Dag & Nag

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… 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… read 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… read 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… 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… read 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.… read 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… read 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… read 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… 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… read 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… read 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… 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… read 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… read 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… 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