Maties Sport hosts first ever Women’s Cocktail evening

Maties Sport played as hosts to the first every Women’s Cocktail evening which was designed to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women past and present at Stellenbosch University last night. Keynote Speaker Ongeziwe Mali, Maties Hockey player and recent Olympian spoke about her journey so far in her sporting career and expressed that…

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Academic Achiever and Sports Sensation, Erin Powers

Hailing from Makhanda, formerly known as Grahamstown, 20-year-old Erin Powers has had a passion for sports from a very young age. A former student and head girl at the Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) in the Eastern Cape, Erin has consistently strived for excellence in all her endeavours. During her school years, Erin showcased her…

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Maties Hockey alumni representing SA at the Olympic Games

Stellenbosch University has no less than eight former Maties Hockey players in the South African teams for the Paris Olympic Games. The squad includes former Maties men Daniel Bell, Andrew Hobson, Keenan Horne, and Jacques van Tonder. The women representing their country are Quanita Bobbs, Stephanie Botha, Erin Christie, and Kayla de Waal. Another alum is…

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Netball alumni shines in first English season

Former Maties netball players Nichole Taljaard and Nicola Smith have just finished their first season as players in England’s Netball Super League. Taljaard played for London Pulse, and Smith represented Loughborough Lighting. Both Taljaard and Smith also earned National contracts for 2024. Loughborough Lighting and London Pulse finished second and third, respectively, in the final…

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Maties Rugby win USSA, while Hockey and Netball secure top 3 spots

Maties Sport fared well at the recent University Sport of South Africa (USSA) Championships, claiming medals in multiple sporting codes. The Maroon Machine took home gold in men’s 15s rugby with notable silver medals for the Maties men’s hockey side and Maties 2 netball team while adding a number of additional silver and bronze medals…

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Maties Chess Player Makes International Debut

Stellenbosch University second-year international studies student Simamnkele Hemeni has been named in the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Chess team for the FISU Mind Games World University Championships, which will take place from 25-27 June in Uganda, Entebbe. Born and raised in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, 21-year-old Simamnkele played chess since he was a young boy in…

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Stellenbosch University receives Platinum certification for FISU Healthy Campus

Stellenbosch University (SU) is the first university in South Africa to officially receive a Platinum Certification for Healthy Campus from the Federation of International University Sport (FISU) in June 2024. This certification aims to enhance all aspects of well-being for students and the campus community at large. “Receiving the Platinum certification as a FISU Healthy…

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