Media release
Sport sustained hope for prisoners on Robben Island, PhD study shows
Robben Island is mostly associated with the suffering, brutality and isolation endured by political prisoners who fought against Apartheid. What is often...
Impact
Operation Maties Bikes boosts activity and mobility in rural communities
When Stellenbosch University's (SU) transport department began renewing its bicycle fleet, Dr Leslie van Rooi, SU Senior Director of Social Impact and...
Sport
GPS Technology
In the world of sports, technology has become an integral part of the athlete’s training process. With advancements in technology, athletes can now train more...
Sport
Maties Rugby captain knows how to perform under pressure
The Maties Rugby captaincy means more to him than running first out of the tunnel, for Jurie Matthee it is the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s...
Sport
From Track & Field to the ERG, Anika Pretorius shares her transition at Maties Sport
It was at the age of 10 that Anika began her track career. While she initially competed in high jump and long jump, her eyesight gradually declined, so she...
Sport
Maties Sport Director of Support Services set to start new position at UFS
Maties Sport Director of Support Services, Jerry Laka will be leaving the department after seven years of being part of the Maroon Machine family.
Laka has been...
Sport
Maties Sport post-doctoral fellow receives prestigious SU research award
Maties Sport’s Dr Nana Adom-Aboagye was recently awarded for her post-doctoral research in sport as being one of the Top 20 post-doctoral fellows at...