11 – 19 Oct 2025
Twenty-two stories were selected for inclusion in the tenth Stellenbosch Woordfees Short Story Collection. This includes short stories by the award-winning poets Jolyn Phillips and Lynthia Julius, whose sister Sisca Julius also made it into the collection. “Every year, my fellow judges, Valda Jansen and Marius Swart, and I read the approximately fifty stories on […]
It’s almost time to play! The Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees starts this weekend. REMEMBER: All shows are not presented for the full duration of the festival. So move fast to experience these hot sellers only on shows until October 1. The Woordfees runs from September 28 to October 6. Get your tickets at quicket.co.za. These shows […]
We crossed the finish line and concluded a wonderful festival. Thank you to our dedicated artists – you give our festival life. And to all our loyal festival goers – you keep the festival alive. “We are very pleased with the quality of performances at this year’s Woordfees, as well as ticket sales,” says Saartjie […]
The Toyota Music Festival brings the best of contemporary South African music to Stellenbosch. You don’t need a single word to get into the groove of the magical jazz performances at Petites Bulles, the Daisy Jones Bar and at the SU Conservatory Amphitheatre. Ramon Alexander, Schalk Joubert, Alwyn Dyers, Melisize Plaatjie and many more. Late […]
DIE KAAPPUNTERS: AFRIKAANSE ROCK SE ANKER IN DIE SUIDE With: Riku Lätti/Wian Anders (voice, guitar, piano), Jackie Lätti/Bettie Blatjang (voice), Willem Möller/Karring Kaappunter (guitar), Churchil Naudé (rap), Mark Ellis/Markus Oralrus (bass guitar), Jean Marais/Vuilsak van Staden (drums), Tonia Möller (voice, percussion), Jannie Hanepoot van Tonder (trombone) The Kaappunters are an irrepressible rock group born from […]
Art doesn’t require words. You won’t need a word of Afrikaans to visit the many galleries and exhibitions that are open to the public during the festival – most of them free. The Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees takes place this year from 28 September to 6 October and the theme is “play”. Get your tickets at […]