Official Student Newspaper
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
SZ MINNAAR Die skreeusnaakse stuk Lycra en Petticoats is Saterdagaand aangewys as wenner van vanjaar se Première-teaterfees. Dit is die tweede jaar wat die fees aangebied word en die tweede jaar in ’n ry wat Carla Smith, Lycra en Petticoats se regisseur en skrywer,Read More
René Esterhuyse With her extensive musical training (she finished her MMus in Composition at the University of Stellenbosch last year), various musical talents, experiences and passions, Kirsty Adams refuses to be put into a box. She emphasises her appreciation forRead More
GABRIELA VILJOEN An ice-cold craft beer, local musicians jamming out on stage and a breathtaking sunset over the Summerhill Farm landscape. A Taste of Craft, a festival held in celebration of MFM Radio’s birthday, made its annual appearance this pastRead More
DANé DOOGE & WILLOW-RUBY VAN DER BERG Wat het Bohemia, Aandklas en Die Mystic Boer in gemeen? Drie dinge: lekker bier, stoute kos en goeie musiek. Meeste Stellenbosse studente het al dié kuierplekke besoek. As jy een van die regularsRead More
JANIQUE AMBER OLIVER & ZAHLE ELOFF Winter is fast approaching, and we are certainly leaving last year’s trends behind. This year, collecting unique, classic, fashion-forward looks can become a reality. In collaboration with Adam and Eve, Ruan Goosen had hisRead More
BYRON LATHAM An evening of poetry, discussion and mu- sic saw many young artists shine at the Kayamandi Arts & Cultural Festival (KACF) held at the Stellenbosch University (SU) Museum last Friday. The event was aimed at featur- ing artRead More
CARLA VISAGIE WAT is lekkerder is as ’n K** lekke Vibe? ’n K** Lekke Vibe met Early Bnatuurlik. Met Van Pletzen en Early B wat op 11 Mei by Aandklas is, beloof die beats om niks minder asamazing te wees nie. Die Van Pletzen duo, bestaandeRead More
ANNERI COETZEE Any student who enjoys rock music knows that Bohemia on a Tuesday evening is a secret oasis of some of the best classic and alternative rock covers by the Jo Martin band. The duo consists of Jo Martin,Read More
LAUREN-WESLEY SMITH Stellenbosch is known for its great wines and fine dining, and so it is of little surprise that the SA Cheese Festival should make its home here. Having been awarded “Festival of the Year” in 2018, this eventRead More