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Duncan reflects on a memorable Maties journey and a life of impact
Duncan Woods time at Maties was about far more than academics and competition. It was a defining chapter of his life marked by friendship, achievement and a student-athlete experience he still holds in high regard today. Woods completed his BA degree MBK ((abbreviation for the new name “Human Movement Science”) with Business Management at Stellenbosch…
Read MoreLinda Dube played on through grief to earn her master’s degree
Sukoluhle Linda Dube, originally from rural Zimbabwe, graduated with a master’s degree in economics. She completed her studies while grieving the loss of her mother to cancer, receiving the news during a football tournament in Kimberley. Supported by her sister, also a lecturer at SU, colleagues and teammates, she now plans to pursue a PhD and a future…
Read MoreGAPS camp in Stellenbosch launches final push towards Glasgow 2026
49 Para athletes and coaches from Africa attend Stellenbosch GAPS camp Para Athletic Qualification opportunities available for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games First of three GAPS camps taking place ahead of Glasgow 2026 Stellenbosch University is hosting the first Commonwealth Sport GAPS camp of 2026, bringing together 49 Para athletes and coaches from across Africa for…
Read MoreLearning leadership from horses at SU
In the paddocks of Stellenbosch University, two Appaloosa mares quietly guide students and staff on a unique leadership path. A structured, research-informed programme known as HERD (Human Embodiment, Relationality & Dynamics) reimagines leadership as an embodied, relational practice. For many participants, particularly women students or those who feel like outsiders in traditional leadership spaces, the…
Read MoreMaties Coach Aneesah Adams Helping Shape the Future of Women’s Rugby Coaching
Maties Women’s Rugby head coach Aneesah Adams was among a select group of coaches who participated in a national initiative led by the South African Rugby Union aimed at accelerating the development of elite women’s rugby coaches in South Africa. The Women Coaches’ Transitioning Workshop, hosted in the Western Cape last month, brought together 24 coaches from…
Read MoreMaties Rower Isabella Bruce Achieves National Colours in Coastal Rowing
In a proud moment for Maties Sport, Isabella Bruce, a third year BA Development and Environment student-athlete representing the Maties Rowing Club at Stellenbosch University, received her official national colours in coastal rowing at the prestigious Buffalo (RMB) Regatta in East London last month. “Receiving my national colours at the Buffalo Regatta felt like a privilege and an honour,” Bruce said.…
Read MoreLearn more about Maties Underwater Club
About/vision The Maties Underwater Club (MUC) is an official Maties Recreational Sport and licensed 5-star PADI Dive Center. The MUC seeks to cultivate a responsible, skilled, and environmentally conscious community of divers within Stellenbosch University. Run by elected students from Stellenbosch university, the mission of the Maties Underwater Club is to promote the safe and sustainable enjoyment of underwater sports through education,…
Read MoreJana-Mari Botha balances elite hockey and excellence in industrial engineering
Double Excellence: Jana-Mari successfully balances high-level academics as a Master’s student in Industrial Engineering with an elite athletics career. National Debut: After six years with the Maties hockey team, she recently earned her first caps for the South African national team (the Proteas) during a winning test series in Canada. Transferable Skills: She attributes her success to…
Read MoreMaroon Machine confident of going all the way in FNB Varsity Cup 2026
FNB Maties will be a team on a mission in 2026 after falling agonizingly short in last season’s final. The fact that they were 15 minutes away from getting their hands on the FNB Varsity Cup trophy and then letting slip against their fierce Western Cape rivals. The men from Stellenbosch will certainly be looking…
Read MoreMATIES RUGBY VARSITY CUP 2026 – RETAIN AND REGAIN CAMPAIGN
There is everything to play for this year in the Varsity Cup Rugby competition that kicks off on Monday, February 16, and plays out over two months. For our Maties Women, it is all about keeping the silverware after being crowned champions in 2025; and for our Men, it is not just making the finals but regaining the trophy. For our Young Guns it…
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