World Cup-winning forwards assistant coach, Matthew Proudfoot joined the Maties Rugby ahead of the 2023 FNB Varsity Cup tournament. Following an illustrious coaching career, the former Scotland International returns to the very tournament...

The Maroon Machine competed in yet another round of summer University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournaments which saw us receive three golds medals (men and women’s water polo and men’s basketball) and a bronze medal (tennis). Fierce...

Recent BSc Honours graduate, Angela Welham (22) has been a star in the Maties Hockey side since her first year in 2019. The young vibrant defender has been a stand-out performer since her high school days at Herschel Girls High School in...

By Jamie Wyngaardt For most people, balancing sport and tertiary education can be a challenge, but Crystal Beukes makes it look effortless. Third-year Human Life Sciences student at Stellenbosch University pursues a science degree alongside...

By Maties Sport Media and Communication Unit Learners from the Bishop Lavis community recently spent an exciting day touring various Stellenbosch University sports facilities. The event was part of a series of events run by the SLEAK social...

After a brief but competitive league season for the Maroon Machine, Maties Basketball turn their attention towards the University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournament taking place in Johannesburg at Wits University. Earlier in the month...

By Jamie Wyngaardt “I feel weird, it is like I am still me but at the same time a world champion. It is an amazing feeling knowing that I have not just made myself proud, but I made my community, my family, and my fellow peers proud.” Said...

2022 has been an exceptional year for Maties Sports, students have fully returned to sports, and have participated in many tournaments and competitions, representing Maties Sport nationally and internationally, while excelling academically...

By Maties Sport Media and Communication Unit Maties Netball’s victory in the finals of Varsity Netball 2022 was the cherry on top of a historic season. The Maroon Machine defeated North West University (NWU) 68-55 in the final on 17 October...

By Cody Hansen Stellenbosch University’s Maties netball team will face the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in the semi-finals of Varsity Netball on 10 October at the Coetzenburg Centre. Maties have been flawless in the competition so far...