Student Life

If you’re looking to pick up a new language but aren’t sure where to begin, the beginner-friendly evening courses offer a structured and accessible way to get started. The Department of Modern Foreign Languages has currently collaborated… read more

“Surely you’re keen for a djol?”Whether on campus, in the bathroom queue at Fools or overhearing a coffee-and-catch up conversation in town, there are certain words you only hear amongst students in Stellenbosch. These are words that… read more

By Emma Theron As 2025 begins with an endless January and the prospect of the “good old days” looms on the horizon, we often forget how much we change in a year. This transformation is strikingly highlighted… read more

By Agnes Homwe As a third-year student at Stellenbosch University (SU), you are more than just a student – you have practically become a local legend. You have survived the chaos, mastered essential hacks, and developed life… read more

by Hannah Del Cuore Community plays an essential role in shaping a successful university experience, and for many students, that sense of belongingbegins in their assigned residence. On-campus residences offer a “home away from home,” providing a… read more

Dress to impress [yourself] by Jani Roux Maybe you grew up in a town where self-expression wasn’t always an option, or perhaps you’ve hesitated to embrace your true style aesthetic. If that sounds familiar, take this as… read more

by Margaret Louw With the beginning of a new year, Stellenbosch is once again swarmed by lots of lost students beginning their first year. Whether in a residence or CSC, all newcomers in Welcoming will be shepherded… read more

by Emma Olivier The annual welcoming of new comers to Stellenbosch University (SU) culminates in Vensters, a highly anticipated event and a chance for newcomers to get to know each other and celebrate a new chapter in… read more

by Holly Clowes If you’ve managed to secure student accommodation amidst Stellenbosch’s ongoing housing crisis, congratulations – that’s half the battle won. Now, the next step is turning your new space into a comfortable and functional home.… read more

by Grace Henderson The ascent from high school to university is a wonderfully overwhelming and busy amalgamation of opportunity, new-found independence, self-exploration, and inevitably navigating the reality that you are no longer a big fish in a… read more

by Emma Giles Just before you close your eyes for a good night’s sleep, what else would wake you but the sound of the Stellenbosch University (SU) residences roaming the streets and shouting: “Minêrva!”, “Simons!”, or “Nerina… read more

by Almé Hugo It is 3pm on a Wednesday afternoon. You just finished a two-hour tutorial at the opposite end of campus and the weather is hot enough to turn Stellenbosch into Hell-enbosch for the time-being. But… read more

by Hannah Del Cuore When asked to describe The Pottery in three words, “live life creatively” was what Dillon Marshall chose to go with. It perfectly sums up the vibe that has been cultivated at this new… read more

By Almé Hugo The Stellenbosch music scene is filled with something for everyone. If you’re a music lover there’s probably no festival you haven’t heard of. Well, let us introduce you to Simonstock, a niche music showcase,… read more

“Home is a space of free expression”, said Dr Choice Makhetha, Senior Director of the Division of Student Affairs, in her speech referencing the environment created within the newly launched Victoria Hub. On 18 April the Victoria… read more

Stellenbosch University (SU), one of Africa’s highest-ranked universities, attracts some attention on the world stage. This, along with the fact that Stellenbosch is known as a vibrant student town in an idyllic region of the Winelands, catches… read more

Riding on the success of DJOL, the app that swept through Stellenbosch University (SU) campus last year, a new app aiming to better the lives of students has arisen — Stellenbooks. An in-depth dive is taken into… read more