Student Life

By Zandri van Greunen The Zive Usekhaya: Language and Belonging workshop, hosted by Stellenbosch University (SU) Language Centre from 7 to 9 October, explored how language influences students’ sense of belonging at SU. The workshops invited students… read more

By Anica Hattingh Japanese culture is one that emphasises the importance of heritage, tradition and etiquette. Group harmony, respect for hierarchy and elders, and politeness through indirect communication, such as bowing and punctuality, are a few of… read more

By Anica Hattingh The mission of Sara Klere is simple – to bring high-end thrifting to Stellenbosch while supporting a good cause, the Hanna Charity and Empowerment Foundation. In a video of the opening ceremony hosted on… read more

By Anica Hattingh It’s no surprise that Stellenbosch University (SU) – nestled in the heart of a historic town – has a rich story of its own. The Neelsie, as it’s affectionately known by generations of SU… read more

By Ella Bosman and Rebecca Rossouw Under the soft glow of Stellenbosch’s Church Street lights, creativity blossomed on the runway of Fashion Galore on 24 October – a celebration of young artists who are redefining local style.… read more

By Chelsy Rickard Although no one in their right mind would wish to be an engineering student during Eng Week, when recess finally rolls around and the rest of the university has to continue studying for their… read more

By Ella Bosman On Thursday 25 September, the Neelsie became an unlikely runway as the Stellenbosch Environmental and Sustainability Society hosted its first Ecoslay Trashion Show. Forget New York or Milan, this catwalk was about Checkers Sixty60… read more

By Anica Hattingh On 26 September, Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Education, in partnership with The Crazy Store, gathered all their (rubber) ducks and released them into the icy waters of Eerste River in Stellenbosch. This race, the… read more

By Lilja Flohr Every year, National Heritage Day is celebrated on 24 September. This year, Stellenbosch University (SU) hosted a variety of festivities, including themed parties in traditional attire, live music and dance, braais, and more to… read more

By Ella Bosman In some residences, staying over is as easy as tapping your student card to open the door. Yet, in most others, the process is almost as impossible as sneaking a person into the house… read more

By Leah Falcon Whether it’s an all-night study session, date night, or pre-jol party – ordering in food makes any day better. Two of our own Stellenbosch students are making this coping mechanism more accessible for all… read more

By Leah Falcon “We must recognise that educational dignity begins when every student is fed, safe and housed.” With these words Ms Success Sibeku addressed the engaged audience gathered on 30 July at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) annual… 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.… read 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… 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… read 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… read 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… read more

As Stellenbosch prepares itself for photographers in Victoria Street, dresses, suits, and some questionable dance moves, Shhh!Stellies – a blind date platform that matches users with dates for a house dance – is helping students alleviate the… read more

Golden week—the ultimate symbol of the so-called “party capital” of South Africa. For the first week of the second semester, Stellenbosch (Stellies) students swarm the streets to complete the challenge of going to a bar or club… read more

Agapé Ledimo (1), a second-year BSc (Human Life Sciences) student, finds that “keeping warm in Stellenbosch winter is really hard.” She combats the chills with “those fan heaters that you plug in”.  “When I walk outside, I… read more