Official Student Newspaper
By Anica Hattingh Gender-based violence (GBV) has been a prevailing topic in South Africa for many years, and recently it recently became a trending discussion amongst student bodies on Stellenbosch University’s (SU) campus. Two students, Ntando Zatu (Mentor at SimonsbergRead More
With the SRC-election season upon us, it is time to meet the chosen candidates who have put themselves forward for consideration to represent the students of Stellenbosch University (SU). Among these students, 15 will be chosen based on a campus-wideRead More
Stellenbosch University (SU) has a long-standing love for singing, and this passion comes to life each year at the SU Acapella Competition (SUAC). This competition is one of the biggest highlights on the student calendar and is all about harmony,Read More
By Jana Burger and Julian Gordon During the mid-year holidays, En Route underwent a major revamp. The popular student convenience shop and restaurant, which had been open since 2014, needed some improved equipment and a fresh look. Cilliers van Schalkwyk,Read More
This past June/July season the Maties women’s hockey team delivered outstanding results at the 2025 University Sport South Africa (USSA) Winter Championships. Months of physical training, mental preparation, and fine-tuning technical skills culminated in a remarkable achievement — bringing homeRead More
On Friday 8 August, students at Stellenbosch University (SU) were given the opportunity to publicly share their experiences where they felt excluded because of their race or cultural background. This initiative, led by Caleb Oliphant, final year BA Visual ArtsRead More
From 11 to 15 August, Derby Week took place between men’s residences: Wilgenhof and Dagbreek. This annual sporting week sees the two iconic rivals competing for dominance and an ultimate victory, facing off in sports played sitting on a couch,Read More
In February 2020, Manie du Toit, now a PhD student in mechatronical engineering, saw an opportunity – and a cause worth dancing for. At the time, Du Toit needed to raise funds for his outreach project with Kruiskerk’s Transkei werkersaksie.Read More
Stelcon is back after 6 years. The Guild’s annual fan convention was held on the weekend of 9 and 10 August in Stellenbosch Town Hall. It hosted events such as a cosplay competition, a Magic: The Gathering tournament, and evenRead More
There are several current important updates on campus regarding quotas, bursaries, and funding opportunities. Especially with the absence of the administrative contact point, Admin A, students have faced considerable challenges, as key applications and processes have slowed down due toRead More
You’ve probably seen the proud Instagram posts of many runners bragging about ringing a bell after their run. And you’re probably wondering what on earth it’s all about. Versus Socks is currently hosting a challenge called the Out & BackRead More
Never in my life have I had the urge to watch physical theatre. The lack of intellectual dialogue and the overcompensating choreography has simply never seemed appealing to me. So, I’m ashamed to admit that I walked into the AdamRead More
Service dogs provide crucial help for their handlers. Despite a strict selection process and intensive training, humans interacting with service dogs can affect their performance. People with disabilities with service dogs often have to deal with unsolicited pats and treatsRead More
On Sunday, 9 August, another Women’s Day was commemorated. From the iconic day in 1956 to 2025, women still carry the legacy of those 20,000 South African women who staged a march to the Union Buildings to protest against theRead More
The Derby season is no secret to the students of Stellenbosch University (SU). With one goal: victory, the men of Eendrag and Helshoogte came prepared. Two of the teams’ sporting fixtures caught the spotlight this past week! The first ofRead More
In 2025, Afrikaans celebrates its 100th year as an official language of existence. But as the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees has repeatedly proven, art never speaks only one language. It is precisely the diversity of voices and the cross-pollination between Afrikaans,Read More
Hierdie jaar vier die Afrikaanse taal sy 100ste bestaansjaar as amptelike taal. Maar soos die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees oor en oor bewys het, praat kuns nooit net een taal nie. Dis juis die veelstemmigheid en die kruisbestuiwing tussen Afrikaans, Engels, isiXhosaRead More
Oh shock, oh horror, it’s House Dance season in Stellenbosch. While it can definitely be the highlight of the semester, it can easily turn into the story of the infamous date you maybe-sort-of-didn’t-really-know that ended up being the worst pickRead More
According to Dr Marcia Lyner-Cleophas, the head of the Disability Unit (DU), several difficulties presented themselves this year in the assessment concessions (AC) approval process, with the primary cause being the recent implementation of the online platform, SUNStudent, into theRead More
Energy pulsed through the Coetzenburg Indoor Centre on Friday 1 August as Maties hosted UWC in a long-awaited basketball doubleheader. With memories of a USSA loss still fresh, students flooded in, eyes set on redemption. As the DJ played andRead More
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