Official Student Newspaper
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
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 lawmakersRead More
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 KaapRead More
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. InspiredRead More
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 everyRead More
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 HealthRead More
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.Read More
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’Read More
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 studenteRead More