Dag & Nag

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… read 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… read 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… 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… read 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… read 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… read 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… read 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… read 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… read 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… 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… read more

LAUREN WESLEY-SMITH This weekend saw the resurrection of a favourite Stellenbosch event: Wilgenhof’s Carry 6 Packer. It was originally a cricket tournament played between the different sections in the residence (known as republics) who would play matches… read more

VIR ALMAL Dinge het geruk en rol by Francois van Coke en Vriende verlede jaar. Willow-Ruby van der Berg gesels met Francois van Coke oor musiek, vriende en ’n lekker kompetisie vir al ‘Die Matie’ se lesers.… read more

JAZZ HANDS Little Giants met Babalwa Mentjies by Jazz in Kayamandi tydens Woordfees.   WILLOW-RUBY VAN DER BERG VERLEDE jaar het Woordfees met Jazz in the Quad begin, in samewerking met Jazz in the Native Yards (JINY)… read more

SMOKING KILLS The Vanilla Colts are aiming big.   THOMAS MARAIS THE bands that pop up all around town rarely have as much initial expertise in music as Stellenbosch’s latest edition to the indie rock scene: The… read more

KESIA ABRAHAMS ST. PATRICK-DAG – ’n tyd waar studente vierblaar-klawers dra en groen bier drink. Alhoewel hierdie feesviering sy oorsprong in Ierland het, word dit ook wêreldwyd en in Stellenbosch gevier. So, wees op jou hoede vir… read more

Kathryn van den Berg meets up with P.H. Fat to find out why he decided on Stellenbosch University’s music students for his back-up harmonies.   Although it is always exciting when big names in the local music… read more

RENE ESTERHUYSE Valentynsdag is gewoonlik ’n dag waarna meeste studente opsien, maar hierdie jaar het Spoegwolf dit vir ons opgekikker met hulle nuutse album, Koma. “Absoluut oorweldigend. My feet still can’t touch the ground.” Dít is hoe… read more