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DEUR RENÉ ESTERHUYSE Stellenbosch is werklik ’n kunsliefhebber se paradys met ’n verskeidenheid galerye wat gereeld nuwe, opwindende uitstallings aanbied van beide ervare en nuwe kunstenaars. Só ’n uitstalling is Knoop.Knot, wat op 24 Februarie om 18:00 by die GaleryRead More
René Esterhuyse gesels met Danie du Toit oor sy digbundel wat volgende week vrygestel word. Ek het vir Danie du Toit, hoofsanger van die gewilde band Spoegwolf, gevra om sy debuutdigbundel Warmer voor die Tuimeldroër in een sin te beskryf.Read More
BY DANÉ DOOGE DO you love Stellies? Because I Love Stellies. The “Karnaval of Crazy” is the theme of this year’s I Love Stellies festival. And, let’s just say this Saturday looks set to be a lively one. With performancesRead More
Liefde by die Dam is terug in die Kaap vir die tweede keer. Dominique Fuchs praat oor wat verwag kan word hierdie jaar. Liefde by die Dam 2.0 maak op 16 November weer ’n verskyning in die Kaap by MeerendalRead More
Ernst van der Wal’s solo exhibition is currently showing at SMAC Gallery. Alexander Brand spoke to him about his inspiration behind it. Something has invaded SMAC Gallery and it has us transfixed. Ernst van der Wal, acclaimed writer, practising artist,Read More
WILLOW-RUBY VAN DER BERG What sounds better than sex, drugs, (beer) and rock ’n’ roll? Absolutely nothing. Tomorrow The Sir Thomas Brewing Company, located just outside Stellenbosch, is hosting the Analog on Tap event where you can expect to hearRead More
DOMINIQUE FUCHS HET ‘N PAAR VRAE AAN DIE NEDERIGE EN TALENTVOLLE DANIE DU TOIT, HOOFSANGER VAN SPOEGWOLF, GESTEL. Spoegwolf het ’n nuwe era in Afrikaanse musiek ingelui. Met hul trefferliedjies propvol emosie hang fans aan hulle lippe. Hulle vierde albumRead More
RENÉ ESTERHUYSE We have featured the multi-talented Kirsty Adams, singer, songwriter, violinist and composer, as well BMus and MMus graduate from Stellenbosch University (SU), in Die Matie before. Now she is back with a bang with a new music videoRead More
WILLOW-RUBY VAN DER BERG Vrydag het Nicolene Burger se eerste solo-kunstuitstalling, Painted Mantras, se opening plaasgevind by die Galery van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (GUS). “Dis een van die beste gevoelens wanneer al die skilderye was ek geskep het saam uitgestalRead More
ALEXANDER BRAND With the event Showcase featuring Voodoo Cats, Saving Arthur and Moon Badger, Aandklas is laying some of the best local talent at our feet on 5 October. Die Matie got to know these bands a bit better inRead More
Maryna Adshade Vir die speletjies fanatici wat al video speletjies van moedersknie af speel, is Max Payne hopelik geen vreemdeling nie. Hy is die hoofkarakter van drie speletjies: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne en ookRead More
Directed by: Danny Boyle Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James Rating: 3 stars By: Armin Prinsloo I must begin this review with a disclaimer and confess that my opinions on the film are completely biased. As a long-time, passionate Beatles fan,Read More
KATHRYN VAN DEN BERG When the name Shakespeare is brought up, reactions will be mixed depending on your experience with the Bard. Regardless of your opinion of Shakespeare, watching the Stellenbosch University (SU) drama department’s production of A Midsummer Night’sRead More
KATHRYN VAN DEN BERG As the end of the Semi-final round of the competition took place on Sunday evening, everyone now impatiently wait for the arrival of the 2019 SU Acapella (SUAC) final round. Only twelve out of the thirtyRead More
GABRIELA VILJOEN Ashley Walters’ current exhibition, Parallel, intrigues and changes perspectives as he employs optical illusion and utopian concepts in his photography and sculpture pieces. The multi-award-winning artist and widely publicised South African artist, inspires next generation artists, by teachingRead More
ERIN WALLS *Vertaal deur René Esterhuyse. Wat is beter as ‘n somersdag met goeie bier, wonderlike vriende endie beste musiek? Absoluut niks. Dit is waarom die Stellenbosch Craft Bierfees vir die 6de jaar in ‘n ry terug is. Dié fees,Read More
BYRON LATHAM Count this week’s entertainment sorted with music from Dope Folks and Coriander Colin coming to town once again. The two groups are releasing new singles for Die Mystic Boer’s klein Saterdag Lift Off performances. Coriander Colin is inspiredRead More
The Elizabeth Galloway Academy of Fashion has their annual fashion show in two weeks. Willow-Ruby van der Berg spoke to a few of final-year designers in BA (Fashion) about their designs and excitement for this evening. Elizabeth Galloway has beenRead More
LAUREN WESLEY-SMITH & BYRON LATHAM This month saw the passing of one of South Africa’s most beloved icons: The White Zulu- Johnny Clegg. One need only visit De Lapa on any given night of the week, to witness the wellingRead More
SZ MINNAAR SKEEF: Die dokumentêr, ’n plaaslike dokkie wat handel oor die realiteite van LGBTI-wees in Suid-Afrika, is gekies as een van die dokumentêre films wat vanjaar by die kykNET Silwerskermfees in Kampsbaai sal draai. Oud-Matie Renaldo Schwarp (27) isRead More