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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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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.… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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,… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more