Official Student Newspaper
By Lilja Flohr and Emma Olivier During this year’s Woordfees, the famous Afrikaans play Boklied made a comeback 28 years after its first performance in 1998 at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn. Its premiere had generated considerableRead More
Deur Nina Guy Tydens die Toyota Woordfees het Mia Spies van Netwerk24 ’n inspirerende gesprek met Bertus Basson gehad oor sy pad na sukses. Die bekende sjef en restauranteur het vertel van sy vroeë dae in Engeland en Londen, waarRead More
By Roosje Grobbelaar Tony Leon is the longest serving leader of the official opposition in the Parliament of democratic South Africa, and was also appointed by former president Jacob Zuma to serve the country as Ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay andRead More
Deur Jana Burger By wat net beskryf kan word as die feel good–konsert van hierdie jaar se Woordfees-vieringe, het “’n random band van Potch” op 16 Oktober in Jan Marais park kom optree. Die duo, Daniël Francois Marais en JohanRead More
By Nina Guy The Adam Small Theatre filled with smiling faces, from young children to seasoned dance enthusiasts, all excited to experience the masterpiece called SALT. The evening’s events moved between grace and surprise. The first act, “Reverie”, choreographed byRead More
By Anica Hattingh South African-born visual artist Zonia Nel-Scheffer has long captivated audiences with her distinctive paintings which delve into themes of solitude, identity and the human condition. Her work is marked by a sensitivity to emotional nuance and aRead More
By Kris Bence We’re at a tipping point; the threat of climate change and environmental degradation is the most prevalent it’s ever been. Our ecological realities in recent years have become defined by states of decay and the irreparable damageRead More
By Ella Bosman As spring has arrived in Stellenbosch, it seems fitting that it should be ushered in by the tune of African jazz. On Friday, 10 October, the Stellenbosch Conservatory spilled over with the enchanting melodies of Bheki Khoza’sRead More
Interview by Zara Leask Baggesen Following his memorable performance at Woordfees in Stellenbosch on 15 October, singer-songwriter Will Linley sat down with Die Matie to reflect on what felt like a true homecoming. The 24-year-old, who once called this townRead More
‘Binnerym van bloed’: Antjie Krog se afskeidswoorde Deur Jana Gous Daar is min skrywers wat so ’n groot impak op die Afrikaanse literêre landskap gemaak het soos Antjie Krog. Haar nuutste, en in haar eie woorde “laaste”, boek is ’nRead More
By Louis Kruger Jazz is the most egalitarian of music genres – even played under the strict gaze of Ramon Alexander, who commands his stage with off-beat panache, cueing in players, marking time with his piano strokes (and shushing rudeRead More
Deur Kris Bence Wat is kuns? Waar kom die waarde vandaan en hoe versoen ’n mens verskille in smaak? Alles vrae wat “KUNS”, die wêreldbekende drama deur franse dramaturg Yasmina Reza, nadink. Die vriendskap van Serge, Marc en Yvan wordRead More
Deur Anke Maritz Die Toyota Woordfees-produksie, ’n Begin, het ná sy debuut in 2024 weer hierdie jaar feesgangers vermaak by Idasvallei Primêr. Die toneelstuk verken die realiteit en kompleksiteit van moderne verhoudings, en die uitdagings wat daarmee gepaardgaan. Laura, vertolkRead More
By Jana Gous The Winelands Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance on 12 October in the Endler Concert Hall was packed with compositions both new and old. From opening with Weber’s Der Freischütz overture, to Kristi Boonzaaier’s brand new Violin Concerto, the audienceRead More
By Savannah Farris Plays entertain and transport audiences from one reality to an entirely new one, but few people actually know what goes on behind the scenes. The Second Coming was recently performed at the Adam Small Theatre on 3Read More
By Lilja Flohr The Stellenbosch University (SU) Museum hosted a monthly, hour-long African drumming workshop open to students, staff and the broader community. Die Matie went to the final session on 7 October to find out more about the motivationRead More
By Lilja Flohr On 13 October, the German-speaking rock duo, Treptow from Berlin, performed at Aandklas, blending music, language, and culture. Their South African tour is part of the “German as a Foreign Language” initiative, supported by the German EmbassyRead More
By Jana Burger Do people ever tell you that you don’t look schizophrenic? The drama, directed by Cornelia Hugo, was performed on 3 and 4 October at the Adam Small Theatre Complex and explored stigmatisation and stereotypes associated with schizophrenics.Read More
By Anica Hattingh Kyk My in My Oë, a drama written and directed by Christian Schoeman, invites viewers to slow down and truly look at the deeper emotions that hide between the silences. The intimate atmosphere of the Melkbos Ateljee,Read More
Deur Anica Hattingh Kyk My in My Oë, die film waarvan Christian Schoeman die draaiboek en regie behartig het, nooi kykers om stadiger te beweeg en werklik te kyk – te kyk na die dieper emosies wat wegkruip in dieRead More