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Tebello Monokwa@tebello_monokwa   Air-conditioning has become a major issue in lecture venues. It continues to affect everyone's teaching and learning environments, with both lecturers and students raising concerns about inconsistent temperatures.  Omphemetse Maleka, a lecturer, said, “My experience with the air-conditioning systems in lecture venues has been inconsistent. Some venues function adequately, while others frequently experience issues. such as not cooling effectively or not working at all.” She explained that this […]

Tebello Monokwa @tebello_monokwa   The Potchefstroom Students’ Campus Council (SCC) plays a crucial role in shaping campus student life by fostering community, supporting students' needs, and developing leadership skills beyond the lecture room.   In addition, Thakgalo Matsimela, Chairperson of Student Academic Chapter (SAC) under the Faculty of Humanities, said that SAC focuses on representing student needs and interests within the faculty while promoting academic integrity and excellence. Matsimela explained […]

Akhona Maphumulo@akhonamaphumulo9    Students at the North West University (NWU) Potchefstroom campus raised concerns about the living conditions in some of the private accommodations, saying it negatively affected their academic performance and well-being.   This issue is not unique to NWU. According to Inside Education, student accommodation shortages across South Africa continue to affect thousands of students and limit access to safe and affordable housing. The publication also reported that high […]

Abygail Smit  @abysmit06    Monday night, 23 March, students in Potchefstroom were abruptly disturbed by a sudden power outage that lasted far longer than expected.    On Friday, 20 March, residents on West Campus were informed that remedial testing and fault-finding activities would be conducted to ensure reliable electrical systems and proper operation during backup power conditions. Students living on West Campus were further informed that these testing methods may […]