Official Student Newspaper
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 aboutRead More
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 butRead More
By Akhona Ngxikwe 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 bestRead More
By Agnes Homwe At 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 intoRead More
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 firstRead More
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 enRead More
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 CouncilRead More
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 enthusiastsRead More
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 forceRead More
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 theRead More
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. StudentRead More
By Anica Hattingh The 2026 FNB Varsity Cup season opened in disappointment for the FNB Maties, who went down 50–39 to FNB UFS Shimlas in their first outing. Despite the setback, head coach Lucas “Kabamba” Floors remains focused on theRead More
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:Read More
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 inRead More
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 spokeRead More
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 atRead More
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 toRead More
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 jolRead More
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 UniversityRead More
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) –Read More