Student Life

BY SKYLA THORNTON An idyllic way to spend time exploring Stellenbosch and take a break from studying is to experience the culture and beauty of the town. There are few better ways to do this than by… read more

BY DANIELLE JOUBERT Stellenbosch’s student life is back at full throttle, and you can earn those extra credits of fun by visiting the much sought after “weekend-classes”!  Wine Tasting This curriculum requires no prior registration, although a… read more

BY KULANI NGOBENI With its rolling hills of vineyard, world-renowned produce and just over 100 wine farms, one would not exactly be wrong in associating Stellenbosch with wine. In truth, however, whilst the wine farms certainly add… read more

BY SKYLA THORNTON A well-known struggle of student life at Stellenbosch University (SU) is a lack of funds. Many students attempt to rectify this problem by working part time. For the most part, they work as waitrons… read more

BY ARSHIA RAMLUCKUN It has been two years since the IT Hub has seen lines with waiting periods of up to four hours. This is because students have had to make appointments to receive help from the… read more

DEUR JEAN-MARIE UYS ’n Nuwe koers van rigting en ’n vars begin kan miskien gevoelens van opwinding en entoesiasme meebring vir die nuwe student. Nietemin, is dit nie kort voor lank voordat die skaduwee van uitgawes, organisering… read more

DEUR MARDENE VAN SCHALKWYK Dit is die maand van liefde, en romanse blom in Stellenbosch. Van bergklim tot wyndrink is daar altyd iets prettig om met ’n pasmaat te doen. Daar is egter ’n paar dinge wat… read more

DEUR KARLA DE BOD In die dae voor WhatsApp, Catwalk, Instagram DM’s en Tinder was daar slegs braaie, telefoonhokkies, danse en vertroue dat jou bewonderaar op die afgespreekte tyd gaan opdaag. Waar studenteverhoudings vandag staatmaak op sleutelborde… read more

BY ARSHIA RAMLUCKUN As exams draw closer, many students find themselves preparing to hibernate amongst their textbooks and lecture videos. During exam season, these students spend countless hours in their rooms, deprived of sunlight and fresh air.… read more

DEUR KARLA DE BOD Met ’n enkele droom om ’n platform te skep waar kreatiewe entrepreneurs en ambagsmanne saam kan kom vir inspirasie en ondersteuning, is KAMERS/Makers nou een van Suid-Afrika se grootste kleinhandel verskynsels en ’n… read more

BY SKYLA THORNTON Vegans across the globe celebrate 1 November as World Vegan Day each year, typically doing so through a mixture of events, seminars, exhibitions and, of course, food! With this celebratory date in mind, Die… read more

DEUR LIZE BEKKER Lente in Stellenbosch staan nie verniet as “Silly Season” bekend nie. Wanneer ’n mens laatmiddag by die straat afkyk, bondel daar elke nou en dan ’n klomp studente met pragtige rokke en netjiese pakke… read more

BY SKYLA THORNTON Student climate activists at Stellenbosch University (SU) are facing an uphill battle to make meaningful change whilst riddled with eco-anxiety. The United Nations (UN) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have indicated… read more

DEUR DANIELLE JOUBERT Een van Stellenbosch se geliefde restaurante, De Stomme Jonge, het Maandag 27 September hulle deure heropen, regoorkant hulle ou blyplek, by Ryneveldstraat 3.  De Stomme Jonge moes dringend verhuis nadat hulle nie hulle huurkontrak… read more

BY KEZIAH MEYER Maties have once again proven their unfaltering commitment to excellence and making Stellenbosch University (SU) proud this past week. Three students, Aline Niyibizi, Tiaan de Swardt, and Ryan Young have pulled out all the… read more

BY SLADE VAN ROOYEN Climate change, transformation and chenin blanc were all on the table when Die Matie sat down with Dr Erna Blancquaert to discuss her recent achievement and the future of the South African wine… read more

BY LESEDI MNISI Not everyone can create artworks that are worth millions; however, Jade Stander has shown that, regardless of what it may look like, all art is valuable.  Stander, a third-year BA (Visual Communication Design) student,… read more

BY ALISON HERMANUS Fellow South Africans, the country’s pride month is here and queer bodies all around the country are celebrating. The month of October is a special time for queer individuals who live in South Africa,… read more

DEUR JEAN-MARIE UYS Adam & Eve Collab is lank nie meer ’n vreemdeling op Stellenbosch se strate nie. Die strate kan getuig oor hierdie besigheid se groei vanuit die destydse Trumpet Tree, na Courtyard Café, tot waar… read more

BY MARYNA ADSHADE Since their first post during the height of the pandemic last year, the Instagram page Maties Confessions (@ogmatiesconfessions) has become known for their anonymous confessions about Stellenbosch University (SU) students, their crushes, struggles, and… read more