VALENTINE’S DAY: THE PRICE OF ROMANCE

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VALENTINE’S DAY: THE PRICE OF ROMANCE

Simoné de Witt @simone_de_witt   Each year on 14 February, millions of people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day. This day is devoted to expressing love, affection, and appreciation, however, while it is associated with chocolates, roses, and romantic dinners in the modern era, the history of Valentine’s Day is far richer and more complex than its more recent, commercial image. According to National Geographic, Valentine’s Day traces its origins […]

WHY WE CELEBRATE WORLD RADIO DAY

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WHY WE CELEBRATE WORLD RADIO DAY

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   World Radio Day is a global observance that celebrates one of the most trusted and far-reaching forms of mass communication. It honours a medium that continues to inform millions of people, often using no more than a simple receiver.   Long before smartphones and social media, radio was essential in every home, vehicle and even restaurant. From its early beginnings in the 20th century, broadcast radio […]

INSIDE THE QUIRKY WORLD OF POTCHVET

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INSIDE THE QUIRKY WORLD OF POTCHVET

Mhlengi Khumalo  @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   Walking into PotchVet Care at 5 Palmiet Street, you might expect the standard clinical silence. Instead, you are greeted by the lively spirit of Dr. Lisel van Wyk and her dedicated team.   Since opening, the clinic has become a staple for Potchefstroom’s furry citizens. The unofficial queen of the practice is Roxi, a young Jack Russell who doesn't just ask for attention — she demands […]

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PAINT, PASSION, AND PURPOSE: INSIDE RAG’S BUILDING WEEK

Amari Maré @amari.mare   Paint-stained hands, late nights, and electric machines blending with music — yet the vibes are still going strong. Fuelled by coffee and held together by glue-covered nails, Building Week has student life buzzing with excitement.   JOOL (Jou Onwelsugtige Opoffering vir Liefdadigheid), also known as RAG (Reach Out and Give), creates awareness about the importance of reaching out and giving back to the community. RAG is […]

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WICKED: HOW THE SONGS SHAPE THE STORY

Amari Maré @amari.mare   Wicked, starring Ariana Grande as Galinda (later Glinda) and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, brings the beloved Broadway musical to the screen, using music as a powerful storytelling tool. The film explores how the Wicked Witch of the West came to be and reimagines the world of Oz by giving depth, motivation and humanity to characters long known only by their reputations.   Rather than simply retelling […]

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WICKED: HOW THE SONGS SHAPE THE STORY

Amari Maré @amari.mare   Wicked, starring Ariana Grande as Galinda (later Glinda) and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, brings the beloved Broadway musical to the screen, using music as a powerful storytelling tool. The film explores how the Wicked Witch of the West came to be and reimagines the world of Oz by giving depth, motivation and humanity to characters long known only by their reputations.   Rather than simply retelling […]

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