Official Student Newspaper
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 andRead More
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 JohanRead More
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 byRead More
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 aRead More
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 damageRead More
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’sRead More
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 townRead More
‘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 ’nRead More
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 andRead More
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 MatiesRead More
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. TheRead More
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 organisationRead More
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 theRead More
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 theRead More
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 engagingRead More
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 onRead More
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 thingsRead More
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, HannaRead More
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 noRead More
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)Read More