Meet Lloyd Phillips, a Stellenbosch University alumnus and Quantitative Analyst at Standard Bank South Africa.
After graduating with a BCom in Mathematical Sciences and a BCom Honours in Financial Risk Management cm laude, Lloyd now works in Standard Bank’s Capital and Impairments Modelling team. His journey, however, has not only been shaped by academic achievement, but also by leadership, involvement and the people who supported him along the way.
From captaining his residence hockey team to serving as Vice Head Mentor at Huis Marais, Lloyd learned that growth is not only about what you achieve, but also about the relationships you build and the courage to ask for help when you need it.
For our Youth Month campaign, Lloyd gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his career and takes us through a day in his life.
🔗 Read more of his story here: https://www.su.ac.za/en/news/lloyd-talks-purpose-resilience-and-finding-his-path
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Ontmoet Lloyd Phillips, ’n alumnus van die Universiteit Stellenbosch en Kwantitatiewe Ontleder by Standard Bank Suid-Afrika.
Nadat hy ’n BCom in Wiskundige Wetenskappe en ’n BComHons in Finansiële Risikobestuur cm laude voltooi het, werk Lloyd vandag in Standard Bank se span vir Kapitaal- en Waardeverminderingsmodellering. Sy pad na sukses is egter nie net deur akademiese prestasie gekenmerk nie, maar ook deur leierskap, betrokkenheid en die mense wat hom langs die pad ondersteun het.
Van kaptein van sy koshuis se hokkiespan tot Visekoshuismentor van Huis Marais, het Lloyd geleer dat groei nie net gaan oor wat jy bereik nie, maar ook oor die verhoudings wat jy bou en die moed om hulp te vra wanneer jy dit nodig het.
Vir ons Jeugmaand-veldtog gee Lloyd ons ’n kykie agter die skerms van sy loopbaan en neem hy ons saam deur ’n dag in sy lewe.
🔗 Lees meer van sy storie hier: https://www.su.ac.za/af/nuus/lloyd-gesels-oor-doelgerigtheid-veerkragtigheid-en-hoe-hy-sy-pad-vind
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To create, nurture, support and manage an inclusive strongly united global community of SU Alumni by linking the past, the present and the future.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”- Nelson Mandela, awarded an honorary doctorate by Stellenbosch University, 1996
Graduating from university is a big step in your life’s journey. Once you have obtained your degree, you form part of the alumni community and Stellenbosch University remains your intellectual home. The Alumni Relations Office strives to ke
This Youth Month, we are celebrating young, driven, Matie-made alumni who are building meaningful careers and making an impact in their communities and industries.
Meet Fadzai Zonke, an MSc Agricultural Science (Animal Science) student, researcher for the Western Cape Department of Agriculture and BIO 124 Maths tutor.
During her studies, she was recognised by the Golden Key International Honour Society and the South African Society for Animal Science for outstanding academic achievement.
Today, Fadzai shares a glimpse into a day in her life.
Read more of her story here: https://www.su.ac.za/en/news/fadzai-sets-her-sights-global-career
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Hierdie Jeugmaand vier ons jong, dinamiese Maties-alumni wat met passie hul plek in die wêreld inneem en ’n betekenisvolle verskil in hul gemeenskappe en vakgebiede maak.
Ontmoet Fadzai Zonke, MSc-student in Landbouwetenskappe (Veekunde), navorser by die Wes-Kaapse Departement van Landbou en tutor vir BIO 124 Wiskunde.
Tydens haar studies is sy deur die ‘Golden Key International Honour Society’ en die Suid-Afrikaanse Vereniging vir Veekunde erken vir haar uitstaande akademiese prestasies.
Vandag gee Fadzai ons ’n kykie in haar daaglikse lewe.
Lees meer: https://www.su.ac.za/af/nuus/fadzai-mik-vir-n-internasionale-loopbaan
01/06/2026
Can the Rule of Law Be Saved in South Africa?
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Johannesburg for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Prof Thuli Madonsela and Adv Anton du Plessis.
The discussion explored some of the most pressing questions facing South Africa today, from accountability and democratic renewal to the role of institutions and active citizenship in shaping our future. Thank you to our speakers and attendees for contributing to a meaningful evening of dialogue and reflection.
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Kan die Regstaat in Suid-Afrika Gered Word?
Dankie aan almal wat by ons in Johannesburg aangesluit het vir ’n insiggewende en stimulerende gesprek saam met prof Thuli Madonsela en adv. Anton du Plessis.
Die gesprek het gefokus op van die belangrikste vrae waarmee Suid-Afrika vandag worstel, van aanspreeklikheid en demokratiese vernuwing tot die rol van instellings en aktiewe burgerskap in die vorming van ons toekoms. Dankie aan ons sprekers en gaste vir hul bydrae tot ’n betekenisvolle aand van gesprek en nadenke.
01/06/2026
Strengthening the Global Matie Network across Africa
Over the past week, Stellenbosch University continued to strengthen its presence across Africa through alumni engagements, institutional partnerships, and industry collaboration in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Among the highlights were alumni gatherings, meetings with university leaders and industry partners, and a visit to the University of Dar es Salaam, where Prof Vasti Roodt was hosted by fellow Matie alumnus Dr Philbert Komu, now a lecturer in Philosophy. These engagements reflect the growing impact of the Global Matie Network and the important role our alumni play in fostering connections, collaboration, and opportunity across the continent.
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Die Globale Matie-netwerk versterk bande regoor Afrika
Die Universiteit Stellenbosch het die afgelope week sy teenwoordigheid regoor Afrika verder uitgebou deur alumni-byeenkomste, institusionele vennootskappe en bedryfsgesprekke in Zimbabwe, Zambië, Kenia en Tanzanië.
Van die hoogtepunte was alumni-geleenthede, gesprekke met universiteitsleiers en bedryfsvennote, asook ’n besoek aan die Universiteit van Dar es Salaam waar prof Vasti Roodt deur mede-Matie-alumnus dr Philbert Komu, dosent in Filosofie, ontvang is. Hierdie betrokkenheid weerspieël die groeiende impak van die Globale Matie-netwerk en die belangrike rol wat alumni speel om bande, samewerking en geleenthede regoor die vasteland te bevorder.
28/05/2026
SWAN Ladies Champagne Breakfast 🥂
Join us in Worcester for a beautiful morning of inspiration, connection, and conversation at the upcoming SWAN Ladies Champagne Breakfast featuring guest speaker Thia, Matie alumna and professional image consultant from To The Tee Studio.
📍 Lara’s @ Van Loveren, Worcester
📅 Saturday, 25 July 2026
⏰ 09:00 – 12:00
🎟️ Alumni: R150 | Non-alumni: R200
Seats are limited. RSVP before 15 July: https://qkt.io/7etpZZ
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SWAN Dames Sjampanje-ontbyt 🥂
Sluit by ons in Worcester aan vir ’n besonderse oggend van inspirasie, verbinding en gesprek tydens die komende SWAN Dames Sjampanje-ontbyt met gasspreker Thia, Matie-alumna en professionele beeldkonsultant van To The Tee Studio.
📍 Lara’s @ Van Loveren, Worcester
📅 Saterdag, 25 Julie 2026
⏰ 09:00 – 12:00
🎟️ Alumni: R150 | Nie-alumni: R200
Plekke is beperk. RSVP voor 15 Julie: https://qkt.io/7etpZZ
28/05/2026
The Kenya Maties Alumni Chapter gathered in Nairobi for an evening of connection, conversation, and community with Prof Vasti Roodt, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University.
It was especially meaningful to see a number of Prof Roodt’s former PhD students attend the gathering, reflecting the lasting academic relationships and global impact of the Maties network across Africa.
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Die Kenya Maties Alumni-tak het in Nairobi byeengekom vir ’n aand van verbinding, gesprek en gemeenskap saam met prof Vasti Roodt, dekaan van die Fakulteit Lettere en Sosiale Wetenskappe aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch.
Dit was besonders om te sien hoe verskeie van prof Roodt se voormalige PhD-studente die geleentheid bygewoon het, ’n weerspieëling van die blywende akademiese bande en wêreldwye impak van die Maties-netwerk regoor Afrika.
28/05/2026
Today is World Hunger Day.
For many Maties students, hunger is not a distant statistic.
It shows up in missed meals, difficulty concentrating, and the quiet anxiety of not knowing where the next meal will come from.
That reality is exactly what exists to change. Through this initiative, managed by our social workers and Student Representative Council, students in need receive non-perishable food items and financial support, year-round.
brings together staff, alumni and the broader community to help ensure students have access to essential food support.
Because no student should have to choose between learning and eating.
🤝 You can help. Visit givingmaties.sun.ac.za to donate or contribute food items on campus.
27/05/2026
An evening with Prof Deresh Ramjugernath in KZN
Join fellow Maties in KwaZulu-Natal for an exclusive evening of connection, conversation, and community with Stellenbosch University Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, at the iconic Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga.
The evening will explore the future of Stellenbosch University and higher education in South Africa, while also celebrating alumni taking part in this year’s Comrades Marathon.
📍 Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga
📅 Friday, 12 June 2026
⏰ 18:00
🎟️ R200 per person
Seats are limited, so early booking is essential.
RSVP here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/377096-meet-the-rector-kzn/?preview=t #/
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’n Aand saam met prof Deresh Ramjugernath in KZN
Sluit by mede-Maties in KwaZulu-Natal aan vir ’n eksklusiewe aand van verbinding, gesprek en gemeenskap saam met die Universiteit Stellenbosch se Rektor en Visekanselier, prof Deresh Ramjugernath, by die ikoniese Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga.
Die aand fokus op die toekoms van die Universiteit Stellenbosch en hoër onderwys in Suid-Afrika, terwyl alumni wat aan vanjaar se Comrades-marathon deelneem ook vereer sal word.
📍 Oyster Box Hotel, Umhlanga
📅 Vrydag, 12 Junie 2026
⏰ 18:00
🎟️ R200 per persoon
Plekke is beperk, daarom is vroeë bespreking noodsaaklik.
RSVP hier: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/377096-meet-the-rector-kzn/?preview=t #/
27/05/2026
East London Maties, this one is for you.
Join us for an intimate evening of connection, conversation, and community at the upcoming East London Alumni Dinner at Jules on Jarvis.
Whether you’re looking to reconnect with fellow Maties, expand your network, or simply enjoy a relaxed evening with good food and great company, we would love to welcome you.
📍 Jules on Jarvis, East London
📅 Wednesday, 10 June 2026
⏰ 18:00
🎟️ R150 (includes a meal and complimentary beverage)
Seats are limited, so book early to avoid missing out.
RSVP here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/375314-leadership-in-east-london/ #/
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Oos-Londen Maties, hierdie een is vir julle.
Sluit by ons aan vir ’n intieme aand van verbinding, gesprek en gemeenskap tydens die komende Oos-Londen Alumni-ete by Jules on Jarvis.
Of jy weer met mede-Maties wil skakel, jou netwerk wil uitbrei, of bloot ’n ontspanne aand met goeie kos en goeie geselskap wil geniet, ons sien daarna uit om jou daar te verwelkom.
📍 Jules on Jarvis, Oos-Londen
📅 Woensdag, 10 Junie 2026
⏰ 18:00
🎟️ R150 (sluit ’n ete en komplimentêre drankie in)
Plekke is beperk, so bespreek vroeg om teleurstelling te voorkom.
RSVP hier: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/375314-leadership-in-east-london/ #/
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