​In celebration of Youth Month, the Young Alumni Programme (YAP) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is showcasing our incredible young alumni. Meet some of our remarkable Maties, all under the age of 35, who are using the knowledge and skills...

South Africa's only university venue featuring three water-based astroturf pitches As we gear up for the 2025 USSA Winter Championships, excitement is building across our Maties Sports departments. Between 27 June and 9 July, Maties will...

​ As the first semester draws to a close and Stellenbosch starts to fall into its annual winter sleep, several Stellenbosch University students are preparing to take the next exciting step in their academic journeys - an international...

YOUTH MONTH This Youth Month, we're celebrating students who are driving positive change on campus, in their communities and beyond. Through their leadership, compassion and commitment, they are helping to build a better future for South...

Tuberculosis is one of the top 10 causes of death in children under the age of five globally. Young children, who have immature immune systems, are more likely to develop disseminated disease. Disseminated TB results when the immune system...

​​For over two decades, South Africa has grappled with challenges in its public administration, particularly at the senior leadership level of directors-general (DGs) and heads of department (HoDs). A recent roundtable hosted at the...

By Aiden Tun Good afternoon players, coaches and Maties staff​Before I tell you who I am, let me tell you what I believe: “I believe in showing up when it's hard, leading when it's uncomfortable, and earning respect through actions, not...

Dear Colleague, It is with great pleasure that I contribute to this gazette in my new capacity as Acting Chief Operating Officer. It is a privilege to join the Operations and Finance Responsibility Centre (RC). Although I have previously...

​When Prof Faffa Jordaan tired of after-midnight home visits for non-emergency matters after three years as a GP, he decided to specialise in dermatology. "And I haven't regretted it since," he says. His peers recently rewarded this...

She believes people are the starting point of every great idea and the heart of every meaningful innovation, says Prof Nicola Smit, our Chief Operating Officer (acting). She is guided by the values of honesty, loyalty, and deep camaraderie...