3 – 11 OCT 2026
The great wines from the Bordeaux wine region in France are famous the world over. South Africa, and in particular the region of Stellenbosch, has also carved out its own enviable reputation over the last few decades as a source of reliable, high-quality Bordeaux-style blends. Join Derek Kilpin, managing director and shareholder of Great Domaines […]
With Carel Trichardt, Daneel van der Walt, Jayden Dickson, Ntombi Makhutshi, Miché van Wyk A few days after his 90th birthday, an Emeritus Professor is overwhelmed by life. His computer, phone, and everything else would not work, everything just became too much. ge-gebergtes is an attempt to make sense of his confrontation with technology. From […]
With Gert Vlok Nel The musician, singer-songwriter and poet from the Great Karoo is back on stage for a one-of-a-kind performance that will leave fans wanting more. Gert has become a cult icon, shaped by a life filled with unexpected twists and turns, and renowned for his remarkable poetry, subtle wit and dry, distinctive delivery. […]
With Arnold van Dyk, Lindie Koorts, Peter Greeff, Schalk van der Merwe, Kabous Meiring(facilitator) The bittereinders are often blamed in the modern context for fighting until the very end of the Anglo-Boer War. Some revisionist and armchair historians believe that by doing so, they prolonged the suffering of the women and children in the concentration […]
With Fransjohan Pretorius, Lindie Koorts, Ruhan Fourie, Arnold van Dyk, Kabous Meiring(facilitator) What did those who fought in the Anglo-Boer War find when they returned home? And how has that history stayed with us? How did nationalism gain a foothold with the war imprinted on our collective psyche? And what about today? Are we riding […]
With Arnold van Dyk, Fransjohan Pretorius, Albert Grundlingh, Kabous Meiring(facilitator) Wars are an rich source for research on medical history. Dr Hermann Küttner did exceptional work on the Western Front and established a hospital that met international standards at the time. He brought an X-ray machine from Germany and insisted on electric lighting. His pioneering […]
With Fransjohan Pretorius, Schalk van der Merwe, Kabous Meiring(facilitator) F.W. Reitz and Jan F.E. Celliers were poets of the Anglo-Boer War. In this discussion their poetry is examined from a historical perspective rather than a purely literary one. The origins of the poems reveal much about the horror of the war.
With Ruhan Fourie, Lindie Koorts, Schalk van der Merwe, Kabous Meiring(facilitator) Do Afrikaners have a democratic history? Before 1994, there was a strong tradition of republicanism, elected governments and self-determination. From the ZAR and Free State republics to the Cape liberal tradition and resistance to distant authority, local decision-making was central. The participants pose probing […]
With Suzanne Martens(violin), Maya Egashira(viola), Peter Martens(cello), José Dias(piano) This concert features the world premiere of Hendrik Hofmeyr’s new Piano Quartet, written at the request of cellist Peter Martens. Hofmeyr’s new work will be flanked by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s much-loved Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478, and Robert Schumann’s Romantic masterpiece, the Piano Quartet […]
With Deon Meiring, Johan Viljoen, Lolke-Louis Claassen, Francois Kleynhans Glaskascelebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and the band is marking this milestone with all the favorites – from the songs that started it all in 2006 to this year’s new releases. It’s pop-punk and it’s flute, and the lyrics are tongue-in-cheek and also profound.
With Alyssa Jacobs, Kalene Sybil Botha, Mila Sobolewski, Nolwandle Makombe, Anlia Marais January 2026. Suspected arson sparks multiple fires in Stanford in the Overberg. The blaze consumes over 4 000 hectares of land, much of it fynbos. Glimpse gives us a momentary or partial view of the relationship between humans and their external world. Director […]
Presented by Tafelberg The wait is finally over: a new book by Wilna Adriaanse is on the shelf! Grensloosis a story filled with suspense and intrigue, yet the compelling character relationships for which Adriaanse is so beloved remain front and center. In the Adriaanse family, writing is in the blood. Two of her three sons […]
