Prof Wim de Villiers on Stellenbosch University, his past, and his future
Professor Wim de Villiers has been reappointed as Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Rector and Vice-Chancellor (VC) for a second term...
Category: Features
Meer as net nog ʼn Prof
Mary-Anne Plaatjies van Huffel (59) is in November 1992 as die eerste vrouepredikant in die NG Kerkfamilie in Suid-Afrika...
Local band, Jackal and the Wind, back with fresh tunes and tour dates
Independent afro-rock band, Jackal and the Wind, are howling once again after a brief break whilst drummer, Johan Pretorius,...
Vergelegen’s African top ranking is nothing to wine about for recent Matie graduate
Vergelegen was recently ranked the number one wine estate in Africa, and 34th in the world. In the cellar...
Decolonizing the Drag
“I didn’t see ordinary African women. I want to decolonize drag and bring in the African perspective so that...
The unexpected journey of Lise Swart
In a little coffee shop in Stellenbosch, Lise Swart (41) sits with a latte, a cigarette, and bright red,...
Strijdom van der Merwe: die kunstenaar agter die revolusionêre rooi bome
In 2008 was Stellenbosch se deftige Dorpstraat verdrink in ’n rooi gloed. Die stamme van 393 akkerbome is met...
Danie: die buitestander in Reza de Wet se binnekring
Met ’n koue glasie wit wyn sit Danie Stander op sy 29ste verjaarsdag by Katjiepiering met die wêreld se...
Far from Average
“A Glowboy is someone that takes care of himself mentally, physically and spiritually”. Richard Average, aka Glowboy, is an...
Mc popping his van Coller: Trials, triumphs and passion
The music at Hudsons Burger Joint in Stellenbosch vibrates through the air as statuesque, lily-white skinned MC van Coller...