Stellenbosch Alumni

23/10/2026

SU has welcomed 285 students into its seventh Dell Young Leaders cohort, taking the total past 1 500 scholarships since 2020. But as the Vice Chancellor reminded them at their launch: "You are not a number in that story. You are the reason for it."

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US het 285 studente verwelkom by sy sewende groep Dell Young Leaders, wat beteken dat daar sedert 2020 meer as 1 500 beurse toegeken is. Maar, soos die Rektor en Visekanselier en hulle tydens die bekendstellingsgeleentheid herinner het, “Julle is nie net syfers in hierdie verhaal nie. Julle is die rede daarvoor.”

22/10/2026

Ticketing for this event is now closed.

Join Maties on Robben Island

Stellenbosch University invites you to the Robben Island Invitational Literature Festival on Saturday 31 October. Explore the island on a guided tour and take part in a conversation about history, museums and democracy.

The programme includes a keynote address and panel discussion with Matie alumna Dr Greer Valley, Senior Curator at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa.

Event details
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 08:30 – 15:00
Meeting point: Nelson Mandela Gateway, Clock Tower District, V&A Waterfront
Discussion theme: Reimagining the Museum: From Historical Reckoning to Democratic Possibility
Commitment fee: R200 per person, including the return ferry trip, guided tour, light refreshments and a Matie goodie bag.

Places are limited, so book using the link in the comments to secure your spot.

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Kaartjieverkope vir hierdie geleentheid is nou gesluit.

Die Universiteit Stellenbosch nooi jou na die Robben Island Invitational Literature Festival op Saterdag 31 Oktober. Die dag bied die geleentheid om Robbeneiland tydens ’n begeleide toer te verken en deel te neem aan ’n gesprek oor geskiedenis, museums en demokrasie.

Die program sluit ’n hooftoespraak en paneelbespreking in met Matie-alumna dr Greer Valley, senior kurator by die Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa.

Geleentheidsbesonderhede
Datum: Saterdag 31 Oktober 2026
Tyd: 08:30 – 15:00
Vertrekpunt: Nelson Mandela Gateway, Clock Tower District, V&A Waterfront
Besprekingstema: Reimagining the Museum: From Historical Reckoning to Democratic Possibility
Verbintenisfooi: R200 per persoon, insluitend die retoerbootrit, begeleide toer, ligte verversings en 'n Matie-geskenksak.

Plekke is beperk, so bespreek via die skakel in die kommentaar om jou deelname te bevestig.

15/10/2026

Die Breederivier Maties Alumni-tak, in samewerking met die Donkie Republiek (Drostdy-oudskoliere), nooi jou uit na 'n rugby- en steak-aand.

Kom geniet 'n interessante aand saam met vier ervare rugbyfigure wat hul perspektiewe deel oor die ontwikkeling van Suid-Afrikaanse rugbytalent, die uitdagings van spelerontwikkeling en die belangrike rol wat universiteitsrugby speel in die oorgang van skoolrugby na die professionele spel.

Bespreek jou plek hier: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/399275-maties-breederivier-alumni-netwerk-rugby-en-steak-aand/ #/

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The Breede River Maties Alumni Chapter, in collaboration with the Donkie Republiek (Drostdy Old Boys), invites you to a rugby and steak evening.

Join us for an engaging evening with four experienced rugby figures who will share their perspectives on the development of South African rugby talent, the challenges of player development, and the important role university rugby plays in the pathway from school rugby to the professional game.

Book your spot here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/399275-maties-breederivier-alumni-netwerk-rugby-en-steak-aand/ #/

10/10/2026

A rebellious Pinotage with a rock ’n’ roll soundtrack.

Matie Etienne Louw, co-founder of Orpheus & the Raven, pairs w**es with music to bring their character to life. For the Lucky No. 7 Pinotage, he’s chosen Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes, a fitting anthem for a w**e inspired by seven vineyard sites and Pinotage’s fight to claim its place on the world stage.

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’n Rebelse Pinotage met ’n rock ’n roll-klankbaan.

Matie Etienne Louw, medestigter van Orpheus & the Raven, pas wyne by musiek aan om hul karakter tot lewe te bring. Vir die Lucky No. 7 Pinotage het hy Seven Nation Army deur The White Stripes gekies, ’n gepaste lofsang vir ’n wyn wat deur sewe wingerde en Pinotage se stryd om sy plek op die wêreldverhoog te verower, geïnspireer is.

10/10/2026

A pioneering experiment that became a uniquely South African legacy.

In 1924, Professor A.I. Perold crossed Pinot Noir and Cinsaut at Stellenbosch University, laying the foundations for Pinotage. First commercially released in 1961, Pinotage has become an internationally recognised symbol of South African w**emaking.

This World Pinotage Day, we celebrate the lasting impact of pioneering research.

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’n Baanbrekersproef wat ’n unieke Suid-Afrikaanse nalatenskap geword het.

In 1924 het prof. A.I. Perold Pinot Noir en Cinsaut aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch gekruis en só die grondslag vir Pinotage gelê. Pinotage, wat in 1961 vir die eerste keer kommersieel vrygestel is, het ’n internasionaal erkende simbool van Suid-Afrikaanse wynmakery geword.

Op Wêreld-Pinotagedag vier ons die blywende impak van baanbrekersnavorsing.

09/10/2026

Homecoming took on a special meaning during an evening where art, w**e and music blended together.

Fellow Maties Samarie Smith-Meletiou, Inge Zelewitz and Etienne Louw brought this theme to life through a multisensory experience in a special celebration of Matie creativity and connection.

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Tuiskoms het ’n besondere betekenis gekry tydens ’n aand waar kuns, wyn en musiek saamgevloei het.

Mede-Maties Samarie Smith-Meletiou, Inge Zelewitz en Etienne Louw het hierdie tema tot lewe gebring deur ’n veelsintuiglike ervaring te skep in ’n besondere viering van Matie-kreatiwiteit en verbintenis.

09/10/2026

08/10/2026

Celebrating the achievements of Stellenbosch University alumnus Dr André Mckyle Pillay, who has been named one of the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans in the Health category.

A 2024 MBChB graduate of Stellenbosch University, Dr Pillay has continued to build on his passion for healthcare, leadership and mental health advocacy. He was also recently selected to serve on the South African Depression and Anxiety Group Youth Advisory Committee, where he contributes to initiatives focused on strengthening youth mental health awareness, advocacy and support.

We are proud to celebrate this milestone and the continued contribution of our alumni to healthcare and society.

Congratulations, Dr Pillay!

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Ons vier met trots die insluiting van Universiteit Stellenbosch-alumnus dr. André Mckyle Pillay op die Mail & Guardian se lys van 200 Jong Suid-Afrikaners in die gesondheidskategorie.

Dr. Pillay het in 2024 sy MBChB-graad aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch voltooi. Sedertdien volg hy steeds sy passie vir gesondheidsorg, leierskap en geestesgesondheid. Hy is onlangs ook as lid van SADAG se Jeugadvieskomitee aangewys, waar hy help om bewustheid oor geestesgesondheid onder jongmense te bevorder en toegang tot ondersteuning te versterk.

Ons vier hierdie besondere mylpaal met trots. Dit is nóg ’waardevolle bydrae wat ons alumni tot gesondheidsorg en die samelewing lewer.

Baie geluk, dr. Pillay!

07/10/2026