MFM 92.6 Interviews
With multiple South African Radio Awards under its belt, MFM 92.6 goes beyond just playing music—it’s a space for intelligent conversations and meaningful content.
Navigating Matieland – Growth, Belonging, and Success with Dr Leslie van Rooi
In this powerful episode of SiyaKhula Live, recorded during the height of the 2026 registration season, Katlego Letlonkane is joined by Dr Leslie van Rooi, Acting Dean of Students and Senior Director of Social Impact and Transformation at Stellenbosch University. Dr Van Rooi shares his "phenomenal" first impressions of a…
Empowering Your Voice – Language, Identity, and Academic Success with the SU Language Centre
In this episode of our 2026 Registration Roadshow, recorded live at the Coetzenburg Centre, we explore the heart of the Matie experience: language. Jacolette Kloppers sits down with Sanet de Jager, Senior Interpreter and Marketing Liaison for the Stellenbosch University Language Centre, to discuss how mastering your self-expression is the…
Navigating the Transition: A Matie’s Guide to Health and Wellness with Dr Kathryn Grammer
In this episode, recorded live at the Coetzenburg Centre during the 2026 registration roadshow, Shaun Daniels sits down with Dr Kathryn Grammer, the Senior Director of Campus Health Service at Stellenbosch University. Starting university is a massive life transition, and this conversation focuses on ensuring your health is never an…
Beyond the Lecture Hall: A Rockstar Welcome to Matieland with Prof Richard Stevens
In this AM2PM episode recorded live at the Coetzenburg Centre, Sibulele Ndudula and Steyn du Toit sit down with Prof Richard Stevens, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching at Stellenbosch University — a conversation that sets a powerful tone for the 2026 academic year. As newcomer first-years arrive for their…
Grad Week 2025 | Lesedi Mnisi — Law, Resilience, and the Power of Family
In this Grad Week 2025 episode, we sit down with Lesedi Mnisi, who graduated that very morning with her LLB (Bachelor of Laws) — a milestone achieved through discipline, determination, and unwavering resilience. Joined in studio by her mom, Lesego Mnisi, and her sister, Neo Mnisi, Lesedi reflects on the…
Grad Week 2025 | Mophethi Mabeba — Growth, Gratitude, and Why She Loves Being a Matie
In this Grad Week 2025 episode, we sit down with Mophethi Mabeba, who graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities — a journey marked by quiet determination, steady growth, and perseverance. Joined in studio by her mom, Mabel, Mophethi reflects on the real journey behind the degree: the expectations…
Grad Week 2025 | Alex Fortuin — Excellence, Gratitude, and the Making of a Matie
In this Grad Week 2025 episode, we sit down with Alex Fortuin, who graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities — a milestone that reflects consistency, discipline, and academic excellence. Joined in studio by his mother, Ingrid, Alex reflects on the real journey behind the degree: the…
Grad Week 2025 | Haajir September — Setbacks Are Detours, Not Dead Ends
In this Grad Week 2025 episode, we sit down with Haajir September, who graduated with her BEd in Foundation Phase — a journey defined by resilience, faith, second chances, and the powerful bond between a mother and daughter. Raised on the Cape Flats by her single mother, Zubaida, Haajir learned…
Grad Week 2025 | Fatuma Sumaili — Growth, Resilience, and the Best Part of Being a Matie
In this Grad Week 2025 podcast episode, recorded on Friday, 9 December 2025, we sit down with Fatuma Sumaili, who received her Postgraduate Diploma in Agronomy — a qualification rooted in discipline, perseverance, and a deep sense of purpose. Joined in studio by her powerful support system — her mother…
Grad Week 2025 | Zandri Swanepoel — Law, Purpose, and What Being a Matie Means
In this Grad Week 2025 podcast episode, recorded on Friday, 12 December 2025, we sit down with Zandri Swanepoel, who graduated with her Master of Laws (LLM) — a qualification shaped by discipline, depth of thought, long nights of study, and a strong commitment to justice and scholarship. Joined in…
Grad Week 2025 | Asanda Mnyandu — From Sacrifice to Service
In this Grad Week 2025 episode, we sit down with Asanda Mnyandu, who has graduated with his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) — one of the most demanding and meaningful qualifications offered at Stellenbosch. This conversation unpacks the real journey behind the white coat: years of intense…
Grad Week 2025 | Madian Bates — Discipline, Science, and the Best Part of Being a Matie
In this Grad Week 2025 episode, we sit down with Madian Bates, who graduated with her BSc Honours in Physiological Science — a demanding qualification earned through years of discipline, resilience, and commitment to science and service. Joined in studio by her proud parents, Miemie and James Bates, Madian reflects…
Grad Week 2025 | Dyan Buis — Discipline, Resilience, and Never Giving Up
In this powerful Grad Week conversation, we sit down with Dyan Buis — former Paralympic gold medallist, world champion athlete, teacher, pastor, and newly graduated Master’s graduate in Education Policy Studies. Diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy at a young age, Dyan has spent his life refusing to let circumstance define…
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Phishing from an AI Angle
Artificial intelligence is transforming almost every part of our digital lives, including how cybercriminals operate. In episode two of our annual Cyber Security Awareness Month series, Brinley Schutters, the new Information Governance Officer in the Centre for Information Governance at Stellenbosch University’s Institutional Strategy, Research & Analytics (ISRA), joins Wilné…
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Building a Culture of Awareness
Although October has come to an end, the lessons from Cyber Security Awareness Month remain as important as ever. In this episode, recorded during Stellenbosch University’s 2025 campaign, Jerall Toi, Deputy Director for Information Governance within Institutional Strategy, Research & Analytics (ISRA), joins Shaun Daniels in studio to explore how…
From Sketch to Mural: How Art Builds Belonging at Altena Primary
When a group of children at Altena Primary School in Strand were asked to draw what their school meant to them, their ideas soon became larger than life — quite literally. Under the guidance of Mieke van der Merwe (Hall), Lecturer in Visual Communication Design & Digital Production at Stellenbosch…
Van Ventersdorp tot Vergifnis – Dana Snyman se Seun vind nuwe stem op die verhoog
In hierdie spesiale Woordfees-uitgawe van The Mid-Morning Mix gesels Jacolette Kloppers met Nico Scheepers (regisseur) en Wilhelm van der Walt (akteur) oor die verhoogverwerking van Dana Snyman se diep persoonlike memoir, Seun. In Seun keer Dana terug na sy eie verlede — na Ventersdorp, die stad van sy jeug, en…
Between Blood and Words: A Conversation with Antjie Krog
In this powerful and reflective episode, Antjie Krog — one of South Africa’s most acclaimed poets, authors, and translators — joins Lesedi Mnisi for an intimate conversation about her life’s work and her final publication, Binnerym van bloed (Blood’s Inner Rhyme). With a literary career spanning more than five decades,…
Parasite Under Pressure: The Hidden Science of Beating Malaria
In this edition of Lift Club with Caleb Daries and Mophethi Mabeba on MFM 92.6, we sit down with Dr. Tawanda Zininga from Stellenbosch University’s Department of Biochemistry to unpack his groundbreaking malaria research. Dr. Zininga recently co-authored a study that shines new light on three small heat shock proteins…
Feeding Tomorrow: How Luther Chipembere Turns Data into Hope
In this special episode of Lift Club with Llewellyn Buys and Mophethi Mabeba, we sit down with Luther Chipembere, Stellenbosch University’s first-ever winner of the national FameLab science communication competition. Luther, a doctoral student in Agricultural Economics and Artificial Intelligence, shares how his groundbreaking research uses AI, satellite imagery, and…