EEN-EN-TAGTIGSTE JAARGANG | NO. 7
WOENSDAG 27 JULIE 2022
Verdict’s in: Theuns du Toit is out
EXPELLED Calls for Theuns du Toit’s expulsion were answered recently as the university announced that the Central Disciplinary Committee found Du Toit guilty of contravening specific clauses pertaining to the values of the university, amongst others. Photo: Uyanda Tyusha
AMBER APRIL
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tellenbosch University’s (SU) independent Central Disciplinary Committee (CDC) recently gave their much anticipated verdict on the case against Theuns du Toit. This followed the disciplinary case made against Du Toit, who was filmed urinating on the possessions of fellow student Babalo Ndwayana in Huis Marais Men’s Residence in May. This was according to a bulletin sent out by the university on 21 July. “[SU] strongly condemns any form of racism, discrimination or other prejudice. Human dignity is non-negotiable at SU and must be respected and upheld,” the bulletin read. “When such dignity is affected, it must be restored following due process, the rule of law, and the full extent to which the constitution protects the rights of all in our country. There is no place for racism or victimisation of any kind at SU.” According to the bulletin, Du Toit was found guilty of contravening specific clauses pertaining to the values of the university, rules regarding property and premises, general rules of the university, and amended
residence rules relating to behavioural matters in residences. Considering this, the CDC concluded that he was to be expelled from SU with immediate effect. According to the bulletin, Du Toit has 5 work days “to file a notice of appeal”. Regarding the processes that the university will put into place to ensure that such an incident does not occur again, Dr Choice Makhetha, senior director of the Division for Student Affairs (DSAf), stated that aspiring student leaders and elected leaders at university residences will receive special training. “[This training] will focus on the values of the university, clarifying . . . their responsibility to uphold these values and [to] empower other students to do the same,” Makhetha explained. Furthermore, Makhetha mentioned that educational sessions focusing on human rights, especially human dignity, and the responsibilities that go along with these rights will take place continually in order to empower students. The aim of these sessions includes “[e]mpowering students to understand what [forms] racism, sexism and . . . discrim-
ination can take”, so as to assist them to understand “what not to do, and . . . to learn and function well” in a diverse environment. Heartlines, a non-governmental organisation, will also initiate a campaign called “Ask, Listen and Tell”, according to Makhetha, which will work in partnership with the DSAf as well as the SU
“[SU] strongly
condemns any form of racism, discrimination or other prejudice. residence heads and mentors. The campaign will aim to empower people within these structures by teaching them to “address difficult issues by first getting to know more about the persons involved”, Makhetha explained. Lastly, Makhetha said that
students will be required to sign a declaration upon entrance into an SU space, which will ensure that they are aware of the values that it upholds. Disciplinary processes will also be tightened in residences to ensure “zero tolerance of behaviour” that is contrary to SU’s values. Pieter Kloppers, director of the Centre for Student Communities (CSC), said that “the process of self-renewal in the light of their values is an ongoing process in residences”. Kloppers emphasised that “the protest that resulted from the incident clearly showed to what level this incident was condemned by all students”. “The student communities in the cluster made it clear that they do not condone such behaviour. In doing so the residence communities prime their residents to guard against such incidents,” Kloppers said. “The residences are also involved in thinking about how to lessen the opportunities for such incidents, also by rethinking where alcohol will be allowed.” Huis Marais prim Jaco Joubert elected not to comment.
Fedics and catering staff set to resolve
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labour dispute
Verken die winter
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dating-toneel
Première Teaterfees propvol
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talent en drome
Maties Hokkie oorrompel Tuks
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NEWS
Studente in die donker oor beurtkrag ILA ALBERTS
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ie Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se uitvoerende bedryfs hoof, prof Stan du Plessis, het in ’n onlangse e-pos aan studente en belanghebbendes aangekon dig dat kragopwekkers op kam pus tydens landswye fase 4- tot 6-beurtkrag nie meer buite kan toorure aangesit gaan word nie. Volgens die e-pos van 29 Junie sal kragopwekkers voortaan slegs by noodsaaklike geboue vanaf 17:00 aangeskakel word. Die reaksie kom na aanleid ing van Eskom se aankondiging dat Suid-Afrikaners hulleself moet voorberei op fase 6-beurt krag, waartydens tot en met 12 ure se beurtkrag per dag verwag kan word. Tans het die meeste akademiese en navorsingsgeboue op US se kampusse noodkrag, luidens die universiteit se ampte like webtuiste. Kyla Booysen, ’n tweede jaar-BA (Taal en Kultuur)-stu dent, het genoem dat sy die sit uasie frustrerend vind. Sy woon nie op kampus nie, maar maak gebruik van ’n saamryklub om daagliks vanaf Parow na Stellen bosch te ry sedert klasse weer in persoon aangebied word. “Die [beurtkrag] verminder beslis my vermoë om te werk om dat ek nie dan internetkonneksie het nie,” het Booysen gesê. Sy
meen dat dit haar werk ook op ander maniere affekteer omdat sy “SUNLearn moet gebruik en navorsing op die internet moet doen om [haar] werk te kan vol tooi”. Sy glo egter nie dat die univer siteit se keuse om nie kragopwek kers by studielokale tydens fase 4- tot 6-beurtkrag op kampus aan te skakel haar veel sal beïnvloed nie, aangesien sy nie ná ure op kampus studeer nie.
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krag] verminder beslis my vermoë om te werk... Dít is egter nie die geval vir stu dente wat op kampus woon nie. Bernard Oosthuizen, ’n vierde jaar-BRekLLB-student en HKlid van Dagbreek-manskoshuis, meen dat minderbevoorregte stu dente die meeste onder hierdie besluit sal ly. “Die grootste probleem behoo rt te wees vir studente wat nie oor die finansiële vermoëns beskik
om ’n skootrekenaar aan te skaf nie. Dit is hulle wat tydens hier die tye nie van die universiteit se openbare rekenaars gebruik sal kan maak nie,” het hy verduide lik. Hy merk ook op dat gereelde kragonderbrekings vooruitbe planning vir studente bemoei lik, en is van mening dat die US ’n verantwoordelikheid het om “dienste aan studente te verskaf waarvoor hulle betaal” en dat die skuld “nie te maklik aan ’n ek sterne liggaam soos Eskom gegee [moet] word nie”. “Ek was byvoorbeeld die week geskok om te sien dat in fakulteitsgeboue wat in elk geval nie [ná ure] vir studente oop is nie, al die ligte in die gange en portale brand. Ek het ook lank laas enige bewusmakingsveldtog gesien rakende energiebespar ing,” het Oosthuizen gesê. “Ek verstaan die universiteit het begrotingsbeperkings. Ek dink egter mens kan slimmer te werk gaan om die hoofdoel hoe kom ons almal hier is – studies – aan die gang te hou tydens beurt krag deur krag te spaar op ander plekke, en op geteikende studie plekke die ligte te laat aanhou brand,” het Oosthuizen afgesluit. Die universiteit het nie teen die tyd van publikasie Die Matie se navrae beantwoord nie.
SKEMER Die son sak in ’n koshuiskamer tydens beurtkrag op US-kampus. Foto: Carmi Wentzel
Fedics and catering staff set to resolve labour dispute SLADE VAN ROOYEN
C H A N T S of “Fedics must fall” echoed down Claassen Street as Fedics employees engaged in lunch-hour protests against what they deemed to be unfair working conditions. Fedics is the catering division of Tsebo Solutions Group. One of Die Matie’s journalists at tended these protests, which took place on the afternoons of 20 and 21 July. Protesters marched between Metanoia Residence, Tienie Louw Centre and Huis Neethling Men’s Residence at Stellenbosch Univer sity (SU), where they said they were employed by Fedics. According to Songezo Mzi li, a Fedics employee and mem ber of the Food and Allied Workers Union, who represented the employees in their negotia tions, staff members were initially not compensated at one and onehalf times times their ordinary wages for working on Sundays, as required in terms of section 16 of the Basic Conditions of Employ ment Act. “They were not paying that money [because they were] saying we have more holidays than other people, but when I checked in oth er [similar] units . . ., they get paid [extra] for Sundays,” Mzili said. This was rectified following an agreement reached in June this year, but employees allegedly did
not receive back pay for Sundays already worked. Mzili alleged that Fedics’s fail ure to disclose employees’ hour ly remuneration rates rendered it difficult to ascertain the correct deductions applicable when em ployees took unpaid leave. He also took issue with the way in which employees’ salaries were structured. Total earnings were divided into a gross salary and a “client allowance recharge”. Mzili alleged that this prejudiced employees when it came to the calculation of night shift allow ances and bonuses, and affected wage increases. Despite requests for comment on the above allegations, Fedics opted not to respond to individual averments. However, Monica Braganca van der Spuy, on behalf of Fedics, confirmed that the com pany was “aware of a recent mat ter pertaining to protest action at the premises of Stellenbosch Uni versity”. “Fedics has been fully commit ted in attaining the full under standing and all facts pertaining to the protest action in a construc tive and structured manner, and will always strive to be compliant with all labour legislation, while remaining transparent and up holding the rights of employees,” Braganca van der Spuy’s letter read.
NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH Catering staff demonstrated on 20 July in support of improved working conditions. Photo: Slade van Rooyen “As a well-established and e thical employer, it is also important to stress that Fedics will continue to prioritise the welfare and safety of all our staff, custom ers and partners.” Employees who participated in the protest on 21 July received letters signed by Eldrick Cupido, the Fedics project manager at SU, informing them that they were
participating in an “unprotect ed strike” and that “disciplinary action” could be taken against them, “which could lead to [their] dismissal”. Braganca van der Spuy mentioned, however, that negotiations with relevant parties are ongoing to ensure a “timeous resolution” of the dispute. According to Mzili, a tentative agreement was reached on 22 July
between Fedics and the relevant employees, which addresses several of their concerns, includ ing salary structure, back pay and an increase in the new “combined basic salary”. Mzili said, “On Wednesday we have a meeting with [manage ment], then we [will] sign if we are happy with the offer that we get from the company.”
27 July 2022
STUDENTELEWE
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Verken die winter dating-toneel NINA-MARIE ANKER (VERTAAL DEUR MIEKE DE WET)
aparte take of modules te werk, maar ook om vir mekaar te lees, deur boeke te kyk of om jou gunstelingkinderboeke te vind, kan ’n heeltemal nuwe romantiese ervaring wees – veral met die reën wat buite drup.
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oudat die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US)-kampus weer met volle kapasiteit terug is, gons die strate, klasse en koffiewinkels met entoesiasme – en dalk selfs ’n b ietjie optimisme – vir hierdie nuwe semester. Die studente se terugkeer na kampus dien as ’n geleentheid om nuwe mense te ontmoet, uiteindelik met jou crush te praat of om dalk ware ou soetsappige liefde te vind. Maar waar, vra jy? Die Matie het kampus ingevaar om ons mede-Maties te vra waar en hoe hulle hierdie winter op dates wil gaan, en die resultate is in.
AANDKLAS QUIZ-AAND
Ja, studente gaan eintlik nog op double dates en ’n quizaand is die perfekte geleentheid daarvoor. Aandklas verskaf ’n snoesige en lekker atmosfeer met ’n kaggel wat brand, veelkleurige liggies wat buite skitter, en, natuurlik, hulle spesiale aanbiedings van karaoke of quiz-aand. Wat is dan beter as ’n grootskaalse games night met ’n gelag, toejuigende vriende en paartjies om daardie spesiale persoon beter te leer ken?
’N SNOESIGE KOFFIEWINKEL
’n Koffiewinkel met ’n brandende kaggel in die hoekie en die geur van vars koffie of warm sjokolade wat in die kombuis brou, verseker ’n intieme, dog ontspanne, ambiance. ’n Paar koffiewinkels wat vir die wintermaande in hierdie dorp sterk aanbeveel word, is Basic Bistro, YaYa Cafe, SCHOON Kerkstraat Café en The Meeting Place.
RUPERT MUSEUM
Dit is nie net in flieks wat naby die Metropolitan Museum of Art (beter bekend as die MET) geleë is waar mense museum-dates kan geniet nie – ons Maties kan ook. Die Rupert Museum gee gratis toegang en stal die unieke en private kunsversameling van Anton en Huberte Rupert, met meer as 350 werke, uit. Vir kunsliefhebbers is dit ’n versteekste juweel van ’n date-plek.
DIE BIBLIOTEEK
Omring deur die grootste liefdestories, gedigte en ongelukkig ook akademiese leesmateriaal, kan ’n mens maklik jou dark academia estetiese drome vervul en ’n onvergeetlike tyd saam met daardie spesiale persoon in die bib spandeer. ’n Studie-date is iets uniek; om saam biblioteek toe te gaan en aan
MOVIE-AAND BLOOS ROOI OP DIE ROOIPLEIN Studente keer terug na kampus, waar nuwe (of ou) liefde wag. Photo: Hannah Theron
Die klassieke ete-en-fliek raak nooit oud nie. Noudat die
lmvereniging eksklusiewe toefi gang tot die Neelsie Cinema het, is daar talle klassieke en moderne flieks om te geniet terwyl jy stadig maar seker na hulle hand uitreik. Maak net seker om by die vereniging te registreer en die lidmaatskap te betaal. DIT IS NOOIT TE KOUD VIR ROOMYS NIE
Met ten minste vyf roomyswinkels wat vir Heyplaces.com se Gewildste Roomyswinkel-titel veg, is roomys definitief ’n goeie opsie vir ’n date. Om mekaar se gunstelingroomysgeure te leer is ’n klassieke romcom-oomblik en ’n ideale winter-date soos jy by Kerkstraat afwandel. What’s The Scoop, Crème de Lavain, Gelato Mania, Fabio’s Gelato en Kirsten’s Kickass Ice Cream is die top vyf roomyswinkels om hierdie winter in Stellies te besoek. ’N WANDEL IN DIE REËN
As die eindelose Victoriastraat vir een ding hierdie winter goed is, is dit om met arms ingehaak, onder ’n sambreel saam met ’n geliefde te stap. Om by die eikeboom-omringende sypaadjie af te stap en om groot poele water te loop is definitief ’n herinnering wat die moeite werd is om te maak. Skep oomblikke in die romantiese reëndruppelseisoen met warm dates wat niemand sal wil vergeet nie.
Campus closet: Students stepping into silly season in style
JEAN-MIRI OLIVIER
This outfit was inspired by the revival of Y2K style, creating an edgy ensemble by combining new and classic trends, like using shoelaces as a belt and pairing Doc Martens with straight leg jeans. The outfit is enhanced by layering necklaces and chunky rings. The cropped, fitted, tee complements the baggier jeans. The style expresses the student’s personality.
Skinny jeans have been replaced with cargo pants for an effortless take on street style, which was spotted at the South African men’s fashion week earlier this year. The baggy T-shirts and cross-body bags are a new staple in men’s clothing and complement this casual look. The watches and neck jewellery are a great way to make the look classier and more put together.
As the weather in Stellenbosch remains chilly, layering is the best way to create an outfit. The timeless charm of a leather jacket and the modern plaid trousers perfectly complement each other. The fact that turtlenecks are widely worn by all genders increases the garment’s popularity. This is a great way to look fashionable whilst still remaining professional.
Activewear has become one of the most popular styles of clothing over the past year. When effort is put into a person’s appearance, it helps boost their confidence whilst working out. Wearing a puffer jacket over a pair of athletic tights is a terrific way to stay warm and comfortable whilst travelling between class and the gym. This clean girl aesthetic is always a go-to.
A monochrome look with sunnies as accessories shows the amount of thought that went into this outfit. Layering the oversized white shirt over the beige turtleneck is a technique used in a variety of ways. An oversized blazer could also be used. The earthy tones are popular and always give off an elegant feel. This outfit is paired with white sneakers for a comfy walk to class.
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SU student bucket list: Six things to do before graduating HANNAH THERON
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he second semester has started, and for some students this will be their last semester at Stellenbosch University (SU). Many Maties, especially those who started university in 2020, may have missed out on what university life has to offer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of these circumstances, Die Matie has compiled a bucket list of activities for students looking for new things to experience before the end of their time at SU. SWIM IN COETZENBURG DAM
Going for a swim in the dam on a hot day is an integral part of being an SU student. It is also a popular place to go for picnics and to watch the sunset. “In summer, the dam is always busy. There’s always socials and music, and it’s a really nice vibe . . . and the water is so refreshing,” said Lea Renard, a third-year BA (International Studies) student.
Due to the Neelsie Cinema having been closed for renovations, many students may not have had the opportunity to watch a movie there yet. Going to the movies is always a good way to spend time with friends, so it is an experience that students should be sure to do soon. EXPERIENCE GOLDEN WEEK
Golden Week is a staple part of student life in Stellenbosch. The goal is to go out to a bar or club for seven consecutive days (and, in theory, still attend all one’s classes).
SUNNY DAYS Students going for a swim at Coetzenburg Dam. Photo: Lea Renard VISIT THE SU BOTANICAL GARDEN
For those looking for a relaxing atmosphere, the SU Botanical Garden is the perfect place to go. They offer free entry to students who show their student card, and offer a truly beautiful place to spend the afternoon. “It’s got a lovely restaurant. . . . You can picnic there, [and] it’s very quiet, so you can study there,” said Tatjana Rietoff, a third-year BA (International Studies) student.
“I just think people should [participate in Golden Week] to really experience the culture of Stellenbosh’s student nightlife,” said Kuhle Cekiso, a third-year BA (Drama and Theatre Studies) student.
a beautiful view, so they are still worth a visit. “Wine tasting is a must. I’m sure everyone knows that. Wine tasting around Stellenbosch is generally just one of the highlights you have to do,” said Caitlin S umadraji, a BA Hons (International Studies) student. “I don’t think I’ve ever met a student who hasn’t gone wine tasting,” added Rietoff. ATTEND A DIGS FORMAL
“I think everybody should [have a digs formal] . . . because it is memorable, and it’s normally a very fun and silly night,” said Caterina Lourens, a BAHons (Social
Anthropology) student. A digs formal is essentially a fancy house party organised by a group of friends and hosted at someone’s house or apartment. It is a fun and intimate way for students to spend time together. Typically, students set their friends up on blind dates and play games throughout the night. Time flies whilst one is studying at university, and with academic work becoming overwhelming, students can easily forget to have fun. But before they know it, they will be graduating too, making it the perfect time to make the most of their university experience.
GO TO A WINE FARM
Stellenbosch has an abundance of wine farms to choose from, and many are fairly inexpensive for students on a budget. For those who do not drink, most wine farms have great food and
MIDNIGHT MEMORIES Catwalk’s dance floor during Golden Week. Photo: Hannah Theron
The brighter side of a dark situation BUHLE BAM
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lthough the app EskomSePush keeps people updated on when their specific areas will be blessed with power outages, load shedding never ceases to catch people off guard. Many students still shriek as it occurs whilst sitting in places like the library, but business continues as usual soon after the generators kick in. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to generators, and they are left at the mercy of their creativity—when life gives you load shedding, why not make it fun? To help students do this, Die Matie decided to come up with a list of activities to try when Eskom strikes again. PHONE FAMILY
Caylin Binnekade, first-year BSc (Sport Science) student, takes full advantage of her time to catch up with a loved one. “[I] call my mother, which I don’t always do. She was very happy, but she was like, ‘You have load shedding don’t you? Because you have been talking for quite a while’.” Her other ways of dealing with the dark include sleeping, reading, or drawing. PREPARE
Students like Elsabé Beyers, a BA Hons (Ancient Cul-
LIGHT IN DARK TIMES Students have been looking for alternative ways to spend their time during load shedding. Photo: Uyanda Tyusha
tures) student, chooses to be productive. “For me, my thesis that I am currently doing has a lot of films and stuff that I am using. I am doing it on the parallels of contemporary Japanese animation and of its metamorphosis for the ancient studies department. So usually what I would do is I’ll try and download the series
that I am using as my case studies. Usually what I’ll do is watch those series . . . and make notes.” THE STARS’ TIME TO SHINE
During load shedding on and around campus, the light in Stellenbosch dims, which is what makes it the perfect opportunity to go stargazing. All one must do is look up.
A fun challenge would be to learn the constellations. Not only are the stars more visible during power outages, but planets like Venus can be seen with the naked eye. MINDFULNESS EXERCISES
Instead of worrying about academic work that has to be
c ompleted when the power comes back on, one can focus on the present moment as a great alternative. Although they are the most widely known, mindfulness exercises are not just limited to mindful breathing and mindful appreciation. With a little research, students can easily find extensive lists of other activities to try.
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The ups and downs of returning to campus JESSICA GARSCHAGEN
TASMIKA BARATH, FINAL-YEAR LLB
JAMES PURCHASE, FIRST-YEAR DIP (SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT)
How has your experience been so far this week? “My experience has been amazing! I have loved getting back to work. This week has been tough getting back into a routine again.”
JESSICA DONNELLY, BA HONS (ENGLISH STUDIES)
KAYLA HARTMAN, SECOND-YEAR BA (HUMANITIES)
How do you feel about the return to What are you excited about regarding campus? being on campus? “Largely positive. I think in-person teaching will make a huge difference in terms of students’ engagement and understanding of their modules. However, I am also wary of the risk of another major wave of Covid and the consequences thereof.”
“I am excited for the new possibilities that returning to campus and in-person lectures will provide. This is a good opportunity for the students at Stellenbosch University to unite and enjoy what the campus has to offer.”
What are you not looking forward to about being on campus again? “I’m definitely not enjoying or looking forward to the fact that the lines are so long in the Neelsie again, and during lunch hour it’s just super packed. You can’t even move in the Neelsie; and although life was like that in first year, it would be better if it wasn’t. . . . [S]ometimes you just want to grab something . . . on the way to your next class, and you can’t because the Neelsie is full. So I would say just how full everything is is a bit annoying.”
New student entrepreneurs on the rise CIARA SHAYE SEAMAN
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he Stellenbosch University campus is filled with entrepreneurs establishing themselves. This past year has brought many sparkly-eyed students emerging into independence and ready to make a business out of their passions and skills.
BAKING BEGINNINGS
Layla Gouws is a first-year BCom (Management Sciences) student who is using her love for baking to develop her marketing skills and gain experience that can propel her future career. Upon noticing the exorbitant prices of most baked goods, Gouws decided to fill the gap in the market and start her own business baking custom, well-decorated cakes whilst keeping student finances in mind. With a starting price of approximately R220 for a cake, she explained, “I cater towards young people who are looking for an affordable and efficient way of buying high quality cakes.”
Gouws initially did transactions via her personal Instagram account, but customers can now view her prior bakes and order through her business account: @_imperfect_bakery Anais Terblanche, a first-year BEd (Intermediate Phase Teaching) student, is another baker who recently started her business and is steadily developing her repertoire. She attributes the beginning of her business to her grandmother and has been baking her own products since she was 14 years old. Her family plays a large role in her baking journey. “I loved to do a presentation [of the bakes] as well, and asked my family to give me a rating out of 10.” Terblanche offers a selection of cupcakes, brownies and cakes with a popular no-bake cheesecake. However, she is always keen for a challenge and is looking forward to developing and bettering her vegan baking expertise, especially as her aunt is vegan. Orders can be placed through her Instagram account, @gooodbakes101, where customers can also see her selection of options.
STARTING STYLES
Gugulethu Khulisile Nkosi, a first-year B (Social Work) student, has years of hairstyling under her belt and is looking to expand her skill into her own business: Lethu’s Hair Salon. Nkosi’s journey with hair began in Grade 9 when she sought out the tutelage of her aunt, who did hair herself. Nkosi elaborated, “I asked her to teach me how to braid hair, and she was very supportive when she realised I can actually do hair. She even bought me everything I needed.” Nowadays, Nkosi purchases her own products and supports herself through her business. Her target market is typically people of colour, and she offers an amazing selection of braids, cornrows, ponytails, and freehand hairstyles. Customers can contact her at gugukhyly@gmail.com for pricing and a ppointments. PROMISING PHOTOGRAPHY
Pippa Zwiegelaar, a first-year BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) student, began Kursiefphotography on the side when she was in matric two years ago, but the pan-
demic and school made it difficult for her to establish it fully. Taking photography as a subject from Grade 10 to 12 at the PJ Olivier Arts Centrum in Stellenbosch exposed her to a multitude of mediums and styles, but she finds herself enjoying experimentation the most. Zwiegelaar explained that she enjoys “how rewarding it is to wait for the perfect shot or to hype someone up when they are feeling overwhelmed when shooting”. Whilst open to anything, Zwiegelaar has experience in events and mainly does portraits, but she is looking to expand into student life with a price range of R200 to R800. She is contactable via email at kursiefphotography@ gmail.com, but customers can also check out her portfolio on Instagram: @kursiefphotography. TECHNOLOGY TACTICS
Arnold Hattingh is a first-year BEng (Electrical and Electronic) student who, with the help of his girlfriend, Jené Venter—a BCom (International Business) student—developed an app that has been taking campus bystorm. DJOL was created as a means
for students to enjoy university life to the max without maxing out their cards and was already at number six on Apple’s App Store Food and Drinks Chart only four days after its launch Hattingh explained, “It’s quite simple: student life is a massive djol, but it gets expensive very quickly.” As such, the app allows users to view all the specials across Stellenbosch from clubs to cafés and restaurants. Through YouTube and Panda Bowls, Hattingh taught himself how to code and visited all the places in Stellenbosch to find out their deals, resulting in the success that is DJOL. The app is free and available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play. All that users need to do is to grab their friends and have a great time. The next time you are out and about, or want to make a celebration special, remember the student businesses around you and consider supporting them. By doing so, they will be empowered to grow.
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DAG & NAG
DAG&NAG KU N S EN VERMAAK • ARTS A N D E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Première Teaterfees propvol talent BRADLEY GROVERS
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ie Première Teaterfees is terug nadat dit verlede jaar weens die COVID-19-pandemie aanlyn was. Die fees was vanjaar by die Adam Small Teater gehou met dramaproduksies wat vanaf Dinsdag 19 Julie tot Saterdag 23 Julie opgevoer is. Rakende die doel van die fees, het dr André Gerber, een van die koördineerders van die Première Teaterfees, die inligting op die fees se webtuiste geëggo: “Première is ’n inisiatief ondersteun deur die Universiteit Stellenbosch [US] Dramadepartement om die skep van nuwe teaterwerk deur die studente van die departement aan te moedig.” Gerber het ook gesê: “Ons wil jong teatermakers die platform bied om hulle vaardighede te vertoon, ’n gehoor te vind, en om die waters van die teaterbedryf te toets.” Die Première Teaterfees se webtuiste brei verder oor hierdie doel uit en lui dat dit poog “om ’n kultuur van deurlopende artistieke samewerking binne die dramastudentegemeenskap te bevorder deur die skep van nuwe teaterwerk te bewerkstellig”. Die Première Teaterfees wil studente die geleentheid gee om hulle unieke produksies op te voer. Die produksie mag in enige styl aangebied word, met ’n tydsduur
OP DIE VERHOOG Mia van der Merwe en Jeanne-Marie Koekemoer in die produksie, Begrafnis op Beaufort Wes. Foto: Nardus Engelbrecht tussen 30 en 50 minute. Elana-Marié Snyman, die ander koördineerder, en Gerber het die fees in 2018 gestig om die gaping tussen studente en die professionele teaterbedryf te oorbrug. Hiermee saam het Gerber gesê: “Ons het onmiddellik ondersteuning van verskeie professionele organisasies ontvang,
insluitend die ATKV [Afrikaanse Taal- en Kultuurvereniging], NATi [Nasionale Afrikaanse Teaterinisiatief], Toyota US Woordfees, en die KKNK [Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees].” Gerber het verder vertel: “Ons is baie gelukkig dat ons in staat is om so baie studente tegemoet te kom en dat ons hulle kon help om hulle
voete in die bedryf te vind.” Gerber het gesê: “Ons is ook trots dat baie van ons vorige wenners aangegaan het om hulle werk te verfilm en op nasionale televisie uit te reik.” Volgens Première se webtuiste “droom [ons] om ons jong akteurs, regisseurs, skrywers en tegnici ’n geleentheid te gee om hulle onderskeie ambisies te
verwesenlik.” Liane van Vuuren, ’n derdejaarBA (Drama- en Teaterstudie)student, het gesê: “Ek dink dat die Première Teaterfees as inspirasie vir baie dramastudente dien. Die fees bied ’n lewensveranderende geleentheid wat ons nooit weer sal kan ervaar nie.” Sy het verder vertel: “Première bied vir jong aspirante teatermakers die geleentheid om hulle eie produksies te skryf en te vervaardig, en dit in die teenwoordigheid van professionele teatermakers in die bedryf. Dat hierdie inspirerende individue ons produksies beoordeel, is regtig ’n voorreg, nie net vir my nie, maar vir baie van my vriende en kollegas.” Volgens Gerber is “[d]ie fokus op die vervaardiging van hoë gehalte produksies in ’n omgewing wat stimulerend, opwindend, verreikend en inspirerend is”. “Première bied ook die geleentheid om bande tussen studenteteatermakers en die bedryf te vorm en om die begrip van die gehoor en gehoorbywoning in die breër studentegemeenskap van die universiteit te bevorder,” het hy gesê. Die produksie, ’n Gek vir jou, was op die laaste dag van die fees as die Beste Algehele Wenner asook die Beste Algehele Tegniese Versorging en Ontwerp aangekondig.
De Wallen rocking it out in De Bosch ANAKIN CURTIS
De Wallen is bringing its unique brand of “Dirty, Sexy Rock ‘n Roll” to the legendary Thursday band nights at Bohemia. Starting on 4 August, Bohemia will be hosting their latest concert series titled “Zamalekker Rock ‘n’ Roll”. De Wallen will be there on the first night, so Die Matie spoke to the band to find out what to expect. De Wallen started in late 2011 when Jeandré Swanepoel (aka “Pikkie”) had the idea to form a band with his mates Dawid Bosman and Pieter Bekker. The band’s membership has changed several times throughout the years, with only Pikkie and Pieter still rocking out since day one. Currently, their roster consists of Swanepoel (vocals), Bekker (rhythm guitar), Emile Maritz (lead guitar), Rudolph Heinen (bass guitar) and Etienne Fourie (drums).
DIRTY, SEXY ROCK N ROLL De Wallen getting ready to rock out. Photo: Supplied by De Wallen
“Stellies is, and always will be, De Wallen home ground, making every gig played from 2011 special to the band,” Maritz said. Band nights at Bohos have been an essential feature of campus nightlife for many years. With the drastic changes caused by years of lockdown, the task of finding a solid place to party in Stellies has become a bit more precarious, but Bohos has remained a safe space for students thirsty for a Zamalek and some hard rock. “De Wallen will give 110% to bring the Dirty, Sexy Rock ‘n Roll party vibes to you. The setlist for the evening was set up to bring the party spirit after a long day of class. Go check out De Wallen on all platforms, and get yourself ready for a blast of a night,” Maritz added. Catch De Wallen live at Bohemia on 4 August. Entry is free, and remember to wear shoes that will not get lost in the mosh pit! Fans can also follow De Wallen on Instagram @dwallenband.
27 July 2022
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Carry 6 Packer met ope arms terug verwelkom EMMA HAMMAN
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ie gewilde Carry 6 Packerafsluitingspartytjie is Saterdag 23 Julie by die Van Der Stel-sportgronde herleef. Wilgenhof-manskoshuis se weeklange “kwottie” (quadkrieket) en vyf-per-kant-
sokkertoernooi is terug vir die eerste keer sedert die pandemie en die vieringe was groter as ooit tevore. Wit tente het die sportgronde bedek en oral was dit ’n miernes van goeie musiek, lag en baie dans. Hierdie toernooi is die eerste keer in die 1970’s gehou en is na
GEEL EN GELUKKIG Goodluck tydens hulle vertoning by Carry 6 Packer. Foto: Taila Roos
Kerry Packer, die entrepreneur agter die World Series Cricket, vernoem. Die toernooi – gewoonlik gehou tussen die “Republieke” (seksies) van Wilgenhof – neem hierdie jaar ’n ander vorm aan met die doel om koshuisinteraksie weer op die been te bring in terme van sport en sosiale lewe. Manskoshuise, vrouekoshuise en ’n barbarian-span is hierdie jaar in die welbekende toernooi ingesluit. Die toernooi is met van die groot name in die Suid-Afrikaanse musiekbedryf afgesluit en die gees was volop. Kunstenaars soos Jack Parow, GoodLuck, Max Hurrell en Sketchy Bongo het die verhoog betree en die skare van middag tot laataand vermaak. DJ’s soos Butterfly Effekt, Boerie Roll en Kurt April het met hulle die verhoog gedeel. Die atmosfeer was lewendig en die skare het behoorlik beweeg. Daniel Williams, derdejaarBRek-student en een van Wilgenhof se HK-lede betrokke by die organisasie van die fees, verduidelik hoe die Carry 6 Packer ontwikkel het: “Die groot aand was aanvanklik net ’n viering van die week se wedstryde wat verby is, maar het oor die jare ontwikkel in ’n groot partytjie. Ons het hard gewerk om dit hierdie jaar te transformeer in iets ’n bietjie meer professioneel en afgerond.” Williams het verder beklemtoon dat Wilgenhof altyd opsie A sal wees vir ’n venue, maar dat die Van
COOLER AS EKKE Jack Parow neem die skare af tydens sy vertoning. Foto: Taila Roos Der Stel-sportgronde as gevolg van regulasies ’n goeie plaasvervanger was. “Die venue is gekies omdat dit sentraal is. Die veiligheid van studente, veral dié wat stap, was ’n groot faktor vir ons.” “Dit was die beste manier om die eerste week van die tweede semester af te sluit. Ek kon duidelik sien hoe baie moeite in die projek ingegaan het,” lewer Ann Naude, ’n tweedejaar-BA (Menslike
Hulpbronbestuur)-student, haar opinie oor die aand. Micah Daiber, tweedejaarBScAgric (Planten Grondwetenskappe)-student stem met Naude saam en vertel dat die musiek top kwaliteit was. Die aand het volgens Williams glad verloop en was ’n groot sukses en studente het in massas opgedaag.
Must-attend events at Museum Saturday JANI ROUX
THE Rupert Museum is preparing to cater for the art-loving Maties amongst us with its next Museum Saturday event. On the last Saturday of every month, the Rupert Museum opens its doors to the public at no cost, encouraging them to come and enjoy a day filled with live music, workshops, and artworks showcasing the talents of different South African artists. This Saturday, 30 July, the doors will open at 10:00, and the first workshop, “Elements of Landscape’’ with artist Diane Harper, will start at 10:30 in the maker’s studio. Tatum Cogan, the museum’s marketing and events coordinator, explained that the museum tries to revolve the classes around the exhibitions, which is why this workshop will reference the works by South African landscape artist JH Pierneef, which are currently on display in the museum. The “Elements of Landscape” workshop will involve using simple mark-making techniques on paper whilst considering elements such as rhythm and colour as
KEEPING IT ACOUSTIC Live music at one of the Museum Saturday. Photo: Supplied by Rupert Museum expressive tools. The price of this workshop is R100 per person. According to Cogan, the museum tries “to do everything either with a small fee or completely free” in order to make the art of creating accessible to everyone. From 12:00 to 13:00, there will be
a wine and cheesecake pairing with Skilpadvlei in one of the gallery spaces at a price of R30 per person. This pairing seems only fitting, seeing as it falls on International Cheesecake Day. To complement the cheesecake, visitors will have a selection of delicious wines to
sample, such as Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Pinotage Rose 2021, Merlot 2020 and, lastly, ML Joubert 2020. If visitors are not in the mood for a workshop or a pairing, they can browse through the gallery with a complimentary drink of mulled wine whilst enjoying the
live music, or can visit the café for a cup of coffee. To keep up to date on future Museum Saturdays, visit the Rupert Museum’s website to sign up for their newsletter, or visit their Instagram page @ rupertmuseum.
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The fools are out and about IN THE GROOVE The stage of the previous Fool’s Day Out. Photo: Andy Turner-Dauncy
EMMA HAMMAN
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he cold bite in the air won’t stop the fools from going to festivals. Fool’s Gold Social Bar is once again hosting a fun-filled festival, Fool’s Day Out, on 30 July and is bringing some of the best local artists to the stage. This will be the second time Fool’s Gold hosts the festival, following the first one in February, and 1000 to 1500 people are expected to attend. The beloved social bar attracts a group of soulful music lovers, caters for a variety of genres, and never disappoints when it comes to music. The festival will be lined up with four headliners who are big in the industry—Pierre Johnson, Beatsbyhand, Jullian Gomes, and Trancemicsoul—who will share the decks with artists like Stache, KONG, and even student DJs such as Boerie Roll and Groovy Rats. Jan-Hendrik la Cock, the thirdyear BCom (Management Account-
ing) student who forms part of the Boerie Roll DJ pair with Francois van Zyl, who is also a third-year BCom (Management Accounting) student, described how excited they are for round two of Fool’s Day Out. “I think it’s going to be incredible. The previous festival was just mind-blowing. The Fool’s Gold team put so much effort into it. The décor was next level, and the stages were huge.” La Cock continued by emphasising the incredible aura and vibes at the festival and said that they “are just very thankful to be involved.” The idea was to get out of the club for a change of the normal venue and a little escape. Dane Hong, owner of Fool’s Gold, described the venue of the festival as a beautiful glass warehouse in Wellington. Bakenhof Wedding Venue allows the festival-goers to stay out of the cold whilst still having the feel of an outdoor
festival. “Everything is glass, so you can see the scenery. It kind of works both ways,” described Hong.
“We are leaning towards a more soulful atmosphere, not super hectic techno for 13 hours straight, rather leading into the techno to-
wards the end of the night to cap everything off. The overall genre will, however, still be groovy, soulful house music,” Hong elaborated.
ON THE DECKS One of the many DJs at the previous Fool’s Day Out . Photo: Marlon du Plooy
The new Neelsie Cinema: Fab or drab? The Neelsie Cinema, née Pulp Cinema, recently underwent major renovations,
and students were left with mixed feelings. Die Matie approached students on campus to find out what they have to say about the new renovations. NICOLA DAVIDS
“I prefer the newer one. I feel that the last one was underwhelming.”
new Pulp Cinema; I really like the way it makes the Neelsie feel upgraded or facelifted inside— especially with the new My Brew coffee. It just makes you feel good to walk in and see ‘cinema’, but I don’t have any complaints about the old one either. I just think it needed an upgrade. I do miss that Marvel wall they had.”
KHOFELO RANGOGO, SECOND-YEAR BCOM (INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY) STUDENT
ROBIN MEISSENHEIMER, FINAL-YEAR BSC (MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) STUDENT
“I believe that the new renovations helped with the modernisation and facelift of the new Neelsie. It all looks new, modern and classic, which suits the student body at the moment. I think everything needed an upgrade.”
“Clearly the first one was a different aesthetic to this one. I see what they’re doing with trying to keep up with current trends. It’s giving full on ‘new age vibes’, but I like the warm ambiance of the old one. The wall with the Marvel characters, I think everyone is going on about that change. Sometimes change is for the best.” But after hearing there is no more Pulp coffee from a friend: “No,
JORDAN HORTEL, FIRST-YEAR BA (LANGUAGE AND CULTURE) STUDENT
JANA FOURIE, BSC (HUMAN LIFE SCIENCES) STUDENT “I prefer the new aesthetic of the
nevermind, change is not for the better.” KIRSTEN PIENAAR, SECONDYEAR MMUS “I haven’t really been to the new one. I think the coffee was really true to the last one. I haven’t seen any advertising. I didn’t even know there were [movie] screenings. I thought it was still under renovation from walking past. I didn’t go that frequently in my undergrad years, but there was always a cool mix of movies.” SARAH TOCKNELL, FOURTHYEAR BCOM (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS) STUDENT “I prefer the old one; I just liked the Pulp coffee. I feel that it was traditional to Stellenbosch and part of the Stellenbosch culture. I do like the new vibe in the Neelsie. It’s very fresh, and maybe it was
time for a change.” ANNA SHAER, DERDEJAAR-LLBSTUDENT “Ek dink altwee het mooi gelyk. Altwee was cool in hulle eie manier. Ek dink dit is ’n groot voorreg om ’n cinema te hê.” CHRIS-LEE DUMINY, DERDEJAARBA(REGSGELEERDHEID)STUDENT “Ek dink ons het almal van die authentic gevoel van die ou Pulp gehou. Ek dink baie van ons het uitgesien dat hulle iets nuuts met dit doen, want dit het oud geraak, maar ons het gedink dat dit ’n bietjie meer [van] ’n warm gevoel sou hê.” PETRUS BARNARD, DERDEJAARBING (MEGATRONIES)STUDENT
“Ek dink hulle het ’n bietjie geovercompensate met te veel renovations. Dit lyk net te sleek. Dit pas nie [by] die Neelsie [op] die oomblik nie.” MONIKA VILJOEN, VIERDEJAAR-BSCAGRIC (VEEKUNDE)-STUDENT “Die renovations is baie netjies en professioneel gedoen; ek is definitief meer encouraged om nou ’n fliek te kyk as voorheen. Ek mis net Pulp se popcorn.” MIENKE MULLER, EERSTEJAARLLB-STUDENT “Ek voel die Neelsie het ’n lank uitstaande opgradering gekry met die moderner Pulp Cinema en restaurante soos Sweetbeet en Jack’s Bagels. Dit alles betyds vir die student wat nou toegelaat is om in volle kapasiteit Stellenboschkampus te geniet.”
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A reality check To
say that Maties arrived back at the university town of Stellenbosch with a bang would be the understatement of the entire so-called “Silly Season”. At the start of the new semester, students usually convince themselves that it’s a good idea to take advantage of their supposedly lighter academic responsibility. Golden Week is a student cultural phenomenon that was seemingly on everyone’s lips last week. Surviving an extended examination period, finding some rest and relaxation (or at least a break from the Stellenbosch bubble) during the holidays, and the return of full faceto-face learning and teaching were all sound excuses to celebrate. However, for many students, the cause for celebration didn’t come without any growing pains. Campus hasn’t seen this many students at once since before
restrictions on social gatherings and shared spaces were implemented at Stellenbosch University. Whilst some have welcomed the reawakening of the Rooiplein with open arms (and smiles after the lifting of the mask mandate), others are finding it difficult to adapt to the crowds and physical lecture halls. Running into people in between classes also requires much more social stamina than logging onto and off of MS Teams, but what is surely one of the most talkedabout student experiences after Golden Week is the trek to 8 AM lectures in the early winter mornings. Regardless of whether you’re energised or exhausted by the new (but old) normal on campus, I think everyone would agree that it’s something extraordinary to see life being breathed back into the spaces that we all share. With a growing student body with no connection to pre-COV-
ID-19 Stellenbosch, it has been easy getting used to the “new normal” after two years of restrictions. However, with everything going on, it feels as if the floodgates have opened and released Maties who are ready for round two on campus, in town and in every other place that student communities once flocked to. As the rush slowly starts to fade, a realisation has begun to creep into the collective consciousness on campus. There’s something that many Maties are talking about, and it’s not the Neelsie renaissance, season of house dances or bustling traffic. Instead, it’s that it seems a little harder to sing “dis altyd lente” this winter, not because of the rain but because it has become increasingly clear there are still many things to address in our community. The recent Central Disciplinary Committee (CDC) outcome regarding the case
GORRELKOP CRASH LANDING Toe Gorrel Maandagoggend met ‘n vol tenk en ‘n plat beursie op kampus arriveer, bloeddorstig opsoek na parkering, het Gorrel amper verdwaal tussen die hordes studente. Met al die Maties terug
op kampus wonder Gorrel of die rye by MyBrew dalk nie al langer as Centraal s’n op ‘n Woensdagaand is nie. Ten spyte van al die geparadeer oor die Rooiplein in y2k TikTok-uitrustings en al die verhoudings wat in die bylslag beland het tydens
HOOFREDAKSIE HOOFREDAKTEUR Tiaan Booyens INHOUDSREDAKTEUR Maryna Adshade UITLEGREDAKTEUR Mareli Swart AFRIKAANS SUBREDAKTEUR Mieke de Wet ENGLISH SUB-EDITOR Jessica Garschagen ONLINE EDITOR Lesedi Mnisi NUUS Karla van der Merwe STUDENTELEWE Karla de Bod DAG & NAG Sibella Swanepeol SPORT Jan-Hendrik Pretorius BEDRYFSREDAKTEURTadiwanasheMutibura ADVERTENSIES Emma Cochrane FOTOREDAKTEUR Vicky Hendrikz TESOURIER Marco Marais HOOFVERSLAGGEWER Aurelia Mouton
MEDEWERKERS TEKSREDIGERING Rentia Meyer
Nina Krüger Slade van Rooyen Siwaphiwe Bam Tehillah Truter
UITLEG
Sisonke
DRUKWERK
Novus Print
against Theuns du Toit is a stark reminder of the difficult conversations on race and discrimination that continue to face this student community. The email from Prof Wim de Villiers at the start of the second semester also reminded many people of the triggering, alleged sexual assault that occured on Stellenbosch University campus. Things like Golden Week mentality, pranks and drunken Wednesday night jols are all fun and games until they cause people to behave disrespectfully and get themselves and others into trouble or harm’s way. If it hasn’t sunk in yet, here’s your reality check: yes, we’re students, but we’re also adults. As Maties, we make this student community what it is—and what it isn’t. It’s our responsibility to ensure that this microcosm of South Africa, nestled in between the winelands, reflects a world
Die kommentaar waarvoor almal bang is. Gorrel is nie verantwoordelik vir enige ongerief
Golden Week, is Gorrel steeds single and ready to mingle .
STUMBLING ON Silly Season has always been Gorrel’s favourite part of the year. There’s nothing quite like the sound of ABBA, a boxwine
and missing your 8am class. Gorrel is very grateful to experience Stellies in all its overcrowded glory once again. Gorrel only worries that throwing away the masks might have been a tad early, as Gorrel has heard quite a few suspicious coughs
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that we would want to live in after graduation. I’m proud to be a part of this generation, with all its faults and lessons to learn. I see the same energy in student leadership candidates that I saw at protests last semester. I see a proud representation of LGBTQIA+ students owning their space on this campus. I see a new group of student journalists who are keen to learn and ensure that Die Matie amplifies the voices of the unheard. What this community should expect of every student is that they do their due diligence in showing the world that we’re better than the recent news headlines about this institution, and that we won’t settle for anything less. You might be tired of staying aware of social injustice all the time, but so is everyone whose human dignity indisputably depends on this awareness. It’s called “staying woke” for a reason.
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and sniffs in the hallways. Nevertheless, Gorrel was very excited to meet all the little MS Teams icons face-to-face and even make a few friends to study with. Gorrel wishes all Maties a happy Silly Season, and a successful semester. Fingers crossed the lights stay on!
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Maties Hokkie oorrompel Tuks
ANÉ HAVENGA
Albei spanne speel in die finaal teen UP, ’n regte noord-en-suidderby. Die manspan draai hulle eerste rondte om en wen 5 – 3.
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egentien spelers onderskeidelik van Maties se mans- en vrouehokkiespan het die 2022 Universiteitsport Suid-Afrika (USSA) toernooi gehaal. Dit is ’n reuseprestasie om Maties by hierdie prestige toernooi te verteenwoordig en die spanne het nie teleurgestel nie. Maties se eie Jacques van Tonder, doelskieter en finalejaarBCom (Internasionale Besigheid)student, en Stephanie Botha, middelveldspeler, is ook as spelers van die toernooi aangekondig. Hierdie toernooi het gedurende die Julie-vakansie plaasgevind met al die wedstryde wat tussen 4 en 8 Julie op Universiteit van Kaapstad (UK) se astro gespeel is. Botha, sesdejaarstudent en tans besig met haar nagraadse diploma in bemarking, vertel: “Ons span was positief; ons was goed voorbereid en ons het met die doel gegaan om ons beste te doen en moontlik goud te wen.” Die eerste dag se resultate het vir Maties glad nie volgens plan verloop nie en die vroue moes tevrede wees met ’n 1 – 1 vertoning teen die span van Noord-Wes Universiteit se Potchefstroom-kampus. Die mans het 2 – 4 teen die Universiteit van Pretoria (UP) verloor. Botha
VINNIGE VOETE Stephanie Botha in aksie! Foto: Verskaf verduidelik dat USSA egter altyd ’n groot en moeilike toernooi is. Op die tweede dag het die momentum na Maties se kant toe geswaai soos die vroue 3 – 0 teen Universiteit van Johannesburg, en die mans 9 – 0 teen Varsity College gewen het. Volgens Brendan du Toit, doelwagter en MIng (Bedryfsingenieurswese)-student, het hulle ’n goeie aanloop tot die
toernooi gehad en die doel voor oë was om nie op die wen te fokus nie, maar om op elke 60 minute te fokus. Du Toit lig uit: “Toernooie is heeltemal anders as ligawedstryde. Met ’n toernooi is die hele span die heeltyd saam en bou jy ander tipe verhoudings as net by oefening. Veral as dit ’n lekker klomp mense soos hierdie span is.” Op die derde dag het albei spanne met oorwinnings gespog wat die
VERDEDIGING Brendan du Toit is ’n doring in die teenstanders se vlees. Foto: Verskaf
HELSE HOKKIE Die vroue en mans wen USSA 2022! Foto: Verskaf
spanne na die halfeindrondtes gestuur het. Die vroue het die UK met 8 – 0 geklop en die mans het met 4 – 1 teen Nelson Mandelauniversiteit gewen. Die vroue het teen die vierde dag ’n 3 – 2 naelskraapoorwinning teenoor die Universiteit van die Witwatersrand behaal met die mans wat met 2 – 0 teen die Universiteit van die Witwatersrand afgereken het.
Du Toit verduidelik: “Ons kon vir jare nie die goud wen nie en om dit nou reg te kry, is ongelooflik; dis iets wat die span en ek nooit sal vergeet nie. Die prestasie is vir my ’n voorreg. Dit maak al die laat aande en die vroeë oggende die moeite werd.” Die vroue het ook die verdedigende kampioene 2 – 1 gewen om as die wenners gekroon te word. Botha sê dat hulle van die begin af besluit het om net op hulle eie spel te fokus, die wedstryd stap vir stap te vat, en sodoende net op elke kwart te fokus. Botha lig uit: “Die experience was ongelooflik, veral om teen die beste universiteite te speel. Ons span het die heeltyd ’n positiewe energie uitgestraal. Die wen-gevoel was groot. Dit het my persoonlik vier jaar gevat – elke keer was ons naby en om dit uiteindelik deur te trek hierdie jaar was wonderlik. Dis ’n gevoel wat ek nie lekker kan beskryf nie.” Oor haar eie prestasie as speler van die toernooi is sy maar beskeie en sou sy graag dié toekenning met elkeen van haar span deel.
STAATMAKERS Spelers van die toernooi – Stephanie du Toit en Jacques van Tonder. Foto: Verskaf
WOENSDAG 27 JULIE | GRATIS
SPORT (STELLIES) SUNDAYS ARE FOR F1 KEZIA DANIELS
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ormula 1 became a sensation after the introduction of the uber popular Netflix series, F1: Drive to Survive . The newfound popularity of motorsport’s highest tier is evident amongst many students. As such Die Matie asked some students about their thoughts on how the current season is developing.
What are your predictions for the last stretch? “ F e r r a r i a n d R e db ull w ill b e n e c k a n d n e ck , fighting fo r ch a m p i o n s h i p . ” If Prof Wim de Villiers were a driver, which team would he race for? “Al p h a Ta u r i . ”
Adam Smart
Kaamilah Sarlie
Dustin van Kerwel Favourite driver? “My favourite driver is Hamilton because he has just been a legend, and my least favourite is Max Verstappen,” says Van Kerwel. Did the season play out as you had expected it to? “Yes; however, I expected Lewis to perform well in most races, as he is a fan fave.”
JESSICA First-year BA (Humanities). Photo: Kezia Daniels
ADAM First-year BEng (Electrical and Electronic). Photo: Kezia
JONATHAN First-year BCom (Economic Sciences) with a focus on transport economics. Photo: Kezia Daniels
Jonathan van Westhuizen
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Favourite driver? “Seb ast i a n Ve t t el i s m y fa vourit e dr i ve r be c a use h e ’s an OG, and my l ea st f a v o u rite driver i s Ge orge R u s s e l l b ecause he i s ove rra t ed a n d d ead avera ge, ” sa i d Va n d e r West huyze n . Did the season play out as you had expected it to? “Kind of. I ’ ve h a d t h i s i d e a th at M erce d es w ou l d h a ve a d ownfall, l osi n g mome n t u m and was no t surp ri sed t o s e e s ome t eam s mo v i n g u p , s u c h as F errari.”
Max, but Carlos Sainz could surprise us. It comes down to Redbull vs Ferrari.” If Prof Wim de Villiers were a driver, which team would he race for? “Mercedes because he looks British.”
DUSTIN Second-year BA (Humanities). Photo: Kezia Daniels
What are your predictions for the last stretch? “I predict Lewis will come back stronger and win this season’s championship.” If Prof Wim de Villiers were a driver, which team would he race for? “Ferrari.”
Favourite driver? “My favourite driver is Lewis, and my least favourite driver is Max, with no explanation needed,” said Adam. Did the season play out as you had expected it to? “Sort of. I expected Redbull to do well and for Ferrari to be winning.” What are your predictions for the last stretch? “Redbull will be winning a lot more this season.” If Prof Wim de Villiers were a driver, which team would he race for? “McLaren.
Did the season play out as you had expected it to? “Yes, I expected Ferrari to be on top and did not expect Haas to be as high on the grid as they are.” What are your predictions for the last stretch? “I think it will come down to the last races, at this pace it’s looking like Charles vs
Jessica Hollinshead Favourite driver? “My favourite driver is Max Verstappen because I’m a Redbull fan, and I think he is a good driver. My least favourite driver is Nicholas Latifi because he’s always crashing out,” said Hollinshead.
Favourite driver? “My favourite driver is Carlos Sainz because he’s a great driver, and my least favourite driver is Sebastian Vettel,” said Sarlie. Did the season play out as you had expected it to? “ No, I was not expecting Ferrari to be doing this well.” What are your predictions for the last stretch? “It’s a high chance that Max will be up there taking this season’s championship, but Charles could surprise us.”
JAN BCom (Hons) Economics. Photo: Kezia Daniels
Jan Pretorius KAAMILAH First-year BA (Visual Arts) with a focus on fine arts. Photo: Kezia Daniels
If Prof Wim de Villiers were a driver, which team would he race for? “I feel like Prof Wim would race for Red Bull.”