Die Matie 15-2-17

DieMATIE WOENSDAG 15 FEBRUARIE 2017 | GR ATIS

SES-EN-SEWENTIGSTE JAARGANG | NO 2

Pulse neem Nu’Bar op horings

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Smoking laws strictly implemented at student bars

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Another title for Dean Tonia 3

Dis altyd lente Pulse neem Varsitybeker-triomf 12 op Nu’Bar horings

Foto: FRANNA LOMBARD

WRAAK IS SOET Matie-ondersteuners is plesierig tydens die Varsitybeker-wedstryd teen NWU-Pukke. Maties het met 31-9 geseëvier. Lees meer op bl.12.

SRC voting opens today tomorrow ANÉ VAN ZYL

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tembus are breaking their own rules when it comes to appointing this year’s SRC. Rules in the student constitution regarding communication with students have been sidestepped, as well as the correct procedure for nominations.

According to the constitution, the nomination period must last for 10 calendar days. However, the nomination process for the 2017/2018 elections opened on 30 January and closed on 6 February.

“This was not a new election, therefore the nomination period mentioned does not apply.

“This is the same election that was started in the third term last year and the reopening was an extension of the nomination period,” said election convenor Dylan Swigelaar.

Furthermore, information

about candidates was not released as the constitution requires.

The constitution states that the names, manifestos and experience of candidates has to be sent to students, as well as the procedure surrounding complaints. Thus far only one of these documents has been sent to students.

When asked to comment on this, Swigelaar stated that he had to be selective about how many emails he sends out because he is not allowed to “spam students” with emails about the election.

Swigelaar added that the relevant information could be found on the candidate posters around campus, as well as on social media.

However, no information about their experiences is on the posters.

The constitution further states that the election convenor must inform all students of the voting day, the way in which votes will be cast, as well as the date, time and place of the public

presentation meeting.

When questioned about when these details will be sent to students, Swigelaar said that information would be communicated in a mass email the following day.

Yesterday all students received an email with a caucus roster for the previous week.

“The reason for the delay in the second mass email was because changes had to be made to the voting pool due to the timing of the election,” said Swigelaar.

The constitution also requires that the information be made available electronically, on a single website, to all students before the start of the election. The website doesn’t currently exist.

Voting was set to commence today, but has been postponed until Thursday. Swigelaar explained that the reason for the postponement was IT difficulties.

“IT needed an extra day to get the online voting ready,” he said.

Voting will now open tomorrow, and the SRC will be announced on Tuesday.

Circuses Every day of last week caucuses took place where students posed questions to candidates.

In response to a question about communication channels, candidate Darrian Hoffeldt responded by calling Tonia Overmeyer, the Student Dean, “a wallflower” who “does nothing for students”.

Romek Sadowski, in response to a question about fees, suggested the university gets rid of merit bursaries to free up funds. Furthermore, he mentioned that the convocation should be prevented from overturning the language policy. He also added that management is scared of students, and that it is the responsibility

of management to schedule meetings with students to sort out issues.

Kamva Somdyala commented on residence policies calling it “exclusive” and saying it doesn’t consider socio-economic factors.

Bevin Davids also spoke about fees, saying there are many ways to find funding, if students go to the right place. He claimed that he would be a bridge between students and financial help.

Some candidates mentioned the necessity of student parliament, and the need for the SRC to be held accountable, while other candidates refused to answer questions or hardly said a word.

At the caucuses three of the candidates, Maxwell Mlangeni, Sadowski and Somdyala announced that they will be standing for chairperson.

According to Swigelaar the portfolios of the SRC members, as well as a chairperson, is elected internally.

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ADMISSIONS

Dog trafficking in Stellenbosch Numerous complaints of people allegedly selling young, underfed and dehydrated mixed breed puppies to sympathetic students in Stellenbosch has made waves of discontent on social media in recent weeks.

At least two puppies sold in this manner were taken to the Animal Welfare Society of Stellenbosch (AWSS), who confirmed the pups were from the same litter.

Several of the perpetrators were spotted at Bohemia, situated at the

corner of Victoria and Andringa Street.

The AWSS kindly asked Stellenbosch residents, and especially students, to refrain from paying for the pups, and to rather contact the authorities to remove the animals and apprehend the perpetrators.

Contact the AWSS on 021 883 9129.

Upon emergencies contact 071 169 9922 (5pm – 10pm only).

International Epilepsy day Monday 13 February marked the annual International Epilepsy Day. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions and can be characterised by having recurring seizures.

Seizure symptoms include temporary confusion, staring spells, uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs, loss of consciousness or awareness and psychic symptoms.

Statistics suggest that 75% of people with epilepsy will have had

their first seizure before the age of 20 and up to 80% will be able to control their epilepsy with medication.

Epilepsy can affect anyone of any age and about one in every 100 people has epilepsy. Stellenbosch University (SU) has structures in place for students suffering from epilepsy, as well as other medical conditions and health problems.

More information and assistance can be found by contacting or visiting the Centre for Student Counselling and Development on campus.

Parkeerarea word studentebehuising Personeel wat voorheen in die parkeerarea oorkant Harmonie en Monica parkeer het, sal nou in ander personeelparkeerareas geakkommodeer word.

Dié parkeerarea word tans in privaat studentebehuising omskep.

Studente wat soms ook die area gebruik het, sal nou parkering op die rand van kampus moet soek of van die pendelbusdiens gebruik moet maak.

Tydens gesprekke tussen Fasiliteitsbestuur en die ontwikkelaar het

die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) voorwaardes vir die ontwikkeling gestel.

“Dit sluit in dat konstruksiewerkers moet kennis neem van eksamentye en die verkeer – spesifiek wat betrek konstruksievoertuie in Colignystraat,” het die US se woordvoerder, Martin Viljoen, gesê.

“Verwagtinge ten opsigte van parkering is ’n uitdaging vir die dorp en kampus en dit is lankal nie meer moontlik om vir almal parkering te waarborg nie,” het hy bygevoeg.

SU council approves revised admissions policy HAYLEY GRAMMER

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tellenbosch University’s (SU) admission policy is set to change after the SU council approved the revised admissions policy on Saturday 11 February.

The revised policy will be applicable from 1 March 2017 when the applications for the 2018 intake of newcomer students open.

“The revised policy is in line with the university’s commitment to becoming more inclusive by broadening access to the institution and deepening its transformation, as contained in SU’s guiding policy document, its Institutional Intent and Strategy,” said George Steyn, council chair.

Vice rector of learning and teaching, Prof Arnold Schoonwinkel, said that SU is committed to an equitable, transparent and reasonable process for admission.

“In South Africa the spotlight has fallen on access to higher education, therefore in revising our current admissions policy, SU gives effect to its obligation arising from the Constitutional right of access to higher education, and the legislative duty to ensure that its admissions policy provides appropriate measures for the redress of past inequalities and not unfairly discriminate in any way,” said Schoonwinkel.

He emphasised that SU does not in any manner condone a system of racial

classification as it was used under the apartheid regime, or seek to perpetuate the effects of racial classification under that system.

“We do, however, recognise that for most applicants who grew up in South Africa, the reality is that one or both parents are likely to have been racially classified in the past.

“Furthermore, the university recognises that past discriminatory practices still generally correlate to present disadvantage, which must be addressed by corrective measures.”

The admissions procedure in the previous admissions policy (2012) highlighted how all students wanting admission to SU needed to obtain results for the National Benchmarking Test’s (NBT’s) and National Senior Certificate, including Independent Examination Board (IEB), in a ratio of 40:60 respectively, based on their faculties specific mark requirements.

There was no focus on race or socioeconomic status (SES).

The admissions procedure in the revised admissions policy reads as follows: “As applications are received, applicants who meet the minimum academic criteria are ranked in descending order in accordance with their academic results at school and classified according to race and SES”.

The policy continues by stating that faculties will admit the highest ranked applicants to fill the places assigned for academic achievement

without regard to race or SES. “Thereafter the faculty admits the highest ranked BCI (Black, Coloured and Indian) and SES applicants until the respective targets for each category have been met.

“If there are still places remaining, the best performing applicants, will be admitted without regard to race or SES status.”

The policy has gone the full route of institutional approval, with inputs from all 10 of SU’s faculties, its Senate and its Institutional Forum, it was also open for public input.

The university community as well as the broad public were invited to comment during October 2016, and the final draft was comprehensively discussed at a special council meeting on 11 February 2017, where the policy was approved.

“We have revised our admission policy as a leading national highereducation institution, a national asset serving the national interest and the nation as a whole.

“The policy promotes access and success for students from diverse communities.

“Stellenbosch is a university for all South Africans,” said Prof Wim de Villiers, SU rector.

The revised policy will be available on the SU website once the changes made by council have been included in the final version.

Visit www.sun.ac.za for more information.

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MEASLES

US moet opdok ná Eendrag-brand

Measles ‘outbreak’ affects 5

ARLEEN STONE

HAYLEY GRAMMER

Die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) moet opdok ná ’n student ernstig beseer is in brand in 2007.

Izak Potgieter, wat toe ’n derdejaarstudent en inwoner van Eendrag was, is verlam ná hy uit sy kamervenster gespring het toe ’n brand op 9 Augustus 2007 die derde verdieping van die koshuis verwoes het.

Daar is bevind dat die universiteit vir Potgieter se beserings aanspreeklik is en gelas dat die US skadevergoeding en sy regskoste moet betaal.

Die bedrag sal nog bepaal word.

Die brand Volgens hofdokumente was die oorsaak van die brand moontlik ’n ongebluste sigaret wat op een van die koshuis se balkonne gelos is.

Anina Burger, ’n forensiese brandinspekteur, meen dat die stompie nie behoorlik geblus is nie en in ’n vullisdrom gelaat is om te smeul. Die meublement op die balkon was van hoogs vlambare materiaal.

Meeste inwoners het steeds geslaap en nie die brandalarm gehoor nie. Sommige, onder andere die onder-prim André Coetzee, het tevergeefs probeer om die brand te blus, maar gou besef dat die koshuis ontruim moet word.

Inwoners op die derde vloer was van die laastes om te ontruim. Potgieter en sy kamermaat, Servaas Fick, moes vanuit hulle kamervenster op die derde vloer van die koshuis na veiligheid spring. Beide is in die hospitaal

Health practitioners around the province remain on high alert after five confirmed measles cases were identified in a Stellenbosch school.

The outbreak was handled by the Western Cape Health Department and all cases and suspected cases were investigated and given the necessary treatment and vaccinations.

Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that can produce complications such as lung infections, blindness and even death.

“Measles is caused by a very small germ called the Measles virus.

“It cannot be seen with the naked eye and spreads when a person with measles coughs or sneezes,” said Jo-Anne Otto, Western Cape Health Department principal communications officer.

“Most children who have been immunised against measles at the right age and had an extra dose will not get measles.

“Young children who survive measles are weakened by the disease and may later die from malnutrition or other illnesses.

“It is also a known cause of mental retardation.”

Otto added that a quarter of all deaths from measles occurs before the age of one year and that measles in older children usually occurs as outbreaks.

Stellenbosch University (SU) issued a measles alert with advice and contact details if students suspect

Foto: US

IN LIGTE LAAIE Die brand in Eendrag in 2007. opgeneem.

Fick het ligte brandwonde opgedoen en is dieselfde dag nog ontslaan, maar Potgieter het die kort afdakkie bo die tweede verdieping se vensters tydens sy sprong getref en daarna grond toe geval. Hy het sy rug en nek beseer en is sedertien verlam.

Die hofsaak Die Wes-Kaapse Hooggeregshof het einde verlede jaar bevind dat die US aanspreeklik is vir skadevergoeding aan Potgieter.

Potgieter het in sy saak aangevoer dat die US verplig is om seker te maak dat die regte veiligheidsmaatreëls toegepas word om die studente se veiligheid te verseker.

Volgens die hofstukke is die regte veiligheidsmaatreëls en –opleiding nie aan inwoners verskaf nie en dat geen brandmure in die spitsdakruimte van die koshuis, direk bo die derde verdie-

ping se kamers, geïnstalleer is nie. Dit sou keer dat ’n brand deur die dak versprei. Potgieter het ook aangevoer dat die US reeds, ná ’n soortgelyke brand in 1983 by die vrouekoshuis Huis ten Bosch, voorsorgmaatreëls moes tref.

Huis ten Bosch het ’n soortgelyke dakstruktuur aan dié van Eendrag gehad. Die US het eers in 2010 ’n projek van stapel gestuur om veiligheidsmaatreëls by koshuise op te skerp.

Ander brande - Polimeerwetenskappe (1981) - Huis Ten Bosch (1983) - Sonop (2005) - Neelsie (2006) - Huis Visser (2007) - Eendrag en Van der Stergebou (2007) - Wilcocks-gebou (2010) - Helderberg en Van der Sterr-gebou (2015)

they may have the virus, and Campus Health offered measles vaccinations to students who wished to be immunised.

“Everyone gets vaccinated if their parents take them to the clinic to get vaccinated but that immunity wanes over time so we recommend boosters and most people don’t go for their boosters,” said Dr Lynne Julie.

“There are also people that can’t be vaccinated because of health reasons so those people are at risk.

“That’s why we vaccinate everyone else, it’s known as herd immunity. If everyone is immune, no one can get sick.”

According to Julie, Campus Health has vaccinated approximately 200 patients but noted that local pharmacies also have the vaccine available and that some patients would be going there.

“The problem you sit with at universities is that it’s not mandatory to have vaccinations to come to university.

“The only mandatory vaccinations is hepatitis B for your healthcare students before you can start seeing patients, the others are not compulsory.

“It also costs money, that’s a big problem,” said Julie.

Campus Health used Twitter to raise awareness about measles and promote the importance of getting vaccinated.

For more information and to stay updated on health and wellbeing follow Campus Health on Twitter.

To make an appointment call 021 808 3496.

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BEGGAR ASSAULT Campus security slow to respond

Assault and attempted robbery on Rooiplein ANÉ VAN ZYL

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female student made a case of assault at the South African Police Service (SAPS) after being kicked and slapped by a homeless woman on the Rooiplein.

SAPS confirmed the beggar kicked the student on the head and attempted to steal her cell phone.

According to eyewitnesses, the attack was unprovoked.

The victim did not interact with the beggar, but other students on the grass handed her food and cigarettes.

Seo-ho Yoo, an eyewitness, intervened by grabbing the cell phone and stopping the attack.

The victim and her friends left the scene while Yoo and other bystanders held on to the beggar and called campus security.

“She was mumbling and not making sense,” said Yoo. Campus security arrived about ten minutes later.

“The woman was apprehended by campus security and members of

G4S, and taken to the campus security office,” said university spokesperson Martin Viljoen.

“The woman showed signs of Psychosis. She undressed herself and caused damage to campus security property.”

Viljoen added that the SAPS was contacted to arrest the woman.

He said that police officers took her away, but released her an hour or two later.

Beggar naked in lecture hall Later that same day the woman was found naked in a lecture hall in the industrial psychology building.

Viljoen confirmed that the door of the industrial psychology building was open at the time.

Video material of G4S officials removing the woman from an economics class circulated on social media. In the video the woman seemed distraught, yelling “help me” while officials carried her out of the venue.

According to eyewitness Johann Harzon, the woman entered the hall

WATER RESTRICTIONS

completely naked and “began to use the room’s furniture to stretch”.

“She ran up the stairs, meters away from where I was sitting, and began climbing on the chairs in the back row.

It left me shaken for the rest of the day,” said Harzon.

Members of the G4S task team removed the woman from the venue.

SAPS later confirmed that the woman was a regular patient at Stellenbosch Hospital where she receives treatment, and she was taken there for attention.

According to Viljoen, the campus is too large for security officers to be present at all incidences.

“It would be ideal for officers to react to crisis situations immediately, but because campus is so big, they can’t be everywhere at once.”

He further stated that the victim was supported by campus security personnel after the incident, and was called later that afternoon to inquire about her wellbeing.

She was also offered crisis and trauma counselling after the incident.

NAKED AND SCREAMING Beggar removed by G4S.

SMOKING LAW

Regulations implemented after 16 years HAYLEY GRAMMER

Photo: JAMES BRANDT

WASTED Water spraying on Victoria street.

Four months of water left BONITA WILLIAMS

The Cape Town City Council announced this week that there is only enough water to last for another 110 days.

Students living at Huis de Villiers were asked by their live-in head, John Ruiters, to shower with buckets so that they could collect water and use it to flush their toilets.

Two minute showers were also mentioned as a way to save water.

However, a photo of a sprayer wasting water on Victoria Road was sent to Die Matie.

According to university spokesperson MartinViljoen, there are currently more than 3000 sprayers on campus that are checked on rotation and fixed if necessary.

“Unfortunately the sprayers break when driven over or stepped on.

“Broken sprayers are fixed as soon as possible,” he said.

The university has a sustainability message and provides alternative water sources, but there has still been little communication to students about water restrictions on campus.

“A quota system has been put in place which stipulates how to ration the use of water.

“This can be found on the MySun

news page,” said John de Wet, environmental and sustainability manager at Stellenbosch University (SU).

Viljoen added that a number of different water-saving initiatives were currently being implemented.

These include planting indigenous and endemic species which require less water than exotic species, designing water retaining landscapes that allow for the absorption and storage of water and replacing campus shower heads with water-saving shower heads.

“Over the last few weeks, the university received a number of enquiries from students and the general public about its water usage.

“The university, like other users in the area, has to adhere to the water restrictions as determined by the Municipality and Council,” said Viljoen.

“The university does not irrigate landscaped areas, sports fields and research sites with potable water, but avails itself of other water sources, such as the Eersterivier and local storage dams.”

Members of the public who become aware of irregularities in the irrigation system or observe any wastage of water, are requested to report these to the University’s Facilities Management Help Desk at 021 808 4666.

The Cape Winelands District Municipality has been ignoring smoking laws for the past 16 years.

The original Tobacco Products Control Act was passed in 1993, with its latest amendment in 2009. But according to an article published by The Cape Times in August 2000, the Act was meant to come into effect on 1 October that year, banning smoking in public places.

However, only a handful of restaurants and pubs in Stellenbosch implemented the “new” regulations in October 2016. Some of these restaurants include Bohemia, Happy Oak and the Mystic Boer.

The Act states smoking areas can only consist of a quarter of the floor space on the premises and that there

must be a solid partition and entrance door that separates the smoking area with the rest of the venue. Tobacco advertising was also banned, although existing sponsorships were allowed to run through until April 2000.

According to another report published by The Cape Times in 2013, the Free Market Foundation criticized the legislation, saying it paved the way towards SA becoming “a nanny state”.

The foundation also called on the

public to oppose the new amendments because it is an easy place for government to take away freedom.

“We are very concerned about the Tobacco Products Control Act, it’s something we’ve been battling for years,” said Gail Day, executive manager of the Free Market Foundation.

“Restaurants and bars are private spaces that are open for the public, not public spaces. The philosophical view that a restaurant or bar is a public space is inherently wrong.

“The government is currently looking into making the act more onerous and moving towards banning tobacco completely. None of us on the team even smoke, its freedom that is at the forefront of the battle,” she said.

When contacted for comment, the municipality failed to respond before going to print.

Student Dean now director of leadership ARLEEN STONE

Uncertainty about the future existence and worth of the position of Dean of Students at Stellenbosch University (SU) has painted a bleak future for the voice of students on campus.

Recent rumours regarding the appointment of current Dean of Students, Tonia Overmeyer, as Director of Student Leadership Development and Structures, has raised concerns about whether the student body’s voice among university management will have the same effect it had before.

In August 2015, the Rector’s Management Team, without consultation, renamed the director of student communities, Pieter Kloppers, as Dean of Students after years of pressure from student communities.

After the 2015/16 SRC raised complaints about Kloppers, he was removed and a task team established for both the creation and appointment of the position.

“Concerns were raised that the position would never have the all encompassing role it once has as a result

of specialisation of student services,” said James de Villiers, vice chair and spokesperson for the 2015/2016 SRC. “The lack of a true Dean of Students leaves a gap between students and management where students have no direct link to the university and institutional knowledge is not disseminated.”

Shortly after Overmeyer was appointed in the reconceptualised post in September 2016, university management said they were very excited to welcome Overmeyer to the SU family.

Dr Birgit Schreiber, Senior Director of Student Affairs was delighted

by Overmeyer’s talents and her appointment, but could not be reached for comment on whether Overmeyer’s primary position now seemed less than sturdy.

It has also become noticeable that her title as Dean of Students is becoming less prominent on campus.

Monica du Toit, from the Transformation Office, said she is not directly involved in discussion regarding the Dean but found it strange that Overmeyer was not introduced as Dean of

TO DEAN OR NOT TO DEAN? Students during discussion anymore.

She added that she believes the Dean of Students plays an important role in a university setting.

“The Transformation Office recognises the need to cultivate an institutional culture and positions like this are necessary to do that.”

Prof Arnold Schoonwinkel, vice rector of Learning and Teaching, stated the reason for their focus on Overmeyer’s new additional role was due to some students using Overmeyer as a landfill for all problems.

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Neelsie businesses support student card credit JEANINE MALAN

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tudents living in residences could be one step closer towards using their student cards to purchase food in the Neelsie thanks to business owners.

Neelsie staff are working with students to enable all to use their student cards for food, not just those students who don’t live in residences.

“All students that do not have dining halls where they live can buy food in the Neelsie using their Call Order Bar (COB) quota on their student cards,” said Sean Davidse, administrative officer of the Student Fees division.

This includes PSO and senior residence students, but excludes undergraduate residence students, leaving many unhappy with the current arrangement.

Neelsie staff agreed that it should be possible for everyone to use their student cards to purchase food in the Neelsie.

“We think that the students are entitled to make their own decisions regarding where they want to eat,” said Petro Visser, manager of Feathers Café.

During the protest action on campus last year, protesters prevented the residences’ kitchen staff from going to work.

As many students could not eat at their residences, Stellenbosch University (SU) opened the COB system in the Neelsie to all.

This year the system, run by Eazipay Management Systems, was once again open during orientation week, as well as during the first week of class. The following week it was closed to residence students.

At the end of last year, Neelsie business owners conducted a survey with the aim of finding out how students feel about the current COB system and whether an attempt to open the facility to all students permanently would be worth it.

The survey indicated that 95% of the students who participated in the survey would like to be able to buy food at the Neelsie with their student cards.

Plan of action Neelsie business owners held a meeting on Friday in order to get the ball rolling. They also submitted a meeting request to the centre’s manager, Renée Tutu.

“We want to present our recommendation to her so that she can see our point of view and take the process further for us,” said Gert

Visser, business owner of Vlambojant and Feathers Café.

Visser admitted that the residences’ food suppliers will have competition if their plan succeeds.

However, the competition will force the suppliers to lift their standards to become competitive with the Neelsie, “ensuring a balance”.

SU won’t be the first to do this, both the University of the Free State and North-West University allow students to use their student cards to purchase food across campus, at any residence and in the student centres.

“We just feel it’s unfair, because other universities have this facility.

Why don’t they make it available [to all students] in the Neelsie?” said Visser.

Students are able to load COB quota onto their student cards via their student account online.

COB criticism − The residences’ food is not up to standard and therefore residents prefer to eat at the Neelsie. − Booking meals two days in advance is inconvenient, as it is impractical when plans change. − Residents lose money if they miss a meal they booked. − When studying in the Neelsie, walking to residences for dinner and then returning to the centre takes too long.

Eerstejaars nie meer eerstejaars WIANDA GILLILAND

Photo: FACEBOOK

CRIME SCENE The area in front of De Lapa where the assualt took place.

Student deaf after assault A student was left deaf after a fight with a fellow student in front of De Lapa last year.

The incident took place on 11 November 2016, when the victim and his friends were leaving the bar after a night out.

Another student came up to the victim and asked him why he was looking at his girlfriend.

A dispute was started, where the victim was hit with a fist and fell to the ground.

He was then kicked on his head and woke up in hospital with serious head wounds.

A specialist confirmed last week that the student was deaf in one ear

and won’t recover.

The student, who wishes to remain anonymous, laid a complaint of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

The accused is a former first team rugby captain of Paarl Gimnasium.

The victim ended his studies at Stellenbosch after the attack.

De Lapa responded by saying that the attack did not happen on their premises but that their bouncers still helped the victim.

They also kept the victim still when waiting for the ambulance to arrive. De Lapa has since installed security cameras outside to ensure fights don’t happen in the future.

Om ’n eerstejaar ’n ‘eerstejaar’ te noem, is glo deesdae taboe op kampus.

Dié woord is saam met terme soos jool, jarre en skakels met meer inklusiewe en neutrale terme vervang.

Die “neutrale term“ wat vir eerstejaars gekies is, is ‘nuwelinge’.

Die 2DO-program is vanjaar deur die Frederick Van Zyl Slabbertinstituut aangebied om veranderinge aan die verwelkomingsprogram te verduidelik.

Daar is gepoog om terme soos onder meer ‘jool’ en ‘skakels’ en te elimineer en met ‘MAD²’ en ‘socials’ te vervang.

Volgens ’n mentor van Simonsberg, Micheal Knoetze, is die rede agter dié veranderinge grootliks inklusiwiteit en om nuwe Maties meer gemaklik te laat voel sodat hulle vinnig kan aanpas.

Olivia Bernstein, voorsitter van Minerva se tweedejaarskomittee, meen tradisie is belangrik omdat dit Maties laat deel voel van iets, maar as daardie tradisie iemand aanstoot gee doen die tradisie eintlik die teenoorgestelde.

Daniël du Plessis, Dagbreek se prim, sê baie het verander vandat hy in 2014 ’n eerstejaar was.

“Nuwelinge word nou slegs in Engels toegespreek om te verseker dat almal alles verstaan.

Wat sê studente?

Ek het geen negatiewe konnotasie met die ou terme nie. Ek verstaan nie hoekom mens nie na ’n eerstejaar kan verwys as ’n eerstejaar nie. Ek is ’n tweedejaar, ander ouer studente is derdejaars of vierdejaars, dis dieselfde?

– Lene van Wyk, tweedejaar Ek sal aanhou die ou terme gebruik. Dit voel asof die universiteit al die goeie tradisies ook probeer wegvat. – Juliana van der Merwe, tweedejaar Ek sal probeer om die nuwe terme te gebruik, maar ek verstaan nie hoekom ons nie die ou terme mag gebruik nie. – CJ Upton, tweedejaar Ek dink ons moet hou by die ou terme, want dis tradisie. My ma was ook op Stellenbosch, en hulle het jool gehad. Ek is ’n eerstejaar, hoekom mag mense nie so na my verwys nie? – Jute Saayman, eerstejaar The university is not discussing why they are trying to redefine these terms.

First year is not a derogatory term at all, it is just an indication of the year you are in, like grade eight or grade nine. With skakels changing to social, I do understand that there are negative connotations with the old term. These changes and the reasons for them just hasn’t been discussed and communicated properly. - Jean-Luc Tostee, third year As an English girl from Joburg I never understood the negative connotations associated with the term “jool”. Most people I know still refer to it as jool and I feel like it is an unnecessary change that doesn’t solve the problems that comes with the period. I don’t think calling first years, newcomers make them feel more welcome. – Sian Noble, fourth year I don’t see anything wrong in calling jool, jool and first years, first years.

It’s what I’m used to, and I’ll keep on using these terms.

– Maureen Njuguma, second year I think it is a good initiative from the university’s side to make welcoming more inclusive so that everybody understands all the terms. I will try to switch to these new terms.

– Tiisetso Maketekete, third year “Sosiale geleenthede (skakels) het ook meer divers geraak,” het hy gesê.

Hy het bygevoeg geleenthede soos Vensters moet bly omdat eerstejaars dit baie geniet, maar dat dit in die toekoms meer finansieël volhoubaar

moet wees.

Cindi Pretorius, ’n verwelkomingsleier van Minerva, het gesê alle verwelkomingsprogramme se doel is om nuwelinge gemaklik te laat inskakel.

Maties students and staff risk their lives to fight fires

ARLEEN STONE

Maties students and staff are doing Stellenbosch University (SU) proud with their selfless dedication to putting out blazes in the Cape Winelands District.

Jen Fill, Christopher Hay, Thomas Lennon, Oliver Freyer, sisters Deidré, Liesel and Maryna Odendaal, and Adam Venter all joined the Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) to help keep Stellenbosch residents safe.

VWS is a trained, dedicated and passionate non-profit group, consisting only of volunteers.

Combined these members have over 56 000 hours of fire fighting since their launch in 1999/2000 in Cape Town.

Today they boast 220 volunteers over four stations (Newlands, Jonkershoek, South Peninsula and the newly developing Grabouw Station).

They also provide training and other services, such as wildfire suppression, education and awareness

programmes, and the monitoring and active suppression of fires during prescribed ecological burns.

Since VWS opened its base in Jonkershoek in 2009, several students and staff members of SU have joined.

“Some have moved on, as students do, and new ones have taken their place.

“Currently about 20% of VWS Jonkershoek members are associated with SU. “Of the 23 new members who joined in 2016, nine are Maties students and two are SU staff members,” said Pia Nänny, marketing liason for the Jonkershoek station.

Hayley Hagen, founder of the VWS Jonkershoek base, added that students have proven to be a great asset to VWS. “Bringing their enthusiasm and energy, they add tremendous value as their schedules often allow them to respond to call-outs when others, bound by office jobs, can’t.”

Die Matie spoke to a few firefighters.

Jen Fill - American post-doctoral fellow, a member for two years: “What has impressed me most about VWS is the dedication, selfless commitment and unconditional friendship of the team.

“Over the course of training, and especially on the fire line, I’ve realised that the irresistible call to participate is really because of the profound friendships and camaraderie that accompany a mentally and physically demanding experience.”

Christopher Hay - BCom investment management student, qualified as a crew leader last year: “Joining VWS was the best decision of my life. I enjoy nature and I wanted to give something back to the community. I love the humour, banter and camaraderie between members.”

Thomas Lennon - Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management, new recruit: “It was very exciting! You push yourself past what you thought you were capable of. Everyone was very

Photo: ANDREW HAGEN

IN GRABOUW Two VWS crew members survey the scene. supportive. You’re with great people, doing something rewarding.”

Oliver Freyer - Biodiversity and ecology student: “VWS is a bunch of really cool people, and the selfless commitment to help is phenomenal. Fighting fire is tricky and tough, but comes with a very rewarding feeling. The support from farmers and the public is a highlight too. I’m sorry I didn’t join sooner.”

Deidré, Liesel and Maryna

Odendaal joined VWS in 2016 to challenge themselves and to make a difference. Deidré is a PhD student, while Liesel and Maryna are Masters students.

Adam Venter - mechanical engineering student, is still chasing his childhood dream of being a fireman and a hero: “I’ve always wanted to jump in and help when there were big fires, and it was finally time to get involved.”

STUDENTELEWE

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Visualrev: a growing online sensation INGRID HEŸDENRŸCH

W

hen everyone else is chilling at home or in res, watching series and taking naps, you can find Dean Tucker, a third year visual communication and design student from Stellenbosch University (SU), climbing mountains and exploring new places to get that perfect shot.

Since he started taking photos for Instagram about two years ago, his follower count hasn’t stopped growing. At the moment he has more than 12 500 followers on Instagram and his YouTube channel is also growing by the day, nearly reaching 2 000 subscribers.

How did Weekend Ventures, your weekly vlog series and Instagram account, get started?

Weekend Ventures came about because I didn’t have time in the week to do things. So I thought let’s just do things on the weekend.

It started initially as a way for me to push myself creatively, it also gave me a reason to go out and explore

instead of sitting at home playing Fifa all weekend.

It was a challenge to get myself out of the house and do something exciting every single week, but that soon grew into something bigger than just myself. It developed into this concept of inspiring other people to get out and do something on the weekend. You don’t have to be a famous photographer or traveller, you can go out and do these cool things in your free time.

Literally everything I’ve done through my Instagram and YouTube has been on the weekend, so anyone can do it and live that adventurer lifestyle.

How are you balancing your university work with your photography and film making?

I love doing it so it’s exciting for me to do those things every weekend.

I make time for it so I’ll usually work ahead during the week if it means I don’t have to work on the weekend.

How did you find daily vlogging

during the holidays?

Daily vlogging was quite a challenge.

It was fun but you have to be very creative in the way you make your videos to create something new and exciting every single day.

So the days where I was just sitting at home, I had to try and think of something to do, which was difficult.

Obviously it’s not something I can keep up whilst at university because I don’t have time and I don’t think the environment is quite right for it.

What are some of your favourite photos you’ve taken and videos you’ve made?

My friend and I went to Jonkershoek and we just drove on a random dirt road that lead us to the top of the mountain.

I would say those are probably some of my most favourite photos.

My favourite video that I’ve made so far is my Rocking the Daisies video.

I put the most effort I’ve ever put into any video into that video.

Do you have specific goals set out for your social media plat forms?

Photo: ELODI TROSKIE

ONLINE SENSATION SU student Dean Tucker.

I want to try to get to 10k subscribers by the end of this year.

It’s going to be difficult, but it’s a goal. Something to strive for.

What would your advice be to people who want to do the same as you?

Just do as much as you can. Take as many pictures as you can. Take as

many videos as you can. You’re going to fail, but just keep doing it. It’s taken me two years to get to the point where I am now, and I’m still growing, I’m still learning every single time I do something.

You learn little things along the way that help you get better. And it’s only by keeping on doing that, that you get better.

Oud mej. SA-finalis nou kurwemodel AN-MARI SNYMAN

Die oud-Matie en voormalige mej.

Suid-Afrika-finalis, Marciel Hopkins, was die afgelope maand op almal se lippe.

Hopkins het destyds 14 kg verloor om aan dié skoonheidskompetisie deel te neem en in ’n nommer 12 jeans te pas.

Ná die kompetisie het die voormalige prim van Huis ten Bosch op ’n natuurlike gewig opgetel om weer in ’n nommer 14-grootte te pas.

Sy het vroeër vanjaar ’n foto op op sosiale media gedeel van hoe sy gelyk het toe sy deelgeneem het aan mej.

Suid-Afrika en hoe sy nou lyk.

Haar boodskap daarby het mense egter laat gons.

“Ek het nooit ’n spesifieke dieet gevolg nie, maar ek het drastiese leefstylveranderinge gemaak en letterlik my boude af geoefen,” het sy gesê.

Hopkins het onder meer koolhidrate, rooivleis, alkohol en sjokolade uitgesny.

“Ek het twee tot drie ure ’n dag geoefen en selfs oor naweke kardiosessies ingewerk.

“My borste het twee bra-groottes gekrimp en my maandelikse siklus het

Foto: FACEBOOK

14 KG GELUKKIGER Marciel Hopkins voor en ná die mej. SA-kompetisie. gestop.”

Hopkins het gesê dat dit nie die moeite werd is om daagliks ’n stryd met kos of jou liggaam te voer nie en het haar aanhangers aangemoedig om eerder daarna te strewe om gelukkig en gesond te wees.

Hopkins is nou ’n suksesvolle in-

ternasionale kurwemodel.

Haar raad aan studente is om hard aan hulle drome te werk.

“As jy ’n kosbare nalatenskap wil laat en groot ideale het vir jouself, moet jy dit self laat gebeur.

“Niemand gaan dit op ’n silwer skinkbord vir jou aanbied nie.”

Acascuse me? Sêr Season is on its way!

KYRA TARR

With sêr season fast approaching, it’s not unlikely that you’ll find yourself struck by the sweet sound of young voices singing in harmony.

With Molassesêr just around the corner, here’s what to expect!

What is Molassasêr?

As an introduction to Kleinsêr, which will be taking place later this year, Molassesêr sees first years from each participatory residence or PSO singing songs in a capellla vocal performaces.

On 22 and 23 February, prepare to be blown away by the gees and enthusiasm these first years bring as they perform for the public in various venues around campus.

A panel of judges consisting of a Cultural House Committee from each residence rates the performances, and winners are crowned in the final round held at Wilgenhof Manskoshuis on 27 February. Entrance will cost you R20.

Foto: VERSKAF

NUWE BAADJIE Die bekende blou Matie Fietse is met opgegradeerde maroen fietse vervang. Op die foto toets Roelof Loubser die nuwe fietse uit. Die fietse word vir R2 500 per jaar uitverhuur.

Kampus Quotes Thoughts on Valentine’s Day

“Just another excuse to spend money on ugly sof t toys that are just going to gather dust in a cupboard somewhere with soggy bulls*** writ ten on them.”

- 3rd year, BAcc student Photo: SUPPLIED

‘GENTLEMEN OF CAMPUS’ Pieke at a previous sêr competition.

Kleinsêr Kleinsêr is the biggest cultural event on campus and, as seasoned Maties know, tickets are in high demand.

It is a smaller, more specialised version of Molassesêr, with twenty selected students from each competing residence or PSO taking part.

There is even scope to win a national title.

“[Klein]sêr is the best campus experience you can have…something happens in the process that bonds you for years to come,” said former Nemesia sêrleier, Anja Barnard.

“Even if you can barely hold a note, go audition! It’s worth it.”

If you love music be sure to get tickets for this year’s sêr season, no residence disappoints!

“If you’re with someone, everyday should be meaningful.

Why is Valentine’s Day made special?”

– Gemma Haywood, Sports Science Honours

“It should be a public holiday.”

– Kirsten Hobday, BAcc student “50 Shades!” - Heard outside the Willcocks

“It’s my birthday…” - Peter Brink, 1st year BCom Law

“Usually a complete waste of time, but sometimes exceptional.”

- Gideon Stephan, 2nd year Mechanical Engineering “I’m obviously not a fan, but that is purely because I am single” - Ewald Rist, 3rd year BA Visual Communication and Design “Valentine’s Day is a pretentious and kitschy holiday.”

- Georgie Firth, 2nd year PPE

“I have never had a valentine, so…” - Ben Tilley, 2nd year BCom

“Valentine’s Day is a way for capitalists to make cash.”

- Lascelles Marais, 1st year LLB

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STUDENT LIFE

Have you MET Stellenbosch’s fashion elite?

The annual Simonsberg Metropolitan is the perfect excuse to wipe the dust off your favourite hat and take out those fancy shoes. This year was no exception! With Met-goers looking Vogue ready, even the horses were turning their heads to get a good look at everyone.

Here are some of the weekend’s fashion highlights.

Photos: ELODI TROSKIE

Jou Huisfondsdans-gids INGRID HEŸDENRŸCH

Huisfondsdans is seker die dans waaroor jy die minste hoef te stres.

As iets skeefloop met jou uitrusting neem almal net aan dat dit deel is van die tema, dis goedkoper as al die ander danse en jou Huisfondsdansdate is glad nie so belangrik soos jou Huisdans-date nie.

Daar is nietemin is ’n paar dinge wat jy in ag moet neem vir Huisfondsdans: 1. Moenie daai persoon wees wat nie by die tema hou nie.

Ek weet dis tempting, maar ’n cocktailrokkie is regtig nie van toepassing as die tema safari is nie.

4. Onthou dat almal die foto’s gaan sien wat by die photobooth geneem word. Moenie ’n pose gooi wat jy nie wil hê almal in die koshuis moet sien nie.

5. Jy word gevra na ’n dans toe, nie om met iemand te trou nie. Ontspan.

6. Huisfondsdans eindig nie die tyd wat op die uitnodigings staan nie.

7. Huisfondsdanskomitees gee lekker kamerpunte.

8. Sorg dat jy die liedjies wat jy wil hê moet speel actually op die versoeklys neerskryf, anders luister jy dalk die hele aand lank na Kurt Darren.

2. Pre’s is pre’s vir ’n rede. Moet dit nie die main event maak en dan is die eintlike dans net ’n blur nie.

Die idee is om jouself te pace.

9. Moenie drank op die dansbaan vat nie. Dit maak nie saak hoe goed jy dink jy is nie, jy kan nie sokkie met ‘n glas in jou hand nie.

3. As 99 Red Balloons speel en Simonsberg is in die omtrek, hardloop ver weg.

10. Van glase gepraat, as jy met joune wil huis toe gaan, steek hom vroegtydig weg.

55ste Simonsberg Met stylvol, maar stadig S.Z. MINNAAR

’n Poging om vernuwing en innovasie by die 55ste Simonsberg Metropolitan (Met) het verlede Vrydag groot ongerief veroorsaak.

Vanjaar het ’n groot hoeveelheid studente wat in ’n beperkte tydruimte by die hekke aangekom het die term “bottelnek” ’n tweede betekenis gegee, aangesien fisiese kaartjies nie vooraf te koop was nie.

Die gebruik van nuwe tegnologie in die vorm van elektroniese skandering het behels dat studente ’n strepieskode by betaling van hul kaartjies ontvang het en aan beamptes by die hek moes vertoon. Die beamptes het dan die kode geskandeer en ’n armbandjie is aan die betrokke bywoner oorhandig.

“Verlede jaar was vervalste

kaartjies ’n groot probleem gewees en daar is toe besluit om hierdie jaar ’n elektroniese sisteem te gebruik,” het Henri Strydom, Simonsberg se HK-lid vir Met, verduidelik.

Hoewel die proses onetiese gedrag uitgeskakel het, was dit ten koste van ’n vinnige vloei by die ingange.

“Die opeenhoping by die ingang was bietjie van ʼn probleem.

“Ons het gehoop dat mense stelselmatig sou arriveer, maar groot groepe mense het toe gelyktydig daar aangekom,” het Strydom gesê.

Strydom het verder verduidelik hulle het alreeds daaroor vergader en planne gemaak vir volgende jaar om nog hekke te maak en soortgelyke probleme te voorkom.

Hlumelo Nonxuba, prim van Simonsberg , het gesê hoewel probleme

soms deurglip, is ’n ander belangrike aspek van die Met ook om Simonsberg se eerstejaars te vier.

“Almal wat kom, kom om vir hulle te kyk. Sodra ons eerstejaars inkoop, maak dit Met nóg meer van ’n sukses.”

Diegene wat wel gelukkig genoeg was om een van die 1 800 kaartjies te kry, is vermaak met ’n houtperderesies, ’n optrede deur die musiekgroep Early Hours, en “goedkoop” drank.

“Die Met gaan oor mense wat bymekaar kom en saam ’n goeie tyd kan hê,” het Nonxuba bygevoeg.

Hy glo ook “almal ken die naam” en die feit dat dié tradisie al 55 jaar bestaan tot die Met se sukses bydra.

Strydom het bygevoeg dat die Met “een van daardie events is wat jou altyd as Simonsberger sal bybly”.

MOVIE REVIEW La La Land Rating: PG-13 (for some language) Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musical & Performing Arts Directed by: Damien Chazelle Writ ten by: Damien Chazelle Runtime: 128 minutes

ELODI TROSKIE

La La Land tells the heartfelt story of an aspiring young actress (Emma Stone) and a talented jazz musician (Ryan Gosling), who are both having trouble making ends meet in Los Angeles, a city that doesn’t particularly make it easy for dreamers to pursue what they love.

Written and directed by Damien Chazelle, La La Land has received countless nominations at the Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, British Academy Film Awards and the Screen Actors Guild Awards, performing

LA LA-ING Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in a dancing scene. better than any other movie in 2016.

The cast further includes J. K. Simmons, Sonoya Mizuno, Jessica Rothe, Callie Hernandez, Finn Wittrock, Rosemarie DeWitt, John Legend, Jason Fuchs and Meagen Fay. A beautiful and hopeful story, every element in the film is relatable with characters that are real enough to make the audience feel connected to them.

The cinematography and

choreography complemented all aspects of the film.

The upbeat soundtrack, vibrant costumes and artistically made film as a whole, comes together to create a brilliant modern day musical.

La La Land breathes new life into a worn out genre.

It is a movie that will without a doubt be brought up in conversations for many months to come. A definite must-see in 2017.

DAG & NAG

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Pulse neem Nu’bar weer op horings EMRIE HUMMAN

15 February Spoegwolf Aandklas

17 February Gradex presents: Harry Pot ter & The Quad Party Visual Arts Department Metanoia presents: Fill up the quad V3.0 Metanoia Residence 18 February Helshoogte Hoenderdag Helshoogte Residence

The Colour Run Stellenbosch Hoërskool Stellenbosch Jack Parow, The Kif fness & Haezer Aandklas

19 February Goldfish Kirstenbosch

23 February Stellenbosch Wine Festival Warwick Winefarm 24 February Ultra South Africa Cape Town Stadium

Pieke Housewarming Pieke Men’s PSO

25 February PnP Women’s Walk Coetzenburg Stadium

Repfees Republiek van Helderberg Stellenbosch University Open Day

V

roue se polsslae is Donderdag weer behoorlik opgejaag toe die manlike ontkleedansers Pulse in Nu’Bar opgetree het.

Die groep aantreklike mans van Sandton het vroue in die klub aan die gil gehad met hulle smeulende lywe en verleidelike danspassies.

“Toe Pulse verlede jaar hier was, was almal mal daaroor en daar was baie versoeke om hulle weer te kry,” se Stephan Osbourne, eienaar van Nu’Bar. Nu’Bar is die enigste plek in Stellenbosch wat so ’n geleentheid aanbied en Pulse eerste optrede by die klub het verlede jaar groot aftrek gekry.

Osbourne meen dat hoewel daar hierdie keer minder mense was, die atmosfeer steeds lewendig en lekker was.

Hy het ook bygevoeg dat die dansers dit so verkies, want daar is meer spasie vir interaksie met die gehoor.

Die optrede behels danse met verskillende temas en kostuums van polisiemanne tot dokters.

Gedurende die optrede word vroue ook uit die gehoor gekies vir wie daar dan skootdanse gedoen word..

“Die skootdanse was nogal rof gewees, maar die ouens is baie

professioneel en weet wat hulle doen, dis baie soos die fliek Magic Mike,” het Charne van den Berg, ’n lid van die gehoor gesê. ’n Ander toeskouer, wat anoniem wou bly, sê hoewel sy dit geniet het, is dit nie regtig in haar smaak nie en dat sensitiewe vroue dit liewer nie moet kyk nie.

Toe Osbourne gevra is of Nu’Bar weer die manne van Pulse sal nooi, het hy gesê hoewel hy dit nie wil oordoen nie, sien hy ’n behoefte aan so iets in Stellenbosch.

Foto:’s SAMWITHCAM

WITWARM Ontkleedansers vermaak vroue by Nu’Bar.

Local Stellies band Jackal and the Wind make waves NINA FOUCHÉ

Opening for artists such as Jack Parrow and Spoegwolf, and recently playing at the Up the Creek music festival, Jackal and the Wind has already garnered a big following.

Band members Christopher Kruger, Peter Kruger and Cobus von Williegh are all full-time students, while Johan Pretorius is a full-time musician and according to the band, “a very good one indeed”.

Die Matie spoke to them about their success.

How did you guys meet? How and when did you decide to form the band?

Christopher: We were all in school together and that’s how we met.

Myself and Peter, who is also my brother, started making music at a young age and that’s sort of how everything came together and it’s been one long journey ever since.

Jackal and the Wind officially started in October 2013.

What’s the story behind the name?

Christopher: The name came from a song I wrote when I was 15 called “Jackal and the wind”.

It has to do with the connection between nature and music. I am personally immensely inspired by nature so Jackal and the Wind was the most suitable name.

Photo: FACEBOOK

WITHOUT PRETENCE Jackal and the Wind band members.

You’ve shared the stage with a few influential artists in the South African music industry. What was that like?

Christopher: The South African music industry is an amazing industry to be involved in. We’ve met the most interesting and wonderful people but also the worst of the worst.

I think opening for bigger acts has helped our exposure and it’s always fun to accompany musicians on stage that you look up to.

How would you describe your music? How is it dif ferent to what’s already out there?

Johan: After playing in a few different

bands of different genres, I would describe our music as being very raw and full of emotion.

The genre is difficult to identify but you could call it indie-folk with a heavy African influence. Our goal is to make music that captures raw emotion without pretence.

As some of you are full-time students, how do you manage to balance music as well as your studies?

Cobus: It is quite hard to balance our academics and the band at the same time. Especially now that the band is doing so well.

We see studies as work and band

as play, so we keep to the motto “work hard, play hard”. After doing both for a while you learn how to manage your time.

Where do you see the band going nex t? Any big gigs lined up?

Christopher: We started this band just to have fun and we said we will keep on making music until it no longer satisfies us, but recently things have only been getting better so there’s no end in sight for us.

We recently played at the Up The Creek music festival and we really liked the vibe. I think the next big step would be to open for an international artist which would be quite insane.

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EDITORIAL

editorial/redaksioneel SR-SIRKUS SE VOORPROGRAM BELOOF NOG BAIE VERWARRING Daar was lanklaas ’n groter deurmekaarspul op Stellenbosch as die huidige SR-verkiesing.

Hoewel daar darem al sover gekom is as om kandidate aan te wys, wil dinge maar net nie glad verloop nie.

Met die stemproses wat more oopmaak, is daar nog baie probleme wat die verkiesing vir ’n tweede keer in ses maande kan kelder.

Eerstens word daar deur die universiteit self baie min oor die SR gesê. Die eerstejaars se

amptelike verwelkomingsgids noem die struktuur skaars.

Nou word daar van duisende nuwelinge verwag om te stem vir ’n struktuur waarvan hulle van geen sout of water weet nie.

(Bygesê, as verlede jaar enige aanduiding is, gaan hulle ook nie deur die loop van die jaar regtig met die SR kennis maak nie.)

Another problem is the clear lack of planning that went into this election process.

Not only are several student constitution rules in jeopardy,

rookie mistakes are being made in the process to appoint the socalled highest student structure on campus.

The rush to appoint candidates is contributing to the problem.

The communication with students is problematic and very hasty.

The nomination period only gave candidates seven days to come up with 200 signatures.

Candidates were then announced and had to start campaigning, but caucuses were

scheduled in lunch time on the Rooiplein (no student is going to risk sunburn to listen to others promoting themselves).

Another caucus was scheduled at a residence on the same night as the residence’s huisfondsdans.

(Good luck with that.)

Dit gaan interessant wees om te sien hoeveel stemme tydens die stemproses getel word.

Met hoe sake tans staan, is dit moeilik om te glo dat kandidate vanjaar selfs 1 000 stemme gaan haal.

Wat ook interessant gaan wees, is wat die nuwe SR se planne vir die universiteit gaan wees.

Tydens koukusse was daar die normale leë beloftes wat skynbaar deur elke jaar se kandidate aan die volgende jaar s’n oorgedra word.

Vanjaar was daar egter ook ’n paar wilde beloftes (oor onder meer die taalbeleid), waaroor die kandidate duidelik nie van plan is om na ál die studente op kampus te luister nie.

Ons by Die Matie sien uit na die res van die vertoning.

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Dit is onder Die Matie se aandag gebring dat die berig “AfriForum draai kraantjies oop” op bl. 2 in die uitgawe van 1 Februarie as promosie vir dié projek voorkom.

Die doel van die fotoberig was om studente oor die beurs-inisiatief in te lig. Ons vra om verskoning vir enige verwarring.

GORRELKOP RACISM WELL AND ALIVE AT MATIES Gorrel is disgusted by their experience at Monday’s Varsity Cup match. Gorrel is in disbelief that after 23 years of democracy students are still unable to respect people of race that differ from their own.

It’s clear to Gorrel that institutional racism is alive and thriving at Stellenbosch University (SU) despite increased efforts of trying to make campus an inclusive place for all, no matter where one comes from or what colour one’s skin is.

Firstly, speaking to a student from another university who recently moved to Stellenbosch: Gorrel: What do you like better about being at SU? Student: Not to be racist but it’s nice to see more white people.

Secondly, upon arriving at the match, Gorrel is greeted with a blow up doll wearing a Pukke shirt… what ever happened to student camaraderie, not to mention respect for women?

Another unpleasant, and to be frank repulsive encounter, was when Gorrel listened to two agricultural students refuse to sing the national anthem until “Die Stem” section, after which they proceeded to scream at the top of their lungs.

Thirdly, other members of the same group (who clearly decided to associate themselves with the scumbags of Stellenbosch) thought it was appropriate to ask two black girls whether they stole their tickets for Varsity Cup. And white people want to know why they have issues in South Africa?

Those same girls told Gorrel about their experience at Monday’s match: “While I was

The gossip behind the news. The truth behind campus politics.

Die kommentaar waarvoor almal bang is.

Gorrel is nie verantwoordelik vir enige ongerief veroorsaak nie.

watching the match with my friend, a number of white guys sitting behind us kept on throwing cups of alcohol on top of us and when we turned around to ask them to stop these racist white boys just laughed at us. It’s not even funny. Being a black woman in Stellenbosch is painful.”

Gorrel is saddened that they have to write this piece because it’s embarrassing for each and every student that attends SU to know that there are people out there who think white people are superior to everyone else.

Winning sentence of the match: MC: Who’s going to win? Students: MATIES… and white people.

Gorrel regrets that they belong to this university and everyone should feel ashamed.

PIEKE-PONIES Gorrel dink Pieke moet mooi gaan seker maak wat presies ’n poniekoerant is.

Of Pieke dit nou wil hoor of nie, hul HK-lid was out of line. Punt. Hy was ongeskik, sy gedrag as sogenaamde “leier” was lagwekkend en Gorrel het die volle reg om kampus daarop te wys.

Gorrel het lekker gelag vir die skriftelike aanval wat Pieke op Facebook gesit het om ten alle koste die naam van die “here op kampus” te beskerm.

Die snaakste was dat dit eintlik net vir Gorrel meer lesers gewen het. (Baie dankie.)

Die hartseer ding is dat hulle dink hul gedrag is verskoonbaar.

Enige Prim wat sy sout werd is sou voor publikasie ’n mooi verklaring kon uitdink. ’n Ordentlike huis se leiers sou nie joernaliste begin aanval en mekaar se swak gedrag probeer verdedig nie.

Daar is omtrent soos katte op ’n warm plaat rondgespring om hul eie basse te red.

Nie baie gentlemen like nie.

Gorrel wil ook net die skrywer van daardie dokument daarop wys dat twee joernaliste die HK gesien het, en nie gedink het hulle “ontdek” ’n storie nie. Wanneer die betrokke wynplaas uitdruklik sê jou huis is ’n probleem, is die ontdekking daar vir almal om te maak.

Gorrel hoop Pieke se Housewarming is lekker en dat hulle plastiekglasies gebruik.

Gorrel sien julle daar.

AGAIN, WHAT SRC? The SRC election never seems to go according to plan. Candidates withdraw, dates get postponed, rules are broken and candidates make wild statements at caucuses.

Gorrel doesn’t understand why the SRC election always has to be such a issue. Crisis could be avoided with one simple step: planning.

And in Gorrel’s opinion, planning isn’t the convenor or Maties Elections’ strong suit. The convenor planned a SRC caucus at Irene, on the same night as their huisfondsdans. Awkward.

Good luck formulating intellectual answers to questions while drunk students scream along to the Weeknd. Did he even book the venue?

He also likes to plan caucuses on the Rooiplein on the hottest days of the year.

It also seems like the convenor didn’t even read the student constitution before opening the election.

Getting something like the required amount of days for nominations right is so basic.

Sending an email with caucus dates after the caucuses have taken place? No wonder only five people show up.

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Perspektiewe

BRIEWE / LETTERS Luister na die missing middle INGRID KLUCKOW Ek gaan nie jok en sê dis maklik om tans ’n gemiddelde Matie te wees nie.

Op skool wou ek (en ek glo die meeste mense) raakgesien word, maar ek moet bieg - nou wil ek sover as moontlik van die kollig af wegbly.

Ek verpes die feit dat die universiteit nie die gemiddelde student se bestaan erken nie. Op universiteit hoef jy nie meer te presteer nie (net deur kom – en vir sommiges is dit ook ’n stryd), jy hoef nie meer iemand te beïndruk nie, jy kan net leef.

Al beteken ‘leef’ om series te kyk tot al jou popcorn op is en EnRoute nie meer oop is nie. Dit klink dalk soos pret om gemiddeld te wees maar in die werklikheid is dit bliksems moeilik.

Die rede hoekom ek sê dit is moeilik om gemiddeld te wees, is omdat die universiteit jou dan miskyk.

Kyk, ek wil nie elke Vrydagaand saam met Slim Wim ’n glasie wyn drink en filosofeer oor hoe lekker dit is om ’n ‘Matie te is’ nie, maar ek

sal graag ’n platform wil hê waar my gemiddelde mening ook iets beteken.

Ek is nie liberaal nie, en ook ver van konserwatief af, en die blote feit dat ek nie met een van die etikette gesien word nie, laat my soos ’n buitestander in Matieland voel.

Die universiteit is ’n oppasser wat slegs aandag gee aan die mense in hul sorg indien hul geraas maak. Hierdie selfde oppasser sien nie raak wanneer ander mense gelukkig saam speel en nie ander mense nat piepie of in hul doek poef nie.

Ek voel die Universiteit Stellenbosch moet die vreedsame, gemiddelde mens begin waardeer. Hierdie waardering moet asseblief tog nie in die vorm van nog beurse en nog finansiële bystand wees nie. Waardering begin met iets klein, dit begin met erkenning gee aan die student wat ons land wil bevorder en deel vorm van ’n vreedsame Suid-Afrika, die Suid-Afrika waaroor Nelson Mandela gedroom het.

A suggestion for consternation BRUCE BARTLETT Currently we have much protest and consternation on all our university campuses regarding statues, building names, etc.

How should the Vice-Chancellor (or a committee) make a decision on these issues?

Here's my suggestion: Since we are a university, we should at least attempt to make a decision over statues in an intellectual way. Make a Consultation Log webpage, and appoint a record-keeper to record all contributions, live. So for instance, in a public meeting, the webpage will be displayed on a screen, and all contributions will be typed and displayed, live, with the webpage autosaved every five seconds.

Similarly all written and email

contributions must be recorded, immediately, as is (no editing, except removal of swearwords, as this wastes time and often obstructs the meaning).

When the final decision comes to be made, this webpage forms a document of record of all consultations, and can even be published as a (huge) separate book for posterity. All will know that their contribution forms part of the official record. The university community will have engaged in a monumental debate of great intellectual value, with the official Consultation Log as the document of reference. History will judge the decision-makers. Let it judge them on a common record.

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Woensdag 26 Maart 1997

Is Stellies fostering a culture of alcoholism?

GEORGE VAN DYK

As a supposed “newcomer” to Stellies, I was dumbstruck (in a mostly pleasant way) at the variety of different cultures that makes our varsity such a vibrant community of growth and prosperity.

In the midst of my mostly enjoyable shock and awe, I couldn’t help but ask myself a rather buzzkilling question: is Stellies fostering a culture of alcoholism?

At this point in time, your “selfrighteous, hypocritical narcissist detecter” alarm might be in full swing, but keep in mind that I myself am trying to find the answer to this question.

As a result, I decided to ask Ewald Rist, a 3rd year student, for his opinion on the whole matter.

“Well, you hear of Stellenbosch being one massive party, or that’s at least one impression Stellenbosch has been known to have.

“However, I feel that the only reason for this is because it’s a small town filled (primarily) with university students who are just living out their youth,” said Rist.

As stated by Rist, it is only natural that such a large concentration of (mostly) conscientious students would

need some form of release from the system (all work and no play does truly make Jack a dull boy), and what better form of release than a sick night out on town?

Although a night out doesn’t equate to alcohol abuse, it certainly can serve as a stepping stone onto that road for those who lack self-control.

“The price of alcohol is much lower than what you might find in Cape Town, which could add to a culture of alcohol abuse,” added Rist.

Logically, it may be concluded that with increased ease of access to an abusable substance comes an increased risk of abuse.

However, it is imperative to note that although your peers may be pressuring you to drink, nobody (or so I hope) is physically forcing alcohol down your throat, it is entirely your choice to drink or not.

From what has been briefly discussed (word limits are a pain), it becomes quite clear that although Stellies is fully capable of satisfying an alcoholic, it is not fostering a culture of alcoholism, as it is ultimately the individual’s decision as to whether they are going to allow alcohol to control

them, or instead, be the one in control.

Don’t get me wrong, we all need to unwind at times and alcohol is a bloody good catalyst for that (we’ve all been there), but just remember that almost everything (alcohol included) is perfectly okay in moderation.

If you have reason to celebrate, to meet, to launch or simply to get together in stunning surroundings, the perfect venue is waiting to welcome you and your guests – at the University Museum.

Each of our five flexible spaces offers an affordable, highcharacter alternative to other commercial offerings in and around Stellenbosch.

The historic front foyer with its double-volume ceiling and dramatic woodwork accommodates 150 guests in comfort and style. It is the ideal function room for a book launch, new product release or important media briefing. Seating can be arranged to suit the function and number of guests.

The Lecture Theatre seats 40 attendees in classic lecture room style, with fixed desks and upright chairs, a podium, a lectern, a retractable projection screen and a data projector. The room is wired for stereo sound and cable microphone at the lectern.

Internet is also available for clients from within the university.

The Museum Courtyard is a novel venue idea. Perfect for al fresco functions such as a cocktail event, a traditional braai or a wine tasting. Can host up to 200 guests.

The back Foyer is a functional, elongated space, highly recommended as a food preparation space or serving area for functions taking place in one of the other venues. It could also be put to great use as a mini-exhibition room.

All of the venues offer a choice of audio-visual equipment, tables, chairs, podium and sound. The University Museum does not offer catering but recommends catering companies contracted to the University.

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WOMEN IN SCIENCE Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrated

Leading female scientists excel at SU JANA WENTZEL

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ender equality has always been a core issue for the United Nation’s and in honour of their Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, Die Matie spoke to leading female scientists about their road to success and why science is not something that many women pursue.

The Study

A study by New Jersey’s Science & Technology University (NJIT) shows that the percentage of men working in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) job with either a college, bachelor’s or master’s degree is triple or quadruple that of women with the same degree.

Furthermore, it has been found that women’s shares within STEM fields are concentrated to as low as 13% in Engineering and 26% in Computer and Mathematical Sciences.

In 2009 there were 2.5 million college educated working women with STEM degrees compared to 6.7 million men.

The Problem

According to Prof Nox Makunga, associate professor in the Department of Botany and Zoology and science communication specialist at Stellenbosch University (SU), research shows that the roles assigned to males and females in the early stages of life instils a stereotype of girls not being able to do maths and science.

“Girls grow up thinking that men are better at these subjects and that they are ‘smarter’ in general and this essentially narrows their options in terms of career choices as adults.

“This affects the overall self-esteem and self-worth of women,” she said.

Prof Louise Warnich, dean of the faculty of Science at SU, said that up until recently job opportunities in Science was not seen as ‘appropriate’ for women.

She described it as a “catch-22 situation” stating that women need more female role models in science, but because of the lack of interest and heavy stereotypes of women in this field, there will never be enough role models.

“The few women who decide to continue in a Science field still face challenges every day.

“For example, the panel for the allocation of research funding consists of mainly men.

“Due to this preconception, it is difficult for women to get funding for research,” she said.

She said that 55% of BSc-graduates in 2015 were in fact women.

On postgraduate level, 54% of BSc Honours and 53% of MSc-graduates were women.

“It is still a huge challenge on PhD level seeing that there were only 30% of female graduates in 2015.

“Over the course of the last four years this number has ranged between 27 and 54%, which is still too low.”

The Present Family, teachers and curiosity is what lead Makunga to the STEM position in The Future which she finds herself today.

“The good news is that the situation is “My dad was a scientist, he came starting to change. from a rural environment in the East“The National Research Foundaern Cape and a bursary opportunity tion (NRF) has recently changed their meant that he could go to university. policy in order to ensure that their pan“My brother is an engineer, so I els represent both race and sex,” said grew up in an environment where Warnich.

STEM was a part of my upbringing,” She added that progression in scishe said. ence, technology and innovation has Dr Rehana Malgas-Enus, a spe- an important role in making South Afcialist in Nano technology, said that rica more competitive on international growing up in Mitchells Plain made it level. difficult for her to concentrate on any The National Development Plan career aspirations.

2030 recommends that South Africa “For many from this area, poverty should supply more PhD-graduates makes gangsterism and drugs seem and professionals in STEM fields. like the only feasible way of living.”

One tactic to help solve the probShe added that many don’t get the lem includes closing the gender gap in opportunity to even complete a sec- computer science. ondary education NJIT said that since earning an more diverse pro“Girls grow up income in order gramming activities thinking that men are to support your should be created to family takes better at these subjects garner the interest of and that they are precedence over middle school girls ‘ s marter’ in general and in the same way that your education.

“Despite this, this essentially narrows role-playing video their options in terms I was determined games are embraced of career choices as to succeed and to by boys. adults. get a tertiary eduThe study also This affects the overall found that early excation.” self-esteem and selfMalgas-Enus posure to research worth of women.” was raised by a projects and opportusingle mother nities for undergraduwho worked in a factory in order to ates to interact with women who have give her the opportunities that she enjoyed successful careers in technolnever had. ogy has a positive effect on young fe“I managed to obtain not one, but males who seek to pursue a career in a four degrees in Chemistry, the final STEM field. degree being a PhD in Chemistry.

“Believe that you can do anything “The day I graduated, my mother you set your mind to. felt like she was graduating too,” she “Once you believe in yourself, the said. opinion of others become less imporAccording to Warnich, the SU Fac- tant,” said Malgas-Enus. ulty of Science is currently on the right Visit un.org for more information track regarding stereotypes and preju- about the International Day for Womdice in the field of Science. en and Girls in Science.

Prof Louise Marnich.

Prof Nox Makunga. Below: Prof Rehana Malgas-Enus.

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15 Februarie 2017

Accident after Vensters claims life of former Matie player

Former football star dies

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ANDRÉ HUISAMEN

Maties football was shocked to hear of the death of one of their former players, Mitch Linders.

Linders (23) tragically passed away the night of Vensters after losing control of his vehicle on the Winery Road towards Firgrove, close to Somerset West.

Linders was on his way to a friend’s house when the accident happened.

The deceased Matie played first team for three years before moving onto a higher level league of club football last year.

Although not a full time student at Stellenbosch University (SU), Linders had the opportunity to play for Maties since 2013.

Maties football manager, Ellory Smith, said Linders’ death was “truly heartbreaking” and that his passion for the game will be missed.

“Mitch was a passionate footballer and human being.

“His love for the game and commitment to all his teams was what made him special.

“He was a great asset for the club in his time at Maties,” said Smith.

A Facebook group in memory of Linders was created after his death, and more than 600 people liked the page.

Linders was born in Stellenbosch and attended Cloetesville High School, before joining Boland College in his first year and then Maties Football Club. He played in the central defensive midfield position, where he was a key figure for Maties over the years. He was laid to rest in Cloetesville on Saturday.

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GONE TOO SOON Former Maties player Mitch Linders.

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MINE Devon Nash in the clash againts NWU-Pukke.

Helderberg comes up short ANDRÉ HUISAMEN

A spirited performance by Helderberg wasn’t enough as they went down against Patria 18-29 in their opening round fixture of the 2017 Steinhoff Koshuis Champs.

Helderberg held an early 13-5 lead through tries by fly half Henri du Toit and flanker Daniël Anderson, before Patria scored three unanswered tries to take a 29-18 lead at half time.

Strong scrumming and hard work by the forwards proved pivotal for Helderberg as they kept on piling on the pressure, but unfortunately they couldn’t reap the rewards. That pattern

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HOË PRESTASIE-AFRIGTERS Die twee nuwe afrigters wat weer lewe in Matie se basketbalspanne moet blaas.

Kimathi Toboti, afrigter van die senior Suid-Afrikaanse vrouespan, en Masibulele Ntlali, afrigter van Suid-Afrika se o.20-span, het van die Kaapse Skiereiland Universiteit van Tegnologie gekom om hulle by Maties se mans- en vrouespanne aan te sluit.

Maties Basketbal is verlede jaar as een van Maties Sport se hoë prestasie-sportkodes gelys.

“Die resultate wat Maties tot dusver gekry het is die gevolg van potensiaal en talent. Die span sal baie by die hoë prestasie-element baat,” het Ntali gesê.

Die mansspan het laas jaar sesde uit 16 spanne in die USSA-toernooi geëindig en sodoende vir Varsity Sports gekwalifiseer.

Ilhaam Groenewald, direkteur van Maties Sport, sien uit na die geleenthede en moontlikhede vir basketbal by die US. “Ons visie is om sterk op alle vlakke te wees. Dis hoekom Toboti en Ntlali hier is,” het sy gesê.

“Julle is deel van die verandering. Afrigters is die sleutel tot sukses vir enige sportkode en ons is altyd op soek na nuwe kundigheid.”

Sean Surmon, hoof van die Hoë Prestasie Eenheid, is opgewonde oor die nuwe ontwikkeling en glo dit stuur ’n sterk boodskap oor Maties se erns oor dié sportkode uit.

Volgens Toboti is hul mikpunt om seker te maak dat Maties Basketbal een van die beste klubs in die land word.

continued in the second half as good defence by Patria kept Helderberg at bay. Fullback, Walter Smit, spilled a golden opportunity for Helderberg when he lost the ball while diving over the line.

Helderberg managed to get over the line eventually through fly half Du Toit, but it wasn’t enough as Patria hung on for a 29-18 win, despite not scoring any points in the second half.

Prop, Gawie Gregory, was stretchered from the field in the first half and his loss proved too immense as his experience and leadership was badly needed in the final stages of the game.

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VANG MY AS JY KAN Kobus van Dyk op pad na die doellyn in Maandagaand se wedstryd. Maties het die NWU-Pukke met 31-9 geklop.

Tweede op punteleer ná wraak-oorwinning

Maties ransel Pukke af JEAN DE WET

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aties se pogings om die Varsitybeker-bordjies te verhang ná laas jaar se nederlaag teen die NWU-Pukke in die eindstryd, het Maandagaand geslaag.

In ’n herontmoeting op Stellenbosch met die verdedigende kampioene, het die tuisspan die besoekers oortuigend met 31-9 geklop.

In dié toernooi is oorwinnings op jou tuisveld van kardinale belang en dié week se oorwinning op die Danie Craven-stadion beteken Maties is steeds onoorwonne op hul tuisveld vanjaar.

Maties het laas week met die Universiteit van die Witwatersrand (Wits) kragte gemeet en met 2614 as oorwinnaars uit die stryd getree. Al het Wits goeie teenstand gebied en vriend en vyand verbaas met hul vertoning, kon nie hulle óf Maties altyd die momentum in punte omskakel nie. Wits se verdediging het egter deurentyd beïndruk en hulle het Maties veral in die skrums ore aangesit.

In die wedstryd teen die NWUPukke was dit duidelik Maties is oorgehaal om op hulle vertoning teen Wits te verbeter. Met laas jaar se spoke op die veld en ’n beseerde kaptein was

hulle uit die staanspoor uit onder druk.

Hulle kon egter hierdie druk opsy skuif en uitstekend afskop. Die verskil was die keer dat hulle die goeie momentum en fases in punte kon omskakel. Maties het vinnig 15 punte opgestapel, voordat die NWU-Pukke ’n onderskep-drie teen die verloop van spel gedruk het. Die halftydtelling was 18-9 in Maties se guns. ’n Strafskop vanaf die middellyn deur Maties se Ernst Stapelberg vroeg in die tweede helfte het aan Maties die nodige momentum verskaf.

Dié momentum is amper deur ’n geelkaart teen Craig Corbett verbreek, maar Maties het verhoed dat die besoekers enige punte tydens Corbett se tien minute op die Afkoelstoel aanteken.

Edwill van der Merwe, Maties se linkervleuel, het deurentyd beïndruk en sy drie in die 72ste minuut het die telbord na 31-9 aangehelp.

Ná hierdie drie was dit neusie verby vir die NWU-Pukke, wat tevergeefs tot die einde probeer terugveg het.

Edwill van der Merwe, Tiaan Swanepoel en Kobus van Dyk het Maties se naam weer hoog gehou, met Van Dyk wat weer as speler van die wedstryd aangewys is.

Maties se senter, Braam Venter, was Maandag die derde kaptein vir die

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Maties-span in die toernooi, ná Craig Barry - wat verlede week vir Beyers de Villiers as kaptein vervang het weens ’n besering ook uit Maandag se wedstryd moes onttrek.

Venter het hom goed van sy taak as leier van die span gekwyt en het die sege as baie noodsaaklik vir die span beskou.

In die onderhoud ná die wedstryd het Venter gepraat oor die wat die oorwinning vir die seisoen vorentoe beteken.

“Ons het geweet dit gaan moeilik wees, Pukke is ’n baie sterk span, maar ons het gewys watter tipe rugby ons wil speel deur die loop van die seisoen,” het hy gesê.

Maties kom Maandag teen die Nelson Mandela Metropolitaanse Universiteit (NMMU) te staan.

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