A Queer-llaboration
The month of June is known globally as World Pride Month, a month that celebrates and brings awareness to the…
The Truth About Wilgenhof
Walking into Wilgenhof’s courtyard is a strange experience. It is simultaneously reminiscent of both a calm old-Stellenbosch guesthouse and a…
SU's alcohol ban has students divided
On Monday 27 January, Stellenbosch University students received an official email from Student Affairs Director Dr Choice Makhetha, announcing that…
The Platform on the Rooiplein
At 13:00 on Wednesday 9 October students on the Rooiplein will be greeted by a performance art installation by The…
Gender-Based Silence
The Pragmatic Progressive There is a line in a Ryan Lewis and Macklemore song: “it seems we’re more concerned with…
Yes, Die Matie, We can and We will Protest
In a recent editorial piece, Die Matie’s editor, Lian van Wyk, expressed some pointed criticisms of protests on campus, and…
Stellenbosch is desperate for a strong SRC
Earlier this year I described the dire situation of leadership on Stellenbosch University campus, specifically highlighting leaders dealing with mental health issues, or who are ill equipped for their positions.…Continue Reading →
Turnip the beet: SU Students Get Planting
With the rising cost of living and healthy food already being so expensive; students often resort to the cheapest food…
The Sad State of Activism, Leadership and Ideology on Campus
2019 has already been a busy and exhausting year, packed with concerning events, decisions and activities that have been taking…