Sport

By Anica Hattingh For the club members of Maties Climbing, their climbing wall has been more than a place to train – it has been a place where they can relieve stress and socialise too. However, in… read more

By Amber Steyn As the men of Maties Rugby kicked off their first home game match at the Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch University (SU) against the University of Johannesburg (UJ), the crowd had an immense amount of… read 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… read 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… read 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… read 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… read 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… read 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… 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… read 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.… read 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… read more

Deur Anica Hattingh Op 15 Oktober is twee van Suid-Afrika se atlete ingehuldig in die Suid-Afrikaanse Heldesaal tydens die 15de amptelike Dagbreek-straatmyl, te ere van hul sukses in atletiek. Een ding wat dié twee atlete in gemeen… read 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… read 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… read 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… read 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… read 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… read 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… read more

By Lavinia Shapumba A lively 5km colour run/walk outside Maties Gym was hosted by MatiesSport and the Wimbledon Cluster with support from the gym, on Saturday 27 September. As more than a celebration of fitness, the event… read more

By Amber Steyn On 20 September, Simonsberg Men’s Residence hosted their annual Simon2Sea half-marathon. This half-marathon was a 22km route from Voorgras directly to Strand Beach. Over 100 people at Simonsberg were keen to partake in this… read more