From 21 March to 21 April, Spier Wine Farm was more than just a place to sip wine – it became a glowing canvas. Various artists created 19 captivating installations that invited visitors to immerse themselves in a blend ofRead More The post A Night of Light at Spier first appeared on Official Student Newspaper.

The adrenaline, excitement and expectation for a win was high in spectators, coaches, students, and most importantly – both teams’ players. After an amazing season of ample losses and wins on both the Maties (who won 8 games) and Ikeys’Read More The post Varsity Cup Finals: Win or Lose first appeared on Official Student Newspaper.

In 2020, a year riddled with misinformation, rumours and myths, Australia’s chief medical officer, Paul Kelly, delivered a speech at a press conference where he reportedly told Australian listeners not to wear face masks to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. ManyRead More The post Educate yourself: how to avoid fake news first appeared on Official Student Newspaper.

On Saturday 14 March at The Daisy Jones Bar, the Stellenbosch public gathered to witness South African legends and icons, Squeal and Springbok Nude Girls. Betty’s Nuklear, a relatively newer band, opened the stage and tore it up with theirRead More The post Legends and Icons at The Daisy Jones Bar first appeared on Official Student Newspaper.

Congratulations, you have made it through the A1 season! Whether it was with a few bumps in the road or smooth sailing – you lived to see another day or, in the case of every Matie, another assessment season. Therefore,Read More The post Your one-stop guide to A2’s! first appeared on Official Student Newspaper.

On Monday, 7 April 2025, the spirited Maties’ students held their breath as rain started to fall on the Danie Craven grounds, leaving the playing field in a less-than-perfect state. However, despite the wet conditions – with the rain haltingRead More The post The VC Semi-Finals: Maties vs Shimlas first appeared on Official Student Newspaper.

On Saturday 15 March, prospective students got a sneak peek into their future, when Stellenbosch University (SU) hosted its annual Open Day. Our future Maties seemed to be ecstatic as they were already on the SU’s grounds from 08:00. DeterminedRead More The post OPEN DAY 2025 first appeared on Official Student Newspaper.

Stellenbosch University (SU) has always been a popular choice for further studies amongst international students and, more specifically, Germans. Die Matie interviewed a German lecturer and student to find out about their experiences at SU and how Maties “gees” differsRead More The post Campus Cultures Compared: University Life in South Africa vs. Germany first appeared on Official Student Newspaper.

Stellenbosch University (SU) is greatly invested in international inclusion and diversity. But how much does our institution truly invest in the lives of the students who must adapt to a new environment? SU offers a wide variety of exchange programsRead More The post A whole world, all in one town. first appeared on Official Student Newspaper.