2 – 10 OCT 2027
Chareldine van der Merwe, project manager of Vriende van Afrikaans and children’s book author of the Xavier and Kendrick series, talks about picture books, stories and the value of reading. She also shares tips from her two books Huisies vir muisiesand’n Rand vir ’n tand. Xavier and Kendrick learned from a young age that the […]
Start your day differently with Strauss & Co’s Coffee Rave. Join us for great coffee, uplifting beats, and a vibrant pre-work gathering. 5 OCT07:00 – 08:00 De Warenmarkt7 OCT07:00 – 08:00 Eerste Kafeeversameling Free entry, coffee is for sale
Curious about the value of your art? Strauss & Co invites you to our valuation days, where our specialists offer confidential and obligation-free appraisals of art or jewellery. We are sourcing for our upcoming Cape Town and Johannesburg auctions. 6 and 8 OCT 09:00 – 12:00Oude LeeskamerContact haneem@straussart.co.za for reservations
2024 With Sean Cameron Michael, Donna Cormack-Thomson, Joe Vaz, Lloyd Martinez Newkirk, Shuraigh Meyer, Gary Green, Warrick Grier, Andrew Roux, Ryan Kruger In the year 2050, global economic turmoil has destroyed the middle class in Cape Town, South Africa, which is now divided between the ultra-rich and the homeless. Ronald and a fellow homeless friend […]
We test ideas, validate feelings, and seek direction from artificial agents – but in doing so, have we begun to surrender our own power? If we stop trusting our own thinking, how do we enter the job market, where independence is what separates the wheat from the chaff?
Language is power and identity, but not everyone has equal opportunity. AI models are largely used and developed in dominant global languages, while local languages struggle to keep up. Whose words survive, and what will the language atlas of the future look like?
Data trends indicate that young people are drinking less and exercising more – and coffee raves are becoming increasingly popular. In a world full of screens and algorithms, we are looking for new ways to meet people. Is this a deliberate choice against artificial intimacy, or simply another form of escape?
With Annelize Kotze from A Look and Feel Styling @alookandfeel Have you ever stood in front of a full wardrobe and felt like you had nothing to wear? Then join this practical and inspiring style workshop for women who feel stuck in a rut and are no longer sure how to make their wardrobes work […]
Taalgenoot-Ruk en Rym is the leading competition for alternative artists and groups who create music with Afrikaans lyrics. During the final of Ruk en Rym – preceded by two semifinal rounds in Gauteng and the Western Cape – you can expect a battle‑of‑the‑bands style contest, showcasing some of the freshest and most progressive Afrikaans music. […]
Tussen-in-Between is more than just a cookbook. It is an invitation to embrace the simple moments of every day. Reinée Terreblanche-Brand shares the story of Tamatiestraat, but also opens up about their personal journey with fertility treatment, adoption, and the search for balance – all while getting excited about the perfect bite, one sandwich at […]
FRINGE With Nichola Viviers, Conradie van Heerden What happens when the boundary between friendship and love is crossed? Wallis and Chantry cross paths at a party and there is an instant connection. Wallis believes Chantry is his “person”, but Paul, her boyfriend is still in the picture. If love is not on the cards, is […]
In these conversations, Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees director and playwright Saartjie Bothaspeaks to theatre makers and artists who created the exciting productions at this year’s festival. Atropa explores a world torn apart by war, inequality, and the legacy of colonialism. Tom Lanoye’s reimagining of the Trojan War is a radical indictment of contemporary power, patriarchy, and […]
