Student Life

The AI company that isn’t taking your job, but helping you find one. By Jana Gous Artificial intelligence (AI) is the machine that completes our quizzes, helps us with our degree, and then takes our job. Everything… read more

By Sofia Bassios and Lavinia Shapumba When your news feed is inundated by melting glaciers, biodiversity loss and extreme pollution, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the environmental crisis. This overwhelm and climate anxiety can make… read more

By Anica Hattingh Celebrating its third annual Pumpkin Day on 1 March, Babylonstoren welcomed visitors – young and old – to take part in their pumpkin themed festivities. From pumpkin-themed ten-pin bowling, pumpkin carving, pit spitting and… read more

By Tenisha Taylor On 20 February, Huis Visser’s (HV) quad had been transformed into a mini Hawaii – alive with energy, music, and heaps of foam. Residents and their dates danced across the foam-covered floor in bikini… read more

By Anica Hattingh In late September of 2024, researchers from the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) set out on a daring mission – to travel 6 000 kilometres across Africa. The challenge, however, did not… read more

By Emma Theron Stellenbosch University (SU) has earned itself a reputation of being a student town. Residence culture, Commuter Student Communities (CSC) signage, and merchandise filter their way into everyday life at the university. Welcoming is the… read more

By Zandri van Greunen Most new Maties arrive in Stellenbosch ready to experience what “Dis altyd lente in die oë van die Stellenbosch-studente” (It’s always spring in the eyes of the Stellenbosch students) is all about. This… read more

By Ella Bosman For many, arriving in Stellenbosch for the first time feels a bit like walking into High School Musical. Oak-lined streets buzzing with life, students everywhere, the Neelsie, and of course its infamous night life.… read more

By Anica Hattingh, Julian Rael Gordan & Emma Olivier  As the new year kicks off, residences are once more filled with moving boxes and unfamiliar faces. During this liminal time, many students experience uncertainty. How do you… read more

By Jana Gous Stellenbosch feels like a dream until your phone is stolen, you are walking down a dark street, and your friends are nowhere to be found. Safety in this town should not be underestimated, and… read more

By Jana Gous Stellenbosch may be known for its oak-lined streets and vibrant student culture, but when it’s the end of the month and your bank account is scraping zero, even the town’s charm can feel expensive.… read more

By Amber Steyn  Administration A  IT Hub Campus Security 24-Hour Rape Crisis Helpline HIV/AIDS Helpline Campus Health Services CSCD SU Client Services Centre Academic structures Academic Affairs Council read more

By Jana Burger Residences and their residents at Stellenbosch University (SU) annually pride themselves on their unique events and traditions during Welcoming.  Die Matie interviewed a few senior residents from different residences regarding iconic events aimed at… read more

By Abigail Powell  Beginning university is a tumultuous experience and a huge step in life. Beginning it in a strange town, away from family and friends, makes it even more intimidating. But you are not alone. Here… read more

By Rebecca Rossouw Into Style has returned once again to end off the spring season in the already blazing hot Stellenbosch. It has been a year since the Into Style duo, Marize Mulder, a MPhil (Interdisciplinary Arts… read more

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