Established 1941
Vir meeste mense is daar niks erger as om terug te dink aan ’n wiskundetoets nie. Daar is maar net iets aan meetkunde en die stres daarvan wat meeste mense nooit weer wil herhaal nie. So wat gemaak as jyRead More
GSTRiNG se onbeskaamde benadering tot selfontdekking en die realiteit van grootword word vasgevang in hulle debuutalbum, Sonvlug. Die naam kom al die pad van graad nege af saam en was oorspronklik ’n filosofiese besinning – “Wat as die aarde nieRead More
On Saturday, 8 March 2025, Aandklas hosted three bands that brought some great live music. The lineup included Sisters, The Man Motels and Ruff Majik. The night was filled with plenty of headbanging and engaging performances, all that would probablyRead More
As the dust has settled on the battlefield that is Hollywood’s award season, one film has come out on top, and by quite a large margin. Sean Baker’s Anora, has been crowned the cinematic darling of 2024 ever since itRead More
Last week, on 2 March 2025, the Oscars hosted its 97th ceremony. A question that comes to mind is: are the Oscars still relevant? To find the answer, Die Matie asked students on campus what they thought. Jake Savage, ARead More
On 25 January Aandklas celebrated 17 years of good music, good drinks and good friends. The beloved grungy bar was packed with music lovers who rocked up to see ThreeOhFive rocktronica legends, The Govt., shake the stage. ThreeOhFive had theRead More
University life is all about balance. Balancing deadlines, balancing your budget with your needfor good food, and balancing on the pavement after happy hour. If you want to stretch yourrands while still living your best student life, these top fiveRead More
Casa was too small for what The Art Department had in mind for the Golden Week of 2025, but what could be bigger than Casa’s classic courtyard and be able to host the now iconic music festival? I, for one,Read More
Aandklas has long been a home for up-and-coming bands, and one of the success stories to have graced its stage is none other than Jackal & the Wind. Last Saturday, 22 February, the band returned to one of their “favoriteRead More
By Emma Olivier While Stellenbosch’s nightlife can inspire and bring people together, it remains essential to keep responsible partying and safety in mind when going out on the town. Keep it cool, keep it covered Letting your guard down isRead More
By Inge van der Westhuizen Most people who have used TikTok since 2020 know that the U.S. government has been considering banning the app for years. In 2020, President Donald Trump suggested banning TikTok, which is owned by the ChineseRead More
By Anke Maritz Stellenbosch is so much more than just a town of students. It’s a place where you meet new people, engage in different conversations, and connect with like-minded individuals. Whether connection happens through coffee dates, run clubs, orRead More
by Jana Gous and Eben Labuschagne Stellenbosch is a cool place, filled with cool people who live and breathe music. Holed up in bars across town, the Stellies music scene has nurtured an ever changing, ever hungry subculture based aroundRead More
by Eben Labuschagne February 16th saw the release of Cape Town-based band Almost Alive’s long-awaited debut album, Apple. Beginning in the halls of Parel Vallei High School, the group morphed into a band characterized by their rootsy, yet contemporary approachRead More
by Almé Hugo Nestled at the end of Victoria street sits Bohemia’s contemporary, The Mystic Boer. A place filled with alcohol, debauchery and a winding staircase leading to more alcohol and debauchery. Mystical and magical. At least, it used toRead More
deur Emma Hamman en Lienke Norval Met die afskop van die vierde kwartaal word studente terug verwelkom met eikebome wat bot en die komende woordfees wat die strate van Stellenbosch sal vul. Die Toyota Woordfees word met ope arms terugRead More
by Jade Wainwright While you may hear the word “acapella” and internally cringe, remembering that one kid who really overdid it with the cup song after Pitch Perfect was released, imagine instead a better picture that may set your mindRead More
The time is upon us, the event of the year for all up-and- coming bands, and live music enthusiasts alike. Aandklas’ annual Battle of the Bands is back again. A handful of musicians take to the stage and compete toRead More
Anke Maritz Die samekoms van eendersdenkende mense, die smaak van wyn in jou mond, en die geluid van kuns en kreatiwiteit wat deur jou ore lui – wat meer wil ’n mens hê? Liefhebbers van die Afrikaanse digkuns het Donderdagaand,Read More
Met ’n weerbarstig, weergalm-deur-die-studio klank vat Splinter hul rol as new kids on the Aandklas block aan met passie en erns. Frontman Milano Reyneke en Dawid Botes, op kitaar, gesels met Die Matie oor somber taxi ritte op ’n reënerigeRead More