Student Life

By Laura Mutyambizi Coming to Stellenbosch as a student of colour may be a daunting experience, as the majority of Stellenbosch’s population is white. With this, there might be a fear that certain needs that are unique… read more

By Buhle Bam Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims during which they abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. With many students being away from home during Ramadan, iftar, which is the evening meal… read more

Deur Anakin Curtis (Vertaal deur Mieke de Wet) Toe oom Cyril die einde van die nasionale ramptoestand effektief ­vanaf middernag op Maandag 5 April aangekondig het, het hy ook onbewustelik die sluise vir die feesseisoen oopgetrek. Soos… read more

By Anakin Curtis Many students make use of their longboards to get across campus quickly. When fourth-year BSc (Geoinformatics) student ­Joshua van Coller is not snaking down Victoria Street between classes, he is going 80 km/h down… read more

By Karla de Bod World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, aims to promote reading, publishing and copyrighting amongst individuals. The day links together the past and the future, people across different generations… read more

Skyla Thornton Earth Day is celebrated worldwide each year on 22 April, a date which marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern ­environmental movement in 1970. The day is typically used to highlight ­environmental protection… read more

By Nina-Marie Anker Even for South Africans, it is possible to feel like a tourist in town when coming to study at Stellenbosch University (SU). The narrow, sometimes cobbled streets, the ­ever-changing restaurants, and the diverse cultures… read more

By Aurelia Mouton Across social media, a new viral hit has taken the Stellenbosch University (SU) campus by storm. From the book-laden halls of the SU Library come four fun-loving and innovative faculty librarians with a noble… read more

Deur Jani Roux Die woorde “Bring vir die harlekyn nog wyn, rooiwyn vir sy lag en traan en pyn” (soos gehoor in Sonja Heroldt se “Harlekyn”) het opgekom toe Die Matie op 6 Maart die openingsgeleentheid van… read more

By Jani Roux The year is 2022 and women of this new era now have the right to vote, to be treated equally in the workplace and even to do something as simple as wear pants on… read more

By Ila Alberts The climate is in a state of crisis, and we have to act fast. This is a central message that has been at the forefront of the news for the last decade, especially in… read more

Deur Danielle Joubert Die Stellenbosch Street Soiree is terug in volle swang ná ’n droewige afwesigheid weens COVID-19. Dié gesogte wynfees word elke tweede Woensdagaand gehou, en spog met wyn van Stellenbosch se ongelooflike wynroete, lekker kos… read more

Deur Emma Hamman Die passieprojek van Danneel Stone, Adam & Eve Collab, wat Stellenbosch voorgestel het aan bagels, unieke Suid-Afrikaanse handelsmerke en oorgenoeg plante om enige woonstel ’n bietjie meer na huis te laat voel, het op… read more

By Aurelia Mouton Since before the hippy 1960s and the ‘80s power rock era, tattoos and piercings have been used in many cultural and religious practices in Africa, China, Egypt, Samoa and even Ancient Greece and Rome. … read more

DEUR STELLA JOUBERT (VERTAAL DEUR MIEKE DE WET) [The English version of this article follows the Afrikaans] Baie mense hou daarvan om hulle naels te laat doen. Dit laat hulle netjies en chic voel. Gelukkig is daar… read more

DEUR SKYLA THORNTON (VERTAAL DEUR MIEKE DE WET) Wanneer die temperature in Stellenbosch styg na ’n folterende hitte, vind sommige studente dit moeilik om op hulle studies te fokus of om enigiets anders te doen as om… read more

BY ALISON HERMANUS So, you’ve just started your first year at Stellenbosch University (SU), now what? Your first year at university is a time filled with new classes, new faces and a completely new environment. Whilst this… read more

BY KEZIAH MEYER AND ALISON HERMANUS Picture this: it’s a typical Stellies summer day; the sun is beating down on you as you walk across the Rooiplein; and you have a sudden craving for ice cream. Luckily,… read more

BY FLAVIA DAVIDS A desire to create an affordable and easily accessible luxury brand for young people is what drove two Stellenbosch University (SU) students to start Cuban Fourth. Final-year BAcc student and Simonsberg Residence prim Simeon… read more

BY ARSHIA RAMLUCKUN The academic year has officially begun, but it has been anything but smooth sailing for many students. After completing two years online, one would think that Stellenbosch University (SU) students would be used to… read more