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Lesiba Dikhoba  @lesiba.dikhoba  On Friday, 26 July at 14:00, the Independent Students’ Electoral Commission (ISEC) published the preliminary list of nominees for these pivotal roles and the governing body hopes for greater voter turnout.  The preliminary list of nominees can be viewed here: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/sites/studies.nwu.ac.za/files/files/SRC/2024.07.26_PC_PRELIM%20LIST_NOMINEES_FINAL.pdf In a discussion with Nomvula Chasakara, the SCC Chairperson, their key roles and functions, significant achievements, challenges, and nomination process were highlighted. The SRC/SCC represents students’ interests […]

Carlo Simon Bekker-Forte  North-West University (NWU) students, along with the rest of South Africans, have had to acclimatise to the large political shift brought upon by the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) on 17 June 2024. The youths' reaction to this change has been mixed.  The coalition, representing 68% of the seats in the National Assembly, consists of five main political parties; the African National Congress (ANC), […]

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala    On 18 July the town residences battled it out against each other in an academic scavenger hunt. The female town residences are LaVaria, Dinki and Bellatrix, and the male town residences are Heimat and Villagers. This scavenger hunt was arranged by the Academic Portfolio of the House Committee (HC) of each town residence.  The Academics sub-committee entails more than what meets the eye. The sub-committee is […]

Makgala Folotsi @Kgali_Lee   Tertiary education is an important tool one can possess, as people tend to say, “They can take everything from you but they can never take away your knowledge.” University tuition is expensive and not everyone can afford it. There are different ways in which students can get funding for school, primarily bursaries. Wapad has compiled a list of bursaries open for application for 2025. Nedbank bursary: […]