Educational change for queer youth in South African schools
“There is a structural oppression that privileges some and marginalises others. Some people in the education system that are...
Category: Campus
Stellenbosch University shows it is serious about water conservation
Stellenbosch University this year upgraded the water-saving shower heads at all student residences, reducing water flow from 10l per...
“Every action counts”: Stellenbosch students could be more eco-wise
A recent survey conducted by MatieMedia on the recycling practices of 38 Stellenbosch University students, found that while many...
SA constitution holds solutions to country’s ills, says Sachs at Tambo Centenary Lecture
Struggle stalwart Judge Albie Sachs has spoken out about the importance of using the constitution to address South Africa’s...
Misunderstandings and controversial responses rife at second last SRC caucus
Tensions were high at the second last Student Representative Council (SRC) caucus at Metanoia Residence on the 23rd of...
Young black women succeed in engineering
Despite declining interest in engineering studies among women, according to a recent engineering report, there are a few who...
The colour of drinking water stirs concern for students
Stellenbosch is experiencing a strange colour change in the water. This change is due to a treatment process for...
The past is always with us, says Judith February
The South African constitution should not be turned into a scapegoat. This was the overwhelming message from the Frederick...
Disinterest and diminishing Dis-Maties membership biggest challenge for new chairperson
Increasing membership and developing a pool of young leaders to succeed the existing senior members of a struggling society...
Radical spaces can become oppressive, says Pan-Africanist scholar
“Africa does not appear as a place of knowledge; it does not appear as a place of importance.” These...