Month: August 2025

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Arts and Entertainment

DISABILITY RIGHTS WEEK: RAISING CAMPUS AWARENESS

Abygail Smit @abysmit06   In honor of the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom campus hosting Disability Rights Week, where residences used stalls to represent  different mental and physical disabilities. They hosted events, talks and fun games to raise awareness. It is  important that students know about the etiquette regarding  disabled students and their aids. According to Accesibility.com, a website created to help people navigate their communication with disabled peers, there are […]

todayAugust 21, 2025 17

Arts and Entertainment

LAW FACULTY’S UNIQUE CAMPUS PRESENCE

Abygail Smit @abysmit06    The North-West University (NWU) has a phenomenal law faculty that provides quality legal education, undertakes focused research and is involved in the community. Not only does the faculty provide multiple projects, learning opportunities and practical assessments, but the Law faculty also hosts many events for their students to enjoy throughout the year.  On 24 July, the Law Faculty crowned their very own Mr and Miss Law […]

todayAugust 21, 2025 14

Sport

FORMULA ONE: RACING BEYOND NECESSITY

Cristine Struweg @c_r_i_s_1_0   “A lot of people criticise Formula One as an unnecessary risk. But what will life be like if we only did what was necessary” – Niki Lauda You have not experienced life until you have heard Ted Crofty say “it’s lights out and away we go” on a Sunday at the start of an Formula 1 (F1) race. Therefore, I am here to help you understand […]

todayAugust 20, 2025 14 9

Arts and Entertainment

SHE’S BACK! WEDNESDAY ADDAMS’ CHILLING COMEBACK

Chiara Dover @chiaradoverr   This year has been promising for the book trope-romance lovers, the binge watchers and the critics since it has featured Marvel’s comeback, Jurassic World in a new age and the hilarious mannerisms of Bridget Jones. Amidst the lovestruck giggles and heartbreak we have come across on the well-known television show, The Summer I Turned Pretty each Wednesday, Netflix has now gifted us with the eerie and […]

todayAugust 20, 2025 11 5

Arts and Entertainment

STERSTATUS: MORE THAN JUST ENTERTAINMENT

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   “It’s not just about entertainment – it’s about growth, making a positive impact, and connecting with people on a real level.” This is how show contestant, Chanzelle Botha, describes the South African reality competition, Sterstatus. According to Botha the show celebrates talent, personality, and determination. It challenges contestants to showcase their skills, creativity, and community, while also stepping out of their comfort zones and into the […]

todayAugust 19, 2025 32 1

Sport

EWALD JANSEN: A LEGACY OF GRIT AND FAITH

Nehema Ntumba @nehema_ntumba   Ewald Jansen is a javelin thrower who recently won gold with a throw of 77.62 meters at the African Championships in Athletics. Jansen’s journey to his gold medal was neither easy nor perfect, but his faith in God, his grit, and determination allowed him to reach heights far beyond his imagination. Ewald Jansen originates from Lichtenburg; a small town located in the North West. Growing up, […]

todayAugust 19, 2025 18 1

Sport

RILEY NORTON: FROM STELLENBOSCH TO GLOBAL STAGE

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   From playing almost every sport his school had to offer in his scenic and historical hometown of Stellenbosch to representing South Africa in the 2024 International Cricket Council (ICC) under-19 Cricket World Cup and in addition captaining the Junior Springboks during the under-20 Rugby World Cup final in Italy. Riley Norton’s somewhat unconventional journey has been one of determination and resilience.  Norton’s school days were filled […]

todayAugust 19, 2025 47 1

Arts and Entertainment

DRAKENSTEIN: POTCH STUDENTS’ FAVOURITE HANGOUT

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Located on North-West University’s (NWU) North Campus, Drakenstein Restaurant, more affectionately known amongst NWU students as “The Draak”, is the perfect place to wine and dine without worrying about your bank account. With its charming, lively atmosphere, four-and-a-half star rating, and low prices, it’s no wonder students gather at the Draak daily to blow off some steam after a long day of classes. Breakfast is a […]

todayAugust 18, 2025 21 5

News

HC LEADERSHIP: RESPONSIBILITY OVER POPULARITY

Cristine Struweg @c_r_i_s_1_0   “Real leadership is leaders recognising that they serve the people that they lead” – Pete Hoekstra Should voting be limited to the individuals who attended circuses? The nerve-racking days of who will be responsible for student life for the next year are here and every vote counts. The Student Campus Council (SCC) circuses have concluded and the campus now awaits the announcements of its new leaders. […]

todayAugust 18, 2025 34 5 2

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