3 – 11 OCT 2026
With Stephanie Baartman(voice), Janine Neethling(piano) A semi-autobiographical cabaret that tells the story of Stephanie, the daughter of two pastors, as she searches for her place in the world amid her mixed heritage and our complex history. With humour, pathos, and a blend of koortjies, ghoema, jazz, and original Afrikaans compositions, she comes to realise that […]
With Elsabé Brits (facilitator), prof. Lizette Rabe (emeritus professor in journalism), prof. Renata Schoeman (psychiatrist and associate professor, University of Stellenbosch), dr. Liana Roodt (breast cancer specialist) The word hysteria traces back to the Greek hystera – meaning uterus. For centuries, women’s pain has been dismissed as mere emotion. We speak candidly about how a […]
DEBUT With Carlo Daniels One actor, many roles. Carlo Daniels draws on Robin Malan’s compilation, reimagining Hamlet’s spiritual and practical struggles as a series of raw, intimate vignettes. Grounded in the contemporary Cape Flats and parts of Cape Town, the production becomes a vital, shared space where the trauma of collective colonial legacy is also […]
Presented by Xarra Books In Imperfect Harmony conductor and cellist Kutlwano Masotereflects on a life lived between music and family. From the orchestra pit to the heart of his home, Masote shares an honest, deeply personal story of love, loss, addiction and redemption. In discussing his lyrical memoir, Kutlwano speaks to journalist Elna van der […]
Join Lizelle Kilbourn, art collector and philanthropist, and Bina Genovese, Director and Senior Auctioneer of Strauss & Co, as they share their impressions of the 61st Venice Biennale. Offering a personal perspective, the conversation explores the international art landscape, with a particular focus on the presence and role of African art within this global context. […]
With The Odeion String quartet: Samantha Durrant(violin), Sharon de Kock(violin), Jeanne-Louise Moolman(viola), Anmari van der Westhuizen(cello), as well as Danré Strydom(clarinet), Cezarre Strydom (piano), Jeanette Ziady (dancer),Vanessa Phillips(narration) In the Blink of an Eyeis a multidisciplinary performance for string quartet, piano, clarinet, narrator, dancer and video. Music, movement, and the spoken word collide in a […]
In November 2025, a crate containing a very special collection of priceless documents was delivered to the SU Document Centre. The collection, the documentary legacy of Ingrid Jonker, arrived at the SU Library after a long journey from The Hague in the Netherlands. This discussion on Ingrid Jonker’s documentary heritage provides a platform to showcase […]
With Jak de Priesterand the Kaapse Lawaaimakers In 2001, Jak de Priester wrote his first major hit,Sally Williams Nougat – the song that would mark the beginning of a remarkable career. A year later, he won ATKV Crescendo and released his debut album. Twenty-five years later, he reflects on a journey richly filled with music […]
With Heinrich Frans, Andrew Ford Trio Heinrich Frans is a Cape Town jazz vocalist known for his warm, soulful sound and collaborations with artists such as Jonathan Butler, Kirk Whalum, Oleta Adams and Diana Ross, and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. Join him and the Andrew Ford Trio for an evening of soul stirring jazzy sounds. […]
With Buddy Wells(saxophone), Ramon Alexander(piano), Adam Fredericks(bass guitar), Annemie Nel(drums) Following their performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek earlier this year, Alexander and Wells again join forces for fresh interpretations of Alexander’s compositions. Music from Alexander’s forthcoming album, scheduled for release in 2027, will also be on the programme. Bring your instrument along – […]
With THE AWAKEN JAZZ PROJECT: Henco Bester(saxophone), Kyle Damons(piano), Logan Jantjies (bass), Caleb Dlamini(drums), SIBA GYSMAN PROJECT: Sibabalwe Gobe-Gysman(flute), Melisizwe Plaatjie(piano), Malibongwe ‘Pizzo’ Magatyana(double bass), Stuart Martin(drums) Experience a two-set jazz concert with members of the SU Jazz Division, fresh from stages at Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek, KKNK and the Suidoosterfees. The Awaken Jazz Project, […]
With Muneeb Hermans(trumpet), George Werner(piano), Peter Ndlala(bass guitar), Carlo Fabe(drums) This South African jazz quartet coombines local heritage with global styles, mixing jazz, afrobeat, funk, and rock. Their energetic performances attract jazz fans and anyone who enjoys lively rhythms and melodies. Bring your instrument along, each night ends with a lively jam session with the […]
