The entire production of Die Matie – from photos, articles and advertisements to page layout and distribution – is managed by the editorial staff; all students.

On August 1, 1941, the first issue of Die Matie student newspaper was published in Stellenbosch.

Die Matie has an estimated readership of 16 000 students, staff and Stellenbosch residents.

With every edition of Die Matie a pre-elected editorial team member has the responsibility of compiling a supplement, either on: motoring, lifestyle, travel, science & technology and health.

Although Die Matie receives a small subsidy from Stellenbosch University's Student Affairs Department, all printing costs and some of the office upkeep is covered by advertisements, which are the responsibility of Die Matie's advertising manager (also a student and member of the editorial team).