Beoordelaars / Adjudicators
After obtaining his degree, he was unfortunately not able to be a part of any theatre due to other obligations. But early 2023, he was approached to be part of a community theatre piece telling the story of Easter and the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ – Daar is die Lam. Soon after that came, what he views as the highlight of his career thus far – he got to perform at the Free State Arts Festival for the first time in his life. He was part of a translated version of August Strindberg’s The Creditors – Die Skuldeiser.
Since then, he has been in numerous children’s theatre productions as well as a Ballet of Pocahontas. In 2025, once again he found himself lucky to have been cast in two children’s theatre productions at the Free State Arts Festival.
Tiaan Gerber woon tans in Bloemfontein in die Vrystaat. Hy is in 'n klein dorpie in die Noord-Kaap gebore en nadat hy in 2011 gematrikuleer het, het hy na Bloemfontein verhuis om Drama- en Teaterkuns aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) te studeer. Terwyl hy studeer het, was hy gelukkig om deel te wees van produksies, insluitend Athol Fugard se People Are Living There en 'n gemoderniseerde en herwerkte weergawe van Shakespeare se Hamlet. Hy het sy studies voltooi en sy BA in 2014 verwerf.
Nadat hy sy graad verwerf het, kon hy ongelukkig weens ander verpligtinge nie deel wees van enige teater nie. Maar vroeg in 2023 is hy genader om deel te wees van 'n gemeenskapsteaterstuk wat die verhaal van Paasfees en die kruisiging van Jesus Christus vertel – Daar is die Lam. Kort daarna het hy vir die eerste keer in sy lewe by die Vrystaat Kunstefees opgetree. Hy was deel van 'n vertaalde weergawe van August Strindberg se The Creditors – Die Skuldeiser.
Sedertdien was hy in talle kinderteaterproduksies sowel as 'n Ballet van Pocahontas. In 2025 was hy weer gelukkig om in twee kinderteaterproduksies by die Vrystaatse Kunstefees te speel.
Elsa het onderwys aan die Durbanse Onderwyserskollege studeer en het haar HOD vanaf die Universiteit van die Vrystaat met Afrikaans-Nederlands en Geskiedenis as hoofvakke verwerf. Tot in haar tweede jaar het sy ook Engels as vak geneem. Elsa is bevoeg en vloeiend in beide tale en is AE gekwalifiseer.
Sy het in 1985 begin skoolhou, twee jaar by Hoërskool Greytown en daarna vanaf 1987 tot 2008 by Sentinel Primêre Skool in Qwa-Qwa. Vanaf 2009 tot 2024 het Elsa Afrikaans Huistaal vir graad 8 tot graad 12 by die Hoërskool Harrismith aangebied. Sy het die posisie as departementshoof van die sosiale departement vanaf 2014 tot en met haar aftrede beklee.
Elsa is ‘n vriendelike mens. Wat jy sien, dis wat jy kry!
Sy sien daarna uit om deel van die Harrismith Eisteddfod span te wees.
Elsa van den Bosch is a 62-year-old young woman with a love and passion for children and Afrikaans. She's a born Free Stater, but grew up in Natal (and still cheers for the Sharks!)
Elsa studied education at the Durban Teachers' College and obtained her HOD from the University of the Free State majoring in Afrikaans-Dutch and History. Until her second year, she also took English as a subject. Elsa is competent and fluent in both languages and is AE qualified.
She began teaching in 1985, two years at Greytown High School and then from 1987 to 2008 at Sentinel Primary School in Qwa-Qwa. From 2009 to 2024, Elsa taught Afrikaans Home Language for Grades 8 to 12 at Harrismith High School. She held the position of head of department of the social department from 2014 until her retirement.
Elsa is a kind person. What you see, that's what you get!
She is looking forward to being part of the Harrismith Eisteddfod team.
Sylvia is opgelei deur Pinto Ferreira (in jazz), Andre Calitz (in hip hop), Monique Mc Cord (in klopdans), en in kontemporêre dans deur Kelsey Middleton, Jeannette Ziady en Catherine Daniels. Sy het 'n vaardige begrip en egte waardering vir alle dansvorme ontwikkel.
Sylvia is 'n lid van die Association of International Dance Teachers (AIDT), Theatre Dance Association (TDA) en Dance-Ed International. Sy is ook 'n lid van die WX Hip Hop straatontwikkelingsopleiding en is onlangs aangestel as eksaminator vir Dance-Ed International.
Sylvia ontvang haar balletopleiding deur die Royal Academy of Dance (RAD).
Sy het verskeie korporatiewe- en teatergegeleenthede gechoreografeer, en het onlangs saam met Pinto Ferreira gewerk om die bekroonde 50 Shades of Boogie vir die Tshwane Universiteit van Tegnologie se dansafdeling te choreografeer.
Sylvia is 'n vryskut-dansonderwyser en choreograaf wat daarna streef om uitnemendheid in opleiding aan te wakker en vars kreatiwiteit te verken in die produksie van opwindende en gedagteprikkelende danswerke.
With fifteen years professional experience in a wide array of dance activities, Sylvia Prinsloo has established herself as an accomplished dance educator and a consummate artist.
Trained by Pinto Ferreira (in jazz), Andre Calitz (in hip hop), Monique Mc Cord (in tap), and in contemporary dance by Kelsey Middleton, Jeannette Ziady and Catherine Daniels, Sylvia has developed a proficient understanding and keen appreciation of dance forms across the board.
Sylvia is a member of the Association of International Dance Teachers (AIDT), Theatre Dance Association (TDA) and Dance-Ed International. She is also a member of the WX Hip Hop street development training. She has recently been appointed as an examiner for Dance-Ed International.
Sylvia received her ballet training through the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD).
She has choreographed numerous corporate and theatre events, most recently collaborating with Pinto Ferreira in choreographing the acclaimed 50 Shades of Boogie for Tshwane University of Technology’s Dance Department.
Sylvia is a freelance dance teacher and choreographer who aspires to instil excellence in training and to explore fresh creativity in producing exciting and thought-provoking dance works.
Jonett Olivier is a Drama and Film Studies degree holder with an Honours degree from the University of Pretoria, specialising in writing and directing. She is an experienced drama and public speaking coach at Pretoria High School for Girls and the founder of Praat Saam Toesprake, where she writes speeches, monologues and offers private coaching for individuals who want to improve their communication skills. Jonett is also an actor coach for those who want to work in the TV and film industry, and she is an actress who plays the role of Isabel Dyson in My Children, My Africa on tour at schools. She has a deep love for culture and is always involved in cultural activities such as drama, debate, and revue. A four-time winner of Culture Daughter of the Year, Jonett is passionate about promoting cultural awareness and developing young people's talents. She is a qualified ATKV judge and is motivated to help the youth to express themselves confidently and excel in cultural and artistic activities.
In Julie 2017 word Mev. Novella as dosent in Musiekonderwys en -praktyk by die Odeion Skool vir Musiek (OSM), UV, aangestel. Sy ontwikkel ‘n besondere belangstelling in die integrasie van liggaamsbeweging in die onderrig- en leerproses. Haar soeke na ’n holistiese benadering tot beginner instrumentale onderrig lei tot die voltooiing van haar MMus-graad in Musiekonderwys en -praktyk aan die UV in 2022. Sy het al verskeie Eisteddfods beoordeel en waardeer hierdie geleenthede om mede-musikante aan te moedig.
Sedert 2017 is sy aktief betrokke by Gemeenskapsmusiekprojekte in en om Bloemfontein, spesifiek by die Mangaung Strings Program (MSP) en die BLCC Music School. Met haar PhD, fokus haar navorsing op die integrasie van beliggaming (embodiment) en transformatiewe onderrig- en leerbenaderings in oudiële vaardigheidsklasse vir voorgraadse musiekprogramme aan Suid-Afrikaanse universiteite. Haar passie en toewyding aan haar studente en musiekonderrig neem die voortou in haar onderrigbenadering.
Angelique Novella earned her BMus qualification from the University of the Free State (UFS) in 2008, majoring in piano with violin as a secondary instrument. She continued her education, specializing in Music Education and Practice, and received her BMus Hons qualification in 2010. Beginning her career in 2011 at the Christelike en Nasionale Primêre Meisieskool Oranje (OMS), she taught individual instrumental lessons in piano, violin, recorder, and guitar while also conducting the strings ensemble and the junior choir for grades 1 to 3. Her junior choir received six consecutive Gold Awards at the ATKV Nasionale Koorkompetisie, ranking among the top 10 junior choirs in 2014.
In July 2017, Mrs Novella was appointed as a lecturer in Music Education and Practice at the Odeion School of Music (OSM), UFS. She actively explores innovative teaching methods, particularly the integration of bodily movement in the teaching and learning process, and values participating in workshops and courses on Orff and Dalcroze’s pedagogical approaches. Her pursuit of a holistic approach to beginner instrumental teaching culminated in completing her MMus degree in Music Education and Practice at UFS in 2022.
She remains actively involved in Community Music Engagement programs in and around Bloemfontein, particularly the Mangaung Strings Program (MSP) and BLCC Music School. While pursuing her PhD, she focuses on researching the integration of embodied cognition and transformative teaching and learning approaches in aural skills, and music theory curricula for pre-graduate music programs at South African universities. Her passion for music education and dedication to her students are central to her teaching philosophy.
Van 1984 tot 2007 het Frina haar toegewy aan die onderrig van kuns by verskeie instellings, waaronder Girls High Kimberley, Hoërskool Diamantveld, Kimberley Tegniese Kollege en Harriston Skool in Harrismith.
Haar artistieke talent is in talle uitstallings ten toon gestel, insluitend die William Humphrey Kunsmuseum, Pro Arte Kimberley en die jaarlikse Grassland Meander-kunsuitstalling. Sy het ook aan geleenthede by Noordwes-Universiteit en Sekondêre Meisieskool Oranje deelgeneem, en was deel van die Spier Contemporary 2010-uitstalling.
Frina se bydraes tot die kunste is internasionaal erken, wat haar erkenning van die Luxemburgse Kunsinstituut vir haar weefwerk verdien het.
Frina Galloway is an accomplished artist and educator with a robust career in the arts. Her journey began with studying Fine Arts at the University of the Free State from 1977 to 1980, followed by an apprenticeship in Cape Town under master weaver Hannes Koortzen in 1981.
From 1984 to 2007, Frina dedicated herself to teaching art at several institutions, including Girls High Kimberley, Diamantveld High School, Technical College Kimberley, and Harriston School in Harrismith.
Her artistic talent has been showcased in numerous exhibitions, including the William Humphrey Art Museum, Pro Arte Kimberly, and the yearly Grassland Meander art exhibition. She has also participated in events at North-West University and Sekondêre Meisieskool Oranje, and was part of the Spier Contemporary 2010 exhibition.
Frina’s contributions to the arts have been recognized internationally, earning her acknowledgment from the Luxembourg Art Institute for her weaving work.
Alta is ‘n boorling van Harrismith en het op ‘n plaas tussen die berge grootgeword. Koshuislewe was dus van Graad 1 tot Graad 12 deel van haar lewe. Sy voltooi haar laerskoolloopbaan aan Harrismith Primêre Skool en matrikuleer aan Oranje Meisieskool in Bloemfontein. Hier neem sy deel aan redenaars, debat en drama.
Na skool studeer sy BA Drama en Teaterkuns aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat. Sy voltooi ook haar NGOS (cum laude) asook haar BA Honneursgraad in Afrikaans Nederlands (Letterkunde) aan UNISA.
Sy gee onderrig in Afrikaans en Drama by Hoërskool Noord-Kaap in Kimberley (2015 – 2016), daarna by Hoërskool Diamantveld in Kimberley (2016 – 2018) en Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoërskool (2019 – 2022).
Drama bly steeds Alta se groot passie. Sy skryf en behartig die regie van ‘n hele aantal tienertoneelproduksies waarmee verskeie toekennings tydens ATKV-tienertoneelkompetisies behaal word. Hierdie produksies word terdeë geniet deur haar leerlinge. Alta is van mening dat drama ‘n belangrike rol speel in die opvoeding van leerlinge aangesien dit kreatiwiteit en selfvertroue bevorder.
Nog ‘n aspek van drama wat Alta baie geniet is die afrigting en afronding van leerlinge wat deelneem aan kunswedstryde. Ook hiermee behaal sy groot sukses en haar leelinge ontvang verskeie toekennings en pryse. Sy voltooi ook ‘n kunswedstrydbeoordelaarskursus in 2022.
Soos reeds genoem is Alta baie lief vir redenaars en rig sy reeds vanaf 2016 leerlinge af. Sy tree ook op as beoordelaar van redenaars-en debatskompetisies. Alta het immers selfs op Universiteit in die debatsspan gepraat. ‘n Groot liefde is ook die skryf van redenaarstoesprake.
Alta se ander belangstellings sluit in lees, perdry, stap, fietsry en kosmaak. Sy is ook ‘n groot diereliefhebber en glo vas die mens se beste vriend is ‘n hond! Sy is mal oor die plaaslewe en geniet dit om saam haar groot liefde, Tsaats Hattingh, tyd in stropers, trekkers en tussen die vee te spandeer.
Tans het sy ‘n dramaskool in Frankfort, bestuur haar en haar man se gasteplaas en geniet dit om mamma van haar babadogtertjie, Nina, te wees. Sy studeer ook pastorale berading.
From a young age, Alta Hattingh loved acting, reciting poems and performing in front of people. That is also the reason why she went on to study Drama and Theatre Arts. Alta participated in her first public speaking competition in Grade 1 and never skipped a year until Grade 12. She won several competitions and also competed on national level.
Alta is a native of Harrismith and grew up on a farm between the mountains. Residence life was therefore part of her life from Grade 1 to Grade 12. She completed her primary school career at Harrismith Primary School and matriculated at Oranje Meisieskool in Bloemfontein. Here she participates in public speaking, debate and drama.
After school, she studied BA Drama and Theatre Arts at the University of the Free State. She also completed her PGCE (cum laude) as well as her BA Honors degree in Afrikaans Dutch (Literature) at UNISA.
She taught Afrikaans and Drama at Northern Cape High School in Kimberley (2015 – 2016), then at Diamantveld High School in Kimberley (2016 – 2018) and Bethlehem Voortrekker High School (2019 – 2022).
Drama still remains Alta's great passion. She writes and directs a number of teen drama productions that have won several awards during ATKV teen drama competitions. These productions are thoroughly enjoyed by her pupils. Alta believes that drama plays an important role in the education of pupils as it promotes creativity and self-confidence.
Another aspect of drama that Alta really enjoys is coaching and finishing off pupils who participate in Eisteddfods. With this, too, she achieves great success, and her pupils receive various awards and prizes. She also completed an Eisteddfod adjudication course in 2022.
As already mentioned, Alta is very fond of public speaking and has been coaching learners since 2016. She also acts as an adjudicator of public speaking and debate competitions. After all, Alta even spoke on the debate team at university. A great love is also the writing of public speaking.
Alta's other interests include reading, horseback riding, hiking, biking, and cooking. She is also a big animal lover and firmly believes man's best friend is a dog! She loves farm life and enjoys spending time with her great love, Tsaats Hattingh, in harvesters, tractors and among the livestock.
Currently, she runs a drama school in Frankfort, runs her and her husband's guest farm, and enjoys being mom to her baby girl, Nina. She is also studying pastoral counselling.
Deon het op 17-jarige ouderdom die Graad 8 Unisa-klaviereksamen verwerf en met lesse in kerkorrel begin. Hy was van 1985 tot 1986 'n lid van die Vrystaatse Jeugkoor.
Tydens sy studentejare het hy by die eertydse SUKOVS ‘n oudisie afgelê en die verhoog van opera en musiekblyspele betree. Hy het verdere opleiding in kerkorrel en stemontwikkeling by verskeie bekende afrigters, waaronder Ernst Conradie, Marita Grove, John van der Rost en Alida van der Walt ondergaan. Deon het ook meestersklasse by Mimi Coertse en Hans van Heerden geneem.
Vanaf 1984 was Deon orrelis en musiekleier by verskeie gemeentes in Bloemfontein. Hy was ook betrokke by die afrigting van verskeie kore en sanggroepe. Verder het hy die regie hanteer en as sanger opgetree in verskeie produksies onder andere, Huldeblyk aan Ge Korsten, Klasieke Afrikaans, Tydloos Afrikaans, Nostalgie, Neil Diamond gunstelinge, Gospel skouspel en nog vele meer.
KOM ONS MAAK MUSIEK LEKKER.
Deon de Jager was born in Welkom and matriculated at High School Riebeeckstad. He earned a degree in Personnel Management from the Central University of Technology Free State. Currently, he is employed as a personnel practitioner and serves as the director of music at the Dutch Reform Church Heuwelsig in Bloemfontein.
Deon acquired the Grade 8 Unisa piano examination at the age of 17 and began lessons in church organ. He was a member of the Free State Youth Choir from 1985 to 1986.
During his student years, he auditioned at PACOFS and performed in operas and musicals. He trained further in organ and vocal coaching with several renowned coaches, including Ernst Conradie, Marita Grove, John van der Rost, and Alida van der Walt. Deon also participated in masterclasses with Mimi Coertse and Hans van Heerden.
Since 1984, he has been the organist and music leader at different churches in Bloemfontein. He was also involved in the training and conducting of various choirs and singing groups. Deon directed and performed as singer in various productions, including Huldeblyk aan Ge Korsten, Klasieke Afrikaans, Tydloos Afrikaans, Nostalagie, Neil Diamond gunstelinge, Gospel skouspel and many more.
“ MUSIC IS WHAT FEELINGS SOUND LIKE”
Biebie het oorgeskakel na fotografie binne militêre omgewings en vaardighede in mediese en mikroskopiese fotografie by verskeie kampe soos St. Lucia en Langebaan verfyn. Hierdie spesialisasie was van kardinale belang vir die handhawing van presiese militêre dokumentasie. In 1972 het Biebie sy kundigheid bevorder deur by die Militêre Historiese en Argiefdienste aan te sluit. Hier het hy gekonsentreer op mikroverfilming van dokumente, 'n taak wat sy vermoëns in argief-fotografie uitgebrei het.
Teen 1976 het Biebie deel geword van die SA Genie Korps, waar hy saamgewerk het aan militêre operasies en uiteenlopende fotografieprojekte hanteer het, insluitend lugfotografie op die grens. Hierdie projekte het die toppunt van sy fotografiese bydraes verteenwoordig, en sy vermoë om aan te pas en uit te blink in komplekse omgewings ten toon gestel.
In 1979 is Biebie bevorder tot 'n personeelpos, wat sy loopbaan verder bevorder het. Hy het voortgegaan om in verskillende hoedanighede te dien, wat uitgeloop het op 'n beduidende rolverandering in 1984. Gedurende sy loopbaan is Biebie agt keer na die grens ontplooi en het hy 18 gespesialiseerde kursusse voltooi. Dit het sy toewyding aan deurlopende leer en ontwikkeling oor 'n ampstermyn van 31 jaar in die Suid-Afrikaanse weermag weerspieël.
Biebie de Vos embarked on a distinguished career marked by significant contributions to military photography and archival work. Starting his professional journey on January 4, 1966, Biebie initially engaged in logistical roles, which included responsibilities in basic photography. This foundational experience set the stage for a more specialized focus in his career.
Biebie transitioned to specialize in photography within military settings, refining skills in medical and microscopic photography at various camps such as St. Lucia and Langebaan. This specialization was crucial for maintaining precise military documentation. In 1972, Biebie furthered his expertise by joining the Military Historical and Archival Services. Here, he concentrated on microfilming documents, a task that expanded his capabilities in archival photography.
By 1976, Biebie became a part of the SA Genie Corps, collaborating on military operations and handling diverse photography projects, including aerial photography on the border. These projects represented the pinnacle of his photographic contributions, showcasing his ability to adapt and excel in complex environments.
In 1979, Biebie was promoted to a staffposition, further advancing his career. He continued to serve in various capacities, culminating in a significant role change in 1984. Throughout his career, Biebie was deployed to the border eight times and completed 18 specialized courses, reflecting a dedication to continuous learning and development over a 31-year tenure within the South African military.