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Arts
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The Helderberg’s Springbok star signs likeness at local tavern
Local artist Dennis Woest celebrated a milestone moment when Springbok Willie le Roux signed his portrait at Old Bridge Tavern in Somerset West, adding to Woest’s ambitious collection of Rugby World Cup-winning legends’ oil paintings.
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Somerset West teen earns international dance ambassador role
Fourteen-year-old Heike Africa-Sylvester from Somerset West has been chosen as a Theatre Dance Association (TDA) Ambassador for 2026, recognising her exceptional talent, competitive achievements, and dedication at Outline Dance Centre.
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Explore Spier Light Art
Spier Light Art returns for its eighth edition from Friday 6 March to Monday 6 April, transforming the historic wine farm into a nocturnal contemporary art experience featuring 21 South African artists.
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Gewilde stuk op die planke
Die dramadepartement van die Universiteit Stellenbosch bied van Saterdag 28 Februarie tot Saterdag 7 Maart Louis Emmitt-Stern se bekroonde toneelstuk, F*k jou in my spaceship, in ‘n nuwe Afrikaanse vertaling […]
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Joshlin op NATi-verhoog
Die NATi-teaterfees by die Suidoosterfees van 29 April tot 3 Mei in Kaapstad bied ‘n uitstaande program met die tema “Tuiste”, insluitend Eugene as vlagskipdrama met Carlo Daniels, Sandra Prinsloo in Die ander dogter, Frank Opperman in twee produksies, en…
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Endler-konserte begin dié week
Die 2026-Endler-konsertreeks begin hierdie week by die Universiteit Stellenbosch se Konservatorium met ‘n ryk verskeidenheid uitvoerings deur internasionale en Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaars, insluitend die Cheng² Duo, jazz-optredes, die eerste Suid-Afrikaanse fluitfees, en verskeie kamer- en orkestraalkonserte van 20 Februarie tot 20…
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‘Jakobregop’ the lead at Suidoosterfees
The 23rd Suidoosterfees will transform Cape Town into a theatrical wonderland from 29 April to 3 May, featuring the theme “Home” (Tuiste) and showcasing productions including the world premiere of Hennie Aucamp’s Jakobregop, Short and Sweet performances, and musical theatre…
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Maqoma’s dance opera on at Baxter
South African dance virtuoso Gregory Maqoma premieres his groundbreaking dance opera Genesis at Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch from 18-21 February, fusing contemporary dance, live music and poetry in what critics call a visceral exploration of creation and transformation, with only…
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‘Calendar Girls’ return to Somerset West stage
The Helderberg Academy of Theatre returns with their acclaimed production of Calendar Girls, the beloved British comedy about Women’s Institute members who pose nude for charity, opening at Playhouse Theatre in Somerset West on Valentine’s Day (14 February 14).
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Stellenbosch Woordfees: Jou woorde is goud wêrd!
Die Stellenbosch Woordfees se 11de jaarlikse kortverhaalkompetisie is nou oop vir inskrywings met ‘n hoofprys van R30 000, waar slegs Afrikaanse verhale van 1 500-3 000 woorde aanvaar word totdat inskrywings op 1 April om 17:00 sluit.