awards evening to celebrate the outstanding performance of the Maties Rugby players. According to Drikus Hancke, the Head of Maties Rugby, the trophies awarded represent both the Maties Rugby legacy and the players’ effort throughout the season. He stated, “[It’s] the hard work
- [Maties Esports levels up](https://diematie.com/2025/11/maties-esports-levels-up/) - By Kerry-Lee Christensen Maties Esports is no longer just another university club on campus. It’s a community growing faster than ever before, with support from the university creating many more opportunities to compete on both professional and amateur levels. The Maties Esports team has earned national recognition through their strong performances and talented players, competing
- [Run 4 Humans: Stellenbosch students run to combat homelessness crisis](https://diematie.com/2025/11/run-4-humans-stellenbosch-students-run-to-combat-homelessness-crisis/) - By Jana Gous On Saturday 4 October, seventy Stellenbosch students ran 5km at Jan Marais Park with a shared purpose: to confront the homelessness crisis. The Run 4 Humans event was hosted by Humans4Humans, which is a non-profit student organisation that supports the Stellenbosch Night Shelter through its coupon system. Each coupon sold provides someone
- [Maties netball players make history in 2025 Netball World Youth Cup](https://diematie.com/2025/11/maties-netball-players-make-history-in-2025-netball-world-youth-cup/) - By Emma Giles Maties netball players Zahrah Noah, Renezia Andrews and Lisa Ingwersen were selected for the Baby Proteas squad that played in the Netball World Youth Cup (NWYC) from 19 to 28 September in Gibraltar. The NWYC includes the top u. 21 players from 20 regions around the world and takes place once every
- [SU Economics Society Launches in Style](https://diematie.com/2025/11/su-economics-society-launches-in-style/) - By Ella Bosman and Anica Hattingh On Tuesday, 14 October, the newly formed Stellenbosch Economics Society (SES) kicked off with a bang at Amazon’s Cape Town headquarters. The launch event, free for all members, included drinks, food and an engaging discussion on South Africa’s economy and Amazon’s contribution to it. The society, founded in September,
- [Japan Day 2025: A celebration of Japanese culture](https://diematie.com/2025/11/japan-day-2025-a-celebration-of-japanese-culture/) - By Anica Hattingh Japanese culture is one that emphasises the importance of heritage, tradition and etiquette. Group harmony, respect for hierarchy and elders, and politeness through indirect communication, such as bowing and punctuality, are a few of the key things in Japanese culture. On 25 October, the Stellenbosch University Japan Centre (SUJC), in collaboration with
- [Sara Klere: A new way of thrifting](https://diematie.com/2025/11/sara-klere-a-new-way-of-thrifting/) - By Anica Hattingh The mission of Sara Klere is simple – to bring high-end thrifting to Stellenbosch while supporting a good cause, the Hanna Charity and Empowerment Foundation. In a video of the opening ceremony hosted on 29 August, Hanna Grobler, the founder, shared her enthusiasm for the thrift store and thanked the management for
- [The Neelsie turns 50](https://diematie.com/2025/11/the-neelsie-turns-50/) - By Anica Hattingh It’s no surprise that Stellenbosch University (SU) – nestled in the heart of a historic town – has a rich story of its own. The Neelsie, as it’s affectionately known by generations of SU students, is no exception. This past September and October, the beloved student centre marked a major milestone: its
- [Student Transformation Indaba 2025: discussing change](https://diematie.com/2025/11/student-transformation-indaba-2025-discussing-change/) - By Emma Olivier The Student Representative Council (SRC) hosted the annual Student Transformation Indaba on Friday 3 October in the G.G. Cillié building. The event was opened by Prof. Nico Koopman, followed by a panel discussion with Stellenbosch University (SU) staff and student leaders, facilitated by MA (International and Intercultural Communication) student, Abongile Quthu. While
- [National teaching triumph: Stellenbosch Engineering Faculty recognised with prestigious award](https://diematie.com/2025/11/national-teaching-triumph-stellenbosch-engineering-faculty-recognised-with-prestigious-award/) - By Agnes Homwe At Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Engineering, innovation in teaching and learning is not merely encouraged; it is actively lived. This commitment recently earned the faculty the prestigious National University Teaching Award (NUTA 2025 Team Teaching Award), recognising its profound shift toward innovative and holistic education. The REEP initiative is a dynamic, institutional-level
- [Awaken: Ramon Alexander and the Stellenbosch jazz scene](https://diematie.com/2025/11/awaken-ramon-alexander-and-the-stellenbosch-jazz-scene/) - By Louis Kruger Jazz is the most egalitarian of music genres – even played under the strict gaze of Ramon Alexander, who commands his stage with off-beat panache, cueing in players, marking time with his piano strokes (and shushing rude audience members.) Kyle Damons of the Awaken Jazz Project says of Alexander, “[He] is one
- [‘“KUNS”’: Een bleek doek en ’n moewiese argument](https://diematie.com/2025/11/kuns-een-bleek-doek-en-n-moewiese-argument/) - Deur Kris Bence Wat is kuns? Waar kom die waarde vandaan en hoe versoen ’n mens verskille in smaak? Alles vrae wat “KUNS”, die wêreldbekende drama deur franse dramaturg Yasmina Reza, nadink. Die vriendskap van Serge, Marc en Yvan word tot die uiterste beproef nadat Serge ’n kunswerk koop vir ’n verregaande prys en die
- [’n Begin keer terug Woordfees toe vir rondte twee ](https://diematie.com/2025/11/n-begin-keer-terug-woordfees-toe-vir-rondte-twee/) - Deur Anke Maritz Die Toyota Woordfees-produksie, ’n Begin, het ná sy debuut in 2024 weer hierdie jaar feesgangers vermaak by Idasvallei Primêr. Die toneelstuk verken die realiteit en kompleksiteit van moderne verhoudings, en die uitdagings wat daarmee gepaardgaan. Laura, vertolk deur Cintaine Schutte, en Daniel, vertolk deur Carel Nel, is vasgevang in mekaar se teenwoordigheid
- [Fashion Galore: Stellenbosch edition ](https://diematie.com/2025/11/fashion-galore-stellenbosch-edition/) - By Ella Bosman and Rebecca Rossouw Under the soft glow of Stellenbosch’s Church Street lights, creativity blossomed on the runway of Fashion Galore on 24 October – a celebration of young artists who are redefining local style. With cocktails in hand and fearless silhouettes everywhere you looked, guests became part of the spectacle, showing that
- [Students against GBV show solidarity late into the night](https://diematie.com/2025/11/students-against-gbv-show-solidarity-late-into-the-night/) - By Emma Olivier A mass of students dressed in black gathered outside Huis Russel Botman House last night, 11 November, in solidarity for victims and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). This was in response to a video posted by a survivor in which she states that she has experienced an incident of GBV inside the
- [Social Justice Summit 2025: a rousing moment in the battle against hunger](https://diematie.com/2025/11/social-justice-summit-2025-a-rousing-moment-in-the-battle-against-hunger/) - By Leah Falcon The 7th annual Social Justice Summit took place on 17 October and was organised by Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This event took place following the Social Justice Convention held over the previous two days and served as the climax of the
- [First-years make history: Stellenbosch law wins national law moot](https://diematie.com/2025/11/first-years-make-history-stellenbosch-law-wins-national-law-moot/) - By Lilja Flohr At the 14th Annual Child Law Moot Court, Stellenbosch University (SU) competed in the national competition featuring top law schools across South Africa. The event took place from 19 to 20 September and was hosted by the Centre for Child Law and the University of Pretoria Faculty of Law. A moot is
- [SU scientists discover Achilles' heel in Malaria's survival machinery](https://diematie.com/2025/11/su-scientists-discover-achilles-heel-in-malarias-survival-machinery/) - By Eben Labuschagne Researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) have identified three key proteins that could serve as a new target in the fight against Plasmodium falciparum. It is a parasite responsible for the high infectivity, survivability, and mortality rate of many malaria cases. Their research, published in July in The Protein Journal, marks an important
- [‘Echoes of the New World’: an exemplary showcase of classical music in the Cape](https://diematie.com/2025/11/echoes-of-the-new-world-an-exemplary-showcase-of-classical-music-in-the-cape/) - By Jana Gous The Winelands Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance on 12 October in the Endler Concert Hall was packed with compositions both new and old. From opening with Weber’s Der Freischütz overture, to Kristi Boonzaaier’s brand new Violin Concerto, the audience connected in the experience of self-discovery and tremendous musical transformation. The Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees has
- [Behind the curtain: how ‘The Second Coming’ was brought to life](https://diematie.com/2025/11/behind-the-curtain-how-the-second-coming-was-brought-to-life/) - By Savannah Farris Plays entertain and transport audiences from one reality to an entirely new one, but few people actually know what goes on behind the scenes. The Second Coming was recently performed at the Adam Small Theatre on 3 and 4 October. As a religious satire, it encouraged the audience to reflect on human
- [German rock band Treptow takes on Aandklas](https://diematie.com/2025/11/german-rock-band-treptow-takes-on-aandklas/) - By Lilja Flohr On 13 October, the German-speaking rock duo, Treptow from Berlin, performed at Aandklas, blending music, language, and culture. Their South African tour is part of the "German as a Foreign Language" initiative, supported by the German Embassy and Goethe Institute. The performance was initiated by Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Modern Foreign Languages Department.
- [‘I Started A Nuclear War’: exploring schizophrenia representation in the media](https://diematie.com/2025/11/i-started-a-nuclear-war-exploring-schizophrenia-representation-in-the-media/) - By Jana Burger Do people ever tell you that you don’t look schizophrenic? The drama, directed by Cornelia Hugo, was performed on 3 and 4 October at the Adam Small Theatre Complex and explored stigmatisation and stereotypes associated with schizophrenics. The actors and production team – Julia Freeman, Cornelia Hugo, Kelly April, Siphesihle Skosana, Yuda
- [Exploring identity and rhythm through African drumming](https://diematie.com/2025/11/exploring-identity-and-rhythm-through-african-drumming/) - By Lilja Flohr The Stellenbosch University (SU) Museum hosted a monthly, hour-long African drumming workshop open to students, staff and the broader community. Die Matie went to the final session on 7 October to find out more about the motivation behind these workshops. Instructor Vuyo Mgijima is an experienced African drummer from Kayamandi with 21
- [Exchange of flags: Rooiplein incident highlights campus tensions over Israel-Palestine genocide](https://diematie.com/2025/10/exchange-of-flags-rooiplein-incident-highlights-campus-tensions-over-israel-palestine-conflict/) - By Leah Falcon, Kaylin Kotzee and Zandri van Greunen 7 October marks the second year of the current phase of the Israel-Palestine war, which forms part of a broader history of unrest that extends well before 1948. Student Action 4 Palestine (SA4P) held peaceful gatherings on the Rooiplein from 7-10 October to raise awareness of
- [SU Choir leaves its mark on the world stage ](https://diematie.com/2025/10/su-choir-leaves-its-mark-on-the-world-stage/) - By Lilja Flohr While most students were on their well-deserved semester break, the Stellenbosch University Choir (SUC) and its members travelled to Aarhus, Denmark, where they competed at the Interkultur 2025 Grand Prix of Nations European Choir Games. In total, they competed among 132 choirs from 33 countries, with the SUC being the only choir
- [Splash Of Hope Fun Run/walk](https://diematie.com/2025/10/splash-of-hope-fun-run-walk/) - By Lavinia Shapumba A lively 5km colour run/walk outside Maties Gym was hosted by MatiesSport and the Wimbledon Cluster with support from the gym, on Saturday 27 September. As more than a celebration of fitness, the event carried a deeper purpose: participants donated sanitary products for Grade 11 learners at Kayamandi High School, with some
- [Is it really recess?](https://diematie.com/2025/10/is-it-really-recess/) - By Chelsy Rickard Although no one in their right mind would wish to be an engineering student during Eng Week, when recess finally rolls around and the rest of the university has to continue studying for their A1’s, the students in other faculties suddenly all become a little jealous of them. Their daydreams of catching
- [HuistenRora brings their sound to national television](https://diematie.com/2025/10/huistenrora-brings-their-sound-to-national-television/) - By Lilja Flohr The Acapella group HuistenRora, made up of singers from Huis ten Bosch and Aurora, performed live on the Expresso Morning Show on SABC 3 on 22 September. After their set, HuistenRora's coach, Alwin Mabuza and two members were interviewed about Acapella and the experience of singing at Stellenbosch University (SU). Die Matie
- [Students “Ecoslay” in trash couture ](https://diematie.com/2025/10/students-ecoslay-in-trash-couture/) - By Ella Bosman On Thursday 25 September, the Neelsie became an unlikely runway as the Stellenbosch Environmental and Sustainability Society hosted its first Ecoslay Trashion Show. Forget New York or Milan, this catwalk was about Checkers Sixty60 bags and plastic reborn as high fashion. Students strutted in garments made entirely from waste materials. Amongst the
- [Simon2Sea Half-marathon](https://diematie.com/2025/10/simon2sea-half-marathon/) - By Amber Steyn On 20 September, Simonsberg Men's Residence hosted their annual Simon2Sea half-marathon. This half-marathon was a 22km route from Voorgras directly to Strand Beach. Over 100 people at Simonsberg were keen to partake in this annual event. The social impact half-marathon has a direct relation to the fund called Simon4Simon, which annually raises
- [Maroon Machine finish 4th in 2025 Netball Varsity Cup](https://diematie.com/2025/10/maroon-machine-finish-4th-in-2025-netball-varsity-cup/) - By Emma Giles The Maroon Machine went head-to-head with the defending champions, University of Free State (UFS), in the Netball Varsity Cup (VC) semi-final on 22 September. While the game was tightly contested, in the end UFS came out on top with a 46 – 35 victory. Although the game ended with an 11 goal
- [‘Kyk My In My Oë’](https://diematie.com/2025/10/kyk-my-in-my-oe/) - Deur Anica Hattingh Kyk My in My Oë, die film waarvan Christian Schoeman die draaiboek en regie behartig het, nooi kykers om stadiger te beweeg en werklik te kyk – te kyk na die dieper emosies wat wegkruip in die stilte. Die intieme atmosfeer van die Melkbos Ateljee het die film se tema van nabyheid
- [‘Kyk My in My Oë’](https://diematie.com/2025/10/kyk-my-in-my-oe-2/) - By Anica Hattingh Kyk My in My Oë, a drama written and directed by Christian Schoeman, invites viewers to slow down and truly look at the deeper emotions that hide between the silences. The intimate atmosphere of the Melkbos Ateljee, with its small audience space, perfectly complemented the film’s themes of closeness and vulnerability. It
- [USSA Boat Race 2025: Rowing rivalries battle on the Kowie](https://diematie.com/2025/10/ussa-boat-race-2025-rowing-rivalries-battle-on-the-kowie/) - By Lavinia Shapumba The Kowie River in Port Alfred once again became the stage for South Africa’s premier student rowing showdown as the RMB Universities’ Boat Race took place from 11 to 13 September 2025. Organised with the support of University Sport South Africa (USSA), the event remains one of the country’s most fiercely contested
- [‘The Life of a (burnt out) Showgirl’](https://diematie.com/2025/10/the-life-of-a-burnt-out-showgirl/) - By Leah Falcon Swifties rejoice – Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl dropped on Friday 3 October. But, what was heralded by Swift in her announcement of the album’s release as “keeping the bar really high” and an album with “melodies that were so infectious that you’re almost angry at it, and
- [Launch of Stellenbosch Municipality’s ‘Rent a Cop’](https://diematie.com/2025/10/launch-of-stellenbosch-municipalitys-rent-a-cop/) - By Anica Hattingh On 8 September, Stellenbosch Municipality formally launched their pioneering Rent-a-Cop initiative in partnership with the Stellenbosch Improvement and Trade Initiative (SITI) Special Rating Area (SRA). This initiative is the first of its kind and will allow residents and businesses to directly fund additional municipal law enforcement officers to improve public safety in
- [Get your ducks in a row!](https://diematie.com/2025/10/get-your-ducks-in-a-row/) - By Anica Hattingh On 26 September, Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Education, in partnership with The Crazy Store, gathered all their (rubber) ducks and released them into the icy waters of Eerste River in Stellenbosch. This race, the first of its kind, was marketed as a fundraiser for both the Her Voice non-profit organisation in Kayamandi
- [The meaning of USSA](https://diematie.com/2025/10/the-meaning-of-ussa/) - By Anica Hattingh University Sport South Africa (USSA) is where South Africa’s student athletes meet for friendship, fun, and fierce competition. Born on 16 April 1994, USSA was created to give university and college sports a home of their own, independent from government but working hand in hand with national sports bodies. Its mission is
- [Celebrating Heritage Day: Honoring culture and community on campus](https://diematie.com/2025/10/celebrating-heritage-day-honoring-culture-and-community-on-campus/) - By Lilja Flohr Every year, National Heritage Day is celebrated on 24 September. This year, Stellenbosch University (SU) hosted a variety of festivities, including themed parties in traditional attire, live music and dance, braais, and more to celebrate South Africa’s diversity of cultures. Declared a public holiday in 1996, Heritage Day aims to honour and
- [Neelsie to 21k: Running a Half-marathon for beginners](https://diematie.com/2025/10/neelsie-to-21k-running-a-half-marathon-for-beginners/) - By Ella Bosman With the Hoka Half-marathon around the corner, the streets of Stellenbosch are swarming with runners. From the weekly student-led run clubs to the flurry of runners around Jan Marais Park, it feels like everyone is lacing up their shoes. If this is you, you may be wondering how exactly you should train
- [‘Hamlets’: when does abstract theatre fall flat?](https://diematie.com/2025/10/hamlets-when-does-abstract-theatre-fall-flat/) - By Jana Burger From 12 to 20 of September, the Stellenbosch University Drama Department performed Hamlets at the Adam Small Theatre Complex. Directed by Nicole Holm, the production featured a powerful 28-person cast. The play centred around the theme of humanity’s inability to show compassion towards one another in a modern world. By using The
- [13th SU Rector Inaugurated: Prof. Deresh Ramjugernath](https://diematie.com/2025/10/13th-su-rector-inaugurated-prof-deresh-ramjugernath/) - By Anica Hattingh Stellenbosch University (SU) inaugurated its 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Deresh Ramjugernath, on 1 October. This historical moment brought together university leaders, government officials, students, staff and alumni into SU’s Endler Hall to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter. Dr. Ronel Retief, SU Registrar, explained in the opening remarks, that Prof.
- [13de US-Rektor ingehuldig: prof. Deresh Ramjugernath](https://diematie.com/2025/10/13de-su-rektor-ingehuldigprof-deresh-ramjugernath/) - Deur Anica Hattingh Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) het op 1 Oktober ’n historiese oomblik gevier toe die 13de Rektor en Visekanselier, prof. Deresh Ramjugernath, ingehuldig is. Die seremonie, wat in die universiteit se Endler-saal gehou is, het universiteitsleiers, regeringsamptenare, studente, personeel en alumni bymekaar gebring om die begin van ’n nuwe hoofstuk in die instelling
- [The politics of Residence Visiting Policies ](https://diematie.com/2025/09/the-politics-of-residence-visiting-policies/) - By Ella Bosman In some residences, staying over is as easy as tapping your student card to open the door. Yet, in most others, the process is almost as impossible as sneaking a person into the house of strict parents. On paper, they all operate under the same university guidelines which state that visitors must
- [Student-led Startup Secures Funding for crime fighting drones](https://diematie.com/2025/09/student-led-startup-secures-funding-for-crime-fighting-drones/) - by Mohammad Shabih SafeGuard Technologies has secured R100 000 in development support after placing second in the 2025 RISP Regional Innovation Challenge. This challenge is aimed at strengthening innovation systems in collaboration with regional stakeholders. The startup, led by second-year Stellenbosch University Electrical Engineering student Tumelo Mokoena, is pioneering a multi-layered safety system combining mobile apps,
- [SU One Step Closer in the Long Walk to Quantum](https://diematie.com/2025/09/su-one-step-closer-in-the-long-walk-to-quantum/) - by Mohammad Shabih What if the future of global communication was not only faster, but completely secure – impossible to hack or intercept? That’s the promise of the quantum internet, and researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) have just brought us one step closer to it. Dr Yaseera Ismail, an experimental quantum physicist at SU, led
- [Interim SRC inauguration amidst unanswered questions regarding a candidate disqualification](https://diematie.com/2025/09/interim-src-inauguration-amidst-unanswered-questions-regarding-a-candidate-disqualification/) - By Roosje Grobbelaar, Emma Giles and Emma Olivier on 24 September An interim SU Students’ Representative Council (SRC) will be inaugurated on 30 September, amidst unanswered questions about a candidate. On 29 August the election for the 2025/2026 SRC concluded. The elected SRC was announced on 1 September. One of the candidates, Ben Anderson, who received
- [Kos For Nothing ](https://diematie.com/2025/09/kos-for-nothing/) - By Leah Falcon Whether it’s an all-night study session, date night, or pre-jol party – ordering in food makes any day better. Two of our own Stellenbosch students are making this coping mechanism more accessible for all students with the development of their app, StelliesKos. Tsundzuka Mnisi (3rd year BCom Management Accounting) and David Mwangi
- [What to do at Woordfees](https://diematie.com/2025/09/what-to-do-at-woordfees/) - By Louis Kruger The Woordfees programme is long – I mean, seriously, 232 pages? The flip side of that is, there’s something, many things, for everyone. That’s what this article is for: to connect you with what you’ll love. Woordfees began 25 years ago as a celebration of the Afrikaans language. Now, it’s one of
- [Seven Cheers for Rugby!](https://diematie.com/2025/09/seven-cheers-for-rugby/) - By Anica Hattingh Stellenbosch University (SU) hosted the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Rugby 7s Championship on 6 and 7 September – for both the men’s and women’s teams. The USSA Rugby 7s follows a two-day structure, starting with pool matches where men’s and women’s teams are grouped to compete in short, fast-paced games. Results
- [Awareness Changes Culture](https://diematie.com/2025/09/awareness-changes-culture/) - By Anica Hattingh Gender-based violence (GBV) has been a prevailing topic in South Africa for many years, and recently it recently became a trending discussion amongst student bodies on Stellenbosch University’s (SU) campus. Two students, Ntando Zatu (Mentor at Simonsberg Residence) and Megan Alvarez (House Committee Member at Sonop Residence), joined forces during welcoming week
- [Run, Rally and Remember for Women’s Day](https://diematie.com/2025/08/run-rally-and-remember-for-womens-day/) - On Sunday, 9 August, another Women’s Day was commemorated. From the iconic day in 1956 to 2025, women still carry the legacy of those 20,000 South African women who staged a march to the Union Buildings to protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act of 1950. In Stellenbosch, women came together in many forms.
- [En Route revamped: what it means for you](https://diematie.com/2025/08/en-route-revamped-what-it-means-for-you/) - By Jana Burger and Julian Gordon During the mid-year holidays, En Route underwent a major revamp. The popular student convenience shop and restaurant, which had been open since 2014, needed some improved equipment and a fresh look. Cilliers van Schalkwyk, current manager of En Route, said that there were “a lot of things that [were]
- [Discussing our dignity: Social Justice Café 2025](https://diematie.com/2025/09/discussing-our-dignity-social-justice-cafe-2025/) - By Leah Falcon “We must recognise that educational dignity begins when every student is fed, safe and housed.” With these words Ms Success Sibeku addressed the engaged audience gathered on 30 July at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) annual Social Justice Café. The event opened the floor for a discussion on: ‘Student Accommodation, Hunger and Funding: Whose
- [Fire at Irene Residence](https://diematie.com/2025/09/fire-at-irene/) - By Inge van der Westhuizen and Lilja Flohr On Thursday 14 August, at roughly 05:35, a fire started in one of the rooms of Irene Women’s Residence. Marina dos Santos, Vice Primaria of Irene, recalls, “I was sleeping when I heard frantic knocking at my door. When I opened the door, it was one of
- [No allowances, No agency: NSFAS Students at Stellenbosch University left unacknowledged](https://diematie.com/2025/09/no-allowances-no-agency-nsfas-students-at-stellenbosch-university-left-unacknowledged/) - By Tenisha-Kami Taylor With semester two in full swing, NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) students are trapped in a crisis: no transport, no allowances for months, hungry for answers. Many say that they’ve been left in the dark, with no clear answers or communication about when support will come, though Stellenbosch University (SU) insists
- [SRC Elections: A Look at All the Candidates](https://diematie.com/2025/08/src-elections-a-look-at-all-the-candidates/) - With the SRC-election season upon us, it is time to meet the chosen candidates who have put themselves forward for consideration to represent the students of Stellenbosch University (SU). Among these students, 15 will be chosen based on a campus-wide vote. Below are this year’s candidates, along with their mission statements for the upcoming term.
- [SU Acapella – a term of hard work](https://diematie.com/2025/08/su-acapella-a-term-of-hard-work/) - Stellenbosch University (SU) has a long-standing love for singing, and this passion comes to life each year at the SU Acapella Competition (SUAC). This competition is one of the biggest highlights on the student calendar and is all about harmony, creativity, and serious “community pride”. After a term of hard work, some members of the
- [A golden win for The Maroon Platoon!](https://diematie.com/2025/08/a-golden-win-for-the-maroon-platoon/) - This past June/July season the Maties women’s hockey team delivered outstanding results at the 2025 University Sport South Africa (USSA) Winter Championships. Months of physical training, mental preparation, and fine-tuning technical skills culminated in a remarkable achievement — bringing home the gold! The USSA Championship, which took place at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) newly renovated astro,
- [Maties step up to save lives through blood donation](https://diematie.com/2025/08/maties-step-up-to-save-lives-through-blood-donation/) - 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 July. The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) visits the Stellenbosch campus once every academic term, offering students the chance to participate in one of the most tangible
- [From lab to dance floor – on to the working world](https://diematie.com/2025/08/from-lab-to-dance-floor-on-to-the-working-world/) - 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. As someone who loves to sokkie, the answer came naturally: host one himself. The timing
- [Student voices at SU spark conversation on inclusion](https://diematie.com/2025/08/student-voices-at-su-spark-conversation-on-inclusion/) - On Friday 8 August, students at Stellenbosch University (SU) were given the opportunity to publicly share their experiences where they felt excluded because of their race or cultural background. This initiative, led by Caleb Oliphant, final year BA Visual Arts (Visual Communication Design) student, involved displaying students’ anonymous comments on the board which was put
- [Wilgenhof vs Dagbreek: Titanic Derby Week clash](https://diematie.com/2025/08/wilgenhof-vs-dagbreek-titanic-derby-week-clash/) - From 11 to 15 August, Derby Week took place between men's residences: Wilgenhof and Dagbreek. This annual sporting week sees the two iconic rivals competing for dominance and an ultimate victory, facing off in sports played sitting on a couch, running on a field and everything in between. The week kicked off with the frisbee,
- [Stelcon 2025: Stellenbosch’s local fan convention is back](https://diematie.com/2025/08/stelcon-2025-stellenboschs-local-fan-convention-is-back/) - Stelcon is back after 6 years. The Guild’s annual fan convention was held on the weekend of 9 and 10 August in Stellenbosch Town Hall. It hosted events such as a cosplay competition, a Magic: The Gathering tournament, and even a quiz with a R1000 prize. It was also an opportunity for local and up
- [Campus funding changes: What you need to know](https://diematie.com/2025/08/campus-funding-changes-what-you-need-to-know/) - There are several current important updates on campus regarding quotas, bursaries, and funding opportunities. Especially with the absence of the administrative contact point, Admin A, students have faced considerable challenges, as key applications and processes have slowed down due to the location change. On 14 August, a “Financial Chess” information session was held at the
- [Ring the bell: The Versus Out & Back Challenge](https://diematie.com/2025/08/ring-the-bell-the-versus-out-back-challenge/) - You’ve probably seen the proud Instagram posts of many runners bragging about ringing a bell after their run. And you're probably wondering what on earth it’s all about. Versus Socks is currently hosting a challenge called the Out & Back Challenge that is running (pun intended) from 16 June until 31 August. The challenge consists
- [Unexpectedly moved: reviewing Fluid Frames](https://diematie.com/2025/08/unexpectedly-moved-reviewing-fluid-frames/) - Never in my life have I had the urge to watch physical theatre. The lack of intellectual dialogue and the overcompensating choreography has simply never seemed appealing to me. So, I’m ashamed to admit that I walked into the Adam Small theatre on Tuesday 22 July to watch the Première Festival’s Fluid Frames, expecting to
- [Ask before you pet: why and how not to distract service dogs on duty](https://diematie.com/2025/08/ask-before-you-pet-why-and-how-not-to-distract-service-dogs-on-duty/) - 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 treats from strangers distracting their dogs. This can cause inconvenience or even harm. It’s for this
- [Derby Clash: Helshoogte vs Eendrag](https://diematie.com/2025/08/derby-clash-helshoogte-vs-eendrag/) - The Derby season is no secret to the students of Stellenbosch University (SU). With one goal: victory, the men of Eendrag and Helshoogte came prepared. Two of the teams’ sporting fixtures caught the spotlight this past week! The first of the two fixtures was the hockey match on 14 August. Spectators, who were decked out
- [Behind the scenes: The story of Woordfees](https://diematie.com/2025/08/behind-the-scenes-the-story-of-woordfees/) - In 2025, Afrikaans celebrates its 100th year as an official language of existence. But as the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees has repeatedly proven, art never speaks only one language. It is precisely the diversity of voices and the cross-pollination between Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa, and so many other languages that make the festival so unique. And as
- [Agter die skerms: Die verhaal van Woordfees](https://diematie.com/2025/08/agter-die-skerms-die-verhaal-van-woordfees/) - Hierdie jaar vier die Afrikaanse taal sy 100ste bestaansjaar as amptelike taal. Maar soos die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees oor en oor bewys het, praat kuns nooit net een taal nie. Dis juis die veelstemmigheid en die kruisbestuiwing tussen Afrikaans, Engels, isiXhosa en soveel ander tale wat die fees so uniek maak. En asof dit nie genoeg
- [Blind-dated and blind-sided: House Dance horrors](https://diematie.com/2025/08/blind-dated-and-blind-sided-house-dance-horrors/) - 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 pick you've ever made. But how to avoid being the main character in a tale of
- [Concern over flaws in approval process of assessment concessions at SU](https://diematie.com/2025/08/concern-over-flaws-in-approval-process-of-assessment-concessions-at-su/) - According to Dr Marcia Lyner-Cleophas, the head of the Disability Unit (DU), several difficulties presented themselves this year in the assessment concessions (AC) approval process, with the primary cause being the recent implementation of the online platform, SUNStudent, into the process. “This year marked the first time that the applications for assessment concessions by students
- [One Night, Two Stories: Maties Women Redeem, Men Reflect in UWC Doubleheader](https://diematie.com/2025/08/one-night-two-stories-maties-women-redeem-men-reflect-in-uwc-doubleheader/) - Energy pulsed through the Coetzenburg Indoor Centre on Friday 1 August as Maties hosted UWC in a long-awaited basketball doubleheader. With memories of a USSA loss still fresh, students flooded in, eyes set on redemption. As the DJ played and chants echoed off the walls, the air was charged with hope. But only one team
- [Battle of the Bands buildup: Bring the gees](https://diematie.com/2025/08/battle-of-the-bands-buildup-bring-the-gees/) - This is a message for lovers of all things loud, live and worth living for. It is that time of the year again, so dust off your denim jacket and combat boots and get ready for the annual Aandklas Battle of the Bands competition. On Saturday 2 August Aandklas invited some of Battle of the
- [What is the Stellenbosch University SRC and Why It Matters](https://diematie.com/2025/08/what-is-the-stellenbosch-university-src-and-why-it-matters/) - The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) at Stellenbosch University (SU) plays a vital role in shaping student life, policy, and advocacy on campus. Operating under the authority of the Student Constitution and the SU Statute, the SRC is the highest decision-making body representing students across the university’s diverse campuses — including Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, and the Military
- [Theatre of the Absurd done right](https://diematie.com/2025/08/theatre-of-the-absurd-done-right/) - Written by Matthew Gray and directed by Kálene Botha, Destiny twice over. And the fate of a half-eaten sandwich displays the power of theatre in a power-hungry world. The play stars Matthew Gray as Eggo, Mieke Swart as Destiny, Jodeen Markram as Anna, Kgahlisho Matloga as Ed and Lukhona Mkunyana as Sid. The story starts
- [Talent in many forms at 2025 Première Festival](https://diematie.com/2025/08/talent-in-many-forms-at-2025-premiere-festival/) - From Tuesday 22 July to Saturday 26 July the Stellenbosch University Drama Department hosted the annual Première Festival, providing students of the dramatic arts with a platform to create stage productions in any style, and an opportunity to showcase their talents. This year’s contestants did not disappoint. From physical theatre to comedy, the Première Festival
- [Wanneer die Klopse aan Kenan se deur klop](https://diematie.com/2025/08/wanneer-die-klopse-aan-kenan-se-deur-klop/) - Die Premièrefees is hier! Die Universiteit Stellenbosch se Dramadepartement het hul jaarlikse Première Teaterfees aangebied, en die fenomenale produksie, Kenan ennie Klopse, het op Vrydag 25 Julie by die Adam Small Teater, vertoon. Kenan ennie Klopse – “ ’n storie oor belonging” – fokus sterk op die hart van die Klopse-kultuur in die kleurling-gemeenskap en
- [Wings, want & wonder: ‘Yellowtail’ soars at Prèmierefees](https://diematie.com/2025/08/wings-want-wonder-yellowtail-soars-at-premierefees/) - On the evening of 23 July, the Adam Small Theatre was both graced and shaken by the debut of Yellowtail, a compelling entry in Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Prèmierefees. Written by Sonja Louw and Mila Sobolewski and directed by Louw, this physical theatre piece challenged expectations and moved its audience to reflect on individuality and defiance
- [What’s love got to do with it?](https://diematie.com/2025/08/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it/) - 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 finding a house dance date with their blind date platform. The idea for this platform was
- [‘Granaatsap’ ontvang reuse-applous by Premièrefees](https://diematie.com/2025/08/granaatsap-ontvang-reuse-applous-by-premierefees/) - Granaatsap, een van Premièrefees 2025 se toneelstukke, het gehoorlede laat lag sowel as kriewel van ongemak. Lisa Kukard is die skrywer en regisseur van hierdie surrealistiese tragi-komedie. Die storie volg ’n ouma, haar kleinkind (Madelein), die dominee, sy seun (Johnny) en ’n kraai. Op die sewejaarherdenking van Albertus se dood, skyn die son rooi deur
- [Golden Week 2025](https://diematie.com/2025/08/golden-week-2025/) - 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 for seven consecutive days. The catch is, to fully complete it, you also have to attend
- [“Relief. Butterflies. Joy.” A Matie’s journey to netball success.](https://diematie.com/2025/08/relief-butterflies-joy-a-maties-journey-to-netball-success/) - In July 2025, Netball South Africa officially announced their Under 21 (U21) netball team – also referred to as the SPAR Baby Proteas. Amongst the mix of dedicated players, three proud Maties made the final cut; Zahrah Noah, Renezia Andrews and Lisa Ingwersen. The official announcement came from Acting President, Mami Diale, who highlighted the
- [How students are keeping warm this winter](https://diematie.com/2025/08/how-students-are-keeping-warm-this-winter/) - 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 least two or three layers on, including a rain jacket”, says Jessica Lavies (2), who is
- [USSA 2025 Recap: Maroons Brought the heat!](https://diematie.com/2025/08/ussa-2025-recap-maroons-brought-the-heat/) - University Sport South Africa (USSA) 2025 was lit up by Stellenbosch University’s (SU) maroon machines, where they came to play, and left with medals, memories, and perhaps a few bruises. The women’s hockey team played their way to the top of the podium with fierce determination, claiming gold in style. Not far behind, the men’s
- [From Vibrant Streets to Quiet Corners: Tracking Crime Across Stellenbosch’s Seasonal Shifts](https://diematie.com/2025/08/from-vibrant-streets-to-quiet-corners-tracking-crime-across-stellenboschs-seasonal-shifts/) - “If Stellenbosch sneezes, the rest of the country catches a cold,” says Clint Lemmer, Director and CEO of ABC Security Stellenbosch. These deeply resonant words reflect something much greater than crime within Stellenbosch. They shed light on the ripple effect that crime incidents in Stellenbosch have across South Africa, in turn, underscoring the broader impact
- [Derby Week Madness: More Than Just a Game](https://diematie.com/2025/08/derby-week-madness-more-than-just-a-game/) - 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 celebration of residence pride, camaraderie, and unmistakable “gees”, brought to life through cultural events, like debating
- [Trump Tariffs and the future of the Naartjie](https://diematie.com/2025/06/trump-tariffs-and-the-future-of-the-naartjie/) - Trump’s Tariffs remain relevant as the deadline for their suspension draws nearer on 9 July, and questions on what this could mean for the world at large and for South Africa (SA) are running rampant. South Africa’s export relationship with the United States of America (USA) is characterised by many different products. One of these
- [Dinkbeeld: Smeltkroes’ – ’n Nuwe simbool van harmonie en nadenking op kampus](https://diematie.com/2025/06/dinkbeeld-smeltkroes-n-nuwe-simbool-van-harmonie-en-nadenking-op-kampus/) - ’n Nuwe beeldhouwerk getiteld “Dinkbeeld: Smeltkroes” pryk nou buite die Endler-saal in Victoriastraat by die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US). Die groter as lewensgroot bank is versier met inheemse voëls wat rustig op die bank wag. Die beeldhouwerk is geskenk deur Adrian Enthoven en Dominique Enthoven, en moedig rus en nadenking by die kyker aan. Die kunswerk
- [INNOVATION AT THE EDGE: Robotics and autonomous systems at  Electronic Systems Laboratory](https://diematie.com/2025/06/innovation-at-the-edge-robotics-and-autonomous-systems-at-electronic-systems-laboratory/) - Autonomous Systems represent the latest step in the long journey of automation (the process of machines performing tasks with minimal human input). During the Industrial Revolution, sewing machines, conveyor belts, and a whole host of new machines replaced hard and arduous physical labour, boosting productivity in factories. The Computer Revolution automated complex calculations, record keeping,
- [Saving surplus food at affordable prices: the Refreshi way](https://diematie.com/2025/06/saving-surplus-food-at-affordable-prices-the-refreshi-way/) - 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 smart solution. How are they doing this, you ask? This is done "by creating a platform
- [An Awareness Screening of Gender-Based Violence](https://diematie.com/2025/06/an-awareness-screening-of-gender-based-violence/) - 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 Queer Empowerment (WAQE) and the United Nations of South Africa Stellenbosch (UNASA). With the recent events
- [Run It Up: Building Fitness and Friendship, One Step at a Time](https://diematie.com/2025/06/run-it-up-building-fitness-and-friendship-one-step-at-a-time/) - Run It Up was founded with one clear goal: to create more than just a running club. Their mission? To support students on their fitness journeys they offer a space where they feel seen, encouraged, and empowered – and, most importantly, to build a true sense of community. The club meets twice a week on
- [Open Freedom vs. Closed Safety: The Stellenbosch Dilemma](https://diematie.com/2025/06/open-freedom-vs-closed-safety-the-stellenbosch-dilemma/) - The beautiful Stellenbosch University (SU): no fences to block the aesthetic passageway of Victoria Street. It’s a welcoming atmosphere in a thriving town, but at what cost? SU students have raised concerns about safety on campus, particularly at night, even to walk to their cars located in the residences parking lot. This shows concern for
- [Renting: Do's and Don'ts](https://diematie.com/2025/06/renting-dos-and-donts/) - 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 the new sense of freedom that comes with it. However, with all the joy and excitement
- [Homelessness on campus: Will it ever get better?](https://diematie.com/2025/05/homelessness-on-campus-will-it-ever-get-better/) - Every year there are displaced individuals walking around campus and every year students are complaining. Will this ever not be a problem or are actual changes being made to the community’s current reality? Homelessness in South Africa worsens every year. According to statistics released by Stats SA, the number of homeless individuals in 2022 added
- [Beyond the tick box: Are university assessments truly testing what we know?](https://diematie.com/2025/05/beyond-the-tick-box-are-university-assessments-truly-testing-what-we-know/) - . 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, a second-year BA (Humanities) student, describes her experience as a balancing act between memorisation and
- [Behind the Scenes, Beside the Students: The Role of a Faculty Administrator in Agrisciences](https://diematie.com/2025/05/behind-the-scenes-beside-the-students-the-role-of-a-faculty-administrator-in-agrisciences/) - 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 academic journey. “No two days are ever the same,” he says. “It’s a bit like a
- [Is your screentime toxic? Time for a break](https://diematie.com/2025/05/is-your-screentime-toxic-time-for-a-break/) - 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 for you and the ‘For You Page’ to take a break? Here are some tips. You
- [Millennium en GSTRiNG bring Rock na Boho’s – ’n aand van energie, nostalgie en nuwe klanke](https://diematie.com/2025/05/millennium-en-gstring-bring-rock-na-bohos-n-aand-van-energie-nostalgie-en-nuwe-klanke/) - Rock en Roll het weer lewe gekry in Stellenbosch toe GSTRiNG en Millennium in die laataand-ure by die Bohemia Bar optree op Donderdag, 8 Mei 2025. Dit was ’n onvergeetlike aand vir beide bands, met die gehoor wat smeek vir meer en bederf word met liedjies wat GSTRiNG nog nooit voorheen opgetree het nie. Vir
- [Blood, Blues, and the American South: An Analysis of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners](https://diematie.com/2025/05/blood-blues-and-the-american-south-an-analysis-of-ryan-cooglers-sinners/) - Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is not your typical horror film. It’s a blood-soaked blues opera set in the deep South that blends vampires, juke joints, and cultural reckoning into one of the most ambitious films of the year. For those who do not have a Letterboxd account, I’m here to let you know that Ryan Coogler’s
- [Living in Stellen-bougie on a budget](https://diematie.com/2025/05/living-in-stellen-bougie-on-a-budget/) - 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 fret not because Die Matie is here to tell you that being bougie on a budget
- [Representatives of Stellenbosch Students embroiled in Gender-Based Violence](https://diematie.com/2025/05/representatives-of-stellenbosch-students-embroiled-in-gender-based-violence/) - The Stellenbosch University (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) Manager was arrested on 30 April, following a report of a “deeply troubling case of Gender-BasedViolence (GBV),” as reported in a statement released by the SRC on 3 May. The SRC“ [recognised] the confusion and concern that emerged in the wake of the recent GBVincident,” and swiftly
- [A Stellenbosch Winter’s Tale](https://diematie.com/2025/05/a-stellenbosch-winters-tale/) - “The waves always come back.” This powerful refrain, sung by the chorus in The Winter’s Tale, captures the cyclical nature of grief and healing that pulses through the heart of this Shakespeare classic. Presented by the Stellenbosch University Drama Department from 2–10 May at the Adam Small Theatre Complex, this bold reimagining of the play
- [Flying the Maroon Flag: Maties' standout performances at the Africa Cup](https://diematie.com/2025/05/flying-the-maroon-flag-maties-standout-performances-at-the-africa-cup/) - The Junior Africa Cup in hockey, where Africa's best junior hockey teams were showcased, took place in Windhoek, Namibia, from 8 to 25 April 2025. The South African men's and women's teams not only became African champions, but also qualified for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey World Cup, later this year. Twelve of the
- [More than words can say: the SU Choir](https://diematie.com/2025/05/more-than-words-can-say-the-su-choir/) - It’s truly breathtaking to have goosebumps from the sheer force of human voices, and the Stellenbosch University (SU) Choir does not disappoint. Their unique sound for a variety of choral music underscores their ability to move mountains in this town. This in itself was evident as a line traced Victoria Street for the Choir’s free
- [Young Urbanists, “Stellenbosch is stuck!”](https://diematie.com/2025/05/young-urbanists-stellenbosch-is-stuck/) - It is not unknown to the inhabitants of our small town that there have been some issues concerning the amount of congestion within the borders of Stellenbosch. It is also, therefore, not surprising that an organization such as Young Urbanists, who believe incorrecting the disconnect between humans and the spaces they live in, would take
- [“Neelsie PV Tour” – Cancelled?](https://diematie.com/2025/05/neelsie-pv-tour-cancelled/) - 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 University planned an event called, “Neelsie PV Tour – Earth Day: Our Power, our Planet.” This
- [Trenches, trousers and trends: What Stellenbosh will be wearing this A/W](https://diematie.com/2025/05/trenches-trousers-and-trends-what-stellenbosh-will-be-wearing-this-a-w/) - 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 what his predictions are for this Autumn/Winter (A/W) season. Blake Govender, a final year B (Accounting)
- [#It’sGivingMaties](https://diematie.com/2025/05/itsgivingmaties/) - 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 and alumni – came together to raise both money and awareness through the BridgeTheGap annual fund
- [The Rector is trending, but will he stay on brand?](https://diematie.com/2025/05/the-rector-is-trending-but-will-he-stay-on-brand/) - 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 day in the life vlog to Instagram posts. SU incorporated social media in marketing the Rector
- [Amapiano Lights Up Stellenbosch’s Nightlife](https://diematie.com/2025/05/amapiano-lights-up-stellenboschs-nightlife/) - A music event to welcome recess? “Count us in” is what could be read from the sold-out poster on Fonque Fest’s Instagram. On Friday 28 March the Fonque Fest Club House hosted its third and much anticipated event, Eyethu, where music and community were at the heart of the sound experience. More than just a
- [Stellenbosch Safety Imbizo Highlights Growing Concerns](https://diematie.com/2025/05/stellenbosch-safety-imbizo-highlights-growing-concerns/) - “Never walk alone…”, “Be alert at all times…” — familiar warnings echoed at the Stellenbosch University SRC’s Safety Imbizo, held on 10 April 2025 at the Stellenbosch Town Hall. The event gathered students, staff, local officials, and community leaders to discuss the rising safety concerns in and around Stellenbosch. Triggered by an uptick in non-violent
- [Why you should visit the oldest Afrikaans arts festival in South Africa](https://diematie.com/2025/05/why-you-should-visit-the-oldest-afrikaans-arts-festival-in-south-africa/) - This year marks the 29th anniversary of the oldest Afrikaans arts festival in South Africa. The Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK or “Klein Karoo National Arts Festival” in Afrikaans) took place from 1 to 6 April in Oudtshoorn and took over the town with a central festival ground and plays, comedies and music performances happening
- [The day the music died: Where did the Neelsie piano go?](https://diematie.com/2025/05/the-day-the-music-died-where-did-the-neelsie-piano-go/) - 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 seemed to leave a hole in the vibrant atmosphere of the centre, with many students left
- [‘Isidlamlilo’ – the fiery political assassin of 1980s South Africa](https://diematie.com/2025/05/isidlamlilo-the-fiery-political-assassin-of-1980s-south-africa/) - Isidlamlilo (“The Fire Eater” in Zulu) is an encapsulating one-woman dramatic play inspired by the true story of Zenzile Maseko. She was a political assassin for the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) targeting the African National Congress (ANC) in 1980s South Africa. The play follows Maseko (Mpume Mthombeni) as she tells her life’s story from her
- [Kaltfees 2025 : Die Branders van Oorspronklikheid tref Aandklas](https://diematie.com/2025/05/kaltfees-2025-die-branders-van-oorspronklikheid-tref-aandklas/) - Op 12 April het Afrikalt, die Afrikaanse alternatiewe musiekkollektief, ’n Aandklas oorname georkestreer van magiese orde.12 kunstenaars/bands het die verhoog betree vir nege ure van kunstige. Die Matie het uitgereik na Damian Strydom, seerower in Die Doodsvonnis, cowboy in Die FakboiZ en een van die hoofbestuurders van Afrikalt, om ’n bietjie meer uit te vind
- [After the finish line: Two Oceans Marathon 2025 in review with 2026 in sight…Or not](https://diematie.com/2025/05/after-the-finish-line-two-oceans-marathon-2025-in-review-with-2026-in-sightor-not/) - One thing that Stellies students aren’t afraid of is a challenge. With the Two Oceans Marathon (TOM) being right on our doorstep, the ambitious students of Stellenbosch University (SU) couldn’t refuse. The TOM entries were completely sold out this year and with it being known as ‘the world’s most beautiful marathon’ as well as a
- [From guard duty to go viral: Maties can’t get enough](https://diematie.com/2025/05/from-guard-duty-to-go-viral-maties-cant-get-enough/) - As Stellenbosch University (SU) campus security guard Masixole Wellington Ngqubungu, mostly just known as Wellington, becomes a TikTok sensation, students across campus cannot stop talking about him. Over the past few weeks, he has gone from a familiar face atthe gate between the residences Monica and Harmonie to a campus celebrity. In just one month,
- [Fists of the Future: Stellenbosch Boxing Association building a new community](https://diematie.com/2025/05/fists-of-the-future-stellenbosch-boxing-association-building-a-new-community/) - From cricket fields to boxing rings, Duayne Smith’s journey took an unexpected but empowering turn. Fueled by passion and a deep belief in the sport’s potential to change lives, he founded the Stellenbosch Boxing Association (SBA). More than just a club, SBA is dedicated to empowering amateur boxers and making the sport attainable for all.
- [A Night of Light at Spier](https://diematie.com/2025/04/a-night-of-light-at-spier/) - From 21 March to 21 April, Spier Wine Farm was more than just a place to sip wine – it became a glowing canvas. Various artists created 19 captivating installations that invited visitors to immerse themselves in a blend of light, sound, and movement. Shining a light on important stories, the artworks focused on themes
- [Varsity Cup Finals: Win or Lose](https://diematie.com/2025/04/varsity-cup-finals-win-or-lose/) - The adrenaline, excitement and expectation for a win was high in spectators, coaches, students, and most importantly - both teams’ players. After an amazing season of ample losses and wins on both the Maties (who won 8 games) and Ikeys’ (who won 7) sides, both teams were hopeful that, on the night that counted the
- [Educate yourself: how to avoid fake news](https://diematie.com/2025/04/educate-yourself-how-to-avoid-fake-news/) - In 2020, a year riddled with misinformation, rumours and myths, Australia’s chief medical officer, Paul Kelly, delivered a speech at a press conference where he reportedly told Australian listeners not to wear face masks to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Many believe that this statement was motivated by the limited supply of face masks in the
- [Legends and Icons at The Daisy Jones Bar](https://diematie.com/2025/04/legends-and-icons-at-the-daisy-jones-bar/) - On Saturday 14 March at The Daisy Jones Bar, the Stellenbosch public gathered to witness South African legends and icons, Squeal and Springbok Nude Girls. Betty’s Nuklear, a relatively newer band, opened the stage and tore it up with their energy, leaving the audience eager for an incredible night. Kicking the night off with their
- [Your one-stop guide to A2’s!](https://diematie.com/2025/04/your-one-stop-guide-to-a2s/) - Congratulations, you have made it through the A1 season! Whether it was with a few bumps in the road or smooth sailing - you lived to see another day or, in the case of every Matie, another assessment season. Therefore, Die Matie has compiled a one-stop guide to your A2’s success! Method is key!Of all
- [The VC Semi-Finals: Maties vs Shimlas](https://diematie.com/2025/04/the-vc-semi-finals-maties-vs-shimlas/) - On Monday, 7 April 2025, the spirited Maties’ students held their breath as rain started to fall on the Danie Craven grounds, leaving the playing field in a less-than-perfect state. However, despite the wet conditions – with the rain halting just before kickoff – the Maties fought hard and decisively secured a Semi-Final win against
- [OPEN DAY 2025](https://diematie.com/2025/04/open-day-2025/) - On Saturday 15 March, prospective students got a sneak peek into their future, when Stellenbosch University (SU) hosted its annual Open Day. Our future Maties seemed to be ecstatic as they were already on the SU’s grounds from 08:00. Determined as they were, many students had one-on-one conversations with lecturers to gather information regarding their
- [Campus Cultures Compared: University Life in South Africa vs. Germany](https://diematie.com/2025/04/campus-cultures-compared-university-life-in-south-africa-vs-germany/) - Stellenbosch University (SU) has always been a popular choice for further studies amongst international students and, more specifically, Germans. Die Matie interviewed a German lecturer and student to find out about their experiences at SU and how Maties “gees” differs from German campus culture. One of the new lecturers at SU for first through third
- [A whole world, all in one town.](https://diematie.com/2025/04/a-whole-world-all-in-one-town/) - Stellenbosch University (SU) is greatly invested in international inclusion and diversity. But how much does our institution truly invest in the lives of the students who must adapt to a new environment? SU offers a wide variety of exchange programs to give students the opportunity to experience a new culture, lifestyle and global perspectives. These
- [Cape Derby Chaos: Maties snatch victory in dying seconds](https://diematie.com/2025/04/cape-derby-chaos-maties-snatch-victory-in-dying-seconds/) - The Cape Derby never fails to deliver, and this year’s clash between Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Maties and University of Cape Town (UCT) Ikey Tigers was no exception. In a game filled with stunning tries, big tackles and a heart stopping finish, it was Maties who emerged victorious with a last second try, edging out Ikeys
- [Keanan Eksteen live at Aandklas!](https://diematie.com/2025/04/keenan-eksteen-live-at-aandklas/) - If you wanted to move and groove with South African artist, Keanan Eksteen, Aandklas was the place to be on Saturday 22 March.The evening was filled with an infusion of excitement, anticipation and, of course, Eksteen’s unique blend of classic rock 'n roll and modern indie folk. Before the start of the show, Eksteen set
- [Maties Fencing brings back two medals from provincial competition](https://diematie.com/2025/04/maties-fencing-brings-back-two-medals-from-provincial-competition/) - Two Maties fencers came back with a gold and a bronze medal, after the fencing team competed in the Fencing Western Cape (FWC) provincial fencing competition. The team competed in Bonnievale, on 15 and 16 March. The competition included three different weapon categories: foil, épée and sabre. Each category has different rules for valid target
- [Commemorating Fugard: A South African Icon](https://diematie.com/2025/04/commemorating-fugard-a-south-african-icon/) - Athol Fugard died on Sunday 9 March at home in Stellenbosch. An internationally acclaimed theatre icon, Fugard was 92 years old. Fugard was born in 1932 in Middleburg, South Africa and grew up in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town during the apartheid regime. Fugard wrote more than 30 plays, including legendary and influential pieces such
- [Maties Equestrian: A hidden gem for horse lovers](https://diematie.com/2025/04/maties-equestrian-a-hidden-gem-for-horse-lovers/) - Nestled in the scenic landscapes of Coetzenberg, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Maties Equestrian offers students a unique opportunity to develop their riding skills while forming a deep connection with horses. Under the guidance of coach Hamilton, an Equestrian expert, this equestrian community has flourished into a thriving hub for riders of all levels. Equestrian sports are
- [Luck o’ the Maties](https://diematie.com/2025/04/luck-o-the-maties/) - Maroon was not the only colour on the streets of Stellenbosch on 17 March. Green, white and orange flooded the clubs as students embarked on a night out of dressing up and drink specials. Maties’ take on St Patrick's day: green wigs and tutus and drinking anything as long as it's either green or Guinness.
- [Monday Miles: just for fun](https://diematie.com/2025/04/monday-miles-just-for-fun/) - As the sun comes up and over the mountains in Stellenbosch you are bound to see dozens of activewear-clad inhabitants running through the streets. On a Monday morning at 6:30, an entire group of these runners begin from the Curbside Coffee trucks located on the corner of Soeteweide Street and along Bosman Street to go
- [Prof Stan du Plessis: ’n Nalatenskap van nuuskierigheid](https://diematie.com/2025/03/prof-stan-du-plessis-n-nalatenskap-van-nuuskierigheid/) - Met die vertrek van professor Stan du Plessis na STADIO, verloor die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) nie net ’n gerekende akademikus en leier nie, maar ook ’n intellektuele vuurvlieg wat vir dekades die universiteit se landskap verryk het. Sy loopbaan by US, wat oor 25 jaar strek, is gekenmerk deur ’n diepe nuuskierigheid, ’n passie vir
- [Som Van Twee: Skaterlag en trane pink in wiskundevraestel se tweede probeerslag](https://diematie.com/2025/03/som-van-twee-skaterlag-en-trane-pink-in-wiskundevraestel-se-tweede-probeerslag/) - Vir meeste mense is daar niks erger as om terug te dink aan ’n wiskundetoets nie. Daar is maar net iets aan meetkunde en die stres daarvan wat meeste mense nooit weer wil herhaal nie. So wat gemaak as jy ’n volwasse man is wat na jare uitvind jy moet jou matriekvraestel herhaal? Hierdie vrees
- [Swap it like it’s hot: Melting into Style](https://diematie.com/2025/03/swap-it-like-its-hot-melting-into-style/) - The fashion lovers of Stellenbosch University (SU) definitely melted into style on Friday 14 March while thrifting and swapping in 30-degree weather at Into Style’s thrift and swap event. After their first successful thrift and swap hosted last year October, the dynamic duo, also known as Into Style, decided to bring the heat back and
- [A Legacy That Inspires : The Next Chapter of Maties Rugby](https://diematie.com/2025/03/a-legacy-that-inspires-the-next-chapter-of-maties-rugby/) - For 150 years, Maties Rugby has been more than just a team, it has been an institution, a cultural cornerstone of Stellenbosch, and a breeding ground for both athletic and academic excellence. But what’s next for the storied club that predates Stellenbosch University (SU) itself? Drikus Hancke, the Head of Rugby at Maties Sport, offers
- [Reprogramming education](https://diematie.com/2025/03/reprogramming-education/) - Educate 4.0 is an initiative that takes place at the Devon Valley Primary school and partners with the Youth Outreach Centre to bridge the gap in education. The specific focus of this group is teaching primary school learners robotics, an often neglected in the education system, specifically in rural areas. Jordi Swartz, a fourth year
- [The student sleep crisis](https://diematie.com/2025/03/the-student-sleep-crisis/) - The struggle to balance sleep, studies and a social life has been an age-old topic of conversation. Although the ideal quantity of sleep varies for each individual, research from Harvard Medical School suggests getting at least seven hours of quality sleep per night. Stellenbosch University modules each have a credit system in which one credit
- [A Tapestry of Voices: Languages Week at Stellenbosch University](https://diematie.com/2025/03/a-tapestry-of-voices-languages-week-at-stellenbosch-university/) - Languages Week at Stellenbosch University (SU) took place from 3 to 7 March, bringing students and staff together to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity. Organised by the SU Language Centre, the week featured both in-person and online activities designed to promote linguistic exchange and deepen cross-cultural understanding. As part of the EUTOPIA Alliance – a
- [Some like it hot… not!](https://diematie.com/2025/03/some-like-it-hot-not/) - The heavy, humid air, hot summer sun and the catastrophic lack of a swimming pool… These are things that some Maties say characterise the days of the Stellenbosch University (SU) students. The Stellenbosch heat is overwhelming and undeniable while constantly being complained about. But besides bottomless iced coffee and portable fans, how can we combat
- [Wanneer Het Ek Mal Geword(WHEMG)? GSTRiNG se Wilhelm en Neelsie worstel met dieselfde vrae as jy.](https://diematie.com/2025/03/wanneer-het-ek-mal-gewordwhemg-gstring-se-wilhelm-en-neelsie-worstel-met-dieselfde-vrae-as-jy/) - GSTRiNG se onbeskaamde benadering tot selfontdekking en die realiteit van grootword word vasgevang in hulle debuutalbum, Sonvlug. Die naam kom al die pad van graad nege af saam en was oorspronklik ’n filosofiese besinning – “Wat as die aarde nie draai nie, maar dis eintlik net die son wat weghardloop van ons af, want mense
- [Bumper to Bumper, to Bumper to Bumper to Bumper](https://diematie.com/2025/03/bumper-to-bumper-to-bumper-to-bumper-to-bumper/) - If you're a Stellenbosch student, you may know the joys of driving around campus. The hours of karaoke you can do on a 5km drive, the adrenaline rush of not knowing if your car will still be in the spot you left it, and best of all the daily imitation of a vulture as you
- [Headbanging highlights from Aandklas](https://diematie.com/2025/03/headbanging-highlights-from-aandklas/) - On Saturday, 8 March 2025, Aandklas hosted three bands that brought some great live music. The lineup included Sisters, The Man Motels and Ruff Majik. The night was filled with plenty of headbanging and engaging performances, all that would probably send a Victorian child into a daze. The first band, Sisters, felt more like experiencing
- [Cricket on life support? South Africa bats on](https://diematie.com/2025/03/cricket-on-life-support-south-africa-bats-on/) - The Grim Reaper has been knocking on the door of cricket. On an international level, test cricket is dying a slow death, and nationally, stadiums and players alike struggle to rise from the ground to meet the month's end. Although there is some truth in it, the question remains: who is to blame for using
- [Residence week](https://diematie.com/2025/03/residence-week/) - A week of fun, laughter and culture has been happening among students on campus, as a few residences have their residence week this month. Every residence has a unique way of expressing itself, from the planned outfits you see during the day, to the serenades you hear at night. A few activities are shared amongst
- [Increasing tactile paving on campus: Enhancing accessibility for visually impaired students](https://diematie.com/2025/03/increasing-tactile-paving-on-campus-enhancing-accessibility-for-visually-impaired-students/) - Stellenbosch University (SU) is expanding tactile paving to enhance accessibility for visually impaired students. This long-term initiative, ongoing for six to eight years, aims to improve independent navigation across campus. Spearheaded by the Disability Unit in collaboration with Facilities Management and students, the project has steadily grown over the years. Luigia Nicholas, Marketing and Training
- [Anora – Live, Laugh… Love?](https://diematie.com/2025/03/anora-live-laugh-love/) - As the dust has settled on the battlefield that is Hollywood’s award season, one film has come out on top, and by quite a large margin. Sean Baker’s Anora, has been crowned the cinematic darling of 2024 ever since it first premiered at the Cannes film festival, where it won the Palme d’Or, the highest
- [Unique degrees](https://diematie.com/2025/03/unique-degrees/) - In Light of the upcoming Stellenbosch University (SU) open day on 15 March, let’s dive into some of the lesser-known degrees offered by SU. Creating Original Art in the Digital Age - Department of Visual ArtsThere are three streams of BA Visual Art: Fine Art, Visual Communication Design (VCD), and Jewellery Design. One can think
- [Doughn’t miss out on Motherdough](https://diematie.com/2025/03/doughnt-miss-out-on-motherdough/) - There is a new spot in town for lovers of quality baked goods. Nestled on Church Street between Le Grand Domaine Enoteca and Hygge Hygge, Motherdough has officially made their mark in Stellenbosch. Named after their original sourdough starter, Alfonsina, Motherdough first began as a small bakery in Franschhoek during the 2020 lockdown. As demand
- [Second Welcoming: Bridging the Gap or Just a Formality?](https://diematie.com/2025/03/second-welcoming-bridging-the-gap-or-just-a-formality/) - Stellenbosch University’s Second Welcoming, held on 22 February, aimed to integrate latecomer students into campus life, providing them with a sense of belonging and community. While the event succeeded in fostering connection and support, it also highlighted significant shortcomings in the University’s approach to inclusivity and student welfare. Essentially, Second Welcoming was designed to help
- [Die Matie Vox Pop](https://diematie.com/2025/03/die-matie-vox-pop/) - Emma Coetzee - Bsc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology I am ambitious and goal driven. I believe in my dreams and pursue them. Leo Ashmole - BSc Chemistry Black Label special. Jenna McMeeking - BSc Human Life Sciences The Varsity Cup games and all the gees and excitement that goes into it. Bonolo Matjila - BAccounting
- [The Academy Awards: art appreciation or past its prime?](https://diematie.com/2025/03/the-academy-awards-art-appreciation-or-past-its-prime/) - Last week, on 2 March 2025, the Oscars hosted its 97th ceremony. A question that comes to mind is: are the Oscars still relevant? To find the answer, Die Matie asked students on campus what they thought. Jake Savage, A BCom (International Business) student shared, “I do think it’s relevant to an extent, but they
- [The MC, the real MVP of the VC at the DC](https://diematie.com/2025/03/the-mc-the-real-mvp-of-the-vc-at-the-dc/) - The Varsity Cup at Danie Craven stadium is about more than the 30 gentlemen on the field playing the hooligan’s game. There is something about the Steers chips, the long queues for beer, the beer cup worm, the ‘Dis Altyd Lente’ as soon as we score a try and then ultimately the MC’s screaming ‘Maaaaaties’.
- [Stellenbosch University's 2025 Student Protest: A struggle for urgent solutions to looming student debt and accomodation crisis](https://diematie.com/2025/03/stellenbosch-universitys-2025-student-protest-a-struggle-for-urgent-solutions-to-looming-student-debt-and-accomodation-crisis/) - The academic boycott and peaceful protest organised by the Stellenbosch University (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) on 20 February was met with force by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and local traffic officials. The SRC’s decision to urge students to halt on-campus activity came one day after the representative body hosted a mass meeting
- [Lesetja Kganyago: Stellenbosch University’s New Chancellor](https://diematie.com/2025/03/lesetja-kganyago-stellenbosch-universitys-new-chancellor/) - In the wake of retired Constitutional Court Judge Edwin Cameron’s term as Stellenbosch University’s Chancellor coming to an end, our new Chancellor, Lesetja Kganyago, has been announced by the Stellenbosch Executive Board. Boasting an impressive portfolio, Kganyago is, among others, serving his second term as Governor of the South African Reserve Bank as well as
- [17 Years of sound: Looking back at Aandklas’s birthday bash](https://diematie.com/2025/03/17-years-of-sound-looking-back-at-aandklass-birthday-bash/) - On 25 January Aandklas celebrated 17 years of good music, good drinks and good friends. The beloved grungy bar was packed with music lovers who rocked up to see ThreeOhFive rocktronica legends, The Govt., shake the stage. ThreeOhFive had the audience dancing to crowd favourite “Deathstar” and a brand spanking new song called “Call Service”.
- [This is the greatest show: Vensters 2025](https://diematie.com/2025/03/this-is-the-greatest-show-vensters-2025/) - Against the beautiful backdrop of the Coetzenburg mountains, the first-year students of Stellenbosch University (SU) put on the greatest show and made Stellies truly come alive with sound on 8 February 2025. The annual Vensters production that SU hosts has changed dramatically over the years. However, the hours of practicing synchronised choreography and the heat
- [SA's Indoor Hockey Stars Defy the Odds with Historic Bronze Win](https://diematie.com/2025/03/sas-indoor-hockey-stars-defy-the-odds-with-historic-bronze-win/) - The world’s best indoor hockey teams gathered for the Indoor Hockey World Cup that took place in Croatia from 3-9 February 2025. This fast-paced and high-energy version of the game truly showcases the best talent from around the world. South Africa’s women and men played with national pride that is in line with “No DNA
- ["What is going on?"](https://diematie.com/2025/02/what-is-going-on/) - By Nadia Swart If this question has escaped your lips over the past couple of weeks, there is no need to worry; a guide to surviving Stellenbosch University (SU) is exactly what you need. Here is the rundown on books, SunLearn, student cards and the madness in between. Creating your timetable is basically the academic
- [Floats to Vensters: A brief history](https://diematie.com/2025/02/floats-to-vensters-a-brief-history/) - by Emma Olivier The annual welcoming of new comers to Stellenbosch University (SU) culminates in Vensters, a highly anticipated event and a chance for newcomers to get to know each other and celebrate a new chapter in their lives. This welcoming tradition has come a long way and seen a few changes before becoming the
- [Societies on show at SU](https://diematie.com/2025/03/societies-on-show-at-su/) - French Society Hannah Sieb, chairperson, says “The French Society is a diverse group of French speakers ranging from those who can speak a few sentences all the way to the native speakers. We plan events and weekly conversation groups, as well as a trip to the Festival Francophone in Cape Town and a movie night.
- [Valentine's in Stellies: Not just a day for the lovebirds](https://diematie.com/2025/03/valentines-in-stellies-not-just-a-day-for-the-lovebirds/) - Stellenbosch's picturesque streets and cozy coffee shops serve as the perfect backdrop forValentine’s Day. Luckily for the singles among us, this not only serves the couples strolling downVictoria street hand in hand. The majority of students are, in fact, single. But at StellenboschUniversity, students didn’t sit around and mope like many singles around the world
- [Top 5 Bar Specials That Will Save Your Wallet](https://diematie.com/2025/03/top-5-bar-specials-that-will-save-your-wallet/) - University life is all about balance. Balancing deadlines, balancing your budget with your needfor good food, and balancing on the pavement after happy hour. If you want to stretch yourrands while still living your best student life, these top five bar specials will keep you full,hydrated, and financially afloat. Dorp – The Triple Threat Tuesdays
- [Maties groet ’n legende](https://diematie.com/2025/03/maties-groet-n-legende/) - Die voormalige Matie, PhD-student in Engelse Studies en bekende jeugromanskrywer, Joha van Dyk, is onverwags op Saterdag 2 Februarie in haar woonstel in Stellenbosch oorlede. Sy was 27 jaar oud. Nadat Van Dyk op 8 Februarie ter ruste gelê is, het haar gedenkdiens op 13 Februarie by Hoërskool Stellenbosch plaasgevind waar vriende, kollegas en familie
- [Student impact: Living sustainably](https://diematie.com/2025/03/student-impact-living-sustainably/) - While juggling classes, a social life and studying, it’s easy to get lost in your own world and neglect the impact your actions may have. “Sustainable” is more than just a trendy buzzword found on products at Woolworths – it’s a lifestyle choice that everyone should be aware of. In the fast-paced university environment, making
- [When Worlds Collide: Art Department Treads New Ground](https://diematie.com/2025/03/when-worlds-collide-art-department-treads-new-ground/) - Casa was too small for what The Art Department had in mind for the Golden Week of 2025, but what could be bigger than Casa’s classic courtyard and be able to host the now iconic music festival? I, for one, cannot say I am particularly upset at the choice of the Neelsie parking garage. So
- [The Art and Growth of Fencing: Insights from Coach Marius Titus and LuthandoMadonsela](https://diematie.com/2025/03/the-art-and-growth-of-fencing-insights-from-coach-marius-titus-and-luthandomadonsela/) - Fencing is a dynamic and strategic sport that requires skill, agility, and quick thinking. It is often misunderstood as an elitist or dangerous sport, but it is both accessible and one of the safest sports due to strict regulations and protective gear. Coach Marius Titus of Maties Fencing sheds light on the sport’s essence, training
- [Unlock new languages: evening courses for beginners](https://diematie.com/2025/02/unlock-new-languages-evening-courses-for-beginners/) - If you're looking to pick up a new language but aren't sure where to begin, the beginner-friendly evening courses offer a structured and accessible way to get started. The Department of Modern Foreign Languages has currently collaborated with the Postgraduate and International Office to offer evening language classes for four different languages. At the moment,
- [A gust of sound: Jackal & the Wind return to Aandklas](https://diematie.com/2025/02/a-gust-of-sound-jackal-the-wind-return-to-aandklas/) - Aandklas has long been a home for up-and-coming bands, and one of the success stories to have graced its stage is none other than Jackal & the Wind. Last Saturday, 22 February, the band returned to one of their “favorite venues ever”, as lead singer Chris Kruger put it. Naturally, Die Matie had to ask,
- [State of the Nation Address 2025](https://diematie.com/2025/02/state-of-the-nation-address-2025/) - This year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) is of particular importance as it is our Governmentof National Unity’s (GNU) first one since its creation following last year’s elections. The focus ofthis year’s SONA included: economic development, energy, employment, education and infrastructure. Economic development:The Medium Term Development Plan was announced, which places an emphasis on
- [Stout for a Stellenbosch sociolect! A guide to SU lingo](https://diematie.com/2025/02/stout-for-a-stellenbosch-sociolect-a-guide-to-su-lingo/) - “Surely you’re keen for a djol?”Whether on campus, in the bathroom queue at Fools or overhearing a coffee-and-catch up conversation in town, there are certain words you only hear amongst students in Stellenbosch. These are words that might sound or feel strange used in any other context, and could get you strange looks when using
- [A small fish in a big pond - Adjusting to university life](https://diematie.com/2025/02/a-small-fish-in-a-big-pond-adjusting-to-university-life/) - by Grace Henderson The ascent from high school to university is a wonderfully overwhelming and busy amalgamation of opportunity, new-found independence, self-exploration, and inevitably navigating the reality that you are no longer a big fish in a small pond. This can be daunting and disheartening for many. Matrics, recently clothed in accolades, achievements, and authority,
- [Are you lost or confused?](https://diematie.com/2025/02/are-you-lost-or-confused/) - By Liam Jean Pierre The administrative and academic structure of Stellenbosch University (SU) can be quite troublesome and stress-inducing. It’s important to know and understand the systems in place to help you. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTSThe Client Services Center is responsible for general inquiries, admissions, bursaries, the issuing of student records, qualification certificates, and registration support. If
- [Academic weaponry: Where's basecamp?](https://diematie.com/2025/02/academic-weaponry-wheres-basecamp/) - By Emma Olivier If locking yourself in your room simply doesn’t help you lock in, these are the popular places to cultivateyour academic arsenal. The Study CentreThe Study Centre, or SS for Studiesentrum, can be found in the JC Smuts building across the bridge from the NeelsieStudent Centre’s back entrance. With mostly beige and black
- [SU's new residences officially named](https://diematie.com/2025/02/sus-new-residences-officially-named/) - By Ishmael Mabena The Registrar has called for proposals to name Stellenbosch University’s (SU’s) two newest residences since 18 September 2024. Following the naming process, the Rectorate has now officially approved the names of these residences. The two new residences situated on SU’s north campus were named Khayalethu Residence and Walter Parry House respectively. The
- [Welcome 'Home'](https://diematie.com/2025/02/welcome-home/) - By Emma Theron As 2025 begins with an endless January and the prospect of the “good old days” looms on the horizon, we often forget how much we change in a year. This transformation is strikingly highlighted as students begin to decorate the Stellenbosch University campus, and the very idea of home undergoes a metamorphosis.
- [Going out in Stellies? A few things to remember](https://diematie.com/2025/02/going-out-in-stellies-a-few-things-to-remember/) - By Emma Olivier While Stellenbosch’s nightlife can inspire and bring people together, it remains essential to keep responsible partying and safety in mind when going out on the town. Keep it cool, keep it covered Letting your guard down is the last thing you want to do on a night out. Give yourself a drink
- [What is the deal with the USA and TikTok?](https://diematie.com/2025/02/what-is-the-deal-with-the-usa-and-tiktok/) - By Inge van der Westhuizen Most people who have used TikTok since 2020 know that the U.S. government has been considering banning the app for years. In 2020, President Donald Trump suggested banning TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, in response to China’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns over national
- [Here, there and all the special spots in Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2025/02/here-there-and-all-the-special-spots-in-stellenbosch/) - By Anke Maritz Stellenbosch is so much more than just a town of students. It’s a place where you meet new people, engage in different conversations, and connect with like-minded individuals. Whether connection happens through coffee dates, run clubs, or even a night out club-hopping, Stellenbosch is exactly the place for that. It might be
- [The open secret of Wilgenhof initiation](https://diematie.com/2024/02/the-open-secret-of-wilgenhof-initiation/) - by Lienke Norval On 25 January 2024, a News24 article by journalist Prega Govender titled: “Inside Stellenbosch University’s house of horrors” went viral amongst prospective students, current students, and alumni alike. The article delineated the discovery of two strafkamers (“punishment rooms”) at the Wilgenhof men’s residence containing a variety of concerning artefacts after a surprise
- [Third-Year Wisdom: What they don’t teach you in lectures](https://diematie.com/2025/02/third-year-wisdom-what-they-dont-teach-you-in-lectures/) - By Agnes Homwe As a third-year student at Stellenbosch University (SU), you are more than just a student – you have practically become a local legend. You have survived the chaos, mastered essential hacks, and developed life skills that will help you beyond the lecture halls. If you are a first-year student, take notes: The
- [Campus Closet](https://diematie.com/2025/02/campus-closet/) - Dress to impress [yourself] by Jani Roux Maybe you grew up in a town where self-expression wasn’t always an option, or perhaps you’ve hesitated to embrace your true style aesthetic. If that sounds familiar, take this as your sign to break free from the fear of being fashionable and start curating your personal campus wardrobe.
- [The commuter student experience: A look at CSCs in Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2025/02/the-commuter-student-experience-a-look-at-cscs-in-stellenbosch/) - by Hannah Del Cuore Community plays an essential role in shaping a successful university experience, and for many students, that sense of belongingbegins in their assigned residence. On-campus residences offer a “home away from home,” providing a supportive environment that helps ease the transition to university life. However, not everyone has the opportunity to live
- [SU students protest fee blocks, housing crisis, and registration issues](https://diematie.com/2025/02/su-students-protest-fee-blocks-housing-crisis-and-registration-issues/) - by Flavia Davids As the end of the annual registration period at Stellenbosch University (SU) draws near, the Stellenbosch University (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) called on students to attend a mass meeting and peaceful protest on 19 February to address fee blocks, housing shortages, and registration delays. The mass meeting, which took place on
- [USSA 2024 recap for the maroon machines](https://diematie.com/2025/02/ussa-2024-recap-for-the-maroon-machines/) - by Ané Havenga Sailing Both the first and second team competed at Teewatersdam winning silver. Maties Sailors, Chiara Fruet and Hamilton Slater ranking among the Top 6 USSA sailors for 2024. Golf After a tough week in Bloemfontein, Maties men’s golf team placed 3rd in the stroke play section and 4th in the match play
- [Fresh energy, fresh leadership: Maties women’s rugby gets new head coach](https://diematie.com/2025/02/fresh-energy-fresh-leadership-maties-womens-rugby-gets-new-head-coach/) - by Kezia Daniels Maties Women’s Rugby is set to enter an exciting new chapter under the leadership of its newly appointed head coach, Aneesah Adams. A passionate and experienced figure in the sport, Adams brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep love for rugby to Stellenbosch University. Her journey, philosophy, and vision for the
- [Stellies starter pack: Room essentials](https://diematie.com/2025/02/stellies-starter-pack-room-essentials/) - by Holly Clowes If you’ve managed to secure student accommodation amidst Stellenbosch’s ongoing housing crisis, congratulations – that’s half the battle won. Now, the next step is turning your new space into a comfortable and functional home. Whether you’re living in a residence, Academia, CampusKey, or any other private accommodation, here are the essentials to
- [Dr. Bongani Mashange: An unexpected dream realised](https://diematie.com/2025/02/dr-bongani-mashange-an-unexpected-dream-realised/) - Laura Mutyambizi All the way from Zimbabwe, Bongani Tendai Percy Mashange is the first Visual Arts student in Stellenbosch University to upgrade his master’s dissertation to a PhD. Mashange’s focus was on contemporary jewellery that explores the different forms of African identity, but at the core of it, his own. Mashange explained that he had
- [US-netbalsterre seëvier in internasionale kragmeting teen Jamaika](https://diematie.com/2025/02/us-netbalsterre-seevier-in-internasionale-kragmeting-teen-jamaika/) - Rebecca Rossouw Januarie was ’n warrelwind van ’n maand vir Suid-Afrikaanse netbal. Die drie-toets Margaret Beckford-Sonskynreeks teen Jamaika het op 18, 22 en 25 Januarie 2025 plaasgevind. Met ’n opwindende nuwe ontwikkeling vir Netball South Africa het die SPAR Baby Proteas (O/21) by die senior SPAR Proteas aangesluit op hul reis na Kingston in die
- [Stellies and its live music scene](https://diematie.com/2025/02/stellies-and-its-live-music-scene/) - by Jana Gous and Eben Labuschagne Stellenbosch is a cool place, filled with cool people who live and breathe music. Holed up in bars across town, the Stellies music scene has nurtured an ever changing, ever hungry subculture based around the enjoyment of alternative music. Stellenbosch has long been a place where creativity thrives and
- [New non-hormonal male contraceptive developed at SU](https://diematie.com/2025/02/new-non-hormonal-male-contraceptive-developed-at-su/) - by Nina Goosen Kyla Raoult, a MSc Polymer Science graduate from Stellenbosch University, has made progress towards a non-hormonal, reversible male contraceptive. Raoult developed a hydrogel that, when placed up the vas deferens, would filter sperm out of seminal fluid during ejaculation. A product, “Plan A”, is currently being developed by NEXT Life Sciences. This
- [Residence Rundown](https://diematie.com/2024/03/residence-rundown/) - by Emma Giles Just before you close your eyes for a good night’s sleep, what else would wake you but the sound of the Stellenbosch University (SU) residences roaming the streets and shouting: “Minêrva!”, “Simons!”, or “Nerina Ne Ne Nerina!” On a stroll along Victoria street, you are surprised with a serenade by Majuba, or
- [The Apple of their heroes’ eyes: An album review](https://diematie.com/2024/03/the-apple-of-their-heroes-eyes-an-album-review/) - by Eben Labuschagne February 16th saw the release of Cape Town-based band Almost Alive’s long-awaited debut album, Apple. Beginning in the halls of Parel Vallei High School, the group morphed into a band characterized by their rootsy, yet contemporary approach to rock music, very much in the vein of the world-famous Arctic Monkeys. This is
- [Reforest Fest: A fezzie for the trees](https://diematie.com/2024/03/reforest-fest-a-fezzie-for-the-trees/) - by Ciara Shaye Seaman This Easter weekend, 29 March to 1 April, Greenpop will be hosting their 12th annual Reforest Fest at Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat near Gansbaai. As a festival dedicated to the sustainable restoration of South Africa’s coastal thickets and afromontane forests, they focus on empowering environmental stewards by hosting a weekend filled
- [The Fallen Boer](https://diematie.com/2024/02/the-fallen-boer/) - by Almé Hugo Nestled at the end of Victoria street sits Bohemia’s contemporary, The Mystic Boer. A place filled with alcohol, debauchery and a winding staircase leading to more alcohol and debauchery. Mystical and magical. At least, it used to be. “Mystics” regulars left Stellenbosch at the end of 2023 not knowing that they would
- [Who are YOU voting for?](https://diematie.com/2023/08/who-are-you-voting-for/) - As election season descends upon the student body of Stellenbosch University (SU) questions about the role of the SRC, the voting procedure and voter turnout arise. Die Matie corresponded with the (SU) Electoral Commission (TEC) for the 2023/2024 election term to discuss these matters and more. Bridget Massey, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and third
- [Women rugby: Every try to inspire girls](https://diematie.com/2023/10/women-rugby-every-try-to-inspire-girls/) - by Ané Havenga Women's rugby has been increasing in popularity of late and South Africa is slowly but surely catching up to some of the bigger nations. There has been a definite mindset change in the players, the sport, and the fans. The excitement is reaching its peak as the Springbok women begin their internationals
- [To the internet and beyond for Rhodes scholar Tessa](https://diematie.com/2023/10/to-the-internet-and-beyond-for-rhodes-scholar-tessa/) - by Taro Sameulson When Tessa Malan, a BScHons Computer Science student at Stellenbosch University (SU), found out she received a full-ride two year scholarship to the University of Oxford, she said it felt surreal. The prestigious Rhodes scholarship is only awarded to ten exceptional students in Southern Africa each year. The Rhodes Scholarship boasts many
- [A Parallel universe: A Maties parking story](https://diematie.com/2023/10/a-parallel-universe-a-maties-parking-story/) - by Almé Hugo It is 3pm on a Wednesday afternoon. You just finished a two-hour tutorial at the opposite end of campus and the weather is hot enough to turn Stellenbosch into Hell-enbosch for the time-being. But do not worry! You drove here. You can just jump in your car and drive back to your
- [Ubhiyozo lwenkcubeko yakwaNtu kwi-dyunivesithi yase-Stellenbosch  ](https://diematie.com/2023/09/ubhiyozo-lwenkcubeko-yakwantu-kwi-dyunivesithi-yase-stellenbosch/) - Isebe leeLwimi zaseAfrika kwiUnivesithi yaseStellenbosch libonakalise ukuzingca ngeeNkcubeko yakwaNtu ngokuthi libhiyozele usuku lwelifa leMveli (Heritage Day) ngomhla wama-22 kweyoMsintsi 2023. Imibutho ethe yathatha inkxaxheba ekubeni olusuku lube yimpumelelo ibilisebe leelwimi zesiNtu (Department of African Languages), Isebe lomculo (Music Department), Ifakalthi yezakwalizwi (Faculty of Theology), Ulwahlulo lwefuthe Loluntu (Division of Social Impact) kunye neMyuziyam yaseStellenbosch (Stellenbosch Museum).
- [Toyota Woordfees 2023: Waarvoor om na uit te kyk](https://diematie.com/2023/09/toyota-woordfees-2023-waarvoor-om-na-uit-te-kyk/) - deur Emma Hamman en Lienke Norval Met die afskop van die vierde kwartaal word studente terug verwelkom met eikebome wat bot en die komende woordfees wat die strate van Stellenbosch sal vul. Die Toyota Woordfees word met ope arms terug verwelkom en die dorpie borrel met opwinding. Die fees sal van 7-15 Oktober plaasvind en
- [Where to Watch the Rugby: Stellies cacthes Bok Fever](https://diematie.com/2023/09/where-to-watch-the-rugby-stellies-cacthes-bok-fever/) - by Emma Hamman The Rugby World Cup is well underway and the Bokke are currently second in their pool following Ireland. With the World Cup Final only a month away, Bok fever has taken over Stellenbosch and game days are celebrated louder than ever. If you’re wanting to join the masses in their green and
- [SRC Elections Comes to an End](https://diematie.com/2023/09/src-elections-comes-to-an-end/) - by Flavia Davids and Laura Mutyambizi In an unprecedented turn of events, election season in Stellenbosch University (SU) was still underway well into the beginning of the fourth term. The elections were saddled with difficulty relating to the disqualification of three candidates and the contestation of one candidate’s disqualification in the SU Student Court. A
- [Totally kiln' it!](https://diematie.com/2023/08/totally-kiln-it/) - by Hannah Del Cuore When asked to describe The Pottery in three words, “live life creatively” was what Dillon Marshall chose to go with. It perfectly sums up the vibe that has been cultivated at this new ceramic café on Ryneveld Street in Stellenbosch. Marshall decided to go off the beaten path and not take
- [Free pads now available on campus](https://diematie.com/2023/08/free-pads-now-available-on-campus/) - The path towards ending period poverty by Tegan Gibaud There has long been a demand for free sanitary products within schools and universities. Stellenbosch University (SU) is taking the step towards this by providing free menstrual pads. They can be found in the women’s bathroom on the ground floor of the Jan Mouton Learning Centre,
- [SU Acapella 2023: Soulful Song and Standing Ovations](https://diematie.com/2023/08/su-acapella-2023-soulful-song-and-standing-ovations/) - by Jade Wainwright While you may hear the word “acapella” and internally cringe, remembering that one kid who really overdid it with the cup song after Pitch Perfect was released, imagine instead a better picture that may set your mind at ease: a music-filled night at the Conservatory on Victoria Street. Surrounded by the rich
- [NSFAS: The gift that keeps on taking](https://diematie.com/2023/08/nsfas-the-gift-that-keeps-on-taking/) - Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) has called on students to join a march to Parliament which will take place on 16 August. This march is meant to demonstrate disapproval of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s (NSFAS) direct payment system. The SRC plans to hand a memorandum over to Dr Blade Nzimande, along
- [Simon says…Rock on!](https://diematie.com/2023/08/simon-saysrock-on/) - By Almé Hugo The Stellenbosch music scene is filled with something for everyone. If you’re a music lover there’s probably no festival you haven’t heard of. Well, let us introduce you to Simonstock, a niche music showcase, hosted in the Simonsberg quad on 12 August. Simonstock has existed since the 90’s and is named after
- [Aandklas Battle of the Bands 2023: Back and Bigger than Ever!](https://diematie.com/2023/08/aandklas-battle-of-the-bands-2023-back-ad-bigger-than-ever/) - The time is upon us, the event of the year for all up-and- coming bands, and live music enthusiasts alike. Aandklas’ annual Battle of the Bands is back again. A handful of musicians take to the stage and compete to determine who has what it takes to survive the Stellenbosch live music scene. This time,
- [Chicken or Eagle?](https://diematie.com/2023/08/chicken-or-eagle/) - by Flavia Davids The rivalry between Helshoogte and Eendrag continues. The neighbouring residences’ annual Derby Week kicked off with a bang on Sunday 6 August. What followed was an exciting week of sparring between the Hoenders of Helshoogte and the Eagles of Eendrag, with matches taking place all over Stellenbosch. This year’s tournament marked the
- [Penseel-poësie-aand: Skrywers steek ’n vlam aan vir Afrikaans](https://diematie.com/2023/08/penseel-poesie-aand-skrywers-steek-vlam-aan-vir-afrikaans/) - Anke Maritz Die samekoms van eendersdenkende mense, die smaak van wyn in jou mond, en die geluid van kuns en kreatiwiteit wat deur jou ore lui – wat meer wil ’n mens hê? Liefhebbers van die Afrikaanse digkuns het Donderdagaand, 3 Augustus, in die Oude Leeskamer versamel en op die punt van hulle stoele gesit
- [NSFAS: National Student Failing Aid Scheme](https://diematie.com/2023/08/nsfas-national-student-failing-aid-scheme/) - In the beginning of 2023 Stellenbosch University (SU) students and other stakeholders faced a large challenge due to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s (NSFAS) funding cap and delay in providing funding for students. This funding cap and delay, amongst other issues, left many students across South Africa homeless, without food and other necessities. As
- [Splinter, in die vlees](https://diematie.com/2023/08/splinter-in-die-vlees/) - Met ’n weerbarstig, weergalm-deur-die-studio klank vat Splinter hul rol as new kids on the Aandklas block aan met passie en erns. Frontman Milano Reyneke en Dawid Botes, op kitaar, gesels met Die Matie oor somber taxi ritte op ’n reënerige dag, wil vry wees en nuwe musiek wat later die jaar uitkom. Oor die naam
- [It’s official…! South Africa now has 12 languages!](https://diematie.com/2023/08/its-official-south-africa-now-has-12-languages/) - by Anica Hattingh South Africa has a new official language. With South Africa already well-known for its multi-lingual and multi-racial culture, it should be no surprise that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet and the National Assembly have chosen to adopt another language. So, after a lengthy process, South African Sign Language (SASL) will now be recognized
- [Off the field: A chat with Paul de Villiers](https://diematie.com/2023/08/off-the-field-a-chat-with-paul-de-villiers/) - Paul de Villiers, old Dagbreek resident, captained the Junior Springboks as they represented South Africa in the u/20 World Rugby Cup 24 June – 14 July 2023 . He explains that he is grateful for the leadership position he was in, even though there were difficult times. “It’s difficult to determine if it was an
- [The South African underground is in good hands](https://diematie.com/2023/08/the-south-african-underground-is-in-good-hands/) - When I first heard the music of 22-year-old Shoka Sunflower, I remember getting really excited. The first project I heard from the Johannesburg-based artist was his three-track experimental rap EP ECOSYSTEM_01. With a runtime of barely five minutes, the project still manages to showcase intricate production and Shoka’s versatile abilities as both a writer and
- [Futures for South Africa](https://diematie.com/2023/08/futures-for-south-africa/) - People's and Workers' Climate Justice Charter: Futures for South Africa book launch by Skyla Thornton & Lienke Norval It is the hot topic of current world affairs: Climate change is happening now, and it is worse than we ever could have imagined. The science behind it is irrefutable, and it is now widely known that
- [SU Convocation crisis: A matter of executive overreach?](https://diematie.com/2023/04/su-convocation-crisis-a-matter-of-executive-overreach/) - The executive committee (EC) of the Stellenbosch University (SU) Convocation remains at loggerheads with the wider Convocation and its members as it calls for the resignation of SU rector, Prof Wim de Villiers. The executive committee also calls for the resignation of SU registrar, Dr Ronel Retief. According to a letter, composed by Prof Thuli
- [USSA Rundown for the Maroons](https://diematie.com/2023/07/ussa-rundown-for-the-maroons/) - The University Sport South Africa (USSA) is South Africa’s national governing body for higher education sports. Every year universities across the country, including Stellenbosch University (SU) participate in a series of games across all sporting codes, which then results in the selection of students (in their respective sport) to represent the country in various international
- [SWAN and Maties Sport are Here For Her](https://diematie.com/2023/07/swan-and-maties-sport-are-here-for-her/) - The Stellenbosch Women Alumnae Network (SWAN) and Maties Sport came together to celebrate the achievements of women in sport at Stellenbosch University (SU). The event was hosted at Die Stal, Coetzenburg on 11 July against a 17-day countdown to the Netball World Cup kick-off where two SU alumnae, Nichole Taljaard and Nicola Smith, will represent
- [Hanging by a Thread](https://diematie.com/2023/07/hanging-by-a-thread/) - Meta’s latest controversy to add to the collection With over 40 million downloads in the first 24 hours Threads has quickly launched itself as the latest competitor to the trolling game. Twitter’s trials of encouraging toxic culture, inciting hate speech and allowing anonymity to bigots are well known, but with the masses flocking to the
- [A sense of belonging for Victoria Cluster](https://diematie.com/2023/05/a-sense-of-belonging-for-victoria-cluster/) - “Home is a space of free expression”, said Dr Choice Makhetha, Senior Director of the Division of Student Affairs, in her speech referencing the environment created within the newly launched Victoria Hub. On 18 April the Victoria Hub was officially opened on Coligny Street. The hub is the third of its kind on Stellenbosch (SU)
- [Earth Week: SU takes on Sustainability](https://diematie.com/2023/05/earth-week-su-takes-on-sustainability/) - by Skyla Thornton, Tiaan Booyens and Misha Fray As Stellenbosch University (SU) attempts to reach carbon neutrality, many events were hosted in celebration of Earth Week, from 13 April to 22 April. Events were hosted and facilitated by Facilities Management, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Hub and Student societies of EcoMaties and UNASA Stellenbosch (United
- [Glaskas: Volstoom Vooruit!](https://diematie.com/2023/05/glaskas-volstoom-vooruit/) - Een van my heel eerste musiek-herineringe is die musiekvideos van Afrikaanse pop-punk ensemble, Glaskas. Hul distorted kitare en selfversekerde houding het my dan- en-daar iets baie belangrik geleer: kuns is cool! Glaskas bestaan uit Deon Meiring (voorsanger), Lolke-Louis Claasen (tromme), Francois Kleynhans (kitaar), en Johan Viljoen (baskitaar). Tans is dit meer as ’n dekade later
- [Maties rowing exceeds expectations at USSA-R sprints](https://diematie.com/2023/05/maties-rowing-exceeds-expectations-at-ussa-r-sprints/) - Maties rowing team had a memorable and successful weekend at the USSA-R Sprints 2023 regatta. It was a culmination of hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport. This year's event was particularly special as the team achieved the best results in over a decade. For Maties women’s rower, Lee-Anne Cundill, making it into the
- [Lady Mary Jane Stars Once More In Baked Shakespeare's As You Like It](https://diematie.com/2023/05/lady-mary-jane-stars-once-more-in-baked-shakespeares-as-you-like-it/) - On 23 April the Courtyard Café was reignited with Baked Shakespeare’s raucous rendition of the English playwright’s As You Like It. Their second performance in Stellenbosch this year had the audience enthusiastically selecting Orlando, the lead — played by S’Qhamo Mangcu — and his brother, Oliver — played by James Stoffberg — to be the
- [From across the pond: The international student experience](https://diematie.com/2023/05/from-across-the-pond-the-international-student-experience/) - Stellenbosch University (SU), one of Africa’s highest-ranked universities, attracts some attention on the world stage. This, along with the fact that Stellenbosch is known as a vibrant student town in an idyllic region of the Winelands, catches the eye of many international students from around Africa and, indeed, the world. One has to wonder, what
- [Stellenbosch honours student discovers new mushroom species endemic to SA](https://diematie.com/2023/05/stellenbosch-honours-student-discovers-new-mushroom-species-endemic-to-sa/) - 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 it was strange for this mushroom to be growing on an indigenous tree,” said van der
- [A message from your friendly (Dank) Neighbourhood](https://diematie.com/2023/05/a-message-from-your-friendly-dank-neighbourhood/) - When first introduced to Dank Neighbourhood a month ago, it felt like I’d been let in on the local music scene’s best kept secret. With an impeccable sense of feel and vibe, the Neighbourhood launched a graceful assault on my uninitiated ears. From the mood-shifting melancholy of ‘Grandma’s Piano’ to the disturbingly surreal ‘Supunapena’, thus
- [A Seat at the Table: SU to revise disability accessibility policy for 2023](https://diematie.com/2023/04/a-seat-at-the-table/) - The Disability Unit (DU), in conjunction with Stellenbosch University (SU), will be revising the disability accessibility policy this year. As an effort to make the voices of the students affected most heard, the Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ) recently ran a public participation initiative, in which the policy was discussed and recommendations were
- [Varsity Cup 2023: The Rundown](https://diematie.com/2023/04/varsity-cup-2023-the-rundown/) - Many students see the month of February as an end to their holiday and a return to the exhilarating, yet stress inducing, student life but to the rugby loving scholars and Maties supporters it is seen as the beginning of a new season of the annual Varsity Cup. The 2023 Varsity Cup, which consisted of
- [Penseel (2022) vonkel in helder, lewendige Afrikaans](https://diematie.com/2023/04/penseel-2022-vonkel-in-helder-lewendige-afrikaans/) - Die Vereniging vir Afrikaansstudente (VER[r]AS) het op Dinsdag, 11 April die nuutste Penseel-bundel bekendgestel. Die studentepublikasie is in 1969/70 deur Danie Botha en Fanie Olivier gestig, en bied sedertdien geleentheid vir Maties om hulself kreatief digterlik uit te druk. Sommige literêre bekendes wat al in Penseel verskyn het, is, onder andere, André le Roux, Marlene
- [Heuer Klaviere speel ’n nuwe deuntjie](https://diematie.com/2023/04/heuer-klaviere-speel-n-nuwe-deuntjie/) - Soos elke jaar in April verkleur die akkerbome in Dorpstraat se blare na warm oranje en rooi skakerings, en Maties stap haastig klas toe met klere wat ’n laag of twee meer geword het om teen die oggendkoue te beskerm. Van hierdie jaar af word Dorpstraat egter ook bederf met die sagte geluide van klaviernote
- [US-Konvokasie: ’n Kwessie van magsvergrype?](https://diematie.com/2023/04/us-konvokasie-n-kwessie-van-magsvergrype/) - Die uitvoerende kommitee (UK) van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US)-Konvokasie bevind hulself in warm water na aantygings van magsvergrype vanaf lede van die wyer Konvokasie rakende die bevel vir summiere bedanking van US-rektor, prof. Wim de Villiers, en registrateur, dr. Ronel Retief. Volgens ’n brief, saamgestel deur prof. Thuli Madonsela en dr. Louise van Rhyn en
- [A Re-injection of Knowledge into a Starving System](https://diematie.com/2023/04/a-re-injection-of-knowledge-into-a-starving-system/) - According to Statistics South Africa, every three in ten 18-year-old students dropout of high school. With only about 23% of 20-year-olds attending university. In part, these high dropout statistics are due to improper facilities, lack of decent education as well as inaccessible resources and information. These factors also cause a decline in student motivation and
- [Kan jy asemhaal in die BA-gebou?](https://diematie.com/2023/04/kan-jy-asemhaal-in-die-ba-gebou/) - Ventilasie in die BA-gebou Deur Lienke Norval en Inge van der Westhuizen Met nog ’n snikhete somer wat gekom en gegaan het, het talle BA-studente hulself weereens in die bedompige lesingsale bevind. Die Fakulteit van Lettere en Sosiale Wetenskappe se hoofgebou spog met modieuse leefareas, bygewerkte tegnologie en ’n snoepwinkel wat heerlike samoesas en ander
- [Dagbreek breaks through Helderberg to claim the 2023 u/20 campus rugby title](https://diematie.com/2023/04/dagbreek-breaks-through-helderberg-to-claim-the-2023-u-20-campus-rugby-title/) - Dagbreek Men’s Residence won the 2023 u/20 Campus rugby trophy in an epic clash against Helderberg. After an onslaught of near misses, they came back from being down 0 — 12 at the start of the second half to beating Helderberg 21 — 19 with eight minutes to spare. Helderberg scored under the posts within
- [SU Convocation Exec Controversy:  Explained](https://diematie.com/2023/04/su-convocation-exec-controversy-explained/) - Stellenbosch University (SU) has been rocked by controversy recently, as tensions between the Convocation executive council and the institution's leadership have reached a fever pitch. The latest news centres around an attempt by SU Convocation executive to table a motion requiring the resignations of SU rector, Prof Wim de Villiers, and registrar, Dr Ronel Retief,
- [SU Leads with Disability](https://diematie.com/2023/04/su-leads-with-disability/) - The Disability Unit (DU) at Stellenbosch University (SU), which provides services to students with disabilities, is currently running its Lead with Disability programme that focuses on disability awareness and sensitisation for students. This programme is run in six sessions over lunch time. Mrs Lizelle Apollis, the Inclusivity and Access Support Officer for the DU, says
- [Matie wins at prestigious Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards](https://diematie.com/2023/04/matie-wins-at-prestigious-fleur-du-cap-theatre-awards/) - On 26 March the usual narrative of a quiet Stellenbosch Sunday afternoon changed when purveyors of the arts came together to celebrate their love for theatre at the 58th annual Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards. This prestigious event was held at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre. With the red carpet rolled out and the many famous
- [Maties Women's Rugby takes home Varsity Cup in historic win](https://diematie.com/2023/04/maties-womens-rugby-takes-home-varsity-cup-in-historic-win/) - Veni, vidi, vici – Maties’ women's rugby team came, saw, and conquered the very first Women’s Varsity Cup. On 13 April Maties met University of Johannesburg (UJ) in the finals at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) Sports Stadium. Both teams having won their semifinals convincingly, most spectators assumed that it would be an
- [Electoral Integrity on the African Continent](https://diematie.com/2023/04/electoral-integrity-on-the-african-continent/) - ELECTION IS NOT A ONE-DAY EVENT The Summit for Democracy 2023 Day 2: Co-host Zambia panel discussion The Summit for Democracy 2023 saw co-host Republic of Zambia conduct a panel discussion on ensuring electoral integrity on the African continent, moderated by Rueben Lifuka, Transparency International Vice Chair. The discussion centered around the many stakeholders that
- [You’ve Been Served!](https://diematie.com/2023/04/youve-been-served/) - On Friday 18 March a volleyball tournament was hosted on the grass of the engineering faculty. Although the day was dampened by a light drizzle, spirits remained high amongst the players. Although the annual event was previously reserved for engineering students, recent years have seen it opened up to other students and Stellenbosch alumni. The
- [Co-ed Residences in future for SU](https://diematie.com/2023/04/co-ed-residences-in-future-for-su/) - Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, issued a statement on Friday, 17 March addressing concerns on the Stellenbosch campus of SU that certain undergraduate men’s residences could become mixed-gender within the next year. Dagbreek, Huis Marais, Huis Visser and Helshoogte were mentioned as possible spaces for this change due to
- [Geskiedenis wink vir Matie-vrouerugbyspan](https://diematie.com/2023/04/geskiedenis-wink-vir-matie-vrouerugbyspan/) - Hierdie jaar is die fokus op vrouesport. Kaapstad het gasheer gespeel vir die eerste vrouekrieketwêreldbeker in Afrika in Februarie, en later dié jaar word die eerste netbalwêreldbeker in Afrika ook in Kaapstad gehou. Boonop sal die eerste vrouerugbywenners hierdie week in die Varsity Cup vasgestel word wanneer Maties se vrouerugbyspan om 16:30 op 13 April
- [The piano’s Neelsie](https://diematie.com/2023/04/the-pianos-neelsie/) - I watch the pianist’s fingers waltz over the keys of black and white: swiftly and elegantly, with a certain adamancy. Through their search for an honest melody, they seem to reveal more about the artist than the music itself. With every note, they paint a picture of a place where the soul could be at
- [Maties esports logs on with a brand-new gaming centre](https://diematie.com/2023/04/maties-esports-logs-on-with-a-brand-new-gaming-centre/) - Esports has unofficially been a part of the Stellenbosch student community since 2017, but only became an official society of Stellenbosch University (SU) at the start of 2022. After a long wait and years of talk, the esports society has finally opened their very own gaming centre on the third floor of the Neelsie. Getting
- [Toco: Can Money Grow on Trees?](https://diematie.com/2023/03/toco-can-money-grow-on-trees/) - Toco (tonnes of carbon) is a new digital currency that emphasises the inherent value of the natural environment as an economic asset through carbon offsetting. A single toco represents one tonne of carbon dioxide that has been credibly removed from the atmosphere, as it aims to generate environmental wealth from economic growth . Toco was
- [The Stellenbooks Success Story](https://diematie.com/2023/04/the-stellenbooks-success-story/) - Riding on the success of DJOL, the app that swept through Stellenbosch University (SU) campus last year, a new app aiming to better the lives of students has arisen — Stellenbooks. An in-depth dive is taken into the process undergone by the three SU students who noticed a need for safe and efficient textbook exchanges.
- [Maties Women’s Rugby: a growing force to be reckoned with](https://diematie.com/2023/03/maties-womens-rugby-a-growing-force-to-be-reckoned-with/) - 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’s game against University of Pretoria (UP), there was a significant turnout for the Women’s game.
- [Kloudink’s (Aand)klas is in session](https://diematie.com/2023/03/kloudinks-aandklas-is-in-session/) - If you’ve recently found yourself in a bar watching a loud, gaudy, balls to the wall indie act throw down a performance worthy of its own song, then chances are you witnessed Kloudink doing what they do best: knocking the socks off everyone in Aandklas. Their unique production-oriented indie blend of soft pop and rock,
- [Drip Markets: the latest fashionable 'fits](https://diematie.com/2023/03/drip-markets-the-latest-fashionable-fits/) - With the Rooiplein as their runway, many a Stellenbosch student struts their stuff across campus in outfits worthy of the glossy pages of Vogue. While some can afford to buy the latest, trendiest clothes off the rack, Drip Markets offers an alternative. It is suited for the average student with the average budget. The Drip
- [Ramadan - One month of fasting for a reward everlasting](https://diematie.com/2023/03/ramadan-one-month-of-fasting-for-a-reward-everlasting/) - This year Ramadan will run from approximately 24 March to 21/22 April. The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar calendar. Hence, the dates of each month, including Ramadan, are based on the moon sighting and will change every year. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. For practicing Muslims Ramadan is a
- [Klim en klouter saam by Maties-rotsklim](https://diematie.com/2023/03/klim-en-klouter-saam-by-maties-rotsklim/) - Klim en klouter was aan die orde van die dag toe die Maties-rotsklimklub op 3 Maart die nuwe klimjaar afgeskop het. Tydens die opwindende geleentheid kon ervare klimmers en heel beginners die klub se splinternuwe, handgemaakte houthouers beproef. Sodoende kon die nuwelinge hulle greep op die klimmuur uittoets voordat hulle die Vrydag op ’n beginnersnaweek
- [UPDATE: SRC and SU management talk to NSFAS COO](https://diematie.com/2023/02/follow-up-src-and-su-management-talk-to-nsfas-coo/) - By Lesedi Mnisi The Student Representative Council (SRC) of Stellenbosch University (SU) held a peaceful protest outside the offices of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in Cape Town on Friday 10 February. This was in an attempt to raise their concerns regarding the R45 000 accommodation cap. This protest was held during the
- [Breyton Poole leaping to higher heights](https://diematie.com/2023/03/breyton-poole-leaping-to-higher-heights/) - Breyton Poole, 22 year old athlete, is making waves in the sporting scene after recently reaching the season's best result at the Boland senior athletics championship on 3 and 4 March 2023. He obtained a gold medal for his High Jump performance, at the height of 2.15m. This competition is good preparation for the South
- [Neon Dreams lights up South Africa](https://diematie.com/2023/03/neon-dreams-lights-up-south-africa/) - When the Canadian duo Neon Dreams’ “Life Without Fantasies” started taking over the South African music scene, after failing to garner much success in Canada, there was no doubt that they had to make the journey to Cape Town. “I remember the day Adrian tapped me and said, ‘Hey man’, Life Without Fantasies is growing
- [Imperfect Bakery- you can order your cake and eat it too!](https://diematie.com/2023/03/imperfect-bakery-you-can-order-your-cake-and-eat-it-too/) - Layla Gouws, second-year BCom (Management Science) student, has successfully started her own cake business called Imperfect Bakery. Gouws’s bakery is a student-run business for the student budget. Gouws always had a long-term dream of starting her own bakery, right here in Stellenbosch. “My motivation for starting Imperfect Bakery in 2022 was definitely my love for art,
- [Simonsberg celebrates 60th Met in style](https://diematie.com/2023/02/simonsberg-celebrates-60th-met-in-style/) - The Simonsberg Metropolitan (Met) never fails to impress, as was certainly the case this year at its 60th event. 60 is clearly not the retirement age for this electrifying event. The Met celebrated six decades of proud history, which is reflected in the quality of the event itself. Featuring performances from The Loadshedders and Neon
- [Maties clinch last minute win in a thrilling match against UCT](https://diematie.com/2023/02/maties-clinch-last-minute-win-in-a-thrilling-match-against-uct/) - The Monday night lights were shining down at the kick off Varsity Cup match between Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Maroon Machine and University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Ikeys Tigers. The Maroon Machine, headed by blindside flanker Gift Dlamini, were keen to put on a show for the capacity crowd of 16 000 people at the Danie Craven
- [Maties drink ’n hond uit die Bosch](https://diematie.com/2023/02/maties-drink-n-hond-uit-die-bos/) - Deur Tiaan Booyens and Aurelia Mouton English below Stellenbosch-studente, selfs dié sonder sente, word oor die algemeen gekenmerk deur hulle houding teenoor alkoholverbruik. Jongmense in die Eikestad skree nie die woorde van Jan Bloukaas se trefferlied sonder rede nie. “Whiskey, vodka, tequila,” is ’n gunsteling onder menigte Maties, maar is alkoholmisbruik die norm of ’n
- [Internet Girl: So much more than a virtual band](https://diematie.com/2023/02/internet-girl-so-much-more-than-a-virtual-band/) - By Kobus Erasmus Upbeat, punk guitar riffs and intricate hyperpop-inspired instrumentals filled Aandklas as Internet Girl took to the stage for their first Stellenbosch performance. The Cape Town based trio played an array of their old, new and unreleased music at the bar on 4 February. The band’s live setup consisted of a DJ deck
- [NSFAS Cap Sparks Accommodation Crisis](https://diematie.com/2023/02/nsfas-cap-sparks-accommodation-crisis/) - By Aurelia Mouton and Lesedi Mnisi Many National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) students, across South Africa, are facing an accommodation crisis due to the recently announced R45 000 accommodation funding cap. This cap was confirmed in a media statement on 5 December 2022 by the Chief Executive Officer of Universities South Africa (USAf). Prof Stan
- [How to avoid an STD in STB](https://diematie.com/2023/02/how-to-avoid-an-std-in-stb/) - By Jaime Watkins Upon arriving in Stellenbosch as a new student, newcomers are most likely to have been given advice on a number of topics. Mentors or senior students may provide newcomers with survival tips such as to walk home in groups after a night out. They may also provide newcomers with financial tips like
- [Vensters 2023 brings the heat](https://diematie.com/2023/02/vensters-is-back-and-better-than-ever/) - By Anakin Curtis The first full scale Vensters, and first ever Maties Connect Festival (MC Fest) saw Stellenbosch University (SU) newcomers flood onto the Welgevallen Hockey Field on Saturday, 11 February. This was the first time since the pandemic forced the university to downscale this campuse event over the last two years. According to the
- [Matt Proudfoot Kicks Off at Maties Rugby](https://diematie.com/2023/02/matt-proudfoot-kicks-off-at-maties-rugby/) - By Anakin Curtis Matthew Proudfoot has entered the consultant head coach position at Maties Rugby following the departure of Norman Jordaan to the Western Province. The former Scotland prop led the Springboks alongside Rassie Erasmus on their historic 2019 Rugby World Cup title campaign. He also served alongside Eddie Jones for England national rugby team
- [Dreamwalking down Victoria Street](https://diematie.com/2023/02/dreamwalking-down-victoria-street/) - By Emma-Jane Metcalf On Thursday, 2 February, over 5000 newcomers descended upon the Danie Craven stadium for the first full welcoming since 2020. Neatly divided into their respective residences and PSO’s, the new Maties enjoyed singing and chanting as the Dreamwalk program kicked off. The recorate, SU deans of faculty and student leadership made their
- [Bianca Augustyn: Maties se op-die-bal-kaptein](https://diematie.com/2022/10/bianca-augustyn-maties-se-op-die-bal-kaptein/) - Deur Ané Havenga Maties se vrouerugby-sewesspan het hierdie jaar ’n kaptein wat nie net haar stempel by Maties afdruk nie, maar ook op die internasionale verhoog vir haarself ’n naam maak. Bianca Augustyn, MEng (Siviel)-student, het op 19-jarige ouderdom in haar tweede jaar by Maties begin om rugby te speel. Tot dusver hou sy behoorlik
- [Back in the Swim of Things](https://diematie.com/2022/10/back-in-the-swim-of-things/) - By Hannah Theron Maties Water Polo is back for its second season of the year. The men's first and women's first and second teams participated in the inaugural Cape Town Invitational Tournament, which started Friday, 7 October and ended Sunday, 9 October. Both first teams started the season off with a bang. Out of the
- [US Choir: Music that moves the soul](https://diematie.com/2022/10/us-choir-music-that-moves-the-soul/) - By Kobus Erasmus In the auditorium of the Endler hall, surrounded by 500 other people all completely captivated, the Stellenbosch University (SU) choir delivered a tour de force of a performance. Effortlessly executing microtonal shifts and multiple key-changes in the same song, the choir displayed their world-class skillset in front of their hometown-audience. Conducted by
- [Power of the Tollie (Parton)](https://diematie.com/2022/10/power-of-the-tollie-parton/) - By Lesedi Mnisi The only “gay profeet” (who speaks truth) and the product of the NG (“Nogsteeds Gay”) Kerk, Tollie Parton, had a hilarious and wonderfully offensive show at the Daisy Jones bar on 15 October. The show was fabulous, extravagant and quite inspiring. What else could you expect from a Queen whose tollie (according
- [Breast Cancer Awareness Month](https://diematie.com/2022/10/breast-cancer-awareness-month/) - 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 associated with women; however, it can also affect men and people identifying as transgender and nonbinary.
- [’n Intieme aand vir kuns in Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2022/10/n-intieme-aand-vir-kuns-in-stellenbosch/) - Deur Emma Hamman Op die hoek van Bird- en Dorpstraat in die klein, wit Gallery van Universiteit Stellenbosch (GUS), het kunsliefhebbers bymekaar gekom om werke geïnspireer deur langsame intimiteit te vier. Met instapslag word jy verwelkom met opgewonde glimlagte, kleur en tekstuur, en smeek jou oë jou om ʼn bietjie langer by elke uitstalling te
- [STUDENT STUDY TIPS](https://diematie.com/2022/10/student-study-tips/) - By Nicola Davids With exam season just around the corner, Die Matie went around campus asking students for their personal study methodology. Here are some of the tips students gave. "Plan your work. Organise your work. Plan your study time for the week. It won't come easy." Lyle Van Wyk, 2nd-year B.Ed (intermediate Phase "Come
- [One step closer to social change with Eon](https://diematie.com/2022/10/one-step-closer-to-social-change-with-eon/) - By Flavia Davids To Idas Valley community leader Eon Hendrikse, activism is a way of life. Hendrikse and his co-founders Etienne Basson and Sylvin Thomas started the Idas Valley Community Trails Organisation, a non-profit (NPO), at the height of the pandemic in 2020. “Our organisation focuses on giving back identity to coloured people and using
- [UPDATE- Bodies of missing Stellenbosch couple found](https://diematie.com/2022/10/update-bodies-of-missing-stellenbosch-couple-found/) - Two bodies have been extracted from the car of the missing couple, Ethan Kirkland (19) and Leila du Preez Lees (18). Kirkland, first year BSc Computer Science student at Stellenbosch University (SU) and his girlfriend, du Preez, also a resident of Stellenbosch, had been missing since Friday, 21 October, per previous reporting by Die Matie.
- [First year SU student and girlfriend missing](https://diematie.com/2022/10/missing-couple-in-stellenbosch/) - Ethan Kirkland (19), a first year BSc (Computer Science) student at Stellenbosch University (SU), and Leila du Preez Lees (18) were last seen, on street camera footage, at 23:45 on Friday, 21 October, driving onto Van Riebeeck Street in Stellenbosch in a maroon Subaru Forester, with the liscence plate CA 280-247. Kirkland was seen leaving
- [SU Law Faculty educates beyond bars](https://diematie.com/2022/10/ubuntu-learning-community-brings-students-together/) - By Ila Alberts and Ansela Sloman The Ubuntu Learning Community (ULC) is an interdisciplinary short course offered to roughly twenty registered Stellenbosch students, and twenty incarcerated students at Brandvlei Correctional Centre, in collaboration between the University of Stellenbosch (SU) and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). With a focus on exposing students to the law,
- [Helshoogte Student to Face CDC After Urination Incident](https://diematie.com/2022/10/helshoogte-student-to-face-cdc-after-urination-incident/) - By Anakin Curtis In the early hours of the morning on Thursday 22 September, a resident of Helshoogte Men's Residence entered his room after a night out and urinated on his roommate's chair and the floor. This is according to a statement released by the residence on their Instagram. The house was informed about the
- [Maties Makes Waves at USSA Boatrace](https://diematie.com/2022/10/maties-makes-waves-at-ussa-boatrace/) - By Dylan Schmidt Every year, the Kowie river in Port Alfred offers a challenge full of exciting racing, enthusiastic support and demanding conditions to University rowers from all over South Africa. This year the resilient Maties rowing team sent both a Women's and Men's Eight to compete against the country's best universities along the 5.7km
- [Maties Netbal-Maroenmasjien maak skoonskip by Varsity Netbal](https://diematie.com/2022/10/maties-netbal-maroenmasjien-maak-skoonskip-by-varsity-netbal/) - deur Jean-Miri Olivier vertaal deur Rentia Meyer Maties Netbal het teruggekeer ná hulle eerste oorwinning in 27 jaar by die University Sport South Africa (USSA)-netbaltoernooi en het sedertdien nie teleurgestel nie. Die standaarde is hooggestel en hulle moes hul titel by die finale toernooi van die jaar, Varsity Sports, verdedig. Op 10 Oktober het Maties
- [Maroon Machine Moves Mountains](https://diematie.com/2022/10/maroon-machine-moves-mountains/) - By Lesedi Mnisi The 2022 Maties cricket team has added a new trophy to their case. They are Stellenbosch University (SU) 's first cricket team to win the Varsity Cricket Tournament. The Maroon Machine bagged their first-ever Varsity Cricket championship title at the Festival of Varsity Sports from 3 - 5 October. The reigning champions
- [Krotoa: Eva van de Kaap – ’n vars blik op ’n geskiedkundige figuur](https://diematie.com/2022/10/krotoa-eva-van-de-kaap-n-vars-blik-op-n-geskiedkundige-figuur/) - Deur Ila Alberts Die jaarlikse Woordfees het vir die eerste keer sedert die COVID-19-pandemie weer met volle fanfare op 10 Oktober afgeskop, met produksies wat oud en jonk bekoor. Krotoa: Eva van de Kaap is onderskeidelik op 10 en 11 Oktober by Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof op die planke gebring. Krotoa word deur die gevierde aktrise,
- [Van Stellenbosch na Oxford: Sophia Rabie](https://diematie.com/2022/10/van-stellenbosch-na-oxford-sophia-rabie/) - Deur Holly Mellin Vertaal deur Rentia Meyer Sophia Rabie, ʼn HonsBA (Antropologie)-student aan Universiteit Stellenbosch (US), het onlangs die Rhodes Prestigebeurs ontvang. Die Rhodes Prestigebeurs is in 1902 deur die testament van Cecil John Rhodes gestig. Volgens hulle webtuiste is die Rhodes-beurs “[een] van die oudste en miskien mees gesogte internasionale beursprogramme in die wêreld,
- [Sign Language Storytelling given a boost by SU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences](https://diematie.com/2022/10/sign-language-storytelling-given-a-boost-by-su-faculty-of-arts-and-social-sciences/) - By Ansela Sloman Four deaf storytellers and members of Stellenbosch University (SU)’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences recently created video stories in South African Sign Language (SASL). According to a media release by SU on 28 September 2022, the project titled “Creating Teaching Material for Hearing Students Learning SA Sign Language: Workshop for Deaf
- [Man of the Moment: Stanely  Msiska](https://diematie.com/2022/10/man-of-the-moment-stanely-msiska/) - By Flavia Davids Doctoral candidate Stanely Chindikani Msiska's achievement at Camp 2030 made Stellenbosch University (SU) the topic of international acclaim. Camp 2030 is an innovation lab centred around realising the United Nations (UN)'s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The six-day conference was held in New York in September 2022. It boasted 200 participants
- [For Will Linley it wasn’t the ‘wrong time’](https://diematie.com/2022/10/for-will-linley-it-wasnt-the-wrong-time/) - By Ané Havenga Will Linley took the industry by storm with his hit single, Miss me (when you’re gone), and his EP, Kill all my feelings. His music is all over radio stations as he is quickly becoming a household name, even performing at big festivals like the recent Rocking the Daisies. Linley explained that
- [Van Der Aven Rocking Their Way To The Top](https://diematie.com/2022/10/van-der-aven-rocking-their-way-to-the-top/) - By Amber April From the Karoo, three men came together to share their love for music. What started as a band of two brothers called "Brother Brother" became a trio made up of three multifaceted individuals with one passion - music. This local band consists of Theunis van der Merwe (bass and vocals), Roelof van
- [The Unlikely Secret Agent – ʼn Produksie Vol Verrassings](https://diematie.com/2022/10/the-unlikely-secret-agent-ʼn-produksie-vol-verrassings/) - By Ila Alberts Spioenasie, intrige en verbode liefde - onder normale omstandighede is dit ’n wenresep vir enige drama. Gooi egter geskiedkundige akkuraatheid en struggle-legendes daarby, en jy het draaiboek skrywer Paul du Toit se veelbekroonde The Unlikely Secret Agent deur Unlikely Productions. Die drama vertel die ware verhaal van Eleanor Kasrils, die oorlede vrou
- [Rocking the Daisies Blooms Once More](https://diematie.com/2022/10/rocking-the-daisies-blooms-once-more/) - By Anakin Curtis All roads led to Cloof Wine Estate on the weekend of 7-9 October as thousands of people made their pilgrimage to South Africa's premier music festival, Rocking the Daisies. After an almost three-year covid-induced hiatus, festival goers were more than ready to set up their tents and explore all the wonders that
- [PEN(ed) Thoughts, Shared Histories](https://diematie.com/2022/10/pened-thoughts-shared-histories/) - By Lesedi Mnisi Regardless of international and political disturbances, literature should continue to be common currency to all people and should have no limitations. This is an affirmation found in the PEN Charter. PEN International is an organisation of writers who are politically unaligned, and it has over 140 centres in more than 100 countries.
- [Fossil Free (for all) Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2022/10/fossil-free-for-all-stellenbosch/) - By Tiaan Booyens Should institutions like Stellenbosch University (SU) be expected to take more direct climate action? Fossil Free Stellenbosch (FFS), an expanding group of students, alumni and faculty staff at SU calling for its divestment from fossil fuels, says yes. According to FFS, the divestment from fossil fuels is a growing global movement wherein
- [Die Matie Sport – Photos of the Year](https://diematie.com/2022/10/die-matie-sport-photos-of-the-year/) - BY JAN-HENDRIK PRETORIUS Die Matie curated some of the best sports photos taken throughout the year. This year saw the highly anticipated return of spectators and full sporting activity, after a two-year hiatus due to the covid-19 pandemic. BITTERSWEET MOMENT Vernon Matongo was awarded the Player that Rocks. Matongo received the award on his father's
- [CHECK we’re not mates](https://diematie.com/2022/10/check-were-not-mates/) - By Kezia Daniels In recent news, Magnus Carlsen, the World Chess Championship winner, has accused Hans Niemann of cheating after losing a match and withdrawing from the Sinquefield Cup. Die Matie asked a few Maties Chess players about their thoughts on the situation. Michael van Zyl -Third year, BSc Maths (Computer Sciences) “I think Hans
- [Ken jy vir Cara Rossouw?](https://diematie.com/2022/05/ken-jy-vir-cara-rossouw/) - Aurelia Mouton Stellenbosch se strate, met goud-geel akkerblare, deurmekaar weer en ’n nuwe lovesong-enkelsnit, “Ontken”, vir studente vir wie die liefde hierdie seisoen beskore is. Cara Rossouw, HonsBA (Drama)-student aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US), sing vandat sy kon praat en droom al lank om haar liedjies met die wêreld te deel. Op haar eie terme,
- [‘This is What White Boys Do’: SU Students Outraged After Violation of Student’s Dignity at Huis Marais](https://diematie.com/2022/05/this-is-what-white-boys-do-su-students-outraged-after-violation-of-students-dignity-at-huis-marais/) - By Aurelia Mouton and Alison Hermanus In what has been described as a “destructive, hurtful and racist incident”, a resident of Huis Marais Men’s Residence entered the room of another student and urinated on his belongings, according to an official media statement made by Stellenbosch University (SU) on 16 May. Early on the morning of
- [You Know What Silence Means](https://diematie.com/2022/05/you-know-what-silence-means/) - By Tiaan Booyens Die Matie is an independent student newspaper. My team and I are students who work together to try to shoulder the responsibility of reporting factual, fair and accurate news to this student community. My team and I are also students from this community, and like many of our peers, we share the
- [Walking on Thin Air](https://diematie.com/2022/10/walking-on-thin-air/) - 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 to the skill, having to rely on one’s weight to shift the centre of gravity to
- [Dirty Gold for the Maroon Machine at Sevens Tournament](https://diematie.com/2022/10/dirty-gold-for-the-maroon-machine-at-sevens-tournament/) - By Flavia Davids The Maties’ Rugby 7s men’s team recently made Stellenbosch University (SU) proud by obtaining a bronze medal at the University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament in Kimberly. The tournament took place from 24 to 25 September and boasted 22 men's teams participating all over the country.The ultimate winners of the tournament were
- [Bongeziwe Mabandla is Paving his Own Lane](https://diematie.com/2022/10/bongeziwe-mabandla-is-paving-his-own-lane/) - By Kobus Erasmus Bongeziwe Mabandla’s musical journey is a decade in the making. The Johannesburg-based artist was born in Worcester and raised in the small town of Tsolo in the Eastern Cape. Mabandla explained the important role music played in his life from a young age. “You know in [small towns] there isn’t much going
- [John Graayenstein is Taking Flight](https://diematie.com/2022/10/john-graayenstein-is-taking-flight/) - By Lize Bekker Being a student is quite tricky, but balancing a degree and pursuing a singing career is way trickier. John Graayenstein, a third year BA(Drama and Theatre studies) student at Stellenbosch University, is doing exactly this. Graayenstein started singing at the age of five and learned by singing along to classical music playing
- [Angie Oeh Sit Female Energy in Afrikaans](https://diematie.com/2022/08/angie-oeh-sit-female-energy-in-afrikaans/) - Deur Ané Havenga Angie Oeh se eerste tattoo was ’n smiley op haar gesig, haar antwoord op amper alles is Post Malone, en nee, sy is nie Yolandi Visser nie, maar tog is daar meer agter hierdie Pretoriaanse mumble rapper. In Mei het sy haar EP, Sex in Afrikaans, uitgereik en dit het tonge behoorlik
- [Queen B is back](https://diematie.com/2022/08/queen-b-is-back/) - Album Review By Lesedi Mnisi Beyoncé's renaissance has begun, and she has shared her revival and artistic evolution with the world through her new album RENAISSANCE. The highly anticipated album, which is the first of a three-act project and the artist’s seventh solo studio album, was released on 29 July. “RENAISSANCE”, the title of the
- [Glitter, Graphics, Glam and Gloss](https://diematie.com/2022/08/glitter-graphics-glam-and-gloss/) - By Sibella Swanepoel The long-awaited quad party recently took place, and there was glitter—lots of it. The quad party, which was hosted on 5 August, is held every year to raise funds for the final-year visual arts students’ Graduate Art Exhibition (Gradex). Gradex is curated and created by the fourth-years of Stellenbosch University’s visual arts
- [Biere Knak Regoor die Wêreld vir ­Internasionale Bierdag](https://diematie.com/2022/08/biere-knak-regoor-die-wereld-vir-internasionale-bierdag/) - Deur Karla van der Merwe Elke jaar op die eerste Vrydag van Augustus sedert 2008 lig bierliefhebbers van omtrent 200 stede regoor die wêreld hulle glase ter viering van hulle ­gunstelingdrankie, volgens die International Beer Day-­webblad. Vanjaar se ­Internasionale Bierdag het op 5 Augustus geval. Die punt van ­Internasionale Bierdag is drievoudig, meen dié webblad.
- [Women’s Comedy Night at Dorp](https://diematie.com/2022/08/womens-comedy-night-at-dorp/) - By Ciara Shaye Seaman Dorp Bar’s weekly Comedy Nights were recently brought back with a line-up to honour Women’s Month. On Monday 1 August, a show of comediennes kept the audience entertained with an hour of laughter and self-deprecating advice. Women’s Month is dedicated to honouring women who stood up for themselves and those who
- [Maties Athletes at Home at the Commonwealth Games](https://diematie.com/2022/08/maties-athletes-at-home-at-the-commonwealth-games/) - By Ané Havenga The 2022 Commonwealth Games have been the start of some athletes’ careers, whilst others bow out of sport with smiles on their faces. This has been the story for some Matie athletes competing this year in Birmingham, England. Adam Moncherry, originally from Seychelles, decided to stay in Stellenbosch after visiting for a
- [Maties-Rotsklim Spog met Nuwe Opknappings](https://diematie.com/2022/08/maties-rotsklim-spog-met-nuwe-opknappings/) - Deur Kobus Erasmus Maties se rotsklimklub het onlangs die opening van ’n splinternuwe klimmuur gevier. Oor die wintervakansie het die klub van lokaal verskuif om die alewig groeiende sport te akkommodeer. Die nuwe lokaal sluit nuwe klimmure en ’n moonboard in. Dié opening en die opknappings was op 29 Julie gevier. Rakende al die opknappings
- [Basketball Bouncing Back After a Two-Year Hiatus](https://diematie.com/2022/08/basketball-bouncing-back-after-a-two-year-hiatus/) - By Buhle Bam The Maties Basketball players will be back to dropping dimes, making it rain and getting opponents stuffed as the nation says goodbye to the “new normal” and welcomes back a basketball season familiar to all. The past two years have been quite the trial for Maties Basketball. According to Masie Ntali, the
- [Women Who Inspire SU Students](https://diematie.com/2022/08/women-who-inspire-su-students/) - By Hannah Theron The month of August is annually celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa. As such, Die Matie spoke to students on campus regarding women who inspire them. Rue Jansen, second-year BA (Language and Culture) “I think Winnie Mandela inspires me because . . . her strength empowers me, her courage empowers me
- [Students Call for Climate Action Now](https://diematie.com/2022/08/students-call-for-climate-action-now/) - 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) to support the future of its students. Another effort to facilitate conversation about climate change between
- [Upcoming Female Creatives in Stellies](https://diematie.com/2022/08/upcoming-female-creatives-in-stellies/) - Jean-Miri Olivier Until feminist activists started the feminist art movement in the 1960s, many feminists felt that female creatives had been undervalued for decades. The movement shifted cultural attitudes and dismantled gender barriers in the creative industries. In honour of Women's Month, Matie women should be recognised for their artistic endeavors. Each of these women
- [Metanoia Anointing Incident Still Unresolved](https://diematie.com/2022/08/metanoia-anointing-incident-still-unresolved/) - By Ansela Sloman Following an incident where a number of students’ doors were anointed with oil crosses in Metanoia Residence last year, many victims still feel that no action has been taken by Stellenbosch University (SU) following the incident, according to Colenso Holder, a final-year BCom (International Business) student. Holder, who was one of the
- [Die Begin van Spoegwolf se Wêreldoorheersing](https://diematie.com/2022/08/die-begin-van-spoegwolf-se-wereldoorheersing/) - Deur Karla de Bod Buiten hulle tiende ­verjaarsdag, vier die bekende musiekgroep Spoegwolf hierdie jaar nóg ’n mylpaal: hulle eerste ­oorsese musiektoer in Europa en die ­Verenigde Koninkryk. Tussen 13 en 20 ­Augustus gaan die musiekgroep hulle musikale klanke en ­woordkuns met buitelanders deel. Dit is egter, volgens die groepslede, maar nog net die ­begin.
- [Who Runs the world?](https://diematie.com/2022/08/who-runs-the-world/) - By Ané Havenga This Women’s Month, Die Matie is celebrating the mighty women who carried the South African and Maties-flag during the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Die Matie spoke to some of the athletes. Tilka Paljk After a swimming training camp last year at Maties, Tilka Paljk, a first-year BA (International Studies) student originally from Zambia,
- [Helshoogte vs Eendrag: Dis Derby!](https://diematie.com/2022/08/helshoogte-vs-eendrag-dis-derby/) - Deur Jan-Hendrik Pretorius Die Arende van Eendrag pak vandeesweek die Hane van Helshoogte in hulle jaarlikse Derby aan. Alhoewel die Derby reeds Maandagaand met ’n reeks aktiwiteite afgeskop het, gaan die hoogtepunt van hierdie hoogs verwagte wedywering, die Sauer-rugbytoernooi, Vrydag plaasvind. Die aand het op ’n hoë noot met vertonings van beide koshuise se sêrgroepe
- [Maties on Matters: Theuns du Toit’s Expulsion and Appeal](https://diematie.com/2022/08/maties-on-matters-theuns-du-toits-expulsion-and-appeal/) - By Amber April In a bulletin released by Stellenbosch University (SU) on 21 July, SU’s independent Central Disciplinary Committee (CDC) announced that Theuns du Toit faced immediate expulsion from the university. This followed the disciplinary case that had been made against Du Toit, who was filmed urinating on the belongings of fellow Huis Marais resident
- [Oud-Matie Aangewys as Ekonoom van die Jaar](https://diematie.com/2022/08/oud-matie-aangewys-as-ekonoom-van-die-jaar/) - Deur Jan-Hendrik Pretorius Hugo Pienaar, oud-Matie en hoofekonoom van die Buro vir Ekonomiese Ondersoek (BEO) wat aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se Fakulteit Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe geaffilieer is, is onlangs as die ekonoom van die jaar aangewys. Volgens Netwerk24, wat tans die kompetisie aanbied, word die ekonoom van die jaar-toekenning aan die ekonoom wat spesifieke
- [Male Student Found Guilty of Sexual Misconduct](https://diematie.com/2022/08/male-student-found-guilty-of-sexual-misconduct/) - By Laura Mutyambizi The Central Disciplinary Committee (CDC) of Stellenbosch University (SU) recently found a student from Majuba Men’s Residence guilty of sexual misconduct. In a bulletin released by SU on 5 August, they announced that the student had been expelled from the university. This judgement follows after a female SU student reported the sexual
- [Neelsie Facelift has Campus Abuzz](https://diematie.com/2022/08/neelsie-facelift-has-campus-abuzz/) - By Slade van Rooyen The Stellenbosch University (SU) campus has been a hive of activity since the start of the second semester, which saw a return to fully in-person lectures and a revival of campus life. This has led to increased foot traffic in the Neelsie Student Centre, which underwent several noticeable changes in recent
- [SU Once Again Ranked Amongst Top Universities Worldwide](https://diematie.com/2022/08/su-once-again-ranked-amongst-top-universities-worldwide/) - By Anakin Curtis According to ShanghaiRanking’s 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), various faculties and departments at Stellenbosch University (SU) have been placed amongst the top 500 in the world. “The GRAS rankings use a range of objective academic indicators and third-party data to measure the performance of world universities in respective subjects”, which
- [SRC Hopes for Greater Voter Turnout](https://diematie.com/2022/08/src-hopes-for-greater-voter-turnout/) - By Ila Alberts It is election season and campus is buzzing. The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) elections will take place between 8 and 12 August. 15 candidates have put themselves forward for the council and made it through the academic screening process. Candidates will partake in seven rigorous caucuses, the first of which took place
- [Silly Season crossword](https://diematie.com/2022/08/silly-season-crossword/) - Across: 3. De Lapa 4. Catwalk 6. NY Slice 8. De Akker 9. Penthouse 10. Bohemia Down: 1 . Fool's Gold 2. Dorp 5. Aandklas 7. Centraal
- [The Brighter Side of a Dark Situation](https://diematie.com/2022/08/the-brighter-side-of-a-dark-situation/) - By Buhle Bam Although the app EskomSePush keeps people updated on when their specific areas will be blessed with power outages, load shedding never ceases to catch people off guard. Many students still shriek as it occurs whilst sitting in places like the library, but business continues as usual soon after the generators kick in.
- [Must-attend Events at Museum Saturday](https://diematie.com/2022/07/must-attend-events-at-museum-saturday/) - By Jani Roux The Rupert Museum is preparing to cater for the art-loving Maties amongst us with its next Museum Saturday event. On the last Saturday of every month, the Rupert Museum opens its doors to the public at no cost, encouraging them to come and enjoy a day filled with live music, workshops, and
- [Carry 6 Packer Met Ope Arms Terug Verwelkom](https://diematie.com/2022/07/carry-6-packer-met-ope-arms-terug-verwelkom/) - Deur Emma Hamman Die gewilde Carry 6 Packer-afsluitingspartytjie is Saterdag 23 Julie by die Van Der Stel-sportgronde herleef. Wilgenhof-manskoshuis se weeklange “kwottie” (quad-krieket) en vyf-per-kant- sokkertoernooi is terug vir die eerste keer sedert die pandemie en die vieringe was groter as ooit tevore. Wit tente het die sportgronde bedek en oral was dit ’n miernes
- [Première Teaterfees Propvol Talent](https://diematie.com/2022/07/premiere-teaterfees-propvol-talent/) - Deur Bradley Grovers Die Première Teaterfees is terug nadat dit verlede jaar weens die COVID-19-pandemie aanlyn was. Die fees was vanjaar by die Adam Small Teater gehou met dramaproduksies wat vanaf Dinsdag 19 Julie tot Saterdag 23 Julie opgevoer is. Rakende die doel van die fees, het dr André Gerber, een van die koördineerders van
- [SU Student Bucket List: Six Things to do Before Graduating](https://diematie.com/2022/07/su-student-bucket-list-six-things-to-do-before-graduating/) - By Hannah Theron The second semester has started, and for some students this will be their last semester at Stellenbosch University (SU). Many Maties, especially those who started university in 2020, may have missed out on what university life has to offer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of these circumstances, Die Matie has
- [Fedics and Catering Staff Set to Resolve Labour Dispute](https://diematie.com/2022/07/fedics-and-catering-staff-set-to-resolve-labour-dispute/) - By Slade van Rooyen Chants of “Fedics must fall” echoed down Claassen Street as Fedics employees engaged in lunch-hour protests against what they deemed to be unfair working conditions. Fedics is the catering division of Tsebo Solutions Group. One of Die Matie’s journalists attended these protests, which took place on the afternoons of 20 and
- [The Ups and Downs of Returning to Campus](https://diematie.com/2022/07/the-ups-and-downs-of-returning-to-campus/) - By Jessica Garschagen James Purchase, first-year Dip (Sustainable Development) How has your experience been so far this week? “My experience has been amazing! I have loved getting back to work. This week has been tough getting back into a routine again.” Jessica Donnelly, BA Hons (English Studies) How do you feel about the return to
- [New Student Entrepreneurs on the Rise](https://diematie.com/2022/07/new-student-entrepreneurs-on-the-rise/) - By Ciara Shaye Seaman The Stellenbosch University campus is filled with entrepreneurs establishing themselves. This past year has brought many sparkly-eyed students emerging into independence and ready to make a business out of their passions and skills. Baking beginnings Layla Gouws is a first-year BCom (Management Sciences) student who is using her love for baking
- [Maties Hokkie Oorrompel Tuks](https://diematie.com/2022/07/maties-hokkie-oorrompel-tuks/) - Deur Ané Havenga Negentien spelers onderskeidelik van Maties se mans- en vrouehokkiespan het die 2022 Universiteitsport Suid-Afrika (USSA) toernooi gehaal. Dit is ’n reuseprestasie om Maties by hierdie prestige toernooi te verteenwoordig en die spanne het nie teleurgestel nie. Maties se eie Jacques van Tonder, doelskieter en finalejaar-BCom (Internasionale Besigheid)-student, en Stephanie Botha, middelveldspeler, is
- [Campus Closet: Students Stepping into Silly Season in Style](https://diematie.com/2022/07/campus-closet-students-stepping-into-silly-season-in-style/) - By Jean-Miri Olivier This outfit was inspired by the revival of Y2K style, creating an edgy ensemble by combining new and classic trends, like using shoelaces as a belt and pairing Doc Martens with straight leg jeans. The outfit is enhanced by layering necklaces and chunky rings. The cropped, fitted, tee complements the baggier jeans.
- [(Stellies) Sundays Are For F1](https://diematie.com/2022/07/stellies-sundays-are-for-f1/) - By Kezia Daniels Formula 1 became a sensation after the introduction of the uber popular Netflix series, F1: Drive to Survive. The newfound popularity of motorsport’s highest tier is evident amongst many students. As such Die Matie asked some students about their thoughts on how the current season is developing. Jonathan van der Westhuizen Favourite
- [Verken die Winter Dating-toneel](https://diematie.com/2022/07/verken-die-winter-dating-toneel/) - Deur Nina-Marie Anker (Vertaal deur Mieke de Wet) Noudat die ­Universiteit ­­Stellenbosch (US)-kampus weer met volle kapasiteit terug is, gons die strate, klasse en koffiewinkels met entoesiasme – en dalk selfs ’n ­bietjie optimisme – vir hierdie nuwe semester. Die studente se terugkeer na kampus dien as ’n geleentheid om nuwe mense te ontmoet, uiteindelik
- [Studente in die Donker Oor Beurtkrag](https://diematie.com/2022/07/studente-in-die-donker-oor-beurtkrag/) - Deur Ila Alberts Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se uitvoerende bedryfs­hoof, prof Stan du Plessis, het in ’n onlangse e-pos aan studente en belanghebbendes aangekondig dat kragopwekkers op kampus tydens landswye fase 4- tot 6-beurtkrag nie meer buite kantoorure aangesit gaan word nie. Volgens die e-pos van 29 Junie sal kragopwekkers voortaan slegs by noodsaaklike geboue
- [Verdict’s in: Theuns du Toit is Out](https://diematie.com/2022/07/verdicts-in-theuns-du-toit-is-out/) - By Amber April Stellenbosch University’s (SU) independent Central Disciplinary Committee (CDC) recently gave their much anticipated verdict on the case against Theuns du Toit. This followed the disciplinary case made against Du Toit, who was filmed urinating on the possessions of fellow student Babalo Ndwayana in Huis Marias Men’s Residence in May. This was according
- [The Fools are Out and About](https://diematie.com/2022/07/the-fools-are-out-and-about/) - By Emma Hamman The cold bite in the air won’t stop the fools from going to festivals. Fool’s Gold Social Bar is once again hosting a fun-filled festival, Fool’s Day Out, on 30 July and is bringing some of the best local artists to the stage. This will be the second time Fool’s Gold hosts
- [De Wallen Rocking it out in De Bosch](https://diematie.com/2022/07/de-wallen-rocking-it-out-in-de-bosch/) - By Anakin Curtis De Wallen is bringing its unique brand of “Dirty, Sexy Rock ‘n Roll” to the legendary Thursday band nights at Bohemia. Starting on 4 August, Bohemia will be hosting their latest concert series titled “Zamalekker Rock ‘n’ Roll”. De Wallen will be there on the first night, so Die Matie spoke to
- [Stellenbosch FC Debut at New Homefield](https://diematie.com/2022/05/stellenbosch-fc-debut-at-new-homefield/) - By Charlie Moody-Stuart Stellenbosch Football Club (FC) held firm to defeat Kaizer Chiefs FC by 1 – 0 in an enthralling encounter at the Danie Craven Stadium. On the sunny evening of 23 April, a jubilant atmosphere vivified a near-full stadium. The encounter was the first time that fans were allowed back into the stadium
- [Education Week: The Importance of Faculty Events](https://diematie.com/2022/05/education-week-the-importance-of-faculty-events/) - By Hannah Theron The Faculty of Education recently celebrated their second annual Education Week on campus. The event, which took place between 9 and 13 May, was initiated last year by the Education Student Committee (ESC), as they believe that it is important for the student ­community to have events such as this one. “[Education
- [LBAL Bied Inspirerende Beraad vir Studenteleiers](https://diematie.com/2022/05/lbal-bied-inspirerende-beraad-vir-studenteleiers/) - Deur Bradley Grovers Die Sentrum vir Studenteleierskap, Ervaringgerigte Opvoeding & Burgerskap (SSLEOB) se Leierskapsberaad vir Aspirante Leiers (LBAL) het onlangs plaasgevind en het studente, sowel as verskeie kundiges in hulle loopbaanvelde, bymekaar gebring. Die geleentheid, wat op 7 Mei plaasgevind het, het dit ten doel gehad om huidige en ­toekomstige studenteleiers te help om die
- [Intimate Apparel: Student Plays Back in Fashion](https://diematie.com/2022/05/intimate-apparel-student-plays-back-in-fashion/) - By Jan-Hendrik Pretorius Intimate Apparel, a student-driven theatre production, signalled the welcome return of student productions to Stellenbosch. The production blew audiences away with a captivating plot and nuanced dialogue, showcasing experienced acting chops and high production value from Stellenbosch University (SU’s) drama department. Intimate Apparel made its debut at the Adam Small Theatre last
- [Hoor, Hoor Onse Eie Koor is Voor!](https://diematie.com/2022/05/hoor-hoor-onse-eie-koor-is-voor/) - Deur Jani Roux Die Stellenbosch Universiteitskoor (USK) het onlangs die publiek met hulle pragtige sang in die Kruiskerk betower. Toegang tot hulle vertonings op 5 en 12 Mei was gratis, maar donasies vir kos en klere aan minderbevoorregtes was welkom. Die koor se keuse om met U2 se “I still haven’t found what I’m looking
- [Bring Your Ideas to Life in the Makerspace](https://diematie.com/2022/05/bring-your-ideas-to-life-in-the-makerspace/) - By Kobus Erasmus Early last year, the ­Stellenbosch University Library opened the long-awaited Makerspace. The Makerspace is situated on the ­upper level of the library in room 1003. According to the library website, the facility features a wide range of services, such as workstations with soldering irons and oscilloscopes, 3D scanners and 3D printers. The
- [Guide to Thrifting Your Winter Wardrobe](https://diematie.com/2022/05/guide-to-thrifting-your-winter-wardrobe/) - By Ansela Sloman As mornings get darker and the air chillier, it may be time for many Stellenbosch students to put away their shorts and plakkies and dig to the back of their closets for some winter necessities. For those looking to invest in some new winter basics (and unique statement pieces), the Stellenbosch thrifting
- [Are Student Communities Dying a Slow Death?](https://diematie.com/2022/05/are-student-communities-dying-a-slow-death/) - 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 Stellenbosch University (SU), participation in university events is at an all-time low. There has been a
- [Chewable Art: Hamburger Day](https://diematie.com/2022/05/chewable-art-hamburger-day/) - By Lesedi Mnisi The bottom half of a soft bun, a little bit of sauce, some lettuce, a delicious patty, a few slices of cheese, a slice of tomato, some onion, a whole lot more sauce and the top half of a sesame seed bun—that is what 28 May is all about: ­hamburgers. It is
- [The New Café on the Block: The Poké Co.](https://diematie.com/2022/05/the-new-cafe-on-the-block-the-poke-co/) - By Jani Roux Sushi lovers’ dreams recently came true when the Poké Co. opened its doors to the healthy hearts of Stellenbosch. The opening took place on 29 April at 27 Plein Street, and to celebrate the opening of their new branch, the Poké Co. gave their first 100 bowls to the first 100 lucky
- [Survival Guide to the SU Exam Season](https://diematie.com/2022/05/survival-guide-to-the-su-exam-season/) - By Aurelia Mouton As the cold descends upon Stellenbosch University (SU), the exam season creeps closer too. With loadshedding and online classes, it has been a tough ­semester so far for many students, but there is still time to turn that around. Die Matie is here to help with a few easy tips to make
- [Maties-vrouerugby Sink die Skip van Toerspan](https://diematie.com/2022/05/maties-vrouerugby-sink-die-skip-van-toerspan/) - Deur Ané Havenga Maties se vrouerugbyspan het die Royal Navy Rugby Union (RNRU) se vrouespan, al die pad vanuit die Verenigde Koninkryk, ontvang vir ’n vriendskaplike wedstryd van tien aan ’n kant. Dié geskiedkundige wedstryd het op 7 Mei plaasgevind. Maties het egter nie teruggehou nie en het die wedstryd kafdraf 29 – 0 gewen.
- [Murray. Painting the Town Red](https://diematie.com/2022/05/murray-painting-the-town-red/) - 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 behind their sound being the music that the band members listened to at different stages of
- [A Picture is Worth a Thousand Shots](https://diematie.com/2022/05/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-shots/) - By Kezia Daniels Freelance photographer Pierre Rommelaere is no stranger to the Stellenbosch nightlife and music scene. Rommelaere has been in the photography game since 2011, and started visiting bars and venues all over Stellenbosch and Cape Town in 2012 to take photographs at numerous parties, music gigs and events. He has been pursuing photography
- [Places to Go, People to See and Winter to Enjoy](https://diematie.com/2022/05/places-to-go-people-to-see-and-winter-to-enjoy/) - By Ciara Shaye Seaman It is said that it takes Stellenbosch residents a month to settle into the chill of winter before going out regularly again, but why wait? Whether students want to support their peers or expose themselves to new cultural experiences, Stellenbosch is well prepared to entertain in this regard this winter. DRAMA
- [Francois van Coke KANNIEDOOD Nie](https://diematie.com/2022/05/francois-van-coke-kanniedood-nie/) - Deur Aurelia Mouton en Ané Havenga The Daisy Jones Bar net buite Stellenbosch het op 6 Mei behoorlik geruk en gerol en dit alles te danke aan Francois van Coke en sy band, Die Gevaar. Hy het die skare gaande gehou met sy stories, liedjies en verhoogpersoonlikheid. Hy het van sy bekende liedjies soos “Ek
- [Deciding on your 21st birthday?](https://diematie.com/2022/05/deciding-on-your-21st-birthday/) - By Hannah Theron For many people, turning 21 is one of the most exciting birthday celebrations of their lives. However, it also entails one of the most stressful parties to plan, and deciding how to celebrate can be a challenge. There is a lot of ­pressure to have a traditional, fancy party with many guests,
- [The Trans Athlete Debate—Die Matie’s Sports Editor Weighs In](https://diematie.com/2022/05/the-trans-athlete-debate-die-maties-sports-editor-weighs-in/) - By Jan-Hendrik Pretorius Since 2018, nearly 670 bills against the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, or otherwise queer) community have been filed across the United States of America (USA). In this year alone, state lawmakers in the USA have proposed 238 bills—with about half of them specifically targeting transgender individuals—that
- [Stormers Tuis by Danie Craven](https://diematie.com/2022/05/stormers-tuis-by-danie-craven/) - Deur Ané Havenga Die Stormers het op Sondag 13 Maart Kaapstad-stadion vir Maties se eie Danie Craven-stadion verruil. Hierdie geskiedkundige oomblik was as gevolg van die Kaapstad-fietstoer wat hulle tuiste onbeskikbaar gemaak het, aangesien die meeste paaie in die Kaap gesluit was. Watter beter alternatief vir die Kaapstad-stadion as die Danie Craven-stadion wat omring word
- [Campus Volleyball Bounces Back](https://diematie.com/2022/05/campus-volleyball-bounces-back/) - By Anakin Curtis Dylan Cooper, a third-year BA (Language and Culture) student, has brought competitive volleyball back to campus. After the end of his high-school hockey career, Cooper wanted to change things up when he came to Stellenbosch University. Inspired by a volleyball-themed anime called Haikyuu!!, Cooper decided to pursue the sport on campus. When
- [Student Constitution Revision Brings Change to Some SU Bodies](https://diematie.com/2022/05/student-constitution-revision-brings-change-to-some-su-bodies/) - Flavia Davids and Lesedi Mnisi In line with Stellenbosch University (SU)’s revision policy, the SU Student Constitution was revised at the end of last year. The amendment of the Student Constitution—which, according to section 132(1), is to take place every three years—brought structural changes to the Student Representative Council (SRC) and Student Parliament. The Student
- [Continuing to destigmatise mental health](https://diematie.com/2022/05/continuing-to-destigmatise-mental-health/) - By Ciara Shaye Seaman The month of October has been declared Mental Health Awareness Month in South Africa. However, there will likely be social media posts about it in the month ahead due to the United States celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in May, so Die Matie decided that this would be a fitting opportunity
- [Daar is ’n plek vir almal](https://diematie.com/2022/05/daar-is-n-plek-vir-almal/) - Deur Kezia Daniels Dit is geen geheim dat die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) talle studentegroepe en -verenigings het waarby studente kan aansluit nie. As daar ’n verandering is wat jy wil maak of ’n groep waarvan jy deel wil wees, is daar ’n 100% waarborg dat die US ’n vereniging waarvan jy ’n lid kan word,
- [Workers’ Day: Working 9 to 5](https://diematie.com/2022/05/workers-day-working-9-to-5/) - By Alison Hermanus Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day or May Day, is a public holiday celebrated annually on 1 May. It is a celebration of the working class and labourers who are often overlooked and underappreciated. This Workers’ Day, Die Matie heard from some of the people who work hard to make our
- [Maties deel hulle uitkyk op maskers](https://diematie.com/2022/05/maties-deel-hulle-uitkyk-op-maskers/) - Deur Emma Hamman Met die Universiteit Stellenbosch se regulasies rondom maskers wat vereis dat maskers ten alle tye binne gedra word en tans herevalueer word, deel studente hulle opinies oor die dra van maskers. Hierdie regulasies kan beteken dat studente sonder maskers toegang tot lesinglokale en studiesentrums geweier kan word. Die Matie het ’n paar
- [Maties Gholf blink uit met silwer by USSA-toernooi](https://diematie.com/2022/05/maties-gholf-blink-uit-met-silwer-by-ussa-toernooi/) - Deur Sibella Swanepoel MATIES Gholf se A-span het onlangs tweede plek by Universiteitsport Suid-Afrika (USSA) se gholfkampioenskappe behaal. USSA is verantwoordelik vir die regulering, organisering en koördinering van sportaktiwiteite van Suid-Afrikaanse universiteite en bied elke jaar die USSA-gholfkampioenskappe op ver-skillende gholfbane regoor die land aan. Vanjaar het die toernooi van 10 tot 14 April plaasgevind
- [Health and wellness: Stellies Shop not fitting in](https://diematie.com/2022/05/health-and-wellness-stellies-shop-not-fitting-in/) - By Lesedi Mnisi Body positivity has been a topic in the media for quite some time. This is evident in celebrities, such as Lizzo, speaking out about body types that don’t fit conventional beauty standards and the pride they have in them. It is also evident in the increasing popularity of body-positive influencers such as
- [Palesa Festival blooms in its first season](https://diematie.com/2022/05/palesa-festival-blooms-in-its-first-season/) - By Mardene van Schalkwyk After being cancelled in 2020 and then limited to an online platform last year, what was previously known as Toneelfees re-emerged from the ashes of the pandemic as Palesa Theatre Festival. This cultural institution is an amateur theatre competition hosted by KuKo (the Student Representative Council’s arts and culture division) that
- [Students DJ’s keep spinning the decks](https://diematie.com/2022/05/students-djs-keep-spinning-the-decks/) - By Emma Hamman The well-known and loved practice of DJing is once again making waves on the social scenes of Stellenbosch. With so many local disc jockeys (DJs), good quality music for all tastes is just around the corner. As student DJ Damian Woolward described it, “The Stellenbosch music scene is based on culture. If
- [Students see the long-awaited  return of culture in clusters](https://diematie.com/2022/05/students-see-the-long-awaited-return-of-culture-in-clusters/) - By Keziah Meyer The post-pandemic return to “normalcy” is upon us, and with that comes the return of cultural events in clusters on campus. Between talent shows, debates and plays, there has been no shortage of the arts in clusters. Culture evenings are events during which students from various residences in a cluster come
- [“Daddy issues?” Hier is die show vir jou](https://diematie.com/2022/05/daddy-issues-hier-is-die-show-vir-jou/) - Deur Ila Alberts Aandklas-aanhangers kan uitsien na ’n boeiende optrede op 7 Mei, wanneer Tasché Burger haar debuut by hierdie kroeg sal maak. Hierdie musiekster betower al Suid-Afrikaanse gehore sedert 2019, toe sy op die skamele ouderdom van 19 die jongste wenner van The Voice South Africa geword het. Burger mag dalk nog jonk wees
- [Danie Craven comes alive for thrilling final](https://diematie.com/2022/05/danie-craven-comes-alive-for-thrilling-final/) - By Ané Havenga University of Pretoria (UP) Tuks shifted into another gear in the second half of the Varsity Cup final, and after some edge-of-your-seat rugby in the last few minutes of the game, won with 29 – 23 over the men in maroon. This match took place on 25 April and although Maties’ loss
- [MSA Stellenbosch Gives Back on Freedom Day](https://diematie.com/2022/05/msa-stellenbosch-gives-back-on-freedom-day/) - By Ansela Sloman While many students were enjoying a day’s break from classes on Freedom Day, the Muslim Students Association (MSA) of Stellenbosch University took the opportunity to give back to the Stellenbosch community by hosting a sandwich drive as well as a mass iftar in Cloetesville. Both events, which occurred on 27 April, were
- [Lost//Youth Drown out the Noise](https://diematie.com/2022/04/lost-youth-drown-out-the-noise/) - By Kobus Erasmus and Emma Hamman Cape Town-based band Lost//Youth released their debut EP, Chasing Shadows, in January of this year. The alt-rock quartet consists of Alanna Joy (vocals), Charlie Charles (bass guitar), Faghri Hendricks (electric guitar) and Teddy Frazer (drums). “I have been singing, apparently, before I could talk,” Joy explained about the roots
- [BIPOC Students Braiding Hair](https://diematie.com/2022/04/bipoc-students-braiding-hair/) - By Laura Mutyambizi Coming to Stellenbosch as a student of colour may be a daunting experience, as the majority of Stellenbosch’s population is white. With this, there might be a fear that certain needs that are unique to BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of colour) students will not be met. One of these needs is
- [Iftar Around Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2022/04/iftar-around-stellenbosch/) - By Buhle Bam Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims during which they abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. With many students being away from home during Ramadan, iftar, which is the evening meal to break the fast each day, is usually shared with close friends. However, with crazy schedules one does
- [Danie Craven Maak Gereed vir Eindstryd!](https://diematie.com/2022/04/danie-craven-maak-gereed-vir-eindstryd/) - Deur Ané Havenga Die ondenkbare het gebeur: Maties het Ikeys in ’n wegwedstryd geklop, én Tukkies vir Shimlas, ook in ’n wegwedstryd. Dít was nodig vir Maties om op 25 April ’n tuiseindstryd te kan speel waar Maties vir Tukkies in Stellenbosch gaan aanpak. Maties het op 18 April teen Ikeys by die Universiteit van
- [Die Matie se Feesoorlewingsgids](https://diematie.com/2022/04/die-matie-se-feesoorlewingsgids/) - Deur Anakin Curtis (Vertaal deur Mieke de Wet) Toe oom Cyril die einde van die nasionale ramptoestand effektief ­vanaf middernag op Maandag 5 April aangekondig het, het hy ook onbewustelik die sluise vir die feesseisoen oopgetrek. Soos die feesseisoen weer begin, verskyn die probleem van eerstekeer-feesgangers wat net een paar skoon onderklere inpak en wat
- [Zamalek Media: Bombing Down Hills and Breaking Down Barriers](https://diematie.com/2022/04/zamalek-media-bombing-down-hills-and-breaking-down-barriers/) - By Anakin Curtis Many students make use of their longboards to get across campus quickly. When fourth-year BSc (Geoinformatics) student ­Joshua van Coller is not snaking down Victoria Street between classes, he is going 80 km/h down any hill he and his crew, Zamalek ­Media, can find. Zamalek Media is a downhill skating collective formed
- [Postgraduate Scientific Research Booming at SU](https://diematie.com/2022/04/postgraduate-scientific-research-booming-at-su/) - By Holly Mellin Stellenbosch ­University (SU)’s Science Faculty has a long history of being a front-runner in global ­research and development, with its polymer science research department ranked first in ­Africa. This is according to Dr Ndumiso Sibanda who, along with Dr Christina Meiring, recently added to SU’s plethora of ­scientific innovations. Sibanda recently received
- [Between the Pages](https://diematie.com/2022/04/between-the-pages/) - By Karla de Bod World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, aims to promote reading, publishing and copyrighting amongst individuals. The day links together the past and the future, people across different generations and cultures, and lovers of ­different genres. Each year, World Book Day is celebrated on 23 April to
- [Earth Week: Celebrating Eco-consciousness](https://diematie.com/2022/04/earth-week-celebrating-eco-consciousness/) - 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 through eco-conscious activities, such as tree planting or mass-participant cleanups. By extension, the week preceding Earth
- [Drama Students Turning Campus Conversations into Theatre](https://diematie.com/2022/04/drama-students-turning-campus-conversations-into-theatre/) - By Charlie Moody-Stuart The Stellenbosch University (SU) drama department will be performing a play on the subject of race—These are the things that sit with us—which consists entirely of real-life conversations with SU students on campus. Inspired by the book of the same title, the play by editors Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, Friederike Bubenzer and Marietjie Oelofsen
- [Rocking Stellies is Terug in die Bosch](https://diematie.com/2022/04/rocking-stellies-is-terug-in-die-bosch/) - Deur Emma Hamman Senior studente is in rep en roer oor hulle geliefkoosde Rocking Stellies wat vir die eerste keer ná die pandemie weer sy verskyning sal maak. Die sogenaamde “Pre-Bash” vind die 22ste en 23ste April plaas, en studente gaan in massas na die Van der Stel-sportgronde vir hierdie geleentheid stroom. Rocking Stellies
- [Lights, Camera, Pulp is (Almost) Back in Action!](https://diematie.com/2022/04/lights-camera-pulp-is-almost-back-in-action/) - By Jani Roux Not so long ago cinephiles from all over Stellenbosch came together on 7 April for an open-air movie night at Dagbreek Men’s Residence. The event was hosted by the Pulp Film Society and was their first public screening since renovations to their Neelsie premises began in December last year. Pulp kicked things
- [Maties Tennis Players Chosen for National University Squad](https://diematie.com/2022/04/maties-tennis-players-chosen-for-national-university-squad/) - By Vicky Hendrikz Three Maties tennis players recently participated in the University Sports South Africa (USSA) tennis tournament alongside three players from the University of Pretoria (Tuks). The tournament, which would have taken place in December but was postponed, took place from 18 to 21 March. The team consisted of Maties Maryke Badenhorst, Corin de
- [Stellies Students Have Caught the F1 Fever](https://diematie.com/2022/04/stellies-students-have-caught-the-f1-fever/) - By Arshia Ramluckun My earliest memory of Formula 1 (F1) is sitting at home in front of the TV watching a race. Of course, six-year-old me, who had just started to read, pointed out that one of the drivers’ names was BUT. My father laughed and explained that it was not his name but the
- [Halaal Certified Residences Scarce on SU Campus](https://diematie.com/2022/04/halaal-certified-residences-scarce-on-su-campus/) - By Lesedi Mnisi Of the 31 undergraduate ­residences on the Stellenbosch U­niversity (SU) campus, which houses ­approximately 6500 ­students collectively, only five are certified to serve halaal meals. These residences ­include Metanoia Residence, Irene Women’s Residence, Goldfields Residence, ­H­­armonie Women’s Residence and Monica Women’s Residence. This is acco­rding to SU’s webpage about ­st­udent accommodation. Jienaan
- [Koshuisrugby Skop Steeds](https://diematie.com/2022/03/koshuisrugby-skop-steeds/) - Deur Emma Hamman Vir die eerste keer in byna twee jaar is Maties besig om stowwerige rugbytoks uit koshuiskaste te haal – koshuisrugby is terug! Ná twee rondtes van uitklopwedstryde, en ’n semifinaal, sluit die finaal tussen Helderberg en Huis Marais die o. 20-rugbytoernooi af. Koshuisrugby is ’n gewilde aktiwiteit onder Maties en is ’n
- [UNASA-SU Hosts Anti-war Protest For Ukraine](https://diematie.com/2022/03/unasa-su-hosts-anti-war-protest-for-ukraine/) - BY AURELIA MOUTON The United Nations Association of South Africa (UNASA) hosted a peaceful protest and vigil in a show of solidarity with Ukraine on 1 March 2022. The event saw the collaboration of UNASA’s Stellenbosch University (SU) and University of Cape Town (UCT) chapters to protest the human rights violations committed by the Russian
- [Spoegwolf: ’n Dekade van Musiek, Passie en Liefde](https://diematie.com/2022/03/spoegwolf-n-dekade-van-musiek-passie-en-liefde/) - Deur Karla de Bod In 2001 het drie laerskoolkinders, Danie du Toit, Moskou du Toit en Albert van der Merwe, hulle eerste musiekgroep, Kosblik, begin. Kort daarna het nog ’n laerskoolvriend, Chris von Wielligh, by dié musiekgroep aangesluit en die naam is na Ysterkoei verander nadat al vier gematrikuleer het. In 2012 bring dié vier
- [Tattoos: Deeper than skin](https://diematie.com/2022/03/tattoos-deeper-than-skin/) - By Aurelia Mouton Since before the hippy 1960s and the ‘80s power rock era, tattoos and piercings have been used in many cultural and religious practices in Africa, China, Egypt, Samoa and even Ancient Greece and Rome. One of the oldest pieces of evidence of tattoos was found in 1991 on a mummified body from
- [Rock for a Cause at Aandklas](https://diematie.com/2022/03/rock-for-a-cause-at-aandklas/) - By Aurelia Mouton In a collaborative event—the likes of which Stellenbosch has not seen since the 2020 lockdown—Aandklas hosted 10 bands and rocked for a cause. The “Rock for a Cause” event, a market and music fest, was hosted as a fundraiser for the Eric Miles Cheshire Home for the Disabled on 12 March. The
- [An international view on SU: Why here?](https://diematie.com/2022/03/an-international-view-on-su-why-here/) - By Nina-Marie Anker Even for South Africans, it is possible to feel like a tourist in town when coming to study at Stellenbosch University (SU). The narrow, sometimes cobbled streets, the ­ever-changing restaurants, and the diverse cultures and religions—all living amongst one another in one densely grown garden of a town—can often transport you elsewhere.
- [Olympus-prim, Onderprim Gevra om  Posisies te Verlaat ná HEMIS-probleme](https://diematie.com/2022/03/olympus-prim-onderprim-gevra-om-posisies-te-verlaat-na-hemis-probleme/) - Deur Danielle Joubert Olympus Privaat Studente Organisasie (PSO) se prim en onderprim is onlangs gevra om vanuit hulle posisies te tree as gevolg van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS)-beleid. Dié leiers is in kennis gestel dat hulle hul termyn as HK-lede sal moet kortknip omdat hulle nie die vereiste
- [Molassesêr 2022: A night to remember!](https://diematie.com/2022/03/molasseser-2022-a-night-to-remember/) - By Bradley Grovers Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) kicked off the year with a bang on Friday 11 March, when KuKo (the SRC’s arts and culture committee) hosted the annual Molassesêr finals at Wilgenhof Men’s Residence. Tygerberg were named the overall winners of this year’s competition. Residences and private student organisations (PSOs) from
- [Penthouse Gereed vir Partytjies](https://diematie.com/2022/03/penthouse-gereed-vir-partytjies/) - Deur Lize Bekker Laatmiddae wanneer die son sak, sien die mense wat in Pleinstraat afgewandel kom net wemelende massas studente wat in bondels staan om by die nuwe kuierplek Penthouse in te kom. Dié kuierplek het op Vrydag 4 Februarie oopgemaak en is reg bo Nu’Bar. Hierdie twee jolige kuierplekke word albei deur Charlie Niemand
- [Stellenbosse Bierfees Terug Vir die 11de Keer](https://diematie.com/2022/03/stellenbosse-bierfees-terug-vir-die-11de-keer/) - Deur Karla van der Merwe Die Stellenbosch Craft Bierfees (SCBF) het vroeër die maand hulle 11de iterasie van die fees in die Jan Marais Natuurreservaat gehou. Ná die afgelope twee jaar se COVID-19-regulasies en die verbod op die verkope van alkohol het SCBF-organiseerder Dirkie van der Merwe vertel dat hulle daarna uitgesien het om weer
- [Baked Shakespeare Lights Up at The Courtyard Café](https://diematie.com/2022/03/baked-shakespeare-lights-up-at-the-courtyard-cafe/) - By Ciara Shaye Seaman Baked Shakespeare is a production by actors from the Cape Town theatre scene which is taking audiences on a trip with a performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, and their lead role is filled by Lady Mary Jane. The cast are currently performing at The Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel in Cape Town
- [Some Sundays op ’n Maandag](https://diematie.com/2022/03/some-sundays-op-n-maandag/) - Deur Jean-Marie Uys Die piekniekkonsertreeks, Some Sundays, is op Menseregtedag terug met ’n vertoning wat glo die biesies gaan laat bewe. Die tweede laaste vertoning van die reeks sal rockgroepe Fokofpolisiekar en aKING, asook Uncle Spike op die verhoog by Nooitgedacht Estate buite Stellenbosch verwelkom. “Ek is veral opgewonde om weer vir aKING te sien,”
- [Champion Trees and the Fruit They Shall Bear](https://diematie.com/2022/03/champion-trees-and-the-fruit-they-shall-bear/) - 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 March and release their new album by May this year. Meet the band! First up is
- [Bring Vir die Harlekyn Nog Wyn!](https://diematie.com/2022/03/bring-vir-die-harlekyn-nog-wyn/) - Deur Jani Roux Die woorde “Bring vir die harlekyn nog wyn, rooiwyn vir sy lag en traan en pyn” (soos gehoor in Sonja Heroldt se “Harlekyn”) het opgekom toe Die Matie op 6 Maart die openingsgeleentheid van die Universiteit Stellenbosch Wynkultuur Vereniging (USWV) by Courtyard Café bygewoon het. Die tema van die geleentheid was “karnaval”
- [‘I’m a woman, phenomenally’](https://diematie.com/2022/03/im-a-woman-phenomenally/) - By Jani Roux The year is 2022 and women of this new era now have the right to vote, to be treated equally in the workplace and even to do something as simple as wear pants on campus or get a credit card in their own name. These are simple things that most women 100
- [What Does ‘Going Green’ Really Mean?](https://diematie.com/2022/03/what-does-going-green-really-mean/) - By Ila Alberts The climate is in a state of crisis, and we have to act fast. This is a central message that has been at the forefront of the news for the last decade, especially in light of the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow last year. But what can students
- [Adam & Eve bederf Potchefstroom](https://diematie.com/2022/03/adam-eve-bederf-potchefstroom/) - Deur Emma Hamman Die passieprojek van Danneel Stone, Adam & Eve Collab, wat Stellenbosch voorgestel het aan bagels, unieke Suid-Afrikaanse handelsmerke en oorgenoeg plante om enige woonstel ’n bietjie meer na huis te laat voel, het op 2 Maart hulle deure vir ’n nuwe tak in Potchefstroom geopen. Stone, eienaar en stigter van Adam &
- [Wyn en samesyn!](https://diematie.com/2022/03/wyn-en-samesyn/) - Deur Danielle Joubert Die Stellenbosch Street Soiree is terug in volle swang ná ’n droewige afwesigheid weens COVID-19. Dié gesogte wynfees word elke tweede Woensdagaand gehou, en spog met wyn van Stellenbosch se ongelooflike wynroete, lekker kos en heerlike musiek in Drostdystraat. “Ons bring die wynplase na die studente,” het Llewellyn McDilling, organiseerder van die
- [SU Offers Bursary to Maths Whiz](https://diematie.com/2022/03/__trashed-6/) - By Holly Mellin Stellenbosch University (SU) ­recently provided first-year ­student Kimberley Lucas with a full bursary after the National ­Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) rejected her application. Due to a lack of funds, this left her with no university opportunities, despite her having achieved 99% for mathematics at the end of her matric year. This
- [Vrouekrieket Vat Vlam Nasionaal en in Matieland](https://diematie.com/2022/03/vrouekrieket-vat-vlam-nasionaal-en-in-matieland/) - Deur Ané Havenga Dit is heel gepas dat die Protea-vrouekrieketspan in Maart, die maand waarin Internasionale Vrouedag val, hulle wêreldbeker-veldtog afgeskop het. Die laaste paar jaar het vrouekrieket behoorlik vlam gevat. Regoor die wêreld neem vrouens ook deel aan bekende reekse soos The Big Bash League en The Hundred met groot veilings waar die spelers
- [Maties maal Ixias](https://diematie.com/2022/03/maties-maal-ixias/) - Deur Ané Havenga Maties het met hulle weghol-sege van 52 – 19 teen Ixias oftewel Sentrale Universiteit vir Tegnologie (SUT) gewen wat dit drie-uit-drie gemaak het vir hulle laaste drie wedstryde. Op 14 Maart het Maties dié Bloemfonteinse span op hulle tuisveld aangedurf en gesorg vir ‘n indrukwekkende sege. Maties sou veral seker wou maak
- [New Control Room Aims to Create a Safer Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2022/03/new-control-room-aims-to-create-a-safer-stellenbosch/) - By Bradley Grovers The Stellenbosch Muni-cipality recently unveiled a new municipal control room that will be central to improving the existing safety measures in place in the town. This is according to a press release published by the municipality on 7 March, which explains that the facility is intended to create a new and safer
- [The SU Librarian’s Guide: Viral Videos](https://diematie.com/2022/03/the-su-librarians-guide-viral-videos/) - By Aurelia Mouton Across social media, a new viral hit has taken the Stellenbosch University (SU) campus by storm. From the book-laden halls of the SU Library come four fun-loving and innovative faculty librarians with a noble mission: to inform Stellies students of the world-renowned library at their fingertips. The faculty librarians behind @facultylibrariansu on
- [Ride4Simon: Simonsbergers pak die stryd teen finansiële uitsluiting aan](https://diematie.com/2022/03/ride4simon-simonsbergers-pak-die-stryd-teen-finansiele-uitsluiting-aan/) - Deur Dylan Lee 1577 kilometer te fiets van Potchefstroom tot in Stellenbosch binne ’n kwessie van 14 dae. Dit is die uitdaging wat Janko van der Walt, vyfdejaar-BRekLLB-student, en Marais Basson, tweedejaar-BCom (Bestuursrekeningkunde)-student, vanjaar tussen 10 en 23 Januarie geneem het. Hierdie uitdaging, Ride4Simon, is geloods in ’n poging om geld in te samel vir
- [Maties Cricket: Boland Region Champs](https://diematie.com/2022/03/maties-cricket-boland-region-champs/) - By Emmanuel Ekene Okere After initially struggling to find their feet, Maties Cricket have knocked it out of the park in the Boland Cricket premier league championship. Even with one more match to go, the team have already achieved an overall victory after beating Wellington in their previous match. This was an unusual, compressed league
- [SU Transformation Goals’ Sincerity Under Scrutiny](https://diematie.com/2022/03/su-transformation-goals-sincerity-under-scrutiny/) - By Kulani Ngobeni After the recent release of a paper by Prof Aslam Fataar, a professor of research and development in transformation at SU, the university published an article on 2 March expressing the institution’s intention to position transformation at the centre of its operations. A few days later on 8 March, an International Women’s
- [Victoria Cluster Welcomes Construction of Hub](https://diematie.com/2022/03/victoria-cluster-welcomes-construction-of-hub/) - By Arshia Ramluckun It was recently announced that the Victoria cluster will be getting a hub by next year. According to the Stellenbosch University (SU) website, it is one of the university’s goals to provide each cluster with their own hub. This hub will serve as a physical, on-campus space for students who belong to
- [Typhoid-outbreak Sparks Fear](https://diematie.com/2022/03/typhoid-outbreak-sparks-fear/) - BY KULANI NGOBENI Recently, concerns over the ­potential contamination of municipal water prompted advice against the use of unboiled tap ­water on social media. This followed after the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) notified the public of surges in enteric fever (an infection that includes typhoid fever) cases reported in the Western Cape and
- [A Tourist in Your Own Town](https://diematie.com/2022/03/a-tourist-in-your-own-town/) - BY STELLA JOUBERT Many people often find themselves growing tired of their daily routine and in need of a new activity to do, spot to visit, or path to walk. Luckily, Stellenbosch has many places that can scratch this itch of adventure and change! From museums to galleries to gardens, Stellenbosch has many student tourist
- [Final-years Say, ‘We’ve Been There, so Just Trust Us.’](https://diematie.com/2022/03/final-years-say-weve-been-there-so-just-trust-us/) - BY ALISON HERMANUS So, you’ve just started your first year at Stellenbosch University (SU), now what? Your first year at university is a time filled with new classes, new faces and a completely new environment. Whilst this can all be very exciting, it can also be quite terrifying. You may be thinking that you are
- [Studentenaelsalons Gee Kleur aan Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2022/03/studentenaelsalons-gee-kleur-aan-stellenbosch/) - DEUR STELLA JOUBERT (VERTAAL DEUR MIEKE DE WET) [The English version of this article follows the Afrikaans] Baie mense hou daarvan om hulle naels te laat doen. Dit laat hulle netjies en chic voel. Gelukkig is daar verskeie onafhanklike naelsalons tot studente se beskikking presies vir hierdie rede. Telvina Samuels van Gosh Nails, Mia Stols
- [Dynamic Maties Hockey Duo to ­Represent South Africa in Junior World Cup](https://diematie.com/2022/03/dynamic-maties-hockey-duo-to-represent-south-africa-in-junior-world-cup/) - BY FLAVIA DAVIDS Stellenbosch University (SU)­­ and South Africa (SA) will be represented in the upcoming Junior World Cup by star Maties hockey players Laylaa Davids and Caylin Maree. Davids and Maree were recently selected for the u. 21 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AFCON) team, which is set to participate in the International Hockey
- [WAT sê ‘awê’ aan Nuwe Woorde](https://diematie.com/2022/03/wat-se-awe-aan-nuwe-woorde/) - DEUR MARYNA ADSHADE Die Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal (WAT) het onlangs 21 woorde opgeneem en amptelik tot Afrikaans bygevoeg. Dit sluit woorde vanuit verskillende variëteite en gebruiksfere van Afrikaans in, soos doef-doef-musiek en hommeltuig (oftewel ’n drone in Engels). Volgens dr Willem Botha, hoofredakteur en uitvoerende direkteur van die WAT, behels die rol van
- [Students in Solidarity with Ukraine](https://diematie.com/2022/03/students-in-solidarity-with-ukraine/) - BY BEN WIESE, CARMI WENTZEL AND JAMIE VENTER
- [New Centre Aspires to Shape Democracy Through Research](https://diematie.com/2022/03/new-centre-aspires-to-shape-democracy-through-research/) - BY BRADLEY GROVERS The political science department at Stellenbosch University (SU) has gained a new addition to their wide range of research units. Ursula van Beek, the director of the Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO), mentioned that the new centre's main aim is focusing on high quality research, whilst building a national centre for
- [Campus gears up for another socially distanced semester](https://diematie.com/2022/03/campus-gears-up-for-another-socially-distanced-semester/) - BY SLADE VAN ROOYEN The implementation of COVID-19 safety measures featured prominently in student communities’ plans for the annual welcoming programme. The nature of social interaction and academic life have changed considerably since the start of the pandemic, and this year’s welcoming week, which ran from 31 January to 12 February, was no exception. Student
- [SRC Commits to Multilingual Communication Where ‘Feasible’](https://diematie.com/2022/03/src-commits-to-multilingual-communication-where-feasible/) - BY SLADE VAN ROOYEN The Stellenbosch University (SU) Students’ Representative Council (SRC) recently attracted the attention of the Afrikaans advocacy group StudentePlein after two of its members alleged that two recent SRC communications had been published in English only. Following the circulation of an email written solely in English by the SRC to students on
- [Teologie-fakulteit Verdedig Queerkonferensie](https://diematie.com/2022/03/teologie-fakulteit-verdedig-queerkonferensie/) - DEUR MIEKE DE WET Die Kairos Netwerk (KN), ’n groep behoudende gelo­wiges wat die NG Kerk wil reformeer, het onlangs die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se teologie-fakulteit gekritiseer vir die Queering the Pro­phet-konferensie. Dié konferensie is deur die Beyers Naudé Sentrum se gendereenheid (wat deel van die fakulteit vorm) georganiseer. Hierdie konferensie, wat tussen 16
- [Bly Koelkop in die Stellenbosse Hitte](https://diematie.com/2022/03/bly-koelkop-in-die-stellenbosse-hitte/) - 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 hitte te kla. Daar is egter talle aktiwiteite waarmee studente hulleself kan besig hou gedurende ­hierdie
- [Vino-lovers Can Now Enjoy New Varieties](https://diematie.com/2022/03/vino-lovers-can-now-enjoy-new-varieties/) - BY JEAN-MARIE UYS It is no secret that wine culture has long been an integral part of the Stellenbosch experience. The charming streets of the old town welcomed new hangouts to indulge in a glass (or a few) at the beginning of this year, such as Qbar Wine Bar, The Stellenbosch Wine Bar and The
- [Die Simonsberg Met Sing 60 in die Somerson](https://diematie.com/2022/03/die-simonsberg-met-sing-60-in-die-somerson/) - BY TIAAN BOOYENS Simonsberg-manskoshuis se ikoniese Metropolitan (oftewel Met) het dié jaar sy 60ste bestaansjaar gevier. Dit was die eerste, en moontlik een van die grootste, koshuisgeleenthede van die jaar. “Die Withuis” het die eerste week van klas ingelui met gesogte stokperde en rooi lewensredder­broekies regoor kampus. Die nuwe Met Dames het egter die voortou
- [Psych Rock: Live and loud](https://diematie.com/2022/03/psych-rock-live-and-loud/) - BY SIBELLA SWANEPOEL New generation psychedelic rock band Moskitos will be dropping their debut EP, Adieu Or Die, on 17 March. Inspired by their mutual love for 60s sound and early psychedelia, this Stellenbosch trio is producing a sound that touches on new and distant places. Their music will take their listeners to the golden
- [We All Scream for Affordable Ice Cream!](https://diematie.com/2022/03/we-all-scream-for-affordable-ice-cream/) - BY KEZIAH MEYER AND ALISON HERMANUS Picture this: it’s a typical Stellies summer day; the sun is beating down on you as you walk across the Rooiplein; and you have a sudden craving for ice cream. Luckily, not far from campus, there are three ice cream shops that could help satisfy your craving. Kristen’s
- [Campus is Healing: The 'Tamaties' have Returned](https://diematie.com/2022/03/campus-is-healing-the-tamaties-have-returned/) - BY AURELIA MOUTON & JAN-HENDRIK PRETORIUS Supporters have populated the Danie Craven Stadium for the first time in two years. Die Matie gathered some of the best moments of the momentous evening.
- [No Shiny Object Syndrome for ­Cuban Fourth](https://diematie.com/2022/03/no-shiny-object-syndrome-for-cuban-fourth/) - BY FLAVIA DAVIDS A desire to create an affordable and easily accessible luxury brand for young people is what drove two Stellenbosch University (SU) students to start Cuban Fourth. Final-year BAcc student and Simonsberg Residence prim Simeon September, and Matie BAcc graduate Tirivashe Chimbetete (who has since moved back to Zimbabwe) started this online jewellery
- [Will this be recorded?: Students adjust to changing lecture formats](https://diematie.com/2022/03/will-this-be-recorded-students-adjust-to-changing-lecture-formats/) - BY ARSHIA RAMLUCKUN The academic year has officially begun, but it has been anything but smooth sailing for many students. After completing two years online, one would think that Stellenbosch University (SU) students would be used to it all. “The first week was hectic because the module frameworks were uploaded . . . just before
- [The He(art) of Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2022/03/the-heart-of-stellenbosch/) - 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 stroll through an art gallery or two. Many students may not know this, but the art
- [Kobus. spoeg en plak sy songs](https://diematie.com/2022/03/kobus-spoeg-en-plak-sy-songs/) - DEUR TIAAN BOOYENS Sommer só oor ’n somervakansie in die slaapkamer van sy kinderjare het Kobus Erasmus, oftewel Kobus. met ’n punt, sy nuwe Verlengde Speeltyd (VS) Stopstraat aanmekaar geslaan en vrygestel. Dié eerstejaar-BA (Taal en Kultuur)-student se eksperimentele viersnit-projek praat Afrikaans op ’n nuwe manier. Erasmus het grootgeword met name soos Lucas Maree, Zinkplaat,
- [Maties Boys Bounce Back in Wits Battle](https://diematie.com/2022/03/maties-boys-bounce-back-in-wits-battle/) - BY MARDENE VAN SCHALKWYK For the first time since March 2020, the Maroon Machine kicked off at home in the historic Danie Craven stadium. The Maties team took on FNB Wits in their third game of this year’s Varsity Cup on Monday night. Quickly gaining momentum, Maties’ Mike Mavovana scored the first try of the
- [Rasieleiers Reg om die Gees te Bring!](https://diematie.com/2022/03/rasieleiers-reg-om-die-gees-te-bring/) - DEUR ANE HAVENGA Daar is net iets magies aan rasieleiers (cheerleaders), veral met hulle danspassies en gees. Amerikaanse flieks het ons natuurlik blootgestel aan die wonderlike kultuur daarvan. Wie kan nou Bring it on of High School Musical se rasieleiers, wat hand aan hand geloop het met Troy se basketbal­span, vergeet? Min mense weet dit
- [Bohemia Band Nights Are Back!](https://diematie.com/2022/03/bohemia-band-nights-are-back/) - BY MIA VAN DER MERWE The infamous Bohemia band nights are making their comeback post COVID-19 lockdown. Thursday-evening band nights at Bohemia may seem like a distant memory to the older Stellenbosch students, but fear not, Bohemia is ready to put the rock back in your roll with a fantastic March lineup. Bands set to
- [Compulsory introduction course: Tantalising your taste buds 101](https://diematie.com/2022/02/compulsory-introduction-course-tantalising-your-taste-buds-101/) - BY DANIELLE JOUBERT Stellenbosch’s student life is back at full throttle, and you can earn those extra credits of fun by visiting the much sought after “weekend-classes”! Wine Tasting This curriculum requires no prior registration, although a minimum of three wine tasting modules is recommended to enhance the true Matie experience. JC Le Roux offers
- [No wine? No problem—socialising the sober way](https://diematie.com/2022/02/no-wine-no-problem-socialising-the-sober-way/) - BY KULANI NGOBENI With its rolling hills of vineyard, world-renowned produce and just over 100 wine farms, one would not exactly be wrong in associating Stellenbosch with wine. In truth, however, whilst the wine farms certainly add to the incredible scenery that Stellenbosch University (SU) students are lucky to behold, the experience of living in
- [Working students reach tipping point](https://diematie.com/2022/02/working-students-reach-tipping-point/) - 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, but this proves to be more challenging than it would seem from a customer’s perspective. Tipping
- [How to: IT Hub](https://diematie.com/2022/02/how-to-it-hub/) - BY ARSHIA RAMLUCKUN It has been two years since the IT Hub has seen lines with waiting periods of up to four hours. This is because students have had to make appointments to receive help from the IT Hub due to COVID-19. This resulted in many students asking other students to assist them with their
- [Die nuweling se gids tot ’n nuwe begin](https://diematie.com/2022/02/die-nuweling-se-gids-tot-n-nuwe-begin/) - DEUR JEAN-MARIE UYS ’n Nuwe koers van rigting en ’n vars begin kan miskien gevoelens van opwinding en entoesiasme meebring vir die nuwe student. Nietemin, is dit nie kort voor lank voordat die skaduwee van uitgawes, organisering en wat dit eintlik beteken om student te wees, ver strek oor die eerste paar weke wat een
- [’n Gids tot Stellenbosch se naglewe](https://diematie.com/2022/02/n-gids-tot-stellenbosch-se-naglewe/) - DEUR SIBELLA SWANEPOEL Stellenbosch se kroeë, klubs en restaurante bied studente verskeie geleenthede aan om ’n aand in die dorp deur te bring. Sodra die son sak, is daar ’n oorvloed van vermaak, musieksessies en live optredes ‒ en alles binne loopafstand van mekaar. Verken Stellenbosch se weeklikse vermaak met hierdie gids van die dorp
- [Stellenbosch Football Club starts training at ‘iconic’ Danie Craven Stadium](https://diematie.com/2022/02/stellenbosch-football-club-starts-training-at-iconic-danie-craven-stadium/) - BY EMMANUEL EKENE OKERE The Stellenbosch University (SU) leadership team has collaborated with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) home side, Stellenbosch Football Club (SFC), to bring the action closer to the Stellenbosch sporting community. This is a promising development, as it means that the senior league contending side now trains in the campus’s backyard. According
- [Maties se Protea-netbalspeler blink uit](https://diematie.com/2022/02/maties-se-protea-netbalspeler-blink-uit/) - DEUR ANE HAVENGA By die onlangse Netball Quad Series het Nicola Smith haar buiging vir die Proteas gemaak. Dié toernooi het tussen 15 en 19 Januarie in Londen plaasgevind het. Hierdie vierdejaar-BEd (Intermediêre fase)-student het behoor­lik as verdediger uitgeblink teen die wêreld se beste spanne wat Engeland, Australië en Nieu-­Seeland insluit. Sy het haar buiging
- [Maroon Machine turns tables on Tuks](https://diematie.com/2022/02/maroon-machine-turns-tables-on-tuks/) - BY JAN-HENDRIK PRETORIUS The FNB Maties rugby team faced Tuks in a competitive clash to kick off their first Varsity Cup game of the year. On Monday 14 February, the two teams faced each other for the first time since Tuks knocked out Maties in last year’s semi-finals. This took place during the Pretoria University
- [Health & Wellness: Take a hike](https://diematie.com/2022/02/health-wellness-take-a-hike/) - DEUR ANE HAVENGA STELLENBOSCH and its surroundings are perfect for keeping one’s new year’s resolutions and hopes alive. Whether it is to be more active, get more fresh air or to see some Instagram-worthy views, the Stellenbosch hiking routes will keep a person on top of their hiking game! The best route for dog lovers:
- [Dreamwalk Brightens Victoria Street](https://diematie.com/2022/02/dreamwalk-brightens-victoria-street/) - BY LIYABONA MQINA This year’s Welcoming programme for the newcomers of Stellenbosch University (SU) started on 31 January but with most of the newcomers moving in on 2 February. Victoria Street was filled with cheerful individuals ready to embark on the journey of their lives. Every year during Welcoming, the university, with the help of
- [Fearless expression for Tee Sawce](https://diematie.com/2022/02/fearless-expression-for-tee-sawce/) - BY FLAVIA DAVIDS Stellenbosch hip-hop band Dank Neighbourhood (DN) released their first single, titled “Tokyo Drift”, in September of last year. Two months later, the band’s producer and DJ, Thomas “Tee Sawce” Edwards (also known as "Sauce Side Up") released his very first extended playlist (EP) titled Irene Park in December last year. The four-track
- [What happened to The Square?](https://diematie.com/2022/02/what-happened-to-the-square/) - BY TIAAN BOOYENS After years of rumours and a hard blow to club culture during the first national lockdown, a new development project brought the last ever rounds to the Drostdy Square on Bird Street. Due to the lockdown regulations and complete restrictions on social gatherings at the time, many prominent nightclubs and bars like
- [Departement Afrikaans en Nederlands VER[r]AS met nog ’n Penseel](https://diematie.com/2022/02/departement-afrikaans-en-nederlands-verras-met-nog-n-penseel/) - DEUR MARYNE ADSHADE Ná ’n paar maande se werk en gewag, kan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se studente uiteindelik die Penseel-studentebundel van 2021 onder oë kry om die gedigte en kortverhale deur van hulle medestudente te waardeer. Dié bundel verskyn jaarliks as een van die projekte van die US se departement Afrikaans en Nederlands se
- [2022 Vensters from the inside](https://diematie.com/2022/02/2022-vensters-from-the-inside/) - BY ANSELA SLOMAN For the first time since COVID-19 hit, the first-years of Stellenbosch University were able to participate in Vensters in person at Coetzenburg Centre. The event on 12 February brought Welcoming Week to a close with a bang and showcased the hours of practice and hard work the newcomers of residences and private
- [’n Gids vir ’n aand uit in Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2022/02/n-gids-vir-n-aand-uit-in-stellenbosch/) - DEUR SIBELLA SWANEPOEL Stellenbosch se kroeë, klubs en restaurante bied studente verskeie geleenthede aan om ’n aand in die dorp deur te bring. Sodra die son sak, is daar ’n oorvloed van vermaak, musieksessies en live optredes ‒ en alles binne loopafstand van mekaar. Verken Stellenbosch se weeklikse vermaak met hierdie gids van die dorp
- [Out with the old and in with the new:](https://diematie.com/2022/02/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new-2/) - What’s trending this year BY AURELIA MOUTON AND LAURA MUTYAMBIZI As the year kicks off, Die Matie considers the year past and the year ahead in trends! It is a new year, which means that there are new trends all round, from music to fashion to social happenings. OUT Livestreams As showgoers and party people
- [Opgeknapte biblioteek gereed vir studente](https://diematie.com/2022/02/opgeknapte-biblioteek-gereed-vir-studente/) - DEUR ILA ALBERTS Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) Biblioteek is gedurende die afgelope jaar opgeknap te midde van die COVID-19-pandemie. Luidens persverklarings op die biblioteek se webtuiste het die proses op 29 Maart verlede jaar begin en was beplan om finaal teen einde Januarie vanjaar afgehandel te wees, betyds voordat klasse weer begin. Volgens ’n berig
- [Koshuishoof oor k-woord bekyk](https://diematie.com/2022/02/koshuishoof-oor-k-woord-bekyk/) - DEUR MARYNA ADSHADE Huis Marais-manskoshuis se inwonende hoof, dr Johan Groenewald, het onlangs glo die k-woord gebruik in ’n vergadering met die koshuis se studenteleierskap. Ná die insident het die leierskap hom by die eenheid van gelykheid aangegee wat ondersoek ingestel het aangaande die konteks waarin die woord gebruik is. Martin Viljoen, die Universiteit Stellenbosch
- [SRC serves students during Welcoming](https://diematie.com/2022/02/src-serves-students-during-welcoming/) - BY FLAVIA DAVIDS In line with its mandate to serve the students of Stellenbosch University (SU), the Student Representative Council (SRC), in collaboration with the Academic Affairs Council (AAC), assisted students with outstanding debt by preparing appeals for readmission to the institution. In addition to this initiative, the SRC’s Transformation Office assisted newcomers with transport
- [Vaccine Mandate](https://diematie.com/2022/02/vaccine-mandate/) - BY CLAIRE RANKIN Under Stellenbosch University’s (SU) proposed vaccine mandate, students and staff will be required to be fully vaccinated to continue their studies and employment at the university, unless they have been granted an exemption on valid medical or religious grounds. The main reason cited by SU for the mandate is to allow for
- [Pret vir Pasmaats: Die Stellenbosse Liefdeslysie](https://diematie.com/2022/02/pret-vir-pasmaats-die-stellenbosse-liefdeslysie/) - DEUR MARDENE VAN SCHALKWYK Dit is die maand van liefde, en romanse blom in Stellenbosch. Van bergklim tot wyndrink is daar altyd iets prettig om met ’n pasmaat te doen. Daar is egter ’n paar dinge wat al amper tradisie vir geliefdes op kampus is. Die Matie het hierdie lys van tradisies saamgestel om te
- [1987 se Studenteliefde](https://diematie.com/2022/02/1987-se-studenteliefde/) - DEUR KARLA DE BOD In die dae voor WhatsApp, Catwalk, Instagram DM’s en Tinder was daar slegs braaie, telefoonhokkies, danse en vertroue dat jou bewonderaar op die afgespreekte tyd gaan opdaag. Waar studenteverhoudings vandag staatmaak op sleutelborde om nuwe mense te ontmoet, te leer ken en te kommunikeer, het studente sowat 30 jaar gelede slegs
- [World Vegan Day and Veganism in Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2021/11/world-vegan-day-and-veganism-in-stellenbosch/) - 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 to local restaurant owners and vegan students about the best vegan restaurants in Stellenbosch. The day
- [Coffee Shop and Study Spot All in One](https://diematie.com/2021/11/coffee-shop-and-study-spot-all-in-one/) - BY ARSHIA RAMLUCKUN As exams draw closer, many students find themselves preparing to hibernate amongst their textbooks and lecture videos. During exam season, these students spend countless hours in their rooms, deprived of sunlight and fresh air. However, Stellenbosch University (SU) is privileged to be surrounded by beautiful quaint cafés that provide its students with
- [Kamers vol Kreatiwiteit en Inspirasie](https://diematie.com/2021/11/kamers-vol-kreatiwiteit-en-inspirasie/) - DEUR KARLA DE BOD Met ’n enkele droom om ’n platform te skep waar kreatiewe entrepreneurs en ambagsmanne saam kan kom vir inspirasie en ondersteuning, is KAMERS/Makers nou een van Suid-Afrika se grootste kleinhandel verskynsels en ’n jaarlikse hoogtepunt vir die kreatiewe gemeenskap. KAMERS/Makers het tussen 26 en 31 Oktober by Blaauwklippen wynplaas plaasgevind en
- [Non-Binary SU Student Allegedly ‘Dragged Out’ of Dorp Bathroom](https://diematie.com/2021/11/non-binary-su-student-allegedly-dragged-out-of-dorp-bathroom/) - BY SLADE VAN ROOYEN For many students, Dorp Bar on Andringa Street is a convenient place to socialise over a drink after class. This was the intention of BAHons Journalism student Giuseppe Guerandi, who identifies as non-binary, before things went awry and they allegedly found themselves “[thrown] out” of the bar after having entered the
- [Verskeidenheid in Kampusbeleide](https://diematie.com/2021/11/verskeidenheid-in-kampusbeleide/) - DEUR DYLAN LEE Die afgelope twee jaar het die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se gemeenskap die implementering van beide die alkoholbeleid en ’n COVID-19-voorkomende besoekersbeleid gesien. Dié beleide het kampus- en koshuislewe tydens die 2020 en 2021 akademiese jare vir studente omvergewerp. Op 7 Februarie verlede jaar, voor die uitbraak van die pandemie, het die US
- [Byron Bimha                        Pulp Cinema Barista](https://diematie.com/2021/11/byron-bimha-pulp-cinema-barista/) - BY MARELI SWART A friendly face is always welcome when one needs a quick coffee fix before an 08:00 class. That is what barista Byron Bimha (aged 33) has been since 2015 to many Stellenbosch students who frequent Pulp Cinema’s coffee shop. This beloved spot, along with the rest of the country, had to close
- [Etienne van Heerden: ’n Skrywer Vol Stories](https://diematie.com/2021/09/etienne-van-heerden-n-skrywer-vol-stories/) - DEUR MARYNA ADSHADE ’n Gekwalifiseerde hondehanteerder, LitNet se stigter en redakteur, iemand wat vier tale magtig is, redakteur van Die Matie in 1977/1978 was, ’n student wat allerhande “inkriminerende dokumente” van die veiligheidspolisie moes wegsteek, en deesdae ’n bekroonde skrywer: Etienne van Heerden woeker met sy vele talente. Danksy sy laaste drie hoërskooljare wat hy
- [Queer and We’ve Always Been Here](https://diematie.com/2021/09/queer-and-weve-always-been-here/) - BY AURELIA MOUTON Copies of Die Matie were defaced and scattered around Stellenbosch University (SU) after the publication of a front-page photograph that featured two men kissing at the annual Soen In Die Laan (“Kiss in the Avenue”) event on 30 July 2010. This frontpage from the August edition of Die Matie made national headlines.
- [New SRC Seeks to Win Back Students' Trust](https://diematie.com/2021/10/new-src-seeks-to-win-back-students-trust/) - BY AURELIA MOUTON & MARDENE VAN SCHALKWYK As 2022 approaches, the annual leadership transition at Stellenbosch University (SU) has begun. After the recent student leadership elections in August and their subsequent results, the 2021/2022 Students’ Representative Council (SRC) has officially commenced its leadership term. Heading the SRC are chairperson Viwe Kobokana, and vice-chairperson Philip Visage.
- [Bridge the Gap se Fondsinsamelingsprojek ’n Sukses](https://diematie.com/2021/10/bridge-the-gap-se-fondsinsamelingsprojek-n-sukses/) - DEUR ILA ALBERTS Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se kampus was aan die gons op 7 en 8 Oktober met studente van oral oor kampus wat sport gespeel het om sodoende deel te neem aan die Bridge the Gap-veldtog se jaarlikse Skenkingsdag (of Giving Day). Daar was egter op 9 Oktober ook ’n fliekmaraton wat met
- [Eight Controversies for Eight Decades](https://diematie.com/2021/10/eight-controversies-for-eight-decades/) - BY MIA VAN DER MERWE During Die Matie’s history as an informative student newspaper, numerous scandalous incidents occurred on campus. For the last 80 years, Die Matie has been the eye in the sky for countless student-related events. Some of these incidents were less serious than others. Some resulted in comic relief from the daily
- [Hiérdie Dosent Open Klasse met Die Matie](https://diematie.com/2021/10/hierdie-dosent-open-klasse-met-die-matie/) - DEUR LEE ESTERHUYSEN Dr. Anton Ehlers, ’n senior lektor in die Departement Geskiedenis, is die dosent wat al die langste by die Universi-teit Stellenbosch (US) werk. Ehlers het aan die universiteit studeer en doseer nou ook al 36 jaar lank aan die US. Ehlers het onderwys studeer en in 1979 sy honneursgraad verwerf. Hy gee
- [‘Sit dit af’ het US oor Voëlvry Gesê](https://diematie.com/2021/10/sit-dit-af-het-us-oor-voelvry-gese/) - DEUR DOMINIQUE FUCHS Dit was die 1980’s – die era van die Grensoorlog, die sogenaamde rooi en swart gevaar, P.W. Botha, voormalige eerste minister en president van Suid-Afrika (alias Die Groot Krokodil) se Rubicon-toespraak, die noodtoestand, politieke onstuimighede en die silwer randjie rondom ’n donker wolk: Die Voëlvry-musiekbeweging. Hierdie beweging was ’n anti- apartheids- en
- [Blywende Woorde van Breyten Breytenbach](https://diematie.com/2021/10/blywende-woorde-van-breyten-breytenbach/) - DEUR TIAAN BOOYENS Afrikaanse studente hou die toekoms van Suid- Afrika in hul hand en kan daarom ’n belangrike rol in die veranderingsproses in die land speel. Só het die digter Breyten Breytenbach op 16 April 1986 gesê. Hierdie stelling, wat 35 jaar gelede gemaak is by ’n vergadering van die Nasionale Unie van Suid-
- [Agt Dekades van Aksiebelaaide Sport in die Eikestad](https://diematie.com/2021/10/agt-dekades-van-aksiebelaaide-sport-in-die-eikestad/) - DEUR JACQUES MARAIS & CARLA VISAGIE Sedert die koerant se eerste uitgawe op 1 Augustus 1941, was Die Matie se verslaggewers langs die sportveld gewapen met ’n notaboek om die grootste oomblikke van kampussport vas te vang. Daar was die Francois Pienaars in rugby en die Craig Tileys in krieket, maar ook die Kaas Herlés
- [Die Evolusie van Studentepret](https://diematie.com/2021/10/die-evolusie-van-studentepret/) - DEUR JEAN-MARIE UYS Byna 70 jaar lank is die nuwe universiteitsjaar ingewy deur die samekoms van studente om ’n gemeenskaplike doelwit te verwesenlik – hetsy om geld in te samel, eerstejaars te verwelkom en kampuslewe op ’n hoë noot te begin. Hierdie aktiwiteite het voorheen as Karnaval bekend-gestaan, maar deesdae word nog net Vensters aangebied.
- [Rise of Student Activisim](https://diematie.com/2021/10/rise-of-student-activisim/) - BY TIAAN BOOYENS Maties has a rich history of student activism and influential movements. As a young person who has the privilege of studying, will you be able to tell future generations that you played a part in shaping their world for the better? Or, will you have stood silent and remained complicit in the
- [Woordfees: Die Verfkwas van Pret, Vreugde en Viering](https://diematie.com/2021/10/woordfees-die-verfkwas-van-pret-vreugde-en-viering/) - DEUR KARLA DE BOD Wanneer Stellenbosch se herfsblare meer oranje ver- kleur,die gelag van ons medemens duideliker gehoor kan word en die strate gevul is met kreatiwiteit, dan weet Stellenbos-sersdit is daardie tyd van die jaar: Die Woordfees is hier om ons geliefde Bolandse dorp in te kleur. Die Woordfees het op ’n herfsaand in
- [The Residence Festivals that Made Us](https://diematie.com/2021/10/the-residence-festivals-that-made-us/) - BY MARDENE VAN SCHALKWYK There have been many student community events over the years, but few have stood the test of time. Die Matie looks back at four of the most iconic annual festivals the Stellenbosch campus has ever seen. Hoenderdag at Helshoogte Anyone who has visited Helshoogte knows how seriously they feel about their
- [Extreme Makeover: Sports Edition](https://diematie.com/2021/10/extreme-makeover-sports-edition/) - BY CARLA VISAGIE AND QUEEN MAJIKIJELA Throughout the past 80 years that Die Matie existed, our journalists and photographers ran around the sports fields to capture the essence of the great athletes. Queen Majikijela and Carla Visagie selected some pictures to illustrate how the fashion of the women and men in maroon have changed:
- [Stellar Women in Sports](https://diematie.com/2021/10/stellar-women-in-sports/) - BY KUHLE MANGANA Die Matie looked back at two incredible female athletes that shone brightly in the 1990s. Not only did they represent Maties, but they also represented South Africa (SA) at the Summer Olympics in their respective years. We spoke to three phenomenal female athletes that are playing or have played for Maties. Elana
- [Dis Mos Altyd Lente op Coetzenburg](https://diematie.com/2021/10/dis-mos-altyd-lente-op-coetzenburg/) - DEUR MARELI SWART Vandag dreun die lirieke van “Dis altyd lente” na elke mooi drie wat op die rugbyveld gedruk word. Dié ondersteunerslied is egter skaars 20 jaar oud. Voorheen hetdie skare wat by Coetzenburg bymekaar gekom het ook baie ander staatmakerliedjies gesing. Sport is egter nie sport sonder ondersteuners nie, en universiteitsport nog minder
- [Die Op- en Afdraandes van die SR](https://diematie.com/2021/10/die-op-en-afdraandes-van-die-sr/) - DEUR KARLA VAN DER MERWE Hoewel Die Matie voorheen onder die beskerming van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se studenteraad (SR) uitgegee is, het dié koerant die SR nog altyd op hulle tone gehou met verslaggewing oor dié raad. Volgens ’n verklaring deur 2021 se SR, is die SR se doel op kampus om ’n verteenwoordigende
- [The Protests that We Remember](https://diematie.com/2021/10/the-protests-that-we-remember/) - BY FLAVIA DAVIDS 1985 – Anti-apartheid protest by Maties quashed by police and other students REVEREND John Green and Stellenbosch University (SU) student Lloyd Davids, who had been granted permission by Phillip Verster, the SU Student Representative Council (SRC) chairperson at the time, led 300 SU students in peaceful anti-apartheid protest. The students and their
- [MFM Move Maties Al 42 Jaar Lank](https://diematie.com/2021/10/mfm-move-maties-al-42-jaar-lank/) - DEUR KARLA VAN DER MERWE Frustrasie is om nie na Radio Matie te luister nie. Só het prof. Mike de Vries, rektor van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) van 1979 tot 1993, tydens die opening van die kampusradiostasie gesê. Radio Matie, soos dit toe bekendgestaan het, is op 1 Maart 1979 gestig onder die leiding van
- [Pierewieters se Pierewaaiery Lei tot Neelsie](https://diematie.com/2021/10/pierewieters-se-pierewaaiery-lei-tot-neelsie/) - DEUR CARLA VISAGIE Die edele pogings van Stellenbosse vrouestudente in wye rokke en manstudente in interessante oorbaadjies, het met hulle landwye toere bygedra tot die totstandkoming van die Neelsie. “As ywerige lid van die A.N.S. (Afrikaanse Nasionale Studentebond), het Andries Stulting in 1938, terwyl die gemoedere gaande was met die gees van die Eeufees, met
- [Die US se Taalsake Deur die Jare](https://diematie.com/2021/10/die-us-se-taalsake-deur-die-jare/) - DEUR MART-MARIÉ SERFONTEIN “Die Universiteit van Stellenbosch (US) het ontstaan vanweë die behoefte by die Afrikaner vir tersiêre opleiding.” Dít was prof. Mike de Vries, rektor in 1985, se woorde nadat Die Matie hom gevra het of Stellenbosch ’n universiteit vir Afrikaners is. “Dit is so dat die grootste ondersteunerskorps van die universiteit ons Afrikaanssprekende
- [Drink Spiking in Stellenbosch: Its Impact on Students and Why It Is Hardly Reported](https://diematie.com/2021/10/drink-spiking-in-stellenbosch-its-impact-on-students-and-why-it-is-hardly-reported/) - BY ANSELA SLOMAN Drink spiking is quickly turning fun, carefree evenings out in Stellenbosch into a minefield for students trying to enjoy the nightlife. Across town, students have recently come forth about drinks being spiked at different establishments; however, many cases go unreported. A third-year BA (Language and Culture) student at Stellenbosch University (SU), who
- [Stellenbosch is Sêrenaded Once Again](https://diematie.com/2021/10/stellenbosch-is-serenaded-once-again/) - BY MARDENE VAN SCHALKWYK Stellenbosch University’s (SU) annual acapella competition (previously known as “Sêr”) is a longstanding tradition and a cornerstone of culture on campus. After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the competition adapted and came back as strong as ever on Saturday 9 October. Usually held on campus in the historic
- [’n Skrikwekkende Fees by Daisy Jones](https://diematie.com/2021/10/n-skrikwekkende-fees-by-daisy-jones/) - DEUR DANIELLE JOUBERT Creep It Real, ’n Halloween-kostuumpartytjie, word op 30 Oktober by die Daisy Jones Bar aangebied. MARENE (@marene_live op Instagram) en The Robfather (@the_robfather_za op Instagram) gaan saam optree en seker maak dat dié spokerige aand nog vir lank onthou sal word. MARENE is ’n rock ’n roll-band van die Kaap af wat
- [US-studente Neem Die Voortou met Die Nasionale Jeugmusiekkompetisie](https://diematie.com/2021/10/us-studente-neem-die-voortou-met-die-nasionale-jeugmusiekkompetisie/) - DEUR ESTEÉ VAN HEERDEN Vanjaar spog die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) met drie studente wat aan die 36ste Nasionale Jeugmusiekkompetisie (NJMK) gaan deelneem. Dit is een van Suid-Afrika se mees uitstaande musiekkompetisies, wat van 6 tot 11 Desember by die Hugo Lambrechts-ouditorium in Parow, Kaapstad gaan plaasvind. Die kompetisie, wat as een van die strafste kompetisies vir
- [A Scarily-Good Movie Night at Pulp](https://diematie.com/2021/10/a-scarily-good-movie-night-at-pulp/) - BY STELLA JOUBERT As Halloween approaches, a lot of Maties’ urge to watch a scary movie only grows greater. Luckily for all Halloween enthusiasts, the Neelsie’s Pulp Cinema is hosting a Halloween themed event on Friday 22 October from 19:00. This event will mark the end of a week filled with scary movies that include
- [#Move4Food Providing Immediate Relief to Curb Student Hunger](https://diematie.com/2021/10/move4food-providing-immediate-relief-to-curb-student-hunger/) - BY BRADLEY GROVERS Rector and Vice Chancellor at Stellenbosch University (SU), Prof Wim de Villers was seen putting his mettle to the test on Sunday 10 October at this year's annual Cape Town Cycle Tour. The tour stretches along the Cape Peninsula, finishing off at the foot of Table Mountain. The team of 19 cyclists
- [Maties Tennis Goes for Gold at FASU Championship](https://diematie.com/2021/10/maties-tennis-goes-for-gold-at-fasu-championship/) - BY KULANI NGOBENI The second Tennis Slam Championships held in Uganda from 8–11 October presented the Maties tennis team with a call to perform on an esteemed African platform. The Maroon Machine heeded this call with excellent results to show for their efforts: a win secured alongside players from some of the best universities on
- [Aflos Hits The Daisy Jones at OMG, Ready to Record](https://diematie.com/2021/10/aflos-hits-the-daisy-jones-at-omg-ready-to-record/) - BY AURELIA MOUTON Stellenbosch indie rockers, Aflos, will be hitting the Daisy Jones Bar stage this October. Having only launched their new single, “Earphones”, recently, they will now be recording their first ever live album. This local band consists of frontman Josh Swanepoel (rhythm guitar and vocals), Chris Burgess (drums), Ben Hatch (lead guitar), Henko
- [Nuwe Uitstalling by die Botaniese Tuine Onder Konstruksie](https://diematie.com/2021/10/nuwe-uitstalling-by-die-botaniese-tuine-onder-konstruksie/) - DEUR ILA ALBERTS Kontrakteurs is sedert die begin van Oktober by die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se Botaniese Tuine besig met die bou van ’n nuwe uitstalling. Hierdie afdeling sal vier nuwe skaarse habitats huisves met baie bedreigde spesies. Dit beloof om nie net ’n waardevolle bydrae tot die US se praktiese biodiversiteitstudies te lewer nie,
- [Maties’ Own Health Passport](https://diematie.com/2021/10/maties-own-health-passport/) - BY DYLAN LEE Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine (ISEM) and Campus Health Services (CHS) recently launched their MaRooN (Maties Risk of Non-communicable disease) Health Passport project aimed at athletes, students, staff and other professionals as a way to allow staff to assess the health and wellbeing of these persons with confidentiality.
- [Met my Rooi Rok voor jou Deur](https://diematie.com/2021/10/met-my-rooi-rok-voor-jou-deur/) - DEUR LIZE BEKKER Lente in Stellenbosch staan nie verniet as “Silly Season” bekend nie. Wanneer ’n mens laatmiddag by die straat afkyk, bondel daar elke nou en dan ’n klomp studente met pragtige rokke en netjiese pakke in ’n kar op pad na een of ander huisdans. Met ongeveer 6500 studente in 31 universiteitskoshuise is
- [Climate Justice — A Noble Cause with its own Challenges](https://diematie.com/2021/10/climate-justice-a-noble-cause-with-its-own-challenges/) - 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 climate crisis is worsening, and the fate of the Earth and humans as a species rests
- [De Stomme Jonge het ’n Nuwe Blyplek!](https://diematie.com/2021/10/de-stomme-jonge-het-n-nuwe-blyplek/) - DEUR DANIELLE JOUBERT Een van Stellenbosch se geliefde restaurante, De Stomme Jonge, het Maandag 27 September hulle deure heropen, regoorkant hulle ou blyplek, by Ryneveldstraat 3. De Stomme Jonge moes dringend verhuis nadat hulle nie hulle huurkontrak kon hernu nie. Volgens Nelius Kruger, eienaar van De Stomme Jonge, wou die eienaar van die vorige perseel
- [Matie Excellence Prevails Once Again!](https://diematie.com/2021/10/matie-excellence-prevails-once-again/) - BY KEZIAH MEYER Maties have once again proven their unfaltering commitment to excellence and making Stellenbosch University (SU) proud this past week. Three students, Aline Niyibizi, Tiaan de Swardt, and Ryan Young have pulled out all the stops as they have set their sights on prestigious accolades on both national and international levels. Aline Niyibizi
- [Dr Blancquaert Awarded Scholarship to become Master of Wine](https://diematie.com/2021/10/dr-blancquaert-awarded-scholarship-to-become-master-of-wine/) - BY SLADE VAN ROOYEN Climate change, transformation and chenin blanc were all on the table when Die Matie sat down with Dr Erna Blancquaert to discuss her recent achievement and the future of the South African wine industry. Blancquaert had just returned from London after having been awarded the inaugural Taylor’s Port Golden Vines Diversity
- [Art for the Heart and Mind](https://diematie.com/2021/10/art-for-the-heart-and-mind/) - BY LESEDI MNISI Not everyone can create artworks that are worth millions; however, Jade Stander has shown that, regardless of what it may look like, all art is valuable. Stander, a third-year BA (Visual Communication Design) student, created a platform for Stellenbosch University (SU) students to paint, reflect and communicate. She placed an empty wall
- [South African Pride Month: A Challenging and Exciting Time](https://diematie.com/2021/10/south-african-pride-month-a-challenging-and-exciting-time/) - BY ALISON HERMANUS Fellow South Africans, the country’s pride month is here and queer bodies all around the country are celebrating. The month of October is a special time for queer individuals who live in South Africa, as it is South African Pride Month. Pride Month is a time for queer voices to be heard
- [Kaaps Word Bekragtig: Die Eerste Kaaps-woordeboek en Verdere Insluiting in die WAT](https://diematie.com/2021/10/kaaps-word-bekragtig-die-eerste-kaaps-woordeboek-en-verdere-insluiting-in-die-wat/) - BY MARYNA ADSHADE Sprekers van Kaaps sal binnekort kan spog met ’n woordeboek wat hulle variëteit ten toon stel. Dít is ná die Centre for Multilingualism and Diversities Research (CMDR) aan die Universiteit van die Wes-Kaap (UWK) en die nieregeringsorganisasie Heal the Hood Project op 26 Julie bekendgemaak het dat hulle die eerste woordeboek van
- [Welgevonden Zoning Enforcements Not Well Received](https://diematie.com/2021/10/welgevonden-zoning-enforcements-not-well-received/) - BY MART-MARIÉ SERFONTEIN A recent post on the Facebook group Stellenbosch Accommodation had many students incensed. On 4 October, Johan Fourie, one of the members on the Facebook group who posts about accommodation that he has for rent, posted a message to all students, warning them that they will no longer be able to live
- [Ikamva Labafundi Libalulekile Kwi-Yunivesithi Yase-Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2021/10/ikamva-labafundi-libalulekile-kwi-yunivesithi-yase-stellenbosch/) - BY LIYABONA MQINA IYunivesithi yaseStellenbosch ithathe isigqibo sokuba incedisane nabafundi abakumabanga emfundo ephakamileyo, abenza isiXhosa njengo lwimi lwasekhaya. Incedisane nabo ngokuba ibandakanye ulwimi lwenkobe kwizixhobo zoluhlu eziqulathe ukhetho lwezifundo ezizokhethwa ngabafundi abaneenjongo zokufunda eSU abenza ibanga lethoba neleshumi elinanye. Eli phulo liphuhliswe liziko leSU logaya lwabafundi kunye neNgcebiso ngezeMisebenzi (Center for Student Recruitment and Career
- [Don’t Stop the Conversation: Rape Culture and Gender-Based Violence on Campus](https://diematie.com/2021/10/dont-stop-the-conversation-rape-culture-and-gender-based-violence-on-campus/) - BY LAURA MUTYAMBIZI According to a 2016 article by The Business Standard, a daily business newspaper, South Africa is the rape capital of the world, with statistics showing that one in four males admit to having committed rape. This illustrates the longstanding prevalence of the issues of rape and gender-based violence (GBV) in media discourse.
- [Matie Researchers Contribute to Potential COVID-19 Breakthrough](https://diematie.com/2021/10/matie-researchers-contribute-to-potential-covid-19-breakthrough/) - BY FLAVIA DAVIDS Stellenbosch University (SU) has been catapulted into the world of scientific breakthroughs with the unexpected discovery of a potential cause of long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms (or “long COVID” as it is colloquially known). The Haematology Research Group, which is headed and co-headed by Prof Resia Pretorius and Dr Chantelle Venter, has identified high
- [The New Application System Makes Provision for PSO Preference](https://diematie.com/2021/10/the-new-application-system-makes-provision-for-pso-preference/) - BY ARSHIA RAMLUCKUN Stellenbosch University (SU) has recently implemented a new SUNStudent application system that provides applicants with the chance to indicate a preference of Private Student Organisation (PSO) community when selecting their residence preference, hence providing a PSO preference alongside a residence preference. The first four single-sex PSO wards were established in 1973. There
- [Art Makes a Real Difference at Paul Roos](https://diematie.com/2021/10/art-makes-a-real-difference-at-paul-roos/) - BY ILA ALBERTS Paul Roos Gymnasium (PRG) will be hosting an art exhibition from 19–30 October, as well as an auction evening on 20 October, to raise funds for their “Sponsor a Paul Rooser” initiative. This fund benefits disadvantaged families in the school’s community. Titled “See and Be Seen”, the exhibition will also include talks
- [Compulsory Vaccination in Consideration for SU Staff and Students](https://diematie.com/2021/10/compulsory-vaccination-in-consideration-for-su-staff-and-students/) - BY AURELIA MOUTON Amidst nation-wide controversy and calls from staff to release an official mandate for compulsory vaccinations, the Stellenbosch University (SU) Council met on 27 September to discuss the matter. As the next academic year approaches, higher education institutions across South Africa are under pressure to announce whether or not they will require their
- [Wedloop in Victoriastraat weer Terug!](https://diematie.com/2021/10/wedloop-in-victoriastraat-weer-terug/) - DEUR JAN-HENDRIK PRETORIUS Vanjaar sal Jerry Motsau sy titel as voormalige wenner by die Dagbreek-straatmyl kom verdedig en dit maak hom slegs die tweede atleet om so te maak by hierdie wedloop. Die 11de iterasie van die wedloop sal op 13 Oktober in die boomryke Victoriastraat plaasvind. Een van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se manskoshuise,
- [Deurbraak vir SU Acapella Danksy Buitelug Venue](https://diematie.com/2021/10/deurbraak-vir-su-acapella-danksy-buitelug-venue/) - DEUR MART-MARIÉ SERFONTEIN Een van die bekendste jaarlikse geleenthede op die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US)-kampus gaan hierdie jaar voort, ten spyte van die COVID-19-pandemie en die daaropvolgende inperkingsregulasies wat alles amper in die wiele gery het. SU Acapella (voorheen bekend as Sêr) wat laas in 2019 aangebied is, word hierdie Saterdag 9 Oktober by Blaauwklippen gehou.
- [The Writing Competition](https://diematie.com/2021/10/the-writing-competition/) - BY LESEDI MNISI Siyafunda, a portfolio that forms part of United Nations Association of South Africa (UNASA), held a writing competition for young learners at the Legacy Centre in Kayamandi. The Legacy Centre is a space where young learners can go and spend time with volunteers from UNASA. At the Legacy Centre, these volunteers help
- [Die Woordfees Het ’n Nuwe Tuiste](https://diematie.com/2021/10/die-woordfees-het-n-nuwe-tuiste/) - DEUR LIZE BEKKER Vanjaar het kultuurliefhebbende Universiteit Stellenbosch (US)-studente in afwagting gewag om te hoor wat met hulle geliefkoosde Toyota US Woordfees gaan gebeur tydens hierdie wispelturige COVID-19-tye. Die Woordfees is ’n jaarlikse kunstefees wat in Stellenbosch plaasvind. Dit is al jaar ná jaar ’n warrelwind van kultuuritems en ’n viering van kuns. Die Woordfees
- [LT Drops New EP](https://diematie.com/2021/10/lt-drops-new-ep/) - BY DOMINIQUE FUCHS Luthando Mathebula, better known as LT, recently released his rap EP titled NUMERO UNO on 27 September. He is a final-year BEng (Civil) student at Stellenbosch University. “I’m feeling very excited; it’s such a special moment for me. I did everything myself—I wrote, mixed and produced the music,” said Mathebula. He started
- [US nou Hoër op Wêreldranglys](https://diematie.com/2021/10/us-nou-hoer-op-wereldranglys/) - DEUR MARYNA ADSHADE Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) het onlangs sy posisie op Times Higher Education (THE) se wêrelduniversiteitsranglys (WUR) vir 2022 verbeter en is nou die tweede beste universiteit in Suid-Afrika. Só lui ’n mediaverklaring wat op 2 September deur die US uitgereik is. Volgens dieselfde mediaverklaring sal die US volgende jaar vir die derde
- [The Neelsie’s ‘Cell Version’ Under Scrutiny](https://diematie.com/2021/10/the-neelsies-cell-version-under-scrutiny/) - BY KERSTIN LEE Various reports have recently come to light regarding the quality of service some students have received from Cell Version, a cell phone store owned by Fardeen Khan and situated in the Neelsie. Some students have reported that when their devices were taken in for repair, it was returned in a worse condition
- [Hersiende Taalbeleid Skep Moontlikheid vir ’n Meertalige Toekoms](https://diematie.com/2021/10/hersiende-taalbeleid-skep-moontlikheid-vir-n-meertalige-toekoms/) - BY DYLAN LEE Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se hersiende taalbeleid is in die laaste fases van die skep van ’n finale konsep-weergawe wat vyf jaar ná die implementering daarvan in 2017 in werking sal tree in 2022, soos geïllustreer deur die tydlyn van die hersiende taalbeleid op die webtuiste. Ná die openbare kommentaar op die
- [Koos Kombuis en die Rebellie wat Kampusse Gerock het](https://diematie.com/2021/09/koos-kombuis-dink-terug-aan-afrikaanse-rock-rebellie/) - DEUR SIBELLA SWANEPOEL REBEL, sanger, skrywer en ikoon. Koos Kombuis het al talle romans, kortverhale en gedigte gepubliseer, maar is ook bekend om sy unieke lirieke en bydrae tot die Voëlvry-musiektoer. Hoe het jy by die Voëlvry-beweging betrokke geraak? Ek was van die begin af deel van die “Tagtigers” met hulle sogenaamde little magazines –
- [We Had Joy, We Had Fun, We Had Seasons in the Sun](https://diematie.com/2021/09/residences-over-the-years/) - BY MIA VAN DER MERWE University residences have been around for almost as long as the university itself. There are more than 30 residences on the Stellenbosch campus. The first and oldest residence is Wilgenhof men’s residence, established in 1903, at the time still part of the Victoria College. Residence events and socials date back
- [My Brew vs DCM: Coffee Culture on Campus](https://diematie.com/2021/10/my-brew-vs-dcm-coffee-culture-on-campus/) - BY MARDENE VAN SCHALKWYK Money may make the world go round, but caffeine is probably what keeps Stellenbosch University (SU) up and running. The constant hustle and bustle of the Neelsie coffee spots is the truest testimony to this theory. In honour of International Coffee Day, which was celebrated on 1 October, Die Matie took
- [Maties se Hokkiespanne Presteer by USSA](https://diematie.com/2021/10/maties-se-hokkiespanne-presteer-by-ussa/) - DEUR ANÉ HAVENGA Die afgelope reses het gesien hoe Maties se hokkiespanne met van die land se top universiteitshokkiespanne in die jaarlikse Universiteitesport Suid-Afrika (USSA)-toernooi afgereken het. Maties se vroue- en manseerstehokkiespanne het in die week van 23 tot 27 September Johannesburg se hoë lugdruk gaan aandurf en die vrouespan het met silwer weggeloop. Die
- [Maties Rowing Machines Bag a Victory in Finals](https://diematie.com/2021/10/maties-rowing-machines-bag-a-victory-in-finals/) - BY BRADLEY GROVERS The highly anticipated annual Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Universities’ Boat Race rowing competition started Thursday 23 September and concluded on 25 September. This competition is an annual boat race that sees numerous universities rowing in the 4–6km races at the Kowie river in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape. Among others, Maties Rowing Club
- [Adam & Eve Collab om Vars Ervarings in te Wy](https://diematie.com/2021/10/adam-eve-collab-om-vars-ervarings-in-te-wy/) - DEUR JEAN-MARIE UYS Adam & Eve Collab is lank nie meer ’n vreemdeling op Stellenbosch se strate nie. Die strate kan getuig oor hierdie besigheid se groei vanuit die destydse Trumpet Tree, na Courtyard Café, tot waar hulle vandag handeldryf uit hulle eie winkels in beide 53 Dorpstraat en 10 Millstraat. Die eienaar, Danneel Stone,
- [One Year of the Dorp Street Sunday Market](https://diematie.com/2021/10/one-year-of-the-dorp-street-sunday-market/) - BY KULANI NGOBENI The vibe in Stellenbosch this season is markedly different from that felt this time last year as the charming and buzzing town grappled with finding its feet after the devastating pandemic. Aside from the steady influx of students returning to campus, those who frequently visit the Dorp Street Sunday Market attribute this
- [Admins Confess About Ogmatiesconfessions](https://diematie.com/2021/10/admins-confess-about-ogmatiesconfessions/) - BY MARYNA ADSHADE Since their first post during the height of the pandemic last year, the Instagram page Maties Confessions (@ogmatiesconfessions) has become known for their anonymous confessions about Stellenbosch University (SU) students, their crushes, struggles, and any other university-related experiences. The page’s bio sums the page up as one that is “proudly blocked by
- [Spring in Stellenbosch’s Step!](https://diematie.com/2021/10/spring-in-stellenboschs-step/) - BY DANIELLE JOUBERT Stellenbosch’s first-ever annual Garden Week began last week on 30 September. It will be running until 10 October and offers fun-filled activities for the whole family. The week kicked-off with a Flower Parade on 30 September that travelled down Church, Drostdy and Plein Street, where everyone was dressed up in floral outfits
- [Soon-to-be Stellies Tycoon on the Rise](https://diematie.com/2021/10/soon-to-be-stellies-tycoon-on-the-rise/) - BY MIA VAN DER MERWE Leruo Jando Theledi, a third-year BCom (Management Sciences) student, is the founder of Lucrativ (PTY) LTD, a social media marketing agency that helps other companies or individuals grow their social media engagement on Instagram. Theledi founded his brand in 2017 and has gained over 200 000 followers on Instagram. Die
- [’n Kalkoen van Vele Vere](https://diematie.com/2021/09/n-kalkoen-van-vele-vere/) - DEUR MIA VAN DER MERWE Die Universiteit Stellenbosch Botaniese Tuin het onlangs op hulle Instagram-blad (@subotgarden) aangekondig dat hulle ’n kalkoen op hulle gronde ontdek het. Die kalkoen is op 11 Augustus deur Bonakele Mpecheni, die botaniese tuine se grondbewaarder, ontdek; dit was ook toevallig op sy verjaarsdag. Dr Donovan Kirkwood, kurator van die botaniese
- [Maties FC Soar into ABC Motsepe League](https://diematie.com/2021/09/maties-fc-soar-into-abc-motsepe-league/) - BY MFUNDO MASHIYA Maties Football Club (FC) played their way into ​​the ABC Motsepe League, which is in the second division of South African football, after winning the provincial playoffs that took place on 4 and 5 September. The team made their way to the playoffs after winning the Cape Winelands Regional League in scintillating
- [The Maroon Machine Secures Silver at Varsity Netball](https://diematie.com/2021/09/the-maroon-machine-secures-silver-at-varsity-netball/) - BY KUHLE MANGANA The 2021 Varsity Netball final saw the end of the Maroon Machine’s winning streak in their game against the University of the Free State (Kovsies), with a final score of 39 – 55. This came after what looked like a promising season for Maties, having won all eight matches and securing a
- [’n PRET-geleentheid wat Goud Werd is](https://diematie.com/2021/09/n-pret-geleentheid-wat-goud-werd-is/) - DEUR KARLA VAN DER MERWE “Wen R10 000!” – daar is min uitdagings wat só aanloklik klink. Dié uitdaging verwelkom Stellenbossers soos hulle die webwerf van die nuwe inisiatief, PRET, oopmaak om meer te leer van hulle eerste avontuur: Hidden Treasure Stellenbosch, ’n skattejag in die Eikestad. PRET is onlangs deur twee Stellenbosse inwoners gestig en
- [Gedeelde Ervarings – COVID Diaries: Women's Experience of the Pandemic](https://diematie.com/2021/09/gedeelde-ervarings-covid-diaries-womens-experience-of-the-pandemic/) - DEUR MARELI SWART Prof Amanda Gouws, bekleër van die SARChI-leerstoel in genderpolitiek aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se departement politieke wetenskap, en me Olivia Ezeobi van die departement ekonomie het in 2021 COVID diaries: Women's experience of the pandemic uitgegee. Die boek bestaan uit 35 essays wat verskeie vroue se ervarings van die pandemie in
- [Series for Your Study Break](https://diematie.com/2021/09/series-for-your-study-break/) - BY MARDENE VAN SCHALKWYK As the end of the year draws near, so does the next exam season. Many dedicated students have already gotten into a groove with their study schedules, and Die Matie is here to help. We have compiled a list of Netflix comedy shows with episodes no longer than 30 minutes, so
- [Spoegwolf se Toekoms is Silwer](https://diematie.com/2021/09/spoegwolf-se-toekoms-is-silwer/) - DEUR KARLA DE BOD Die bekende musiekgroep Spoegwolf het blykbaar nooit ’n ruskans nodig nie siende dat hulle hul agste album, Silwer, op Vrydag 3 September vir luisteraars as ’n lentegeskenk bekendgestel het. Danie du Toit, hoofsanger van Spoegwolf, gesels met Die Matie met ’n gesindheid van trots oor dié nuutste album. “Ons almal was
- [2021 is the Year of Dogs](https://diematie.com/2021/09/2021-is-the-year-of-dogs/) - BY AURELIA MOUTON Hailing from the sunny Mother City, four-piece Cape Town indie-funk group Year of Dogs certainly have a metropolitan, easy swagger to match their music. Made up of brothers Alex Birns on drums and Dillon Birns on bass, and life-long friends Nic van Graan on vocals and Themba Bosch as guitarist, Year of
- [Maties on Matters:  Former  President Jacob Zuma's Medical Parole](https://diematie.com/2021/09/maties-on-matters-former-president-jacob-zumas-medical-parole/) - BY MIA VAN DER MERWE
- [Our Heritage Defines our Present and Future](https://diematie.com/2021/09/our-heritage-defines-our-present-and-future/) - BY MIA VAN DER MERWE
- [Out With The Old, in With The New](https://diematie.com/2021/09/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/) - BY FLAVIA DAVIDS After weeks of caucuses, elections and campaigning, election season at Stellenbosch University (SU) is coming to a formal end. As the tenure of the 2020/2021 Student Representative Council (SRC) came to an end, new members were instated on 13 September. This election was, however, not without its issues, as the process was
- [Glitter Tits out for Stellies](https://diematie.com/2021/09/glitter-tits-out-for-stellies/) - BY AURELIA MOUTON Inspired by the streets of Stellenbosch and a vet jol, comes the band The Glitter Tits in all their heartfelt, folksy glory. The five-piece group was born in COVID-19 lockdown and is, essentially, a bunch of friends bound by a love of music and Bohemia hangouts. The Glitter Tits consist of frontman
- [Club Culture Through the Decades](https://diematie.com/2021/09/club-culture-through-the-decades/) - BY KERSTIN LEE Club culture at Stellenbosch University (SU) is an integral facet of student life. It serves as a break from a rigid class schedule and demanding modules. It is a time for one to release their inhibitions and escape to a world of thumping bass and dancing strobe lights. STELLENBOSCH NIGHTLIFE The music,
- [To Vote or Not To Vote...](https://diematie.com/2021/09/to-vote-or-not-to-vote/) - Who is the SRC and why does it matter? BY AURELIA MOUTON AND FLAVIA DAVIDS As August draws to a close, election season at Stellenbosch University (SU) is in full swing. Newly elected HK members and prims of various residences and private student organisations (PSOs) are being announced, and discourse on caucuses and elections are
- [Shots and Prayers](https://diematie.com/2021/09/shots-and-prayers/) - BY CONNOR MONTAGUE As we all know, the world has been in the midst of an apocalypse for the past two years. Between the pandemic, conspiracy theories, natural disasters, lootings, taxi wars, and TikTok, 2020 and 2021 really said, “We’re going to make these people regret being alive.” Therefore, this article is obviously about the
- [VENUS & THE SNAKE: On Live Rock Legends and Vivid Dreams](https://diematie.com/2021/09/venus-the-snake-on-live-rock-legends-and-vivid-dreams/) - BY AURELIA MOUTON Hard rock is making a comeback in Stellenbosch, and Venus & The Snake, a five-piece rock ensemble, is here to announce it. Like all good bands, this one has a story, harkening all the way back to 2017, when they still went by the name Southern Ground and made blues rock. Although
- [Wilcocks-gebou Herdoop na Krotoa-gebou](https://diematie.com/2021/09/wilcocks-gebou-herdoop-na-krotoa-gebou/) - DEUR WILLIAM SEZOE Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) het verlede week die naam Krotoa op een van die geboue verwelkom. Dit is nadat die US op Woensdag 25 Augustus die nuwe naam vir die RW Wilcocks-gebou bekendgemaak het. Die gebou wat die departemente geskiedenis en sielkunde, die afdeling navorsingsontwikkeling, US Internasionaal, die US argief, en die
- [Letters and Memories (75th Edition) / Briewe en Wense (75ste Uitgawe)](https://diematie.com/2021/08/letters-and-memories-75th-edition-briewe-en-wense-75ste-uitgawe/) - Baie geluk met 75 onverskrokke jare! In my tyd as hoofredakteur het ons die mas verander. “Onder beskerming van die Studenteraad” het verander na “’n onafhanklike studentekoerant”. Lank mag dit voortleef. Die Matie mag nooit die spreekbuis word van ’n politieke party of beweging, of selfs die studenteraad nie. Dit moet ’n onafhanklike en bowenal
- [Letters & Memories / Briewe en Wense](https://diematie.com/2021/08/letters-memories-briewe-en-wense/) - Die laat 80’s: ’n oorvloed dramatiese nuusgebeure en die laaste stuiptrekkings van die nasionalistiese partymasjinerie... Die laat 1980's was opwindende tye in Suid-Afrika. Ná jare van onrus en protes teen apartheid was daar toenemend gerugte van toenadering tot verbande politieke organisasies. Dit was ’n periode waarin P.W. Botha, of “Die Groot Krokodil” soos ons hom
- [Dié Studentekoerant se Fakkel Brand Nog Helder](https://diematie.com/2021/08/die-studentekoerant-se-fakkel-brand-nog-helder/) - Reeds sedert die tweede jaar van Die Matie se bestaan was daar partye wat dié studentestem wou stilmaak. In ’n artikel van 15 Mei 1942 het Die Matie byvoorbeeld berig dat daar in ’n “Monstervergadering” ’n “belaglike mosie aangeneem is” dat ’n “groot seksie van die Stellenbosse studente verbied word om hul oortuigings te uit”,
- [ICBC chooses exam integrity over student concerns amidst third wave](https://diematie.com/2021/06/icbc-chooses-exam-integrity-over-student-concerns-amidst-third-wave/) - BY FLAVIA DAVIDS Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Institutional Committee for Business Continuity (ICBC) has decided to focus on “academic integrity”, instead of student concerns with its decision to proceed with in-person assessments next week. This decision came after President Cyril Ramaphosa placed the country on lockdown Level 3 amidst the third wave of COVID-19. In an
- [SUJK: Profit Over Charity](https://diematie.com/2021/09/sujk-profit-over-charity/) - BY LAURA MUTYAMBIZI The SU Just Kidding (SUJK) Instagram page (@sujustkidding) recently came under scrutiny after they requested on 20 July that students donate textbooks to help other less fortunate students. However, they seemingly planned to use the donated books for a business venture instead. Many students who donated their books were not informed that
- [Nu’Bar Gereed vir Maties](https://diematie.com/2021/09/nubar-gereed-vir-maties/) - BY DOMINIQUE FUCHS Talle Maties is vertroud met Nu’Bar en het al ’n paar wilde aande hier beleef. Daar is goeie nuus vir die kuierleiers: Ná ’n lang stilte in Pleinstraat is Nu’Bar weer reg vir aksie. Nu’Bar was weens die COVID-19-pandemie vir 16 maande gesluit. In Oktober, ná die eerste vlaag van COVID-19, het
- [Dank Neighbourhood - The New Kids on the Block](https://diematie.com/2021/09/dank-neighbourhood-the-new-kids-on-the-block/) - BY EMMANUEL EKENE OKERE This coming spring season will definitely be a busy one, as musical band Dank Neighbourhood (DN), comprising of 10 members of talented artists, gets set to release their first single on 3 September. A list of members of the band includes: Josh “Easy Tiger” du Plessis, Paul “Plascon Dog” Twekye, William
- [Bucketlist Stellenbosch—Building Bonds](https://diematie.com/2021/09/bucketlist-stellenbosch-building-bonds/) - BY LUCAS MEYER Stellenbosch’s newest conquest, Bucketlist Stellenbosch (@bucketlist_stellies), has been a hot topic amongst students since the start of the semester. This rumoured-to-be brother and sister duo, as confirmed by Ravell Frans, a second-year BDiv student, has created a safe space for students to get together, meet new people, and participate in a variety
- [BeWell and Be There!](https://diematie.com/2021/09/bewell-and-be-there/) - BY FLAVIA DAVIDS The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people interact with one another. This sentiment rings especially true for mentorship at Stellenbosch University (SU), a long-standing tradition of over 40 years. In order to gain insight into the experiences of SU mentors during the pandemic, Die Matie reached out to three mentors from
- [Golden Week vir COVID-19 in Koshuise](https://diematie.com/2021/09/golden-week-vir-covid-19-in-koshuise/) - DEUR ILA ALBERTS Koshuise op die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se kampus is bekend daarvoor dat hulle gons met sosiale aktiwiteite. Dit is egter die afgelope paar weke nie meer die geval nie, sedert rekordgetalle COVID-19-gevalle aangemeld is. Volgens Martin Viljoen, mediabestuurder van die US, is daar 94 positiewe COVID-19-gevalle in die week van 16 tot
- [No Jab, No Jol](https://diematie.com/2021/09/no-jab-no-jol/) - BY MARDENE VAN SCHALKWYK Campus is abuzz with this week’s hot topic: the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccinations were opened to everyone 18 and older on Friday 20 August, 12 days earlier than initially expected. Stellenbosch University (SU) students wasted no time in getting themselves vaccinated, and on 25 August, Sandra Mulder (senior corporate writer for SU)
- [Stellenbosch Blom in die Lenteseisoen](https://diematie.com/2021/09/stellenbosch-blom-in-die-lenteseisoen/) - DEUR KARLA DE BOD Soos die lenteseisoen vir Stellenbosch met nuwe bloeisels groet, groet die studentedorp se bloemiste terug met romantiek, kreatiwiteit en ’n opgewondenheid om te skep. Die Matie het met ’n wip in die stap plaaslike bloemiste in Stellenbosch besoek en gaan gesels oor die lenteseisoen wat aangebreek het, en hoe dit hulle
- [Reënwolf Besluit op Vir Ewig](https://diematie.com/2021/09/reenwolf-besluit-op-vir-ewig/) - DEUR MIA VAN DER MERWE Danie du Toit, hoofsanger van die musiekgroep Spoegwolf, en Melissa Bradshaw, wat tans haar PhD in sielkunde aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) voltooi, het op 20 Augustus via Instagram, op Du Toit se profiel @danie_reenwolf, hulle verlowing aangekondig. Die paartjie het op Stellenbosch ontmoet terwyl Du Toit nog sy graad
- [Ranyaka CoCreate Hub](https://diematie.com/2021/09/ranyaka-cocreate-hub/) - BY MART-MARIÉ SERFONTEIN The corner on lower Victoria Street, next to Die Mystic Boer, looks a little different. Where students and residents of Stellenbosch were once used to seeing an old structure standing vacant, frequently with a few vagrants sleeping on the porch, now stands a newly renovated building that has been painted, plastered, and
- [Mighty Miré Continues to Raise the Bar](https://diematie.com/2021/09/mighty-mire-continues-to-raise-the-bar/) - BY KERSTIN LEE Miré Reinstorf, a first-year BCom (Actuarial Science) student, continues to reach new heights with her second record-breaking jump at the World Athletics u. 20 Championships in Kenya on 18 August. This makes her the first South African to win a gold medal at this event. When Reinstorf was faced with the initial
- [BRAhSSE: Getting bigger, brighter and bolder!](https://diematie.com/2021/08/brahsse-getting-bigger-brighter-and-bolder/) - BY AURELIA MOUTON From the sandy streets of Strand comes a force to be reckoned with. The Cape Town streetwear brand BRAhSSE opened the doors to its first pop up shop on 31 July 2021, proudly announcing a new era of expansion and empowerment. The trendy shop, located at Shop 3 in the Sandz Building
- [Put a Stop to Shame with SU Sanitary Product Campaign](https://diematie.com/2021/06/put-a-stop-to-shame-with-su-sanitaryware-campaign/) - BY FLAVIA DAVIDS The Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ), in partnership with Aurora, Pieke, Eendrag, Metanoia and Minerva are tackling period poverty with its “Dignity, Period” campaign.* Period poverty is when people have limited or no access to sanitary products such as pads, tampons and menstrual cups. This is a social issue that
- [How to Save a Life](https://diematie.com/2021/06/how-to-save-a-life/) - BY ILA ALBERTS You can be a real lifesaver. This is the central message of Nicola Kassier, a Stellenbosch University alumnus who donated bone marrow in February 2010 after registering at the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR). Her donation saved the life of a young man who had been suffering from cancer. Bone marrow
- [Young Matie Called Up for Junior Boks](https://diematie.com/2021/06/young-matie-called-up-for-junior-boks/) - BY EMMANUEL EKENE OKERE First-year BCom student, Corné Weilbach, received his first call up for the Junior Springboks on Friday 28 May. The good news was brought to Weilbach by coach Bafana Nhleko. Now, the young man in maroon will be camping at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS) to prepare for the Junior Springboks
- [HEALING WITH HORSES AND ART](https://diematie.com/2021/06/healing-with-horses-and-art/) - Anthea Myburgh from Ubuntu Healing hosted an experimental workshop on Saturday 12 June with a small group of horses and clay explorations. The workshop took place at Monte Cavalo Stud Farm and Livery, along the R44 near Klapmuts. Ubuntu Healing offers a “variety of alternative healing services for both humans and animals.” Myburgh focuses on
- [VINYL DJ PAULIE SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT](https://diematie.com/2021/06/vinyl-dj-paulie-sets-the-record-straight/) - Every Stellenbosch local, Matie, or Dorp Street market frequenter should be familiar with the old school tunes provided by DJ Paulie. Paul Fletcher, more commonly known as DJ Paulie, is best known for his unique take on DJing – with the sole use of vinyl as his source of music. DJ Paulie has been collecting
- [10% Vision, 100% Driven](https://diematie.com/2021/06/10-vision-100-driven/) - BY MFUNDO MASHIYA Anika Pretorius, Masters student in the Science Faculty, is a high profile athlete at Stellenbosch University (SU). Her incredible story is an inspiration to many. Pretorius lost 90% to 95% of her eyesight when she was in grade 7. This changed her life drastically. Her sports career changed too. Little did the
- [What’s With all the Racquet?](https://diematie.com/2021/06/whats-with-all-the-racquet/) - BY MICHELLE KLEYNHANS Print and fill in the crossword to test your tennis knowledge! ACROSS 4. What is the name of the oldest tennis tournament in the world? 6. Which male tennis player is ranked #1 according to the ATP rankings? 7. How many Grand Slams has Serena Williams won? 8. Which female tennis player
- [Sports Put on Hold, Again](https://diematie.com/2021/06/sports-put-on-hold-again/) - BY KUHLE MANGANA An email was sent to students by Professor Stan du Plessis, Chair of the Institutional Committee for Business Continuity (ICBC), stating that all sports on campus will be stopped with immediate effect. This is due to the third wave of COVID-19. After what seemed like a promising 2021 season, many Maties sports
- [Professor Jansen’s Latest Book: a Guiding Light for Students](https://diematie.com/2021/06/professor-jansens-latest-book-a-guiding-light-for-students/) - BY CARMEN COETSEE Professor Jonathan Jansen is an esteemed academic persona; not only in the South African academic context, but also on the international academic scene. Jansen has won numerous awards, including the Education Africa Lifetime Achiever Award and the Spendlove Award from the University of California. In his latest book, the Stellenbosch University (SU)
- [VacciNATION or VacciNAYtion? Asking students how they feel about getting the COVID-19 jab](https://diematie.com/2021/06/vaccination-or-vaccinaytion-asking-students-how-they-feel-about-getting-the-covid-19-jab/) - BY ILA ALBERTS Die Matie asked students around campus how they felt about the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as the government’s vaccination programme. These were their responses. Francois van Wyk, eerstejaar-BCom (Bestuurswetenskappe)-student. Nie ingeënt nie. “Ek voel Suid-Afrika moet definitief hulle sokkies optrek. My ouma het twee weke terug geregistreer. Mense wat nie die entstof
- [The Benefits of Journaling](https://diematie.com/2021/06/the-benefits-of-journaling/) - BY KERSTIN LEE There are many reasons to write in a journal. Journaling need not be rational, pretty or coherent. It just needs to be your pen on paper, and your slew of thoughts. As exams at Stellenbosch University creep ever closer, journaling can be used to mitigate your stress and anxiety. According to the
- [Breakfast Beneath the Oak Trees](https://diematie.com/2021/06/breakfast-beneath-the-oak-trees/) - BY KARLA DE BOD Stellenbosch’s breakfast scene caters to everyone, whether you are a picky eater, have a sweet tooth, or simply a breakfast-for-dinner type of person. However, the endless breakfast possibilities make the decision of where to start your day quite difficult. Luckily, Die Matie strolled through the oak tree lined streets of Church
- [Youth Day: A Luta Continua, Vitória é Certa](https://diematie.com/2021/06/youth-day-a-luta-continua-vitoria-e-certa/) - BY LESEDI MNISI Dedicated to Nondumiso Lehutso Watching young people unite and fight against any and all injustices, is comparable to observing a fire burn through a veld. It is an exciting, exhilarating and oftentimes terrifying feeling which holds the promise of a new – perhaps uncertain – future. Young people have always been trailblazers
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- [Back's Boasts with Their New Loubar](https://diematie.com/2021/06/backs-boasts-with-their-new-loubar/) - BY KERSTIN LEE On the corner of Church Street and Bird Street you will find Back’s, a cosy family-owned restaurant and deli. But, hidden behind this delicate setting is a fresh and elegant bar that is yet to make its debut - Loubar! Operations manager, Valdemar Strydom Pretorius, describes Loubar as a “premium but not
- [US Al Nader aan Afskaffing van RW Wilcocks-gebounaam](https://diematie.com/2021/06/us-al-nader-aan-afskaffing-van-rw-wilcocks-gebounaam/) - DEUR MART-MARIÉ SERFONTEIN Die amptelike rede wat weergegee is vir die sloer in die herbenoeming van die RW Wilcocks-gebou op die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) kampus is “COVID-19”. Dit is in Julie laas jaar aangekondig dat die proses ter herbenoeming sou begin en dat 26 Augustus die sluitingsdatum vir die indiening van voorstelle vir die nuwe
- [Does Stellenbosch Know it’s Pride Month at all?](https://diematie.com/2021/06/does-stellenbosch-know-its-pride-month-at-all/) - BY GIUSEPPE RAJKUMAR GUERANDI It’s the most queer time of the year: Pride Month is upon us. On the surface, this would typically mean a month filled with glitter, celebrations and the commercialisation of rainbows slapped on bottles of Absolut vodka (yes, that’s really a thing). As anyone with an entry-level education in queer history
- [Big Names in Small Places](https://diematie.com/2021/06/big-names-in-small-places/) - BY JAQUES MARAIS With over two million albums sold worldwide, The Parlotones are one of South Africa’s best-selling pop-rock acts. They were back to perform at the Drostdy Theatre in Stellenbosch on 30 May. The Parlotones have had many performances in Stellenbosch and at university festivals. They have performed at RAG’s (now known as “Maties
- [Juvenate Conscious Eatery Debuts on Dorp Street](https://diematie.com/2021/06/juvenate-conscious-eatery-debuts-on-dorp-street/) - BY JEAN-MARIE UYS Juvenate Conscious Eatery joined Dorp Street’s food scene two weeks ago, on 19 May. Chanel Carstens, the owner and driving force behind Juvenate, hopes to encourage conscious healthy lifestyles and engagement with the environment by sourcing exclusively local sustainable products. The menu is focused on creating healthy meals while still including a
- [Copeland Goes for Gold](https://diematie.com/2021/06/copeland-goes-for-gold/) - BY FLAVIA DAVIDS The University Sports South Africa (USSA) athletics competition recently made a champion out of Stellenbosch University (SU) athlete Sarah Copeland. The championship was hosted by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) from 13 -15 May. Copeland, a first year BSc Sport Science student, earned a gold medal at USSA in the 5000m race
- [“Ek KAN lees”-projek Verskuif Grense](https://diematie.com/2021/06/ek-kan-lees-projek-verskuif-grense/) - DEUR WILLIAM SEZOE Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se Fakulteit Opvoedkunde doen al vir die afgelope vier jaar die geletterdheidsprojek “Ek KAN lees”. Dié projek maak ’n verskil deur sowat 360 skoliere van drie skole in die Stellenbosch-omgewing se geletterdheidsvlak te help verbeter. Die naskoolse taalontwikkelingsprogram vir grondslagfaseleerders (graad 1 tot 3) is deur dr Zelda
- [US-konvokasie Kap Wim-administrasie oor Taalkwessie](https://diematie.com/2021/06/us-konvokasie-kap-wim-administrasie-oor-taalkwessie/) - DEUR WILLIAM SEZOE Die Uitvoerende Komitee (UK) van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) Konvokasie het verlede Dinsdag 25 Mei hulleself sterk uitgespreek in ’n mediaverklaring oor hoe die US-bestuur die taalkwessie op kampus hanteer. Dit kom nadat ’n fluitjieblaser die Sondagkoerant, die Rapport, glo ingelig het oor die stigting van ’n propagandakomitee wat poog om uit
- [Hot and High at the Chilli and Cannabis Weekend](https://diematie.com/2021/06/hot-and-high-at-the-chilli-and-cannabis-weekend/) - BY AURELIA MOUTON Spice lovers and cannabis connoisseurs alike, take note: Chilli and Cannabis Weekend at Greendrop Farm was the perfect place to be. Hosting the Stellenbosch Fresh Produce Market every Saturday, Greendrop Farm decided to up the ante and invite small-scale farmers to a meet-and-greet of a different variety. A cannabis conference! This event
- [Danie du Toit Vertel Poësiestories](https://diematie.com/2021/06/danie-du-toit-vertel-poesiestories/) - DEUR KARLA DE BOD Met ’n glas Chenin blanc en ’n hamburger, wat net beskryf kan word as hemel binne in ’n knoffelbroodrolletjie, het Spoegwolf- en poësieliefhebbers op Maandag 24 Mei by Drum Restaurant na Danie du Toit, hoofsanger van die musiekgroep Spoegwolf, se stories geluister tydens die bekendstelling van sy nuwe digbundel Sterreval. Van
- [Is Campus Coming Out?](https://diematie.com/2021/06/is-campus-coming-out/) - BY TIAAN BOOYENS The increase of student communities that are creating spaces where members of the LGBTQIA+ community are represented and celebrated on campus seems to reflect a rise of tolerance towards the queer student community. However, this pride month, many members reflect on whether tolerance is enough. Many residences have taken up the tradition
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- [We All Scream for Ice Cream](https://diematie.com/2021/06/we-all-scream-for-ice-cream/) - BY MIA VAN DER MERWE Gelato Mania Gelato Mania has not been in Stellenbosch for long, but it is certainly making an impact. The store sells real Italian made gelato with no added preservatives, gelatin, alcohol or colourants. Every day a fresh batch is made. Their gelato is richer and creamier than regular ice cream.
- [Fokofpolisiekar Word Weer Lewendig by Daisy Jones](https://diematie.com/2021/05/fokofpolisiekar-word-weer-lewendig-by-daisy-jones/) - DEUR KARLA VAN DER MERWE Na die lang swye sonder live optredes, het Fokofpolisiekar die stilte verbreek by die Daisy Jones kroeg met ’n akoestiese line-up van ’n paar van hulle liedjies. Die groep het op 20 en 21 Mei in die Stellenbosse kroeg opgetree om hulle nuutste album, The Sound of Fokof Unplugged, bekend
- [Residence Sports Back In Action](https://diematie.com/2021/05/residence-sports-back-in-action/) - BY KUHLE MANGANA Residence sport gives an opportunity to students who want to take part in sports to keep active, without necessarily competing at a high-performance level. Some sporting codes have not yet resumed, because the university needs a go-ahead from the relevant Stellenbosch University (SU) governing boards and federations for those leagues. The week
- [Matie-Opvoedkunde-Studente Maak Hulle Stem Dik Oor Onderwyskwessies](https://diematie.com/2021/05/matie-opvoedkunde-studente-maak-hulle-stem-dik-oor-onderwyskwessies/) - DEUR WILLIAM SEZOE Die Opvoekunde Studentekomitee (OSK) aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se Opvoedkunde fakulteit het vandeesweek hulle eerste Opvoedkunde Week ingestel om hulle stem te lig oor onderwyskwessies. Die week het Maandag op ’n hoë en interaktiewe noot afgeskop toe talle studente in lyn met die regering se COVID-19-maatreëls bymekaar gekom het vir ’n
- [From Fallen Happy Oak to New Punk Bar](https://diematie.com/2021/05/from-fallen-happy-oak-to-new-punk-bar/) - BY MARDENE VAN SCHALKWYK Those of us who have left the house during a time of online learning may have noticed a fresh face in town. Senior students will remember, next to Bohemia in Andringa Street, stood a bar called Happy Oak. However, that bar closed down last year. Luckily, a new pub has taken
- [Implications of the Third Wave: a Student Perspective](https://diematie.com/2021/05/implications-of-the-third-wave-a-student-perspective/) - BY KERSTIN LEE With cases continuing to rise across all provinces, students are starting to wonder whether Stellenbosch University (SU) will have to return to Emergency Remote Teaching, Learning and Assessment (ERTLA). On Wednesday 12 May Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize announced that South Africa is, on the face of it, experiencing a third wave of
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- [Mental Health, Online Learning and COVID-19](https://diematie.com/2021/05/mental-health-online-learning-and-covid-19/) - BY KARLA DE BOD Repetitive days and endless nights form a recipe that affects the mental welfare of students. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only taken its toll on students’ physical health, but their mental health as well. It has been over a year since students had to alter their realities to conform to the
- [Tuktuks Laat die Wiele Rol en Ry die Strate Vol](https://diematie.com/2021/05/tuktuks-laat-die-wiele-rol-en-ry-die-strate-vol/) - DEUR JACQUES MARAIS Mullé Tuktuks is Stellenbosch se nuwe vervoerbesigheid en die wiele is spoedig aan die rol met die nuwe toep wat onlangs op alle groot toepwinkels vrygestel is. Die naam kom vanaf die korrekte manier om die naam van die eienaar, Dylan Hayward, se haarstyl uit te spreek. Hayward sê dat die diens
- [Image&Nation Can’t Be Silenced](https://diematie.com/2021/05/imagenation-cant-be-silenced/) - BY ALEXANDER BRAND Image&Nation, a five-piece progressive rock band based in Cape Town is currently working on their first EP, Never be Quiet, aimed to release before September this year. The EP was recorded in Ladismith and produced by Jo Ellis and his assistant Christian Burgess, who did production for the power metal band Strident.
- [Anker maak opslae in Afrikaans](https://diematie.com/2021/05/anker-maak-opslae-in-afrikaans/) - DEUR DOMINIQUE FUCHS Dr Willem Anker het al verskeie boeke en dramas gepubliseer wat groot opslae in die Suid-Afrikaanse letterkunde gemaak het. Sy nuutste roman Skepsel het die gesogte Universiteit van Johannesburg (UJ)-prys gewen. Dit is die derde keer dat Anker dié prys inpalm en hy is slegs die tweede persoon wat dit al reggekry
- [FVZS Celebrates 10 Years](https://diematie.com/2021/05/fvzs-celebrates-10-years/) - BY PIERRÉ MÜLLER The Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student Leadership Development (FVZS) celebrates its 10th anniversary with an honorary lecture on political governance in South Africa. The celebration of the anniversary will serve as a tribute to Dr Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert, the institute's namesake. Dr Van Zyl Slabbert, a South African politician
- [Team Talks with Thuli](https://diematie.com/2021/05/team-talks-with-thuli/) - BY FLAVIA DAVIDS Just in time for Human Rights Day, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Social Justice Team kicked off its year with a virtual first Social Justice Café meeting on Microsoft Teams. The atmosphere in the virtual room was jubilant as Prof Thuli Madonsela, the Social Justice chair, informed the participants that the students who were
- [Palestine Engagement on Rooiplein](https://diematie.com/2021/05/palestine-engagement-on-rooiplein/) - BY BRYNLEY VAN AARDT Conversation quickly grew heated on the Rooiplein yesterday when Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Palestinian Solidarity Forum (PSF), along with SU’s division of the South African Students Congress (SASCO) and Amensty SU held a critical engagement to help educate students on the #freepalestine movement. After an opening statement by Kwanda Nyembe to the
- [Student Candle Shop Sparks Flame](https://diematie.com/2021/05/student-candle-shop-sparks-flame/) - BY TIAAN BOOYENS A local sister duo turned a candle-making hobby into a business. Marisol Candles is a student-owned candle business that aims to celebrate and represent their diverse customers through their products. They have amassed over five thousand followers on their Instagram account in just four months. Stellenbosch University students, Erin and Mitchel Walls,
- [Bekende Musiekfotograaf Sterf](https://diematie.com/2021/05/bekende-musiekfotograaf-sterf/) - DEUR MARIANNE STEWART Die Suid-Afrikaanse musiekbedryf rou die dood van die bekende musiekfotograaf, Henry Engelbrecht (45). Engelbrecht is op 11 Mei dood aan COVID-19-verwante oorsake. Engelbrecht was bekend vir sy treffende foto’s van solomusikante en bands, soos onder andere aKING, Fokofpolisiekar, Bittereinder, Spoegwolf en Jack Parow. Hy het in 2012 begin om as ’n stokperdjie
- [Maties Making It Work](https://diematie.com/2021/05/maties-making-it-work/) - BY BRYNLEY VAN AARDT Varsity Cup has looked somewhat different this year for the Maroon Machine that has suffered two losses in the tournament so far. They are currently in the third and final bubble of the tournament before the playoffs and playing three games a week while trying to maintain their academic workload. David
- [New Policy Potential Cigarette Bummer](https://diematie.com/2021/05/new-policy-potential-cigarette-bummer/) - BY TIAAN BOOYENS The new institutional policy on substance use could cement the alcohol ban on campus and could upset smokers of Stellenbosch University (SU). The policy draft states that SU will adopt a preventative and proactive approach to minimizing smoking and hazardous and harmful substance use. Substance use, as defined in the policy, refers
- [The Maroons Brace Up for Regional Tug-of-War Championship](https://diematie.com/2021/05/the-maroons-brace-up-for-regional-tug-of-war-championship/) - BY EMMANUEL EKENE OKERE Maties Tug-of-War prepares for their biggest challenge yet since their inception. The maroon lads are competing in the regional club championship on 22 May in Malmesbury. Head coach, Petrus Frick, has been strategically practicing overcoming their competitors in all categories. The u/23 division of Maties Tug-Of-War, is extremely focused and looks
- [Fokofpolisiekar Back on the Stellies Scene](https://diematie.com/2021/05/fokofpolisiekar-back-on-the-stellies-scene/) - BY AURELIA MOUTON Monolith South African rock band Fokofpolisiekar hits the Stellenbosch stage once again - this time it is acoustic. The band released an accompanying live album, The Sound of Fokof Unplugged, on 14 May. Their new album was recorded live at the end of last year as a mellow way to end the
- [“Leader of the students” passes away](https://diematie.com/2021/05/leader-of-the-students-passes-away/) - By Karla van der Merwe Recess began on a sombre note as news of the passing of Nomzamo Buthelezi (23), Chairperson of the Stellenbosch University (SU) Societies Council, broke early on Saturday morning, 1 May. As evident from her social media, Buthelezi had been out with friends on the evening of 30 April, when she
- [First Live Show since Lockdown for DHF](https://diematie.com/2021/04/first-live-show-since-lockdown-for-dhf/) - By Tiaan Booyens Die Heuwels Fantasties (DHF) will launch their new brand of wine at their first live show since lockdown at Nooitgedacht Estate on Sunday 18 April. The limited-edition Beloofde Land Chenin Blanc, exclusively available at Sunday’s show, was produced in collaboration with master-winemakers Gavin Bruwer; Bruwer Raats (B Vintners Wine) and Danie Carinus
- [Inclusive Multilingualism](https://diematie.com/2021/04/inclusive-multilingualism/) - By Tivan Leak & William Sezoe Imagine a world in which everything is singularly centred around efficiency. Anything that hinders efficiency is immediately dispensed. In such a world, there is no room for multilingualism, because multilingualism may be regarded as a hindrance to efficient and productive communication. Such a world is black and white, devoid
- [Your guide to unexplored Stellies nightlife](https://diematie.com/2021/04/your-guide-to-unexplored-stellies-nightlife/) - By Skyler Hendricks With the influx of Stellenbosch University (SU) students returning to campus, it has become a tricky venture to plan a fun night out. Due to COVID-19 regulations, some of the most popular pubs and bars in Stellenbosch can only allow a limited number of people to enter the premises. This makes it
- [Adapt or go under: running a student business during the pandemic](https://diematie.com/2021/04/adapt-or-go-under-running-a-student-business-during-the-pandemic/) - By Mardene van Schalkwyk The past year has been challenging, but Stellenbosch University (SU) student entrepreneurs have proven their resilience. Jacobina Kalunduka, a third-year BAcc student, and Katja Marsiglia, a second-year BA (Visual Arts) student, are two such business owners. “Our company was founded in 2020 with the sole purpose of hosting events centred around
- [Soco shaking things up](https://diematie.com/2021/04/soco-shaking-things-up/) - By Aurelia Mouton Cape Town band, Soco, formerly known as the South Easters, are back with a bang as they kick off this year with their new single “Stuff and Things”. Formed in 2014 in their drummer’s garage, the five-piece band has earned their street-cred among the easy-going, plaid-clad, live music mob of Stellenbosch. The
- [Queer US-studente praat oor naamprobleme](https://diematie.com/2021/04/queer-us-studente-praat-oor-naamprobleme/) - deur Karla van der Merwe Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se Studenteraad (SR) het onlangs op hulle Instagram-blad bekend gemaak dat hulle ʼn trans-taakspan gaan stig. Die advertensie, wat op 3 April op hulle Instagram-storie geplaas is, noem dat aansoeke tot 12 April sal oop wees vir studente om by die taakspan aan te sluit. Dié
- [From Germany to Stellenbosch with cello and piano](https://diematie.com/2021/04/from-germany-to-stellenbosch-with-cello-and-piano/) - By Jacques Marais The Karlsruhe Concert Duo from Germany has travelled the world and has been to over 70 countries – on all seven continents. Reinhard Armleder, cellist, and Dagmar Hartmann, pianist, are the two members of this musical duo. During their first tour in South Africa, 11 years ago, they fell in love with
- [Prime Circle is ready to rock your Easter](https://diematie.com/2021/04/prime-circle-is-ready-to-rock-your-easter/) - By Sibella Swanepoel Multi-award-winning rock band, Prime Circle, brings a fresh set of performances for our current times with their upcoming Freedom Tour. The tour kicked off in Nature’s Valley and is now heading to the Cape. South Africa’s rock royalty performed at The Daisy Jones Bar on Thursday, 1 April and Triggerfish Breweries on
- [KLOUDINK FINDS THEIR RHYTHM](https://diematie.com/2021/04/kloudink-finds-their-rhythm/) - By Skyler Hendricks Kloudink, an indie-pop duo, originating in the Garden Route and advancing through Stellenbosch, prepares for a performance at Cape Town’s renowned Raptor Room on 8 April and at Aandklas on 14 April. Kloudink consists of two refined musicians – Theo Mulder, lead vocalist, and Johan Theron, lead guitarist. The kaleidoscopic duo has
- [Aflosaand by Aandklas](https://diematie.com/2021/04/aflosaand-by-aandklas/) - Deur Tiaan Booyens “Dis soos ’n deurgangsritueel om in Aandklas te speel,” het Joshua Swanepoel, voorman van die musiekgroep Aflos, gesê voor hulle optrede by die kuierplek op Woensdagaand 31 Maart. Dié opkomende kwintet is vasbeslote om ’n goeie tyd te hê en dit met hulle medestudente te deel. Aflos het met gees en uit
- [All good things come to an end](https://diematie.com/2021/04/all-good-things-come-to-an-end/) - By Brynley Van Aardt After a tough day at the office on Monday evening, the FNB Maties are currently sitting on their first Varsity Cup defeat in three years. The FNB UCT Ikeys (Ikeys) put an end to the Stellenbosch side’s 25-match winning streak at the tournament. After an opening try by the Ikeys in
- [Spier lights up the night sky with light art exhibition](https://diematie.com/2021/03/spier-lights-up-the-night-sky-with-light-art-exhibition/) - By Wessel Krige The Spier Wine Farm is once again lighting up Stellenbosch with the return of its third annual Spier Light Art from 19 March. This experience consists of various exhibits that make use of light, video as well as sound demonstrations that are spread out across the entire wine farm. Another feature of
- [Walbrugh Woos Readers with Writing Prowess](https://diematie.com/2020/11/walbrugh-woos-readers-with-writing-prowess/) - By Skyler Hendricks Lester Walbrugh, an acclaimed author from Grabouw, and a Matie alumnus has just released his first collection of short stories titled Let It Fall Where It Will. The collection was officially published on 2 November 2020. Let It Fall Where It Will is compiled of 15 stories set across the Western Cape
- [EMERGING alt-pop duo back with new singles](https://diematie.com/2021/03/emerging-alt-pop-duo-back-with-new-singles/) - The South African alt-pop duo EMERGER, comprised of vocalist and pianist Emma de Goede and multi-instrumentalist and producer Gerry Matthee has recently released their new single “Round We Go”. The twosome met in high school and went on to study music together at the University of Cape Town (UCT). EMERGER has garnered a lot of
- [Stellenbosch University welcomes official ‘Maties tug of war club’](https://diematie.com/2021/03/stellenbosch-university-welcomes-official-maties-tug-of-war-club/) - By Skyler Hendricks Stellenbosch University (SU) has announced a new official sport and sport club; tug-of-war. This amateur university sport club will aim to promote tug of war as a national sport by actively taking part in the South African tug-of-war district, provincial and national competitions. All SU tug-of-war participants will be registered to the
- [Khanya Dilima: veelsydig op die kolfblad en kampus](https://diematie.com/2021/03/khanya-dilima-veelsydig-op-die-kolfblad-en-kampus/) - Deur Francu Krüger Khanya Dilima is onlangs beloon met sy eerste smaak van eersteklas krieket nadat hy in die Boland-seniorspan opgeneem is. Dié prestasie is ná talle ure se harde werk op en van die veld af met sterk vertonings vir albei Maties en die Boland Akademie. Dilima het dadelik tuis gelyk op die hoër
- [MATIES: SHIFTIN’ TO THRIFTIN’](https://diematie.com/2021/03/maties-shiftin-to-thriftin/) - By Marianne Stewart The act of sourcing pre-loved garments has become a major trend in the last few years. Students mainly turn to thrifting because it is an affordable way for them to create a unique look for themselves. Thrifting is also a sustainable way to get a “new” piece of clothing, without becoming a
- [A year in the life of a pandemic survivor](https://diematie.com/2021/03/a-year-in-the-life-of-a-pandemic-survivor/) - By Flavia Davids Milowo Njinge, a second-year Theology student at Stellenbosch University (SU), witnessed Stellenbosch’s transition from a vibrant hub into a near ghost town in March last year as a first-year student. Like many 2020 first-years, she missed out on the full first-year experience owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the university’s subsequent adoption
- [Vensters 2021; a virtual hit!](https://diematie.com/2021/03/vensters-2021-a-virtual-hit/) - By Aurelia Mouton Vensters has been the highlight of Welcoming Week at Stellenbosch University (SU) for many years and Vensters 2021 promised to be no different. This year’s theme, “The Masks We Wear”, hit close to home as we remain in the midst of a global pandemic, enjoying Vensters virtually for the very first time
- [Stellenbosch students call for registration for all](https://diematie.com/2021/03/stellenbosch-students-call-for-registration-for-all/) - By Karla van der Merwe Students arrived to The Neelsie on 17 March to find it shutdown by protests against registration blocks due to historical debt. Protesting students said that they would stay in the Neelsie until they were addressed by Prof Stan du Plessis and their demands to be registered were met. According to
- [What better kick-off than Molassesêr?](https://diematie.com/2021/03/what-better-kick-off-than-molasseser/) - By Mabette van Heerden Stellenbosch University’s (SU) culture year is officially kicking off with the well-known Molassesêr event. This competition, where first years sing and perform all around campus for fellow Maties, begins on 29 March. Molassesêr is being conducted slightly differently this year, due to concerns and challenges which were raised by the COVID-19
- [Kom bederf jou sintuie by KAMERS](https://diematie.com/2021/03/kom-bederf-jou-sintuie-by-kamers/) - Deur Kristie Truter KAMERS/Makers keer vanaf 24 tot 28 Maart terug na Stellenbosch waar dié byeenkoms van plaaslike entrepeneurs by Blaauwklippen gehuisves sal word. Die byeenkoms van innoverende “makers” is ’n viering van alles plaaslik, vanaf handgemaakte dekor, klere, juwele, kos, wyn, kuns en vele meer. “Kamers vol geskenke”, soos dit aanvanklik bekend was, het
- [Daisy Jones ruk ons reg](https://diematie.com/2021/03/daisy-jones-ruk-ons-reg/) - Deur Lilian Lee Esterhuysen Ouers val nie meer vir Aandklas nie! As jou ma bel en vra waar jy nou alweer kuier, moet jy op jou voete kan dink. Wat gaan jy vir haar sê? Bohos? Ek dink nie so nie. Fools Gold? Jy is lekker laf. Moenie bekommer nie – die Daisy Jones Bar
- [Vier Sint Paddy’s saam met Kontras en Dope Folks](https://diematie.com/2021/03/vier-sint-paddys-saam-met-kontras-en-dope-folks/) - Deur Sibella Swanepoel Studente kan hulleself reg maak vir ’n onvergeetlike Sint Patricksdag waarop twee Stellenbosch-gunstelinge, Kontras en Dope Folks, 17 Maart Aandklas se verhoog gaan betree. Hierdie event kon nie op ’n beter tyd gekom het nie; Stellenbosch se studente is terug en almal is lus vir iets live na die verligting van die landswye inperking. Einde verlede jaar het Kontras hulle
- [From The Fire Comes The Phoenix](https://diematie.com/2021/03/from-the-fire-comes-the-phoenix-2/) - By Tom Lee Upon a ridge of the north east facing slope of the Jonkershoek valley, sits an important feature of the reserve. The little green fire hut, which once overlooked the great green slopes of the Square Tower Peak and the Twin Peaks, is now faced, quite literally, with the prospect of a dark
- [Lockdown sparks creativity in local band Uncle Spike](https://diematie.com/2021/03/lockdown-sparks-creativity-in-local-band-uncle-spike/) - By Skyler Hendricks Local Stellenbosch band, Uncle Spike, has been hard at work over the past year creating their newest album The Year of the Rat. This album is a showcase of the visceral and raw emotion in Uncle Spike’s music and exhibits a variety of new musical influences and genres. In anticipation of the official release of The Year of the Rat, Uncle Spike has selected four singles from the album
- [SA’s first all-women firefighting crew on the frontline](https://diematie.com/2021/03/sas-first-all-women-firefighting-crew-on-the-frontline/) - By William Sezoe South Africa’s first group of all female firefighters, known as Team Juliet, along with hundreds of other firefighters have managed to extinguish 99% of the wildfire outbreak in the Franschhoek and Stellenbosch area. In November 2019, Dean Ferreira, Managing Director of NCC Environmental Services, decided to establish the All-Women Wildland Firefighting Project.
- [From The Fire Comes The Phoenix](https://diematie.com/2021/03/from-the-fire-comes-the-phoenix/) - BY THOMAS LEE Upon a ridge of the north east facing slope of the Jonkershoek valley, sits an important feature of the reserve. The little green fire hut, which once overlooked the great green slopes of the Square Tower Peak and the Twin Peaks, is now faced, quite literally, with the prospect of a dark
- [Afrikaans glo verbied in dié koshuise](https://diematie.com/2021/03/afrikaans-glo-verbied-in-die-koshuise/) - DEUR WILLIAM SEZOE Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) is besig om links en regs vure te blus ná eerstejaarstudente in Minerva- en Irene-vrouekoshuise beswaar gemaak het oor die feit dat Afrikaans glo nie by dié koshuise welkom is nie. Volgens ’n mediaverklaring van die Afrikaanse Taalraad wat 5 Maart vrygestel is, was eerstejaarstudente aan dié koshuise deur
- [VENSTERS GOES VIRTUAL](https://diematie.com/2021/03/vensters-goes-virtual/) - By Brynley Van Aardt For the first time in Stellenbosch University (SU) history, popular newcomer event, Vensters, will be held virtually which allows the event to continue in a time where large social gatherings have had to take a back seat. Run by SU’s Connect Committee, Vensters is the final instalment of a ten-day welcoming
- [Singing Songs of Hope for Humanity](https://diematie.com/2021/03/singing-songs-of-hope-for-humanity/) - BY PIERRÉ MÜLLER The COVID-19 pandemic brought about devastating consequences and caused much disruption to our daily routines. Many lives are lost daily and those remaining are left broken and in search of hope. The following is a story of people who refused to give up hope, a story of artists with an unsurprisingly bitter-ender
- [Lig aan die einde van beurtkrag vir Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2021/03/lig-aan-die-einde-van-beurtkrag-vir-stellenbosch/) - DEUR TIVAN LEAK Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit gaan moontlik die land se eerste munisipaliteit sonder beurtkrag word. Die Stellenbosch Munisipale Raad het einde Januarie eenparige goedkeuring verleen om ’n wetenskaplike ondersoek, aangaande die gebruik en opwekking van alternatiewe elektrisiteitsvoorsiening, van stapel te stuur. ’n Memorandum van verstandhouding (MvV) tussen die Munisipaliteit en hulle navorsingsvennote is 24 Februarie onderteken.
- [’n Halfvol grendeltydperk vir Corné Pretorius](https://diematie.com/2020/11/n-halfvol-grendeltydperk-vir-corne-pretorius/) - By Karla van Rensburg Corné Pretorius se eerste enkelsnit, “Vuur en vlam”, het groot opslae tydens die nasionale grendeltydperk gemaak. Nog twee enkelsnitte het gevolg en was verdere bydraes tot die Afrikaanse musiekmark. “Vuur en vlam” is enkele dae voor die grendeltydperk aangekondig is, geskryf en opgeneem. Dié enkelsnit is deur Francois van Coke en
- [Toorbos kom landswyd wortel skiet](https://diematie.com/2020/11/toorbos-kom-landswyd-wortel-skiet/) - By Pierré Muller Toorbos, ’n oorweldigende liefdesdrama met asemrowende beelde en opwindende kinematografie, is landswyd op 13 November 2020 op die silwerskerm te sien. Die fliek is gebaseer op die vierde roman met dieselfde titel wat uit een van Suid-Afrika se bekroonde skryfsters, Dalene Matthee, se reeks bosverhale kom. Draaiboekskryfster en regisseuse, Rene van Rooyen,
- [TEN MUST WATCH MOVIES](https://diematie.com/2020/10/ten-must-watch-movies/) - BY SIBELLA SWANEPOEL Call Me by Your Name Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9AYPxH5NTM A literary masterpiece transformed into a visual masterpiece, Call Me by Your Name is an intimate love story between Elio, a 17-year-old living in Italy, and Oliver, an American doctoral student, interning for Elio’s father. Poetic words, tranquil music and vibrant textures of cool marble,
- [Jan Mouton Leersentrum open binnekort sy deure](https://diematie.com/2020/11/jan-mouton-leersentrum-open-binnekort-sy-deure/) - By Karla Van Der Merwe Na ’n lang afwagting op die voltooing van die oorsprong van al die werskaf langs die Neelsie, is die wag byna verby. Die Jan Mouton Leersentrum, wat as algemene leerfasiliteit vir studente gaan dien, se finale afrondingswerk word in Desember 2020 voltooi. Martin Viljoen, woordvoerder van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US),
- [Prof Schoonwinkel groet US na 28 jaar](https://diematie.com/2020/11/prof-schoonwinkel-groet-us-na-28-jaar/) - By William Sezoe Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) het onlangs bekend gemaak dat prof Arnold Schoonwinkel aan die einde van die jaar van sy posisie as Viserektor vir Leer en Onderrig (L&O) sal uittree. Schoonwinkel se posisie gaan vanaf 1 Januarie 2021 deur prof Deresh Ramjugernath oorgeneem word. Volgens prof Wim de Villiers, die US se Rektor
- [THE END OF AN ERA: FAREWELL PULP CINEMA](https://diematie.com/2020/11/the-end-of-an-era-farewell-pulp-cinema/) - By Megan Brink and Carla Visagie There is no doubt that for the majority of Stellenbosch students and townspeople Pulp Cinema is a flagship association with the Neelsie Student Centre, a cornerstone of the community. However, the entertainment hotspot is facing closure, as their rental contract with Stellenbosch University (SU) will reach its end on
- [MUSIC IN STELLIES NEVER STOPS](https://diematie.com/2020/11/music-in-stellies-never-stops/) - By Lesedi Mnisi Luthando Mathebula, final year BEng (Civil) student and upcoming rap artist, spent his time during the lockdown writing his thesis and creating music. Mathebula or rather LT (his stage name) has devoted much of his time to developing his unique sound. His currently released singles, such as “High Demand’ and “Stuck on
- [Stellenbosch bring versteekte talente na vore](https://diematie.com/2020/10/stellenbosch-bring-versteekte-talente-na-vore/) - Deur Kristie Truter Stellenbosch huisves talle veelsydige en talentvolle individue. Een van dié is die nuwe sanger en liedjieskrywer, LJ Blom, wat onlangs ’n liedjie saam met Danie du Toit (hoofsanger van Spoegwolf) bekendgestel het. Blom se musiekloopbaan het onverwags begin. Hy het BAgric aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch studeer en het by Drum (Du Toit
- [Stinging Rogers making waves on SoundCloud](https://diematie.com/2020/10/stinging-rogers-making-waves-on-soundcloud/) - By Tiaan Booyens The Stinging Rogers is a curly, acoustic, folk-rock duo from Stellenbosch, consisting of Storm Opperman and François Roux. They are steadily cruising their way into the international music scene, topping worldwide New and Hot charts on SoundCloud with the release of their first few covers of artists like The New Basement Tapes
- [Halloween oh Halloween](https://diematie.com/2020/10/halloween-oh-halloween/) - By Claudia Lewis If you feel like having a scary blast this weekend or even just dressing up for fun, then this list of events might just tickle your fancy. Live Music at Aandklas Not in the mood for the extremes of Halloween? Then this might be just the event for you. Aandklas Stellenbosch presents
- [Koos Kombuis kom gee weer klas](https://diematie.com/2020/10/koos-kombuis-kom-gee-weer-klas/) - DEUR MARELI SWART Koos Kombuis is ’n household-naam. Hy is bekend as iemand wat die the road less travelled neem en iets sê soos dit is. Hy is op 28 Oktober 2020 terug by Aandklas met ’n show wat beide die gehoor en mede-kunstenaars sal verras. Mareli Swart gesels met Kombuis. Kombuis het veel te
- [Hykie Berg se worsteling met ADHD](https://diematie.com/2020/10/hykie-berg-se-worsteling-met-adhd/) - DEUR MARYNA ADSHADE Matie-alumnus Hykie Berg se tweede boek My stryd met ADHD: Die onsigbare oorlog het onlangs op rakke verskyn en handel oor sy ervaring en worsteling met aandagsgebrek-hiperaktiwiteitsindroom (AGHS). In die boek is Berg eerlik oor hoe dit kan voel om met ’n geestesongesteldheid te leef en ondersoek hy wat AGHS (beter bekend
- [Pure Pleasure with Prof’s Playlist](https://diematie.com/2020/10/pure-pleasure-with-profs-playlist/) - BY ALEXANDER BRAND Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU), Professor Willem (Wim) de Villiers has given us a glimpse into his diverse music taste, as he released his first official 2020 Top 40 Playlist that has been getting him through this strenuous lockdown period. The rector has a great passion for music, and it
- [Maties vereer by eerste virtuele Rektorstoekenning](https://diematie.com/2020/10/maties-vereer-by-eerste-virtuele-rektorstoekenning/) - DEUR WILLIAM SEZOE Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) en die Studenteraad se jaarlikse Rektorstoekenning vir Uitnemende Prestasie is vanjaar op 1 Oktober vir die eerste keer sedert dit in 2008 begin is, virtueel gevier. Hierdie toekenning word aan die top nagraadse en meesterstudente in elke fakulteit toegeken. Slegs cum laude studente word vir die toekenning oorweeg,
- [Soirée in Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2020/10/soiree-in-stellenbosch/) - BY TIAAN BOOYENS As the world slowed down, the inspiration of Israeli born Cape Town-based artist, Galia Gluckman, picked up speed. In the time of isolation and social distancing, she wrestled with colourful feathers and vibrant mediums until they turned into an evening party of stunning guests hosted by the elegant Genevieve (pictured above). Soirée
- [New face on Bird Street](https://diematie.com/2020/10/new-face-on-bird-street/) - BY ALEXANDER BRAND The corner of Bird and Du Toit Street in Stellenbosch was recently blessed with a wall mural of a woman’s face surrounded by exquisite protea flowers. The piece was done by Riaan Bosch, an artist from Peacock Art & Design in Pretoria. It is part of an initiative by Dorpstraat Properties to incorporate art into public spaces. Bosch started
- [Pedro se Pienk Ceramic-hondjies debuteer](https://diematie.com/2020/10/pedro-se-pienk-ceramic-hondjies-debuteer/) - Dominique Fuchs Ryan Pedro, ’n meesterstudent in Afrikaanse letterkunde aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US), het onlangs sy debuutdigbundel Pienk Ceramic-hondjies vrygestel. Pedro beskryf sy digbundel as “een groot postcolonial vraagstuk”. Pedro gebruik verskillende Afrikaans-variëteite in sy debuutbundel om die verskillende ruimtes waarin hy grootgeword het, uit te beeld; dit sluit variëteite van Kakamas en die
- [NSFAS ONTTREK 5000 SE BEFONDSING](https://diematie.com/2020/10/nsfas-onttrek-5000-se-befondsing/) - BY KARLA VAN DER MERWE In ʼn persverklaring van Maandag 17 Augustus, het die Nasionale Studente Finansiëlehulpskema (NSFAS) aangekondig dat ʼn totaal van 5000 studente nie meer befondsing van die organisasie sal ontvang nie. Die besluit is geneem nadat NSFAS finansiële inligting vanaf die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (SAID) bekom het wat die organisasie bewus gemaak het
- [PIERRE STEMMETT AND HIS MUSICAL VERSATILITY](https://diematie.com/2020/10/pierre-stemmett-and-his-musical-versatility/) - BY TIAAN BOOYENS Virtually interviewing Stellenbosch University (SU) fifth-year engineering student and self-made musician, Pierre Stemmett, feels like something from another world. Six months ago we exchanged voice notes talking about his then-newly released full-length album and his thoughts on music and the industry. Alas, the 10 track project, with influences ranging from rock to
- [BICYCLE GIRL x ADAM AND EVE COLLAB](https://diematie.com/2020/10/bicycle-girl-x-adam-and-eve-collab/) - DEUR MART-MARIE SERFONTEIN Toe Lumé Venter drie jaar gelede Bicycle Girl Clothing (@bicyclegirlclothing)op Instagram begin het, sou sy nooit kon raai dat sy in 2020 haar tweedehandse klere aanlyn besigheid uit ’n winkel in Dorpstraat sou bedryf nie. Venter het bloot op Instagram tweedehandse klere as ’n side hustle begin verkoop – eers uit haar
- [NEW PUB, CENTRAAL, SPRINGS UP IN STELLIES](https://diematie.com/2020/10/new-pub-centraal-springs-up-in-stellies/) - By Emmanuel Okere There is a new spot in town opening in January 2021 – an urban food and drink place that offers an entirely different take on what Stellenbosch has witnessed before. Centraal is situated at the heart of Stellenbosch, where according to its owners, “Every day is special for a Maties student”. Stellenbosch
- [RESIDENCE AND PSO LEADERSHIP AMIDST A PANDEMIC](https://diematie.com/2020/09/residence-and-pso-leadership-amidst-a-pandemic/) - BY CARLA VISAGIE & MEGAN BRINK Residence and PSO (Private Student Organisation) house corridors have been empty for the past five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for the first time ever, all residence, PSO and cluster leadership elections were completely online. According to Philip Steenkamp, Head Cluster Convenor 2019/2020 and third year BAccLLB
- [TOP TIPS TO ACHIEVE ONLINE ACADEMIC SUCCESS](https://diematie.com/2020/10/top-tips-to-achieve-online-academic-success/) - BY MICHELLE KLEYNHANS Crumbling under the pressure of online learning? Trust me, you are not alone. As the November examinations start to loom, staying on track and on top of one’s work can be extremely exhausting and challenging. But who says you have to face it alone? Below are a few tips and tricks from
- [FOOLISHLY GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY](https://diematie.com/2020/10/foolishly-golden-opportunity/) - BY MIA VAN DER MERWE Fool’s Gold Social Bar makes its statement on the streets of Stellenbosch by introducing a new and refreshing meaning to the words ‘social bar’. Situated above De Akker, a long-time Stellenbosch favourite, Fool’s Gold owner Dane Hong creates a relaxed and quirky ambiance in the social lounge. The owner clarifies
- [STEVEN CLACK'S GUITAR STRINGS AND SMOOTH TUNES](https://diematie.com/2020/10/steven-clacks-guitar-strings-and-smooth-tunes/) - BY TOM LEE The easing sounds of “Peanut Butter” and “Beat 11” have been playing through countless sound systems of Stellenbosch students in recent weeks. The artist who lays claim to these tracks is none other than Steven Clack, a third-year BCom (Management Sciences) student at Stellenbosch University (SU). Clack has been creating sound since
- [MATIE STEL HAAR EERSTE JEUGBOEK VRY](https://diematie.com/2020/09/matie-stel-haar-eerse-jeugboek-vry/) - DEUR WILLIAM SEZOE Joha van Dyk (23), ’n meesterstudent in Engels aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US), het onlangs haar eerste jeugroman Branderjaer geskryf en dit word in Oktobermaand vrygestel. Van Dyk, oorspronklik van Kleinzee, Namakwaland in die Noord-Kaap, vertel dat sy omtrent 10 jaar gelede besluit het om Stellenbosch toe te trek om haar toekoms
- [LOCAL MUSOS PROVE MUSIC CAN SURVIVE THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC WITH THE RELEASE OF NEW EP](https://diematie.com/2020/09/local-musos-prove-music-can-survive-the-global-pandemic-with-the-release-of-new-ep/) - BY WESSEL KRIGE Whilst the Stellenbosch music scene is struggling to keep afloat amid the waves from the global COVID-19 pandemic, local band My Brother Einstein is defying the odds of keeping the music scene alive. The band, consisting of Xander Botha (23), Jonathan Lotter (23), Craig Scholtz (23), and Werner van der Merwe (21)
- [ONS GENERASIE SE INGRID JONKER?](https://diematie.com/2020/09/ons-generasie-se-ingrid-jonker/) - DEUR DOMINIQUE FUCHS Karmen Wiid se digkuns tokkel ’n mens se hartsnare. Die 40 900 volgelinge op @weggooi.gedagtes, haar Instagram-blad waarop sy Afrikaanse digkuns plaas, kan hiervan getuig. Sy studeer tans BA Geesteswetenskappe aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch en bly in Nerina-dameskoshuis. Tog maak Karmen steeds tyd om in beide Afrikaanse en Engels te dig. Haar
- [HOW TO: STAYING SANE FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR](https://diematie.com/2020/09/how-to-staying-sane-for-the-rest-of-the-year/) - Professor Arnold Schoonwinkel, Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Vice-Rector of Learning and Teaching, recently announced that learning facilitation and assessments will remain mostly online for the rest of the academic year. It must be acknowledged that everyone individuals are experiencing the global pandemic differently as they are all exposed to varying circumstances. The final term is typically
- [Stop en ruik die braavleisvure (met ’n masker op)](https://diematie.com/2020/09/stop-en-ruik-die-braavleisvure-met-n-masker-op/) - DEUR CARLA VISAGIE Erfenisdag is ’n manier vir Suid-Afrikaners om die land se ryk diversiteit en unieke kulture te vier. Hier is vyf maniere om jou Erfenisdag in die Eikestad te vier: Roer jou hartsnare met die virtuele Stellenbosch on Stage-konsertreeks Die bekroonde Stellenbosch Universiteitskoor gaan vanaf 24 September tot 4 Oktober gehore landwyd bekoor
- [Huis Marais to lose their Home](https://diematie.com/2020/09/huis-marais-to-lose-their-home/) - BY BRYNLEY VAN AARDT Stellenbosch University (SU) students received an unexpected email from Prof Arnold Schoonwinkel, SU Vice-Rector, on Monday: Learning and Teaching, informing them that Huis Marais is going to make place for a new co-ed residence in 2021. This, however, also came as a shock for the residents of Huis Marais who were
- [The Art of Masking](https://diematie.com/2020/08/the-art-of-masks/) - BY MART-MARIÉ SERFONTEIN At first, it was exciting and strange, but by now it has become a part of our everyday lives – masks. Everybody is wearing face masks. Not only because we are government obligated to do so when we are in public, but because more than enough doctors and scientists have told us
- [The use of the term Patriarchy](https://diematie.com/2020/08/the-use-of-the-term-patriarchy/) - BY SEBASTIAN UYS This article should be read alongside the first article of ’A critique of the use of term Toxic Masculinity’ This article will begin in the same manner as the first – lamenting the violence against women. No-one can or should deny the reality and depth of suffering caused by gender-based violence for
- [The use of the term Toxic Masculinity](https://diematie.com/2020/08/the-use-of-the-term-toxic-masculinity/) - BY SEBASTIAN UYS This is an article (1) of (2) addressing the two commonly-held root causes of GBV - Toxic Masculinity and Patriarchy. Violence against women is lamentable. The rape and murder of women within this Covid-19 lockdown has provided a tragic and disturbing undercurrent to South Africa’s growing list of social issues. Consequently, President
- [DA v SU – another round](https://diematie.com/2020/08/da-v-su-another-round/) - By Mart-Marié Serfontein Stellenbosch University (SU) is once again in the national spotlight, but this time it’s not for academic excellence. The appointment of the retired Constitutional Court judge, Edwin Cameron, as Chancellor of SU, has been disputed since its announcement, because merely a month after his appointment, the Constitutional Court delivered its judgement on
- [2020 SRC elections break records amidst pandemic](https://diematie.com/2020/08/2020-src-elections-break-records-amidst-pandemic/) - BY BRYNLEY VAN AARDT Stellenbosch University (SU) Students Representative Council (SRC) elections have achieved new heights, according to ElectUS. This will be the first time the SRC has gone completely digital. “I think with remote learning and having everything online, the student body is more willing to engage with the SRC elections. This is largely
- [#JozitoStellenbosch makes their message clear](https://diematie.com/2020/08/jozitostellenbosch-makes-their-message-clear/) - BY ERIN WALLS A group, which describes themselves as a political organisation called “#JozitoStellenbosch”, organised an illegal protest on Wednesday. The group had planned to walk from Kayamandi to Stellenbosch’s CBD. However, the SAPS prevented them from entering. SAPS and protesters clashed for hours as a water hose, rubber bullets and stun grenades were used
- [Municipality workers strike over no salary increase](https://diematie.com/2020/08/municipality-workers-strike-over-no-salary-increase/) - BY ERIN WALLS A group of municipal workers from the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) participated in an illegal strike on 27 July in Stellenbosch, where they demanded salary increases, which were recently denied by the National Treasury, due to negotiations that the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) had with the National Treasury.
- [Cabinet adjusts curfew after restaurant protests countrywide](https://diematie.com/2020/08/cabinet-adjusts-curfew-after-restaurant-protests-countrywide/) - BY CARLA VISAGIE Following the recent protests of businesses from the restaurant and hospitality industries countrywide minister of tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, announced the easing of lockdown regulations on Thursday, 30 July, in her online media briefing. “To comply with the current curfew regulation, restaurants are unable to serve dinner to their customers which means that
- [US-onderwysstudente reik uit vir Mandeladag](https://diematie.com/2020/07/us-onderwysstudente-reik-uit-vir-mandeladag/) - DEUR WILLIAM SEZOE Die Opvoedkunde Studentekomitee (OSK) van die Fakulteit Opvoedkunde aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) het op Donderdag 16 Julie gesigmaskers en handsaniteerders aan verskeie plaaslike laerskole uitgedeel ter viering van Mandeladag. Dié dag word jaarliks op oud-president Nelson Mandela se verjaardag (18 Julie) gevier om erkenning te gee aan hom en sy bydrae
- [Wisaarkhu: Where mathematics meets psychology](https://diematie.com/2020/07/wisaarkhu-where-mathematics-meets-psychology/) - BY KARLA VAN DER MERWE Wisaarkhu is a recently established magazine on the psychology of abstract mathematics founded by Dr Sophie Marques, a lecturer at Stellenbosch University’s Department of Mathematics. On the magazine’s website, Marques defines the aim of Wisaarkhu as a way to bring mathematics and psychology together to make the subject present in
- [Maties back to the Bib in third term](https://diematie.com/2020/07/maties-back-to-the-bib-in-third-term/) - BY KIRSTY BUCHOLZ The Stellenbosch University (SU) Library and Information Service has announced the new procedures for the use of library services from 6 July 2020 onwards. The new protocols act as preparation for the return of the first 33% of students to SU campuses at the start of the third term. The SU Library
- [HealthCheck help Korona keer](https://diematie.com/2020/07/healthcheck-help-korona-keer/) - DEUR DOMINIQUE FUCHS Die eerste 33% van Maties keer tans terug na kampus terwyl die res van die studente voortgaan met aanlyn-leer. Studente wat geprioritiseer word om terug te keer, sluit in studente wat verpligte akademiese werk op kampus moet doen om in 2020 te gradueer, studente wat die kampus se laboratorium moet gebruik of
- [Virtual Pride Month](https://diematie.com/2020/07/virtual-pride-month/) - BY LESEDI MNISI Pride month is usually a time filled with gatherings, parades and other celebrations for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, however these types of celebrations have been made impossible due to the national, and international, Covid-19-induced lockdowns. This may seem like a major setback, however, many people have taken to celebrating Pride month
- [Matie van “Maak My Famous” kies studies bo beroemdheid](https://diematie.com/2020/06/matie-van-maak-my-famous-kies-studies-bo-beroemdheid/) - DEUR WILLIAM SEZOE Rodney Goliath (19), eerstejaar BA (Drama en Teaterstudie)-student aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US), het onlangs aan die bekende “Maak My Famous”-talentkompetisie, wat weekliks op die DStv-kanale kykNET en kykNET & kie uitgesaai word, deelgeneem. Goliath, ook bekend as Rotas The Rapper, was met episode vyf van seisoen twee met twee moeilike keuses
- [Matie-onderwysstudente motiveer matrieks landwyd](https://diematie.com/2020/06/matie-onderwysstudente-motiveer-matrieks-landwyd/) - DEUR WILLIAM SEZOE Onderwysstudente aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) het onlangs ’n Matriek Oorlewingshandleiding vrygestel met wenke en lewensadvies om die klas van 2020 te help. Die Matie het vroeër berig oor hierdie studente wat deel is van die Beyond Education (BE) Program wat aktiwiteitspakkette vrygestel het om gr. R- tot gr. 9-leerders gedurende die
- [Who can go back to the Bos?](https://diematie.com/2020/06/who-can-go-back-to-the-bos/) - BY CARLA VISAGIE Prof Stan du Plessis, Institutional Committee for Business Continuity Chair (ICBC), announced, in an email to students on 15 June, which categories of students will be allowed to return to campus. According to the email, 33% of the student population will be allowed to return to campus, and the identified 33% will
- [Grendelstaat ruk Stellenbosch-besighede](https://diematie.com/2020/06/grendelstaat-ruk-stellenbosch-besighede/) - DEUR DOMINIQUE FUCHS Die Covid-19-pandemie het die wêreld se ekonomie tot stilstand geruk. In Stellenbosch het talle besighede al hulle deure gesluit. Van studente se gunstelingrestaurante – Meraki en All Things Good – het beide onlangs hulle deure na agt jaar gesluit. “Hierdie jaar was ’n harde stryd met ons huurder – ’n stryd oor
- [Racial indifference endangers black livelihoods](https://diematie.com/2020/06/racial-indifference-endangers-black-livelihoods/) - BY DILLON HENWOOD There is a resounding fixation on police brutality and the protection of black lives following the death of George Floyd by police officers in the United States of America. Although the world is rightfully protesting the violence toward and murder of black people, there is another equally unrelenting matter that is perpetuating,
- [The learning forecast for Stellenbosch University](https://diematie.com/2020/06/the-learning-forecast-for-stellenbosch-university/) - BY MEGAN BRINK With all intentions set on salvaging the 2020 academic year, and the highly anticipated drop to level 3, selected students have returned to campus as of Monday 1 June. During his speech on 23 May, Dr Blade Nzimande, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, said that universities plan to allow
- [Medelye stroom in vir US-prof.](https://diematie.com/2020/06/medelye-stroom-in-vir-us-prof/) - DEUR WILLIAM SEZOE Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) is in rou gelaat na die afsterwe van die geliefde prof. Mary-Anne Plaatjies van Huffel, ook bekend as prof. MA. Sy was verbonde aan die fakulteit teologie, en was die eerste swart vrou wat tot hoogleraar aan die fakulteit teologie aan die US bevorder is. Sy sou later
- [No NBTs Needed for 2021](https://diematie.com/2020/05/no-nbts-needed-for-2021/) - BY BRYNLEY VAN AARDT The spread of COVID-19 across the country has resulted in the waiving of the National Benchmark Test (NBT) for Stellenbosch University (SU) applications for 2021. NBTs were previously used by SU, in their internal admission for each applicant, along with their grade 11 December exam and final matric marks. Due to
- [A Quiet Place](https://diematie.com/2020/05/a-quiet-place/) - BY MART-MARIE SERFONTEIN & GABRIELA VILJOEN The buzz of students outside the Van Der Sterr Building, people drinking their morning coffee on the steps of the bib, chilling in the sun on the Rooiplein. It's the small stuff that we all miss about campus life. Unfortunately, the campus is currently quite the opposite of how
- [Hope has a name](https://diematie.com/2020/05/hope-has-a-name/) - BY SEBASTIAN UYS* I have written this article for 2 reasons. First , to offer support, care and stability to all those who read it so that you would walk away from this article feeling encouraged. Secondly, I desire to inform, and offer sympathy to you by offering a perspective of the COVID-19 Virus from
- [We Fight Back Covid neem inisiatief in tyd van nood](https://diematie.com/2020/05/we-fight-back-covid-neem-inisiatief-in-tyd-van-nood/) - DEUR KARLA VAN DER MERWE Met COVID-19 wat tans ’n groter aanvraag op persoonlike beskermende toerusting vir mediese personeel plaas, bied die We Fight Back COVID-komitee, ’n studente-vrywilligersgroep op die Tygerbergkampus, ’n oplossing in die vorm van driedimensionele gedrukte maskers. Volgens Luné Smith, algemene bestuurder van We Fight Back COVID en ’n vyfdejaar-MBChb-student, het dr.
- [US-onderwysstudente neem voortou in e-leer](https://diematie.com/2020/05/us-onderwysstudente-neem-voortou-in-e-leer/) - DEUR WILLIAM SEZOE Met onderwysstudente wat nie meer hulle praktiese ondervinding kan kry nie as gevolg van skole wat steeds gesluit is weens Covid-19, het onderwysstudente aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) onlangs gratis aktiwiteitspakkette vrygestel om steeds tot leerders se opvoeding te kan bydra. Die pakkette is saamgestel deur die Beyond Education-program, wat ’n inisiatief
- [A “new normal” for cultural events at SU](https://diematie.com/2020/04/a-new-normal-for-cultural-events-at-su/) - BRYNLEY VAN AARDT When no social contact is allowed and everything moves online, there is only one thing you can do‒ follow. This is exactly what two Stellenbosch University (SU) residences, Irene and Eendrag, did with their cultural evening. With their residents currently spread all over the country (and further), the only way to have a
- [SU crash-lands into online learning](https://diematie.com/2020/04/su-crash-lands-into-online-learning/) - BY BRYNLEY VAN AARDT Stellenbosch University (SU) Management, along with the Institutional Committee for Business Continuity (ICBC), have made various arrangements so that the 2020 academic year can continue for SU students from 20 April via online platforms. “The ICBC has various task teams whereby members of staff find ways to establish mechanisms that will
- [Ten Series to Binge during Lockdown](https://diematie.com/2020/04/ten-series-to-binge-during-lockdown/) - BY KIRSTY BUCHOLZ With the current lockdown in South Africa, everyone has been forced to take a step back and slow down our normally fast-paced lives. If you’re at a loss for a new series to start watching, we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of ten series to binge during lockdown, including some
- [Nuwe Riff Music Video](https://diematie.com/2020/04/nuwe-riff-music-video/) - BY ALEXANDER BRAND On Sunday the local five-piece indie rock band, Uncle Spike, released their latest music video, directed by Adriaan Anderson. The video is for crowd favourite, “Nuwe Riff”, from their latest album, Just Take Care of Yourself, which was released last year. Lead guitarist, Marcel van der Veen, who is the star of the video, said, “The song is about acceptance
- [Ten must-play games during the lockdown](https://diematie.com/2020/04/ten-must-play-games-during-the-lockdown/) - BY MARYNA ADSHADE The current COVID-19 lockdown has had a pronounced influence on the everyday lives of South Africans’ and can be quite daunting or anxiety-provoking for many. Many recreational activities and forms of entertainment we previously engaged in may now be inaccessible, but there are still many things to do to stave off boredom.
- [Love & Legehness tydens Lockdown](https://diematie.com/2020/04/love-legehness-tydens-lockdown/) - DEUR DOMINIQUE FUCHS Van Pletzen se nuwe electro-pop album, Love & Legehness, kon nie op ’n beter tyd gekom het nie. Die 15 bangers verskaf goeie vibes en lekker beats tydens die landswye inperking. Peach en Nax is bekend as grapjasse en soos normaalweg is daar klomp snaakse liedjies soos “Pap is Dik” en “Kakgroot”. Daar is ook ’n paar dieper liedjies wat handel oor die liefde en wat mens se hartsnare tokkel. “Hartedief”, “Vir Ewig” en “Stop die Games” is nie die tipiese soppy love songs nie, maar het steeds ’n lewendige beat en mens wil net saam headbang. “Dronk op die liefde” is ook een van die ernstiger liedjies en handel oor die high wat gepaard gaan met verliefdheid en dan die harde slag terug aarde toe. Kunstenaars soos Jack Parow, Biggy en Early B maak ook ’n verskyning. Van Pletzen se interessante taalgebruik wat hulle as “Mengels” gedoop het, verskaf vermaak. Die Matie het met Van Pletzen gesels oor hul nuwe album. Beskryf die album in vyf woorde. Love, legehness, grootness, mengels, beseks. Hoe lank het julle aan die album gewerk? Aan en af vir bietjie meer as ’n jaar. Wat is julle gunstelingliedjie van die album? Dit verander die heeltyd, maar tans is dit “Kakgroot”, “Stop
- [Learning On-the-line for SU students](https://diematie.com/2020/04/learning-on-the-line-for-su-students/) - BY MEGAN BRINK Stellenbosch University (SU) staff and students are preparing to enter unventured territory as 20 April looms closer. Prof Wim De Villiers, Rector and Vice Chancellor of SU, released a statement on 26 March stating that the March recess is extended and online learning will commence on 20 April due to the South
- [Aflos launches their first EP](https://diematie.com/2020/04/aflos-launches-their-first-ep/) - BY ALEXANDER BRAND Aflos is a local up-and-coming indie/rock band with the sole purpose of making great music that will put a smile on the face of every student. This four-piece consists of Chris Burgess (drums), Ben Hatch (lead guitar), Jess Meissner (bass) and Josh Swanepoel (rhythm guitar and vocals). Yesterday they launched their debut
- [South Africa behind bars](https://diematie.com/2020/03/south-africa-behind-bars/) - All you need to know about South Africa behind bars BY CARLA VISAGIE With the number of Coronavirus cases in South Africa rising to 402 on Monday, Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, has announced extraordinary measures on Monday to combat the spread of the Coronavirus, including a nationwide lockdown. “Without decisive action, the number
- [Meta HK reinstated, Maintenance problems the real cause](https://diematie.com/2020/03/meta-hk-reinstated-maintenance-the-true-issue/) - BY BRYNLEY VAN AARDT An incidence of alleged negligence by a Metanoia House Committee (HK) member resulted in the said HK member handing in their letter of resignation. Five days later, this letter was formally rejected by Metanoia Prim, Leon Rossouw in a formal statement sent out to the residents of Metanoia. “I, Leon Rossouw,
- [First years: Lets score!](https://diematie.com/2020/03/first-years-lets-score/) - BY EMMANUEL EKENE OKERE THE Men’s first-year 11-a-side tournament, which has been on going at the Lentelus Sportsground, has finally reached its climax with two popular residences – Simonsberg and Academia, set to go head-to-head against each other in the final. Teams from other residences and PSOs like Eendrag, Helderberg, Boland College, Oude Molen and
- [Take a stab at fencing](https://diematie.com/2020/03/take-a-stab-at-fencing/) - BY SIBELLA SWANEPOEL If your phone is full of gym selfies, or if you're sick and tired of grass burns, perhaps you should give fencing a try. The Maties fencing club is well established and has been around for years. Recently, however, there is a new buzz surrounding one of the university’s smallest and most
- [Cameron in die knyp oor posisie](https://diematie.com/2020/03/cameron-in-die-knyp-oor-posisie/) - BY MART-MARIE SERFONTEIN Die stof rondom Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se nuwe kanselier, Edwin Cameron, het steeds nie gaan lê nie. Kontroversie rondom sy verkiesing tot die posisie het voorverlede Vrydag weer kop uitgesteek toe daar op 28 Februarie ’n klag teen hom by die Regterlike Dienskommissie (RDK) ingedien is. In September verlede jaar is Cameron,
- [Kora kraai koning](https://diematie.com/2020/03/kora-kraai-koning/) - BY WILLIAM SEZOE PROF. Menán du Plessis, navorsingsgenoot by die Departement Algemene Taalwetenskap, is op 6 Maart vir die Hiddingh Currie-toekenning deur UNISA bekroon vir haar uitgebreide navorsing op die verlore Khoisan-taal Kora (of !Ora in die taal self). Dit is deel van die Khoekhoe-tak van die Khoisan-taal-familie KHOE. Du Plessis het haar toekenning in
- [Die ekstra 109 km gaan op Matie-fietse](https://diematie.com/2020/03/die-ekstra-109-km-gaan-op-matie-fietse/) - 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, ’n groep mediese- en fisioterapiestudente, het die fietstoer op die vintage Matie-fietse aangedurf wat mens
- [Gender theme for ULC](https://diematie.com/2020/03/gender-theme-for-ulc/) - BY LESEDI MNISI The theme of the Ubuntu Learning Community (ULC) short course for 2020 is “We are because I am: Changing selves and communities”. This theme will be explored through the perspectives of law, literature, history, visual/performing arts and economics. The ULC short course is a social impact collaboration between Stellenbosch University (SU) and
- [First gender indaba](https://diematie.com/2020/03/first-gender-indaba/) - BY AMERYN PETERS IN light of International Women’s day having been on 8 March, several events took place highlighting issues relating to gender and gender-based violence. One of these events included a collaboration between the Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ) and Student Affairs to host their first annual Gender Indaba at Monica Residence
- [Gardeo Isaacs: Aiming even higher in 2020](https://diematie.com/2020/03/gardeo-isaacs-aiming-even-higher-in-2020/) - 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 van Niekerk, rose to the occasion to claim the first place in the 400 metres at
- [More than just the budget speech](https://diematie.com/2020/03/more-than-just-the-budget-speech/) - BY SEBASTIAN UYS THE Budget Speech delivered on Wednesday 26 February by our Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, and was met with mixed responses from the South African public. Some were positive, thanking the treasury for avoiding tax increases and cutting the public wage bill. Others were negative, especially those who hoped to see larger
- [SPYS and EcoMaties tackles pollution](https://diematie.com/2020/03/spys-and-ecomaties-tackles-pollution/) - BY WESSEL KRIGE There has never been a topic that has caused as much day-drinking and panic as Climate Change. In a world where young people are constantly confronted by the end of days, two Matie societies decided to team up to discuss the scary but hopeful future and how our spiritual lives play a
- [Taai situasie by Molassesêr](https://diematie.com/2020/03/taai-situasie-by-molasseser/) - DEUR MARELI SWART * Vertaal deur Dominique Fuchs Dit was die een dag van die jaar wat Willows nie verantwoordelik was vir die geraas afkomstig van Wilgenhof se vierkant nie. Die 2020 Molassesêr-finaal het op Woensdag 4 Maart plaasgevind met hope gees in die lug. Die uitverkorenes wat die finaal gehaal het, was opgetooi en
- [The Blue Jeans Duo](https://diematie.com/2020/03/the-blue-jeans-duo/) - THE Blue Jeans Duo believes their music to be like a good old pair of jeans: versatile, timeless and, in the words of member, Jeannie Botes, “something that can be put on every day”. This dynamic duo consists of Berno van Zijl, a second-year BA Humanities student, and Jeannie Botes, a third-year BA Language and
- [The Stereo Kids at St Patricks](https://diematie.com/2020/03/the-stereo-kids-at-st-patricks/) - This St Patrick’s Day is sure to be a memorable one with The Plastics, Dope Folks and Kontras taking over the stage at Aandklas on 18 March. Earlier this year The Plastics blessed us with the magic that is the Bright Blue Orchids – the album which led us all to indulge in the memories of the
- [Die Tom-vereniging](https://diematie.com/2020/03/die-tom-vereniging/) - TOM Janisch en Tom Grubb het onlangs talle studente se koppe laat draai toe hulle op die Rooiplein naamgenote gesoek het om by hul Tom-vereniging aan te sluit. Janisch vertel dat hy en Grubb verlede jaar in dieselfde seksie in Metanoia was. Albei studeer BCom (Internasionale Besigheid) en is tans in hulle tweede jaar. Hierdie
- [How queerphobic is Stellenbosch really](https://diematie.com/2020/03/how-queerphobic-is-stellenbosch-really/) - BY GIUSEPPE GUERANDI I arrived in Stellenbosch in 2018, anxious and uncertain. As someone who had spent years cultivating confidence and assurance in my queer identity, my preconceptions of this environment were less than reassuring. As someone placed in an all-male and men’s residence, those fears were tenfold. I expected overt antagonism and queer prejudice
- [Close call for the Maroon Machine](https://diematie.com/2020/03/close-call-for-the-maroon-machine/) - 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 their 21st consecutive home win in the FNB Varsity Cup tournament. Through fierce wind, both teams
- [Thuli taking action](https://diematie.com/2020/03/thuli-taking-action/) - BY TOM LEE Prof Thuli Madonsela, the Law Trust Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University (SU), members of the SU Student Representative Council (SRC) and certain student political organisations, officially launched the Action for Inclusion campaign at a special press conference in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve on Saturday 7 March. According to Thembalethu Seyisi, member
- [Fashion on a budget](https://diematie.com/2020/03/fashion-on-a-budget/) - 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). However, even thrift shops cost money. This is why Venustia PSO has come up with
- [’n Rowwe RamFest-reünie die naweek](https://diematie.com/2020/03/n-rowwe-ramfest-reunie-die-naweek/) - DEUR ALEXANDER BRAND vertaal deur Dominique Fuchs RAMFEST is terug met vol­le vaart hierdie komende naweek by die Hillcrest Quar­ry in Durbanville. Hierdie dag lange fees beloof om die beste van die plaaslike alternatiewe scene saam te bring asook ’n internasionale act. The Black Dahlia Murder, ’n Ameri­kaanse death metal band van Waterford, Michigan, sal
- [The whistle blows for the wild Willows](https://diematie.com/2020/03/the-whistle-blows-for-the-wild-willows/) - BY BRYNLEY VAN AARDT After Wilgenhof men’s residence has come under fire for an alleged homophobic incident during the welcoming period, Stellenbosch University (SU)Management have taken action against the residence. Dr Choice Makhetha, Senior Director of Student Affairs said, “On 28 February, the Rector and Vice-Chancellor of SU, Prof Wim de Villiers, notified the House
- [‘Bless’ Woordfees](https://diematie.com/2020/02/bless-woordfees/) - BY DOMINQUE VERSTER For all you theatre freaks out there, Woordfees is back! The same festival that brought you Die Gangsters, Tien Duisend Ton, Endgame and Katvoet has re­turned with a variety of new pro­ductions and fresh Stellenbosch University (SU) talent. Here is a sneak peek into the Woordfees theatre line-up of this year: “Bless”
- [Stellenbosch is warm, maar die Danie Craven Stadion is warmer](https://diematie.com/2020/03/stellenbosch-is-warm-maar-die-danie-craven-stadion-is-warmer/) - 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 van verlede jaar se eindstryd. Maties het egter hul wen-resultate voortgesit en het nog nie ’n
- [Solving road freight](https://diematie.com/2020/02/solving-road-freight/) - BY ERIN WALLS Dr. Lee-Anne Terblanche, Stel­lenbosch University (SU) alumna, has come up with a decarboni­sation framework which has the aim to tackle the large amounts of carbon emissions produced from road freight transport, the second largest contributor of carbon emis­sions after electricity in South Af­rica. “This is the first and currently only decarbonisation framework
- [Halaal controversy in Neelsie Spar](https://diematie.com/2020/03/halaal-controversy-in-neelsie-spar/) - BY ERIN WALLS The KwikSpar in the Neelsie is allegedly not adhering to the neces­sary Halaal practices during the preparation of its food. Although the Spar is in possession of and displays a Halaal certificate, some Muslim students at Stellenbosch University (SU) are saying that the retailer is negligent in its han­dling of Halaal certified
- [Meme commotion](https://diematie.com/2020/02/meme-commotion/) - BY BRYNLEY VAN AARDT WILGENHOF Men’s Resi­dence has recently come under fire after an inci­dent labelled as homophobic took place in the form of a post on social media. Wilgenhof’s newcomers Insta­gram page, @die_jarr, posted a pic­ture of a Stellenbosch student in their story and the caption, “When you want to take our O-week away
- [Matie and medallist face the Dusi](https://diematie.com/2020/02/matie-and-medallist-face-the-dusi/) - 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, a South African sprint canoer and Olympic metalist. In 2009, Hartley won a bronze medal
- [Tweewiel woema](https://diematie.com/2020/02/tweewiel-woema/) - 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 ’n resies. Die Maties Fietsryklub word bestuur deur ’n komitee van vier studente: Catherine Pellow-Jar­man (nagraadse
- [Friends go head-to-head in the Straatmyl](https://diematie.com/2020/02/friends-go-head-to-head-in-the-straatmyl/) - 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, Stellen­bosch University’s (SU) very own Matie athlete, who was the first South African (SA) athlete to
- [Komedie-kaskenades by US Woordfees](https://diematie.com/2020/02/komedie-kaskenades-by-us-woordfees/) - DEUR 'N MEDE-WERKER Prikkel jou lagspiere by vanjaar se US Woordfees en deel in die plesier van vele kunstenaars. Die Toyota US Woordfees se Stand-Up komedieprogram is veral gemik op studente en dié wat jonk van gees is. Vanjaar is verreweg die grootste program ooit by die fees: ’n volle 15 vertonings deur 19 van
- [Woordfees: Aanhou Beweeg en Geraas Maak](https://diematie.com/2020/02/woordfees-aanhou-beweeg-en-geraas-maak/) - BY KRISTHOFF KRIGE DIE boonste literêre aanhaling is vanjaar se gepaste tema van die Toyota US Woordfees wat weer binnekort ons studentedorpie in ‘n kulturele middelpunt sal omskep. Hierdie is maar net ‘n paar van die stukke waaroor daar op sosiale media gegons word en waarna ons kan uitsien. Nancy, Sheila and Gayle If these
- [Boys’ high schools: Breeding grounds for toxic masculinity](https://diematie.com/2020/02/boys-high-schools-breeding-grounds-for-toxic-masculinity/) - BY TOM LEE The year of 2019 provided for traumatic scenes in South African history. The deaths of Uyinene Mrwetyana, Jesse Hess and many more young women, instilled an already felt fear into young women pursuing further education around South Africa. The pervasive safety issues, and disregard to women’s personal identities experienced by wom­en in
- [Are they a band or a bust?](https://diematie.com/2020/02/are-they-a-band-or-a-bust/) - BY RENÉ ESTERHUYSE ALL music lovers – listen up! Band or Bust is almost here – and it is the perfect place to discover new tunes, or simply to enjoy a fun Saturday afternoon with friends, good music and a good vibe. As part of the Toyota US Woordfees, Texx and the City pre­sents this
- [Aandklas teaches us of latest bands](https://diematie.com/2020/02/aandklas-teaches-us-of-latest-bands/) - BY JEAN-MARI UYS It is time for another Klein Sater­dag and Aandklas is making sure this one falls on the flip side of the normal town routine. On 26 February the “course” is welcoming three major local guest “lecturers” to the stage: Red Sheep, Lady and the Cage and Lez Cortez. Red Sheep (@redsheepmusic) Red
- [Lekker stukke op Woordfees se Fringe(s)](https://diematie.com/2020/02/lekker-stukke-op-woordfees-se-fringes/) - BY RENÉ ESTERHUYSE FRINGE is vanjaar terug by die Woordfees en beloof ver­skeie opwindende nuwe pro­duksies. Fringe is ’n afdeling wat verlede jaar geopen het met die doel om vir jong, vars talent ’n platform te skep om nie net hul stem te laat hoor nie, maar ook waardevolle ver­hoogervaring op te doen. Nane Zietsman,
- [Stellenbosch: the thrifter’s Dreamland](https://diematie.com/2020/02/stellenbosch-the-thrifters-dreamland/) - 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 let us persuade you. Take a look at the ample offerings right at your doorstep and
- [Ysterkoei kan jou iets leer](https://diematie.com/2020/02/ysterkoei-kan-jou-iets-leer/) - 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 du Toit se gewilde Harry Potter-belt. Du Toit is tans besig met sy meesters in megatroniese
- [Take a Hike! In Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2020/02/take-a-hike-in-stellenbosch/) - 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 few of the greatest playgrounds known to man lie just a few kilometres away. The mere
- [Hey BrotherBrother](https://diematie.com/2020/02/hey-brotherbrother/) - BY TIAAN BOOYENS If you find yourself at the Hofmeyrsaal next week Thursday, you're in for more than just a show. BrotherBrother promises an evening filled with intimate, indoor picnic vibes and easy-going, Indie folk music. Theunis van der Merwe, one of the guitarists and vocalists, and bassist of the band, wants you to feel
- [Say yes to the SU Redress](https://diematie.com/2020/02/say-yes-to-the-su-redress/) - BY CARLA VISAGIE After the final draft of the Visual Redress Policy was granted approval at the Stellenbosch University (SU) Council meeting last year, various changes to the visual landscape will continue to happen through­out the year. According to the Visual Re­dress Policy draft the “[the visual changes] will assist SU in its drive for
- [Dennis Davis delf diep in geregtheidsdebat](https://diematie.com/2020/02/dennis-davis-delf-diep-in-geregtheidsdebat/) - BY CARLA VISAGIE REGTER-PRESIDENT Dennis Davis het op Wêreldwye Sosiale Geregtigheidsdag die inwydingsrede van die jaarlikse Sosiale Geregtigheid-lesing gelewer. Die lesing het op 20 Februarie plaasgevind en is getitel “Sosiale Geregtigheid en Ekonomiese Insluiting: Waarheen Suid- Afrika?”. Volgens advokaat Thuli Madonsela, wat die sosiale geregtigheid leerstoel in die fakulteit regsgeleerdheid aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US)
- [Verlore Valentynsdag](https://diematie.com/2020/02/verlore-valentynsdag/) - DEUR DOMINIQUE VERSTER TERWYL die meeste paartjies ’n romantiese aand saam op Va­lentynsdag spandeer het, het John Briers (Universiteit Stellenbosch BIng-alumnus) en Carla Visagie (derdejaar-BA(Geesteswetenskap­pe)-student) soos wafferse fortuin­soekers vir hul gesteelde items in die Eersterivierloop gesoek. Briers en Visagie het die aand van 14 Februarie by ’n braai saam met hul vriende naby Coetzenburg deurgebring,
- [Cyclists are shocked at Coetzenburg](https://diematie.com/2020/02/cyclists-are-shocked-at-coetzenburg/) - BY ERIN WALLS Marzelle van der Merwe and her boyfriend, Alex Ham and their dog had a violent experience at Coetzenburg on Tuesday evening. They were confronted by five men armed with an electric cattle prod. Van der Merwe, a postgraduate student in marketing from Stel­lenbosch University (SU) and an avid sportswomen, says that “she
- [GGG-paneel bekendgestel](https://diematie.com/2020/02/ggg-paneel-bekendgestel/) - BY DOMINIQUE FUCHS & CARLA VISAGIE Vir die eerste keer sedert die anti-geslagsgebasseerde geweld (GGG) protesop­togte verlede jaar in September gehou is, is die name van die voor­sitters van ses werkgroepe bek­endgestel wat verantwoordelik sal wees vir hantering van ’n reeks kwessies rakende geslagsgebas­seerde geweld aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US). Hierdie ses werkgroepe is onder
- [Men in Maroon March On](https://diematie.com/2020/02/men-in-maroon-march-on/) - 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 shorts as part of a mental wellness campaign. Danie Craven Stadium was buzzing with excitement and
- [Square to close in 2021](https://diematie.com/2020/02/square-to-close-in-2021/) - BY BRYNLEY VAN AARDT For the better part of a year, rumours have been circulating about whether the Drostdy Square, commonly known as “The Square”, will be closing. Those rumours have now been proven true. After receiving most of the approval required from Stellenbosch Town Planning and Stellenbosch Municipality, Abacus Development Company is waiting for
- [Matie-aktrise steel al die harte](https://diematie.com/2020/02/matie-aktrise-steel-al-die-harte/) - Carla Visagie gesels met die Matie-alumna en kranige aktrise Marguerite van Eeden oor haar nuwe fliek, Vergeet My Nie Terwyl meeste studente op hulle studies fokus, is Mar­guerite van Eeden, HonsBA (Drama en Teaterstudie)-student aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch, die afgelope tyd op al wat ’n skerm is te sien. Marguerite het die afgelope paar maande
- [Stay ‘High’ with Carstens](https://diematie.com/2020/02/stay-high-with-carstens/) - BY ALEXANDER BRAND Stellenbosch favourite, Matt Carstens, is a pop sing­er-songwriter, coming into his own on the music scene, both locally and internationally. Matt skilfully delivers a lively and versatile performance of origi­nal arrangements and well-known covers, equipped with just his acoustic guitar and loop pedal. He says he always finds it fun­ny when people
- [Maak ’n knoop in jou sakdoek](https://diematie.com/2020/02/maak-n-knoop-in-jou-sakdoek/) - DEUR RENÉ ESTERHUYSE Stellenbosch is werklik ’n kunsliefhebber se paradys met ’n verskeidenheid galer­ye wat gereeld nuwe, opwindende uitstallings aanbied van beide ervare en nuwe kunstenaars. Só ’n uitstalling is Knoop.Knot, wat op 24 Februarie om 18:00 by die Galery van Universiteit Stel­lenbosch (GUS) open. Knoop. Knot, onder die kuratorskap van die bekende Suid-Afrikaanse kun­stenaar
- [Our athletes and their achievements](https://diematie.com/2020/02/our-athletes-and-their-achievements/) - 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 at the 2019 Varsity Netball competition. At the tender age of 19, she represented the baby
- [AmaMaties crowned kings at cluster cup](https://diematie.com/2020/02/amamaties-crowned-kings-at-cluster-cup/) - 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, AmaMaties walked away victorious at Last Thursday’s Newcomer Athletics, leaving the other clusters groveling in the
- [Valentine’s Day, A Money-Making Scheme](https://diematie.com/2020/02/valentines-day-a-money-making-scheme/) - BY LOLITA DE ABREU When one thinks of Valentine’s Day, more often than not, what comes to mind is one’s partner, red roses, chocolates and maybe even one’s closest friends. Love is not the only thing in the air when it comes to Valentine’s Day. For the commercial sector, I get the feeling that all
- [Bestaan Rape Culture regtig?](https://diematie.com/2020/02/bestaan-rape-culture-regtig/) - BY ALETTA SIMPSON Die volgende skrywe gaan oor my ervaring van Rape Culture. Dit gaan ook oor stories uit my lewe. Ek is wit en bevoorreg en ek kan nie namens slagoffers van seksuele geweld, swart vrouens of enige ander persone praat nie. Ek praat namens myself. Ons was 15 meisies op pad na ’n
- [Tafeltennis-liga slaan af met ’n kishou](https://diematie.com/2020/02/tafeltennis-liga-slaan-af-met-n-kishou/) - 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. Maties Tafeltennis is tweebenig. Eerstens is daar die Maties Tafeltennis Klub wat oop is vir
- [The Maroon machine is in good hands](https://diematie.com/2020/02/the-maroon-machine-is-in-good-hands/) - 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 the Maroon Machine acquitted itself beautifully, a big team is nothing without a big captain. For
- [The buzz in the bos](https://diematie.com/2020/02/the-buzz-in-the-bos/) - 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 the block and you might want to get ready to have your shoes shaken off. It
- [Campus closet: How to dress like a student](https://diematie.com/2020/02/campus-closet-how-to-dress-like-a-student/) - 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 paired with a colourful striped crop and classic white sneakers. This outfit is held together by
- [Please don’t pet a peeve](https://diematie.com/2020/02/please-dont-pet-a-peeve/) - 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 do to provoke lecturers might not occur to everyone. As humans we all tend to have
- [Geen Opskop, geen probleem](https://diematie.com/2020/02/geen-opskop-geen-probleem/) - 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 vir jou as jy op soek is na goeie geselskap en vasdans met jou geliefkoosde Afrikaanse
- [Alcohol still allowed at rugby](https://diematie.com/2020/02/alcohol-still-allowed-at-rugby/) - BY BRYNLEY VAN AARDT Stellenbosch University (SU) stu­dents have been confused as to what the recent ban of alcohol consumption in residences means for the future of Huisdans, Huis­fondsdans and the sale of alcohol at Varsity Cup on Monday nights. Dr Choice Makhetha, Senior Di­rector of Student Affairs said, “All events not held in the
- [Toep help haweloses](https://diematie.com/2020/02/toep-help-haweloses/) - BY DOMINIQUE FUCHS Cheese App is ’n splinternuwe toe­passing waar koepons aanlyn vir minderbevoorregtes gekoop kan word. Dié toepassing bou voort op die Heartflow-koepons. Heartflow is ’n organisasie wat saam met vennote soos die Stel­lenbosch-nagskuiling werk om vir weldoeners die geleentheid te gee om by plaaslike winkels papi­erkoepons vir haweloses te koop. Volgens Charl Reyneke,
- [New SRC Chair elected](https://diematie.com/2020/02/new-src-chair-elected/) - BY KIRSTY BUCHOLZ AFTER postponing the election of the 2019/2020 SRC Chair­person and Vice-Chairperson since September last year, the election took place on Friday, 7 February. According to the minutes of a Student Parliament meeting held on 3 October last year, the original election date was post­poned due to the fact that “the Military Academy
- [HTB to open 2021](https://diematie.com/2020/02/htb-to-open-2021/) - BY DOMINIQUE VERSTER THE women of Huis ten Bosch seem to have a prolonged stay at Huis Marais ahead of them. The men’s residence will supposedly be their home until 2021, while Huis ten Bosch is being repaired and renovated after a fire de­stroyed ten rooms in the residence in August last year. According to
- [Taalbeleid lei tot drie bedankings](https://diematie.com/2020/02/taalbeleid-lei-tot-drie-bedankings/) - BY NICOLE NASSON *Vertaal deur: Dominique Fuchs *regstelling van feite Alhoewel die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se taalbeleid op 10 Oktober 2019 deur die Konstitusionele Hof as grondwetlik geregverdig bevind is, het drie lede van die Universiteit se Konvokasie-bestuur, insluitend die president, advokaat Jan Heunis, bedank. Gelyke Kanse, ’n organisasie wat veg vir Afrikaans en verteenwoordig
- [Simmer down in Stellenbosch](https://diematie.com/2020/02/raak-bos-in-stellenbosch/) - 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 to sip on. The first match is already this Monday. Climb Stellenbosch Mountain (the actual mountain,
- [Matie vertel storie van die groot K](https://diematie.com/2020/02/matie-vertel-storie-van-die-groot-k/) - 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, is dit moeilik om te dink sy moes soos enige ander student klasdraf. As jy in
- [Our Maroon Machine scores their first victory of the season](https://diematie.com/2020/02/our-maroon-machine-scores-their-first-victory-of-the-season/) - 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 on fire and the defending champions left it all on the field. A victory is never
- [SU makes the worst decision](https://diematie.com/2020/02/su-makes-the-worst-decision/) - BY JOHAN LE ROUX I do not drink and have not done so for a number of years – this being for personal and religious reasons. One would think that I would be the first to make public my praise for the University’s new alcohol policy which effectively bans the storage, consumption and sale of
- [Giving students a good voice](https://diematie.com/2020/02/giving-students-a-good-voice/) - BY JOHAN SCHOEMAN Contrary to the beliefs of many parents, being a uni­versity student is no piece of cake. Students have to balance their academics, extracurriculars and social lives on a daily basis while also trying to stay healthy and enjoy the university life. In ad­dition to this, many students face injustices every single day,
- [Find your own cause](https://diematie.com/2020/02/find-your-own-cause/) - 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 some much needed love, there is no shortage of opportunities for Stellenbosch students to make a
- [Van Spoegwolf na Reënwolf](https://diematie.com/2020/02/van-spoegwolf-na-reenwolf/) - René Esterhuyse gesels met Danie du Toit oor sy digbundel wat volgende week vrygestel word. Ek het vir Danie du Toit, hoofsanger van die gewilde band Spoegwolf, gevra om sy debuut­digbundel Warmer voor die Tuimel­droër in een sin te beskryf. Sy ant­woord was: “Dit is ’n flimsy groen boekie vol ramblings van ’n flimsy ou
- [Festival fit for aKING](https://diematie.com/2020/02/festival-fit-for-aking/) - BY DANÉ DOOGE DO you love Stellies? Because I Love Stellies. The “Karnaval of Crazy” is the theme of this year’s I Love Stellies festival. And, let’s just say this Saturday looks set to be a lively one. With performances by Fokofpolisiekar, PHFAT and aKING to be expected, the festival might just be as crazy
- [Inetkey has fallen](https://diematie.com/2020/02/inetkey-has-fallen/) - BY TOM LEE Internet usage, aside from regis­tration fees, will henceforth be free for all Stellenbosch Univer­sity (SU) students. On 2 December last year it was announced that SU’s annual budget for this year makes provision for the funding of internet services and no longer requires students to pay for such. According to a press
- [A ‘babelas’ ban in the Bos](https://diematie.com/2020/02/a-babelas-ban-in-the-bos/) - BY BRYNLEY VAN AARD Stellenbosch University (SU) students arrived back to some newly revised rules with regards to alcohol consumption on campus with SU Management deciding to tackle the so-called drinking culture by banning the sale of alcohol in residences. “What we did this year is quite drastic, we banned the sale of alcohol in
- [SRC out of hot seat](https://diematie.com/2020/02/src-out-of-hot-seat/) - BY CARLA VISAGIE After allegations of sexual misconduct have been lev­elled against three mem­bers of the Stellenbosch Univer­sity (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) when their term commenced in 2019, the Extraordi­nary Sexual Harassment Advisory Panel concluded that there are no grounds for disciplinary action against the accused individuals. The Panel, that is housed by the
- [Surviving O-Week](https://diematie.com/2020/01/surviving-o-week/) - 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. As you arrive in Stellenbosch, it’s difficult to process the amount of new people, places
- [Nuwe lewe vir kliniek](https://diematie.com/2019/10/nuwe-lewe-vir-kliniek/) - BY TOM LEE VERTAAL DEUR DOMINIQUE FUCHS Die ou vervalle gebou langs Die Mystic Boer in Victoriastraat 7, bekend as die gewese Stellenbosch-kliniek, gaan ’n herlewing ondergaan. Die eens gemeenskaplike kliniek se deure het in 2008 gesluit en het sedertdien in onbruik verval. Dit gaan binnekort verander word in ’n plek waar Stellenbosse B-BBEE (Broad
- [SU language policy remains unchanged](https://diematie.com/2019/10/su-language-policy-remains-unchanged/) - BY NICOLE NASSON AFTER three years of legal proceedings, the Constitution­al Court of South Africa ruled that the 2016 language policy of Stellenbosch University (SU) is constitutionally justified. Jus­tice Johan Froneman handed down a unanimous decision in favour of the 2016 policy, which found, amongst other things, that SU’s “decision-making structures, with a scrupulous eye
- [Students experience Ubuntu behind bars](https://diematie.com/2019/10/students-experience-ubuntu-behind-bars/) - BY KIRSTY BUCHOLZ FIFTEEN Stellenbosch Univer­sity (SU) students and fifteen in­mates from Brandvlei Prison re­ceived SU-accredited competence certificates for completing the Ubuntu Learning Short Course on 8 October. It is the first interdisci­plinary short course held in a pris­on in South Africa. Dr Mary Nel of the SU Law Fac­ulty and the Academic Director of
- [How to prevent burnout](https://diematie.com/2019/10/how-to-prevent-burnout/) - 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 batch of burned-out Maties students, and burnout is something that none of us needs this close
- [Entrepreneurs engage in Conscious Consumerism](https://diematie.com/2019/10/entrepreneurs-engage-in-conscious-consumerism/) - 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 “you stole my childhood” quotes Buzz Media pages, big-talk surrounding sustainable and ethi­cal living have resurfaced.
- [As dit broekskeur gaan](https://diematie.com/2019/10/as-dit-broekskeur-gaan/) - 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 hoekom so min mense van hierdie winkel weet nie. Custom Altera­tions is behoorlik weggesteek en meeste
- [‘Invasion’ at SMAC](https://diematie.com/2019/10/invasion-at-smac/) - Ernst van der Wal’s solo exhibition is currently showing at SMAC Gallery. Alexander Brand spoke to him about his inspiration behind it. Something has invad­ed SMAC Gallery and it has us transfixed. Ernst van der Wal, acclaimed writer, practising artist, researcher and lec­turer gives us an in-depth view of his solo exhibition – invasion. It
- [Amano: one for the books](https://diematie.com/2019/10/amano-one-for-the-bookstainability/) - 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, threatened ecosystems and dread­ful reports about the Amazon. Internationally, school children and university students have
- [Prins crowned Sportswoman of the Year](https://diematie.com/2019/10/prins-crowned-sportswoman-of-the-year/) - 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 the Year. According to Prins, however, the Maties Sport’s Sportswoman of the Year nomination came as
- [Maties Gimnastiek: Flink, fiks, fantasties](https://diematie.com/2019/10/maties-gimnastiek-flink-fiks-fantasties/) - 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 mis te kyk. Figure op ’n skerm bly ongelukkig nou maar eenmaal buite bereik, maar soos
- [Huis Visser krag(te)loos teen Mediese masjien](https://diematie.com/2019/10/huis-visser-kragteloos-teen-mediese-masjien/) - 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. Medies het die wed­stryd met ’n eindtelling van 1-0 gewen nadat Erica van Rooyen, Medies-hokkiespeler,
- [Green light for cannabis farm](https://diematie.com/2019/10/green-light-for-cannabis-farm/) - BY CHRISTOPHER JOUBERT STELLENBOSCH based strawberry farm, Polkadraai, has become the first to legally grow marijuana in the Western Cape. The cannabis company, Felbridge, was issued a licence by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority following a two-year application process that began in October 2017. The success of the application required a thorough police
- [Cat and mouse at Huis Muis](https://diematie.com/2019/10/cat-and-mouse-at-huis-muis/) - BY BRYNLEY VAN AARD Huis ten Bosch women were recently informed that their home would not be ready for occupation until October 2020 due to renovations being added to the schedule alongside the neces­sary repairs. The majority of the women will be moving into “Huis ten Bosch 2020”, in the new Huis Marais building. In
- [Nigeria welcomes SU](https://diematie.com/2019/10/nigeria-welcomes-su/) - BY SEBASTIAN UYS Five members of the 2018/2019 Students Representative Council (SRC) of Stellen­bosch University (SU), alongside official university staff, visited the University of Lagos from 14 to 18 October. The University of Lagos hosted its first International Week which was themed, “Education in a Connected World”. The week’s focus was academic but also sought
- [Barking up the right tree](https://diematie.com/2019/10/barking-up-the-right-tree/) - 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 the Red Bull Basement University competition with the hope of representing South Africa and Stellenbosch University at
- [Bietjie Liefde by die Dam](https://diematie.com/2019/10/bietjie-liefde-by-die-dam/) - Liefde by die Dam is terug in die Kaap vir die tweede keer. Dominique Fuchs praat oor wat verwag kan word hierdie jaar. Liefde by die Dam 2.0 maak op 16 November weer ’n verskyning in die Kaap by Meerendal Wynplaas. Die show is vernoem na Valiant Swart se trefferliedjie en moet magical wees, want
- [Out with the old and in with the new](https://diematie.com/2019/10/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/) - Tom Lee had the honour of interviewing Stellenbosch University’s newly-elected Chancellor. Ex-Justice Edwin Cameron has quite an extraordinary story to share with us. Cameron speaks about the discriminative stigmas, opportunities and facing prejudice. Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Electoral College has elected Ex-Justice Edwin Cameron as the institution’s fif­teenth Chancellor. The announcement came on 25 September, a
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