‘Smart’ to describe a city THE Stellenbosch Wine and Country Estate has a plan to give innovation a new meaning by introducing an innovation hub. This new hub will cover land that they donated to Stellenbosch University (SU), which makesRead More
A whirlwind of support for cyclone survivors
STUDENTS STANDING IN SUPPORT Lauren Stevenson and Minenhle Nxumalo donating goods to support cyclone victims. ERIN WALLS UNASA and the Zimbabwean Society have teamed up to reach out to the Stellenbosh community to collect donations for those who are affectedRead More
The maroon machine marches on
JOSHUA MYBURGH Maties proved again last night why they deserve to be at the top of the log after a thumping 84-26 win over newcomers to the Varsity Cup tournament, UWC. It did not take long for Maties to getRead More
A guide to graduation
ANNERINE SNYMAN Graduation can be quite nerve-wracking for first-time graduates because its more than just the dean of your faculty putting a sash over your shoulders and receiving a piece of paper. So, if you are feeling a bit lost,Read More
What to look forward to in terrible term two
CARLA VISAGIE The second term is synonymous with a month-long exam season. However, spending quality time with your books doesn’t need to be your only option. Here is a list of seven events to look forward to that will makeRead More
Just because the power is down doesn’t mean you have to be
ERIN WALLS Load shedding is among us and it’s easy to be negative, however, with good preparation, you can minimise how much it affects you. With seemingly no light at the end of the tunnel for a while, these followingRead More
Out of your Classes and Into the Kitchen
WILLOW-RUBY VAN DER BERG Many people are complaining about this holiday because it cannot really qualify as one, owing to the fact that most people have tests and assignments due for the first week of the second term. So, it’sRead More
How to do Recess like a pro
ELRIE GOLACH It’s been a long wait since classes started, but at last – recess is here! Although the light is shining bright at the end of this short (yet busy) first term tunnel, the light for the students stayingRead More
Library Leaks More Than Knowledge
RACHELE BUTTON On Monday morning, library-going students would have found their visit a little more eventful than usual after being evacuated at around 09:00 due to a suspected gas leak. Upon arriving at the library that morning, staff were madeRead More
Afrikaaps as ‘n taalvarieteit van Afrikaans.
SHAZNAY BERNADO “Os praat Afrikaaps en ni Afrikaans ni, so ophou vi os reghelp brah” (Vannie Kaap) My naam is Shaznay Bernardo en ek is ʼn derdejaar-BA (Internasionale Studie)-student en is ook deel van die Adam Tas-studentevereniging wat gereeld brandendeRead More
Another one fights the dust
RACHELE BUTTON With great adulting comes great responsibility. However, many of us neglect these responsibilities – especially when it comes to cleaning our flats and bedrooms. Fear not, The Clean Team duo, Brad Glanvill and Danielle Gerber, can accommodate all your cleaning needs while bearing yourRead More
Three Ultimate Maties take off
JOSH MYBURGH The dream of representing their country has become a reality for three Maties Ultimate Frisbee players. Petro van Eck, Janco Heese and Johanna Smit were recently selected for the U24 Ultimate Wild Dogs, who will be representing SouthRead More
Samelewing vorm toekomstige kampioene
NICOLE NASSON DIE Universiteit Stellenbosch se Debatsvereniging (USDV) het die afgelope naweek hul jaarlikse beginnerstoernooi aangebied. Die USDV het lede van aktiewe debatsverenigings van Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland (UWK), Universiteit van Kaapstad (UK) en die Kaapse Skiereiland Universiteit van Tegnologie (KSUT) genooi om aan dié toernooi deel te neem. Slegs debatteerdersRead More
BOOK REVIEW: Between Rock and a Hard Place
MARIE MJACU CARSTEN RASCH’S memoir Between Rock and a Hard Place, is a rollercoaster in every sense of the word. His story takes readers on a journey in South Africa during apartheid, through the eyes of a young, usually broke, and often times high or drunk,Read More
UJ brings the heat, but Maties leaves Danie Craven in flames
POWERFUL TACKLE Center David Brits with ball in hand on Monday evening at Danie Craven stadium during the Maties vs UJ match. KESIA ABRAHAMS Monday night was a solid, but tiring, evening for undefeated FNB Maties as they managedRead More
Aflos sit nie atlete af nie
MANSAFLOSSPAN Van links: Gardeo Isaacs, Divan Manuel, Jason October en George Weilbach. ANNERI COETZEE ’n Misverstand tussen die Matie vroue-aflosspan by die eerste Varsity Atletiekbyeenkoms van die seisoen het gemaak dat dié span van die wedloop gediskwalifiseer is. Lara Johnson,Read More
‘DUERnis’: Nie jou ma se teater nie
SLAPENDE SKOONHEID Ignatius van Heerden in die DEURnis-stuk Droom. SZ MINNAAR Met die afgelope Woordfees het daar ’n eiesoortige teaterbries uit die Noorde die Bosch se takke kom roer. DEURnis, wat volgens hulle Facebook-blad ’n “intieme en eksperimentele benadering”Read More
The Little Giants bring jazz en vreugde na Kayamandi
JAZZ HANDS Little Giants met Babalwa Mentjies by Jazz in Kayamandi tydens Woordfees. WILLOW-RUBY VAN DER BERG VERLEDE jaar het Woordfees met Jazz in the Quad begin, in samewerking met Jazz in the Native Yards (JINY) waar van dieRead More
Our new favourite flavour: The Vanilla Colts
SMOKING KILLS The Vanilla Colts are aiming big. THOMAS MARAIS THE bands that pop up all around town rarely have as much initial expertise in music as Stellenbosch’s latest edition to the indie rock scene: The Vanilla Colts. VanRead More
Bom skok niemand nie
MALLIGHEID BY DIE MALL Nooddienste en polisie is Maandagoggend na die Eikestad-winkelsentrum ontbied nadat ’n bomdreigement gemaak is. KATHRYN VAN DEN BERG & ERIN WALLS Nooddienste is Maandag na die Eikestad-winkelsentrum ontbied in reaksie op ’n bomdreigement. Dit kom nadat die Stadsaal op Dinsdag 5Read More