Student Life

by Kerry-Lee Christensen At the Neelsie Student Centre, rising food prices have become a growing point of frustration for some students trying to balance convenience with affordability. “It’s not sustainable to be spending such large amounts of… read more

By Agnes Homwe At Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Education Faculty, mathematics moved beyond the lecture halls and into a public exhibition space through a student-led initiative focused on Women in Mathematics. The project was led by Mathematics lecturer,… read more

By Itumeleng Motsamai The implementation of Eskom’s national price increase in electricity of 8,76% across South Africa on 1 April, led to the Stellenbosch Municipality’s larger increase of 10,71% from 1 July, as a result of Eskom’s… read more

By Nicola Reyneke Students from Kayamandi High School pose for a picture with Die Matie at the Stellenbosch University Open Day on 18 April. Photo by Hannerie Rossouw.   Stellenbosch University (SU) welcomed prospective students from far and… read more

By Leah Falcon and Liam Jean Pierre “It’s alive! It’s alive!” A frankly maniacal rejoice for the resurrection of the formerly defunct Neelsie Cinema. At the twilight of 2025, the Neelsie Student Centre and the larger Stellenbosch… read more

By Miscka Mulder Earth Day marks a fixed moment of reflection of the state of the world – the growing need to conserve the planet’s ecosystems. The theme introduced in 2025, “Our Power, Our Planet”, persists into… read more

By Anica Hattingh Student firefighter volunteers who juggle student life with battling fires. Left to right: Liam Proctor, Emma Collins, Zach Ambrose and Dario Consani. Photo: Anica Hattingh The Western Cape is no stranger to fierce wildfires… read more

By Lilja Flohr Driven by the need to address food insecurity, an organisation, Rise Against Hunger, collaborated with several Stellenbosch University (SU) communities at Helshoogte Mens’ Residence on Friday, 17 April, where students gathered to pack meals… read more

By Azile Kraziya Students gathered for the International Food Evening (IFE) held on Thursday 12 March at Academia Residence. The event has become a longstanding tradition on campus that continues to serve as a platform for cultural… read more

By Amber Steyn On 12 March, Validus Cluster hosted their culture evening as a way to bring students together. It was an evening integrating different forms of art as expression, such as poetry, singing, dancing and rapping.… read more

By Kayla Niemandt The true heartbeat of Stellenbosch University (SU) isn’t only found in lecture halls or libraries – it’s in the moments where students come together to give back. The amaMaties Thrift ’n Swap and Sandwich… read more

By Danelle Jacobs and Itumeleng Motsamai What happens when a war, thousands of kilometers away, finds its way within our borders? The conflict involving Iran, Israel and the USA is affecting economies and the overall safety of… read more

By Akhona Ngxikwe Cultural diversity and community were celebrated as the Wilgenhof Men’s Residence lawn was transformed into a vibrant gathering space during their Society Fair Day on 14 March. The Zulu, Bapedi.Batswana.Basotho, and Venda Societies came… read more

By Azile Kraziya The BA Student Committee (BASC) and the United Nations Association of South Africa (UNASA), together with Pieke and Metanoia Residences, collaborated on the Human Rights Day Colour Run on 20 March, creating a vibrant… read more

By Navarna Davids What does it cost to be a Matie?  For some commuter and National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funded students, attending House Dance, one of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) most celebrated student events, can raise… read more

By Brooke-Lee Jaftha Sonop Ladies Residence hosted their first First Thursday Market of the year on 5 March 2026. It was a marvelous night filled with music, food, clothes and the smiles of the ladies in yellow. … read more

By Nicola Reyneke The Maties Beer Appreciation Society (MBAS) has been bringing students with a shared love for beer together since around 2017, hosting weekly tastings every Tuesday. The society introduces members to a variety of beer… read more