Month: March 2025

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POTCHEFSTROOM STUDENTS FACE SILENT HOUSING CRISIS DAILY

James Klusener  @jamesklusener   Accommodation is an essential aspect of university life, but it is something we don't often give enough attention to. Prospective students worry about registration fees, tuition, and securing funding, and accommodation remains an afterthought - until it isn’t. Largely unnoticed, but felt harshly by those who experience it firsthand, is the accommodation crisis in Potchefstroom.    Despite all the buildings you may see offering student accommodation, […]

todayMarch 14, 2025 116 40

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DR. RASSIE ERASMUS DELIVERS IMPACTFUL SPEECH AT NWU-PUKKE

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   Monday 24th of February marked a memorable day for North-West University (NWU). Famous Springbok Captain, Siya Kolisi, and Springbok coach, Dr. Rassie Erasmus, visited the Potchefstroom campus for the official inauguration of the Siya Kolisi residence, previously named Dennedorp.   Not only did Kolisi and Erasmus visit the hostel, but Erasmus also delivered an inspiring speech titled "From the sidelines to the spotlight". Dr. Rassie Erasmus […]

todayMarch 13, 2025 32 2

Arts and Entertainment

BATTLE OF THE OAKES

Cristine Struweg c_r_i_s_1_0   In recent weeks, a debate has emerged about who the real ‘Oakes’ are. In 2023, a SuperSport Commentator referred to a bunch of NWU rugby institute players, on camera, as “The Oakes”. They have since embraced this name and during each game have a special corner on the pavilion, reserved for ‘The Oakes’. Until recently, they have had this name to themselves but a group of […]

todayMarch 10, 2025 45 7 3

Arts and Entertainment

BEHIND THE SCENES OF BECOMING PRIMARIA/PRIMARIUS

Megan Grobler   There are many traditions and procedures associated with becoming the Primaria/Primarius (Prim) of a residence at the North-West University (NWU). Though many of these traditions are mostly kept under wraps, a few newly appointed ‘Prims’ have given Wapad a glimpse of the process behind reaching this esteemed position.   Caitlin Begg, Primaria of Dinki for the 2024/25 term, told Wapad that her love for her residence was […]

todayMarch 7, 2025 150 29

News

TUITION MATTERS: EVERY CENT COUNTS

Wilma Ernst @_wilhelmiena_enstig_   In recent years, the increasing cost of higher education in South Africa has become a major issue, leading to nationwide debates and protests. With NSFAS and other bursary payments being delayed, as well as students being dropped by their bursary agencies, many students’ dreams of earning a degree are overshadowed by the harsh challenge of financial difficulties.   The Student Campus Council (SCC) aims to tackle […]

todayMarch 7, 2025 44 12 2

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VARSITY CUP TICKET RESELLERS AND BUYERS – MAY BE DENIED ACCESS

Shanell Binedell  @shanell_lalala   The reselling of Varsity Cup tickets has become an increasing problem, raising concerns about the difficulty students face when trying to purchase tickets. Despite being on the official site as soon as sales open, many students have reported being unable to secure tickets in time.   According to the official Varsity Cup ticketing website, ticket reselling is strictly prohibited and deemed unlawful. The Quicket ticket disclaimer […]

todayMarch 5, 2025 2872 64 2

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REËNBOOGRANT, NUWE TIENER PRODUKSIE!

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala   Reёnboogrant tieners series boeke, wat elke boekwurm se sakgeld opgevreet het, is nou op die Kassie! “Hunks en Hamburgers”, “Hartebreker”, en “Drome en Dramas” is maar slegs 3 van die menige leesboeke deur Louise Van Niekerk. Die boeke se beskrywing is eenvoudig: “Deel in die lekkerste tye van Shani en Sunette se lewe: die Reёnboograntjare.” Die boeke het nuwe lewe gekry en op 15 Januarie 2025 […]

todayMarch 1, 2025 22 8 2

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STUDENTS NO LONGER SAFE BEHIND LOCKED DOORS!

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala   A student accommodation, located in Hoffman Street was left shaken after a series of burglaries that took place in the early hours of Saturday, 1 March. The incident occurred after the complex's security gate was lifted off its track, allowing access to the units. However, the owner of the complex stated that the person could only lift the gate off the track after they were already […]

todayMarch 1, 2025 555 9 5

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