Student Life

Got a crush? Write a letter and submit it to the Die Matie Office (Office 4, top floor, Neelsie) or submit it via e-mail and we’ll publish your letter – keeping your identity a secret. Your secret… read more

MARIE MJACU The International Food Evening hosted by Stellenbosch University (SU) International was a festive and colourful evening full of tasty food and vibrant people. The event, which happens once a semester, is designed to allow international… read more

 HELÉNE LEONARD Die nuutste studentebesigheid, Rum the Fox, is ontwikkel deur twee Matie-studente, Clara Holm, ’n BSc-student, en Megan Muller, ’n BRek-student. Die twee studente het met dié nuwe minimalistiese klere-ontwerpbesigheid vorendag gekom nadat hulle ’n hemp… read more

Roses are red Violets are Blue Write your (future) significant other a letter And we’ll publish it for you! #matiemaatsoek #matesearch #findlove #diematie read more

Elodi Troskie The honour of featuring on Style Indaba’s Instagram page is not one that has been bestowed on everyone, since only the best is good enough for their more than 1 500 followers. The fashion-forward curators… read more

Floral prints were all the rage at this year’s annual Cheese and Wine festival, and all the cool kids were seen sporting sunglass straps. Experimenting was definitely in style with some sleek all-white ensembles standing out from the crowd.… read more

Kara van der Berg “Met sout en liefde. Spiekerish resepte vir studente.” Só lees Koshuiskos, ’n nuwe kosblog, se Instagram bio. Elke koshuisstudent het al moeg geraak vir die bespreekte etes in die koshuis. Vir die gemiddelde… read more

What do you get when friends come together to “lam” in trust and a shared heritage? A clothing range that seeks to start conversations and “break the norms of modern society through heritage”, naturally. Say hello to… read more

Suretha Swart “Die liefde is ‘n vreemde ding. Dit bestaan net as jy daarin glo.” Liewer is ’n aangrypende verhaal oor die ongewone deel van liefde. Hiérdie toneelstuk bevat vier mense, twee moderne paartjies van verskillende ouderdomme… read more

Jana Greyling Deon Meyer en Ray Kluun, twee van Suid-Afrika se gunsteling skrywers, het by die ATKV-Boektent met Kirby van der Merwe oor hulle sukses en lewens as skrywers gesels. Meyer is veral bekend vir sy Bennie… read more

Dané  Dooge & Gene Hlatshwayo Director: Ryan Coogler Running time: 134 minutes Genre: Action Age restriction: 12 If you are a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), you will note, without a doubt, that Black Panther surpasses all expectations when… read more

We don’t give men nearly enough credit for putting together a stylish outfit and looking good from Monday to Friday. Bringing back the retro trend definitely deserves bonus points. Janique Oliver gave them their due, so you can… read more

Elodi Troskie Twee van die bekende Spoegwolwe is deesdae op ’n ander verhoog aan die werskaf. Du-Toit-broers Danie en Moskou, onderskeidelik hoofsanger en dromspeler van die Afrikaanse band, Spoegwolf, het onlangs hul fynproewersrestaurant in Stellenbosch oopgemaak en… read more

Wianda Gilliland The name says it all – The Pretty Blog’s Instagram is filled with all things pretty. Based in Stellenbosch, this Instagram account has over 80 thousand followers and more than 4000 posts. And every picture is absolute goals. The popular lifestyle and… read more

Surviving the heat whilst looking stylish can be a challenge, but don’t let it defeat you. Though we expected to see a lot more plakkies, some guys just can’t let go of their favourite kicks. All’s well since… read more

Annerine Snyman bib∙li∙o∙teek´ (ook bib) Die enigste kuierplek wat jou gewete tydens die eksamen sal sus. brazens As iemand hierna verwys as “Happy Oak”, is hulle waarskynlik nog nie langer as twee jaar op Stellenbosch nie. COB (vergelyk met… read more

Wianda Gilliland One of the most terrifying questions you ask yourself long before your first year starts is: “What am I going to eat?” And then there’s the classic: “How am I supposed to make my own food?” Fear not, new Maties,… read more

Lisa De Clercq While for some first years the idea of having a roommate can be quite exciting, others may find it terrifying. Here are a few tips on being a good roommate (or surviving a bad one). Sleeping habits While… read more

At university you will quickly learn that caffeine plays an important role in getting through those 8AM classes,  surviving the long nights before an assignment is due and of course, having quick coffee dates in the Neelsie in between… read more