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The first ever Boschfest of Stellenbosch University (SU), which attracted alumni and friends from all over, ended on Thursday evening with a ‘Sundowners with the Rector’ event at Coetzenburg. The elegant event was held in a huge Bedouin tent with the exciting new group World@South providing background music. Prof Russel Botman, Rector and Vice-Chancellor, welcomed [...]

The first ever ‘BoschFest of Stellenbosch University is under way with some of the first lectures of the day generating a big buzz. The lectures also drew a n audience that were as diverse as the topics. Dr Jacobeth Louw, a Matie alumnus who recently returned to South Africa after living abroad for eight years, [...]

Visitors to the first ’BoschFest hosted by Stellenbosch University, can take part in a night walk through the historical central part of Stellenbosch that will included a visit to South Africa’s oldest restored house, Schreuderhuis. This historical house, on the corner of Church and Ryneveld Streets, was built 300 years ago on 10 December. Mr [...]

The first ever ’BoschFest, from 9-10 December 2009, will be a paradise for any art lover..Not only will they get the opportunity to view renowned artworks such as The Thinker, but MatiesAlumni will also be able to be part of guided art tours. An added bonus is that MatiesAlumni will qualify for discounts on certain [...]

The first Maties Legends Athletics Meeting promises to be a fun bonus event for MatiesAlumni attending the ‘BoschFest. Although the ’BoschFest ends on 10 December, athletics enthusiasts can stay on for another day in Stellenbosch to attend the event at Coetzenburg on Friday night 11 December. At the event some twenty athletes who have have [...]

Coda, one of the most unique musical collaborations in South Africa, is to grace the ‘BoschFest scene with their unique sounds, colour and energy. Described as an all-body experience, the group combines an array of classical instruments instruments, some awesome vocals and the use of a DJ resulting in an explosion of South African dance [...]

A full house academic lecture programme will present MatiesAlumni and other interested parties attending the first ever ’BoschFest, the opportunity to feel like a student again. The lecture programme, taking place on 9 and 10 December 2009, gives MatiesAlumni a glimpse into the latest research and thoughts at Stellenbosch University and will be presented by [...]

The Annual General Meeting of the Convocation of Stellenbosch University, usually held at the beginning of November, will be held in the DF Malan Memorial Centre on 10 December. The AGM has been moved to coincide with the first ever ‘BoschFest to be held in Stellenbosch on 9 and 10 December. On conclusion of the [...]

Music to soothe the soul, top-notch entertainment, welcoming fires, mouth-watering food and of course – the finest Stellenbosch wines. These are the ingredients of an event that will serve as the conclusion of the first ‘BoschFest. This event, in the form of a cocktail reception in a marquee tent opposite the DF Malan Memorial Centre, [...]

“I have been cherishing the idea of a festival for alumni for a long time. The idea appealed to both Council and to the President of the Convocation and the decision was therefore an easy one to make: many of our alumni are annual holiday makers in the Boland and surrounding areas in December, so [...]