Abygail Smit  @Abysmit06   As the year comes to an end, the world comes together to celebrate the festive season in ways that reflect their histories, beliefs, cultures, and values. While Christmas, as we know it, is widely celebrated in South Africa, it forms just one part of a diverse tapestry of year-end traditions. Festivals such as Hanukkah, Yule, and Kwanzaa also carry deep cultural significance. Let’s take a dive […]

Amari Maré @amari.mare   Finally on vacation—time to relax, unwind, and dive into every movie you’ve been too busy to watch during the year. If you're unsure where to start, this guide offers a mix of classics, action, comedy, animation, and heartfelt stories to remind you of the most popular mainstream choices available for you to watch for this festive season.   Classic Nostalgia: Home Alone   What better way […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener   Waiting for exam results can be a uniquely stressful experience. Whether you are anticipating the outcome of a second-opportunity assessment or still waiting for marks from the first round, the anxiety of refreshing your inbox—or dreading the email notification—is a familiar reality for many students.   Fortunately, there are ways to stop this stress from overwhelming your entire holiday. I spoke to several friends, whose identities […]

Mhlengi Khumalo @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   The expulsion of Tshepiso Tau, former Chairperson of the Student Campus Council (SCC) and Secretary-General of the Student Representative Council (SRC), has closed a contentious chapter for the North-West University (NWU). While the university publicly attributed his removal to unspecified “misconduct,” confidential documents reviewed by Wapad indicate that the internal disciplinary committee found him guilty on charges listed in the record as serious sexual misconduct.   […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener   Going home for the holidays can be a wonderful time of year. After months of gruelling lectures and long study sessions, nothing sounds better than home-cooked meals and the chance to truly relax. However, it can quickly become exhausting, so having a plan in place is essential for staying sane.   One of the most important tips is to prepare a set of answers for the […]