Official Student Newspaper
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 gaanRead More
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 possessionsRead More
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 IRead More
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-fullRead More
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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 ofRead More
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 thoseRead More
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 StellenboschRead More
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 halfRead More
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 theirRead More
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 turnRead More
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. Read More
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 behindRead More
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 2012Read More
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 toRead More
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 gaandeRead More
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.Read More
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 StellenboschRead More
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 plaasgevindRead More
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 thatRead More
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 officialRead More