Looking out for our feathered friends
The hatchlings which are still nesting in Stellenbosch are at threat of being displaced from their nests by high...
Category: COVID-19
Conference opens discussion for health solutions
It is the investment into South Africa’s health education that will result in positive health outcomes for all, according...
REVIEW: Reflecting on the essential in ‘The Reclaimers’
The Covid-19 pandemic came with a silver lining for informal waste reclaimers, said Luyanda Hlatshwayo, a reclaimer who…
Climate biologist Wendy Foden’s fight against eco-anxiety
Wendy Foden is a world-renowned climate biologist, and a fighter of climate change. Foden speaks to MatieMedia about eco-anxiety, and about sustainable habits for climate change researchers.
Maties welcome biggest group of exchange students since 2020
Stellenbosch University (SU) recently welcomed 232 exchange students for the new semester. This group forms part of more than...
Cheese Festival draws 6 000 over three days
After a two-year hiatus, the South African Cheese Festival recently made its return to Stellenbosch with a sold-out weekend,...
Almost time to toast again for Marmite lovers
The manufacturers of Marmite in South Africa are hopeful that the product will start filtering back onto shelves in...
Stellenbosch Hospital to benefit from provincial health department’s cash injection
Stellenbosch Hospital is one of many provincial hospitals that will benefit from the Western Cape health and wellness department’s...
SRC welcomes SU’s decision to put vaccination rule on hold
Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Student Representative Council (SRC) welcomed the recent decision made by the Institutional Committee for Business Continuity...
Student-run foundation works to assist child-headed households
A local foundation has reached out to the Stellenbosch community for support in its endeavours to protect and uplift...