BE THE MAESTRO: COMPOSE YOUR WAY TO THE SYMPHONY

Arts and Entertainment

BE THE MAESTRO: COMPOSE YOUR WAY TO THE SYMPHONY

Mhlengi Khumalo @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   Red Bull Symphonic South Africa is returning in 2026, offering a ground-breaking collision between modern urban rhythms and the grandeur of a full-scale symphonic orchestra. While past editions featured legends like Kelvin Momo and Kabza De Small, this year’s ‘You Conduct’ theme puts the creative power directly into the hands of the audience. Through the ‘Be The Maestro’ activation, students and music lovers are invited to […]

IS CRICKET BEING OVERLOOKED ON CAMPUS?

Sport

IS CRICKET BEING OVERLOOKED ON CAMPUS?

Tebello Monokwa @tebello_monokwa   Cricket coverage on campus remains a debated issue, with players, supporters, and officials sharing different perspectives on its visibility, popularity, and media attention compared to other sports.   A cricket player, Edumisa Athenkosi Dlulemnyango Ikageng, said, "Cricket takes time and usually goes on for the whole day, so it doesn’t have the hype and excitement like other sports.” He explained that the long duration of cricket […]

STUDENTS REACT TO CAMPUS CONFESSION PAGES

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STUDENTS REACT TO CAMPUS CONFESSION PAGES

James Klusener@jamesklusener   North-West University (NWU) is no stranger to gossip and confessions. The @nwu.confessions Instagram page currently has over 18 100 followers – suffice it to say, it attracts a lot of attention. If you look at their page and others like it, you’ll find a wide variety of confessions, ranging from abusive situations to conversations about sex and breakups. It can feel stomach-churning, but it is often exaggerated.   One […]

News

INCONSISTENT AIR-CONDITIONING IN LECTURE VENUES

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 […]

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Arts and Entertainment

ARE THE PERFORMING ARTS FADING AWAY?

Maruné Nel  @muisnel14   During a CNN and Variety collaboration featured on Variety & CNN Town Hall on 24 February 2026, the actor and public figure in performing arts, Timothée Chalamet, sat down with Matthew McConaughey, also a renowned individual in the film industry. In their conversation-style interview, Timothée made what turned into an extremely controversial statement about the performing arts, especially ballet and opera.   “I don't want to […]

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News

PRIVATE STUDENTS RAISE CONCERNS OVER POOR LIVING CONDITIONS 

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 […]

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