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BUDGETING TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS

Amari Marè @amari.mare   Christmas is around the corner, and it can leave people in a flat spin over budgets and planning. However, there is no need to empty your piggy bank! Here are some tips to help you budget for your Christmas shopping.   Break Down Your Income and Expenses   No need for a mental breakdown—just a simple breakdown of your income and expenses. Determine how much you spend on monthly necessities and how much you are willing […]

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THE POWER OF LISTENING: NOAH KIM’S MISSION AT NWU

Amari Marè @amari.mare   In a world where voices compete to be heard, one man has chosen a quieter path: to listen. Noah Kim, a pastor at Cachet Church on campus, has dedicated his life to creating a safe space for others—whether they are struggling with relationships, spirituality, or simply need to talk about Harry Potter.   In a generation where people love to talk about themselves, their dreams, and their struggles, few stop to listen. Kim saw the gap, […]

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FRANKENSTEIN: A CLASSIC REIMAGINED

Awethu Khumalo @awe2s_righttoe   The story of Frankenstein is not new. It has been around since 1818, and since then there have been several adaptations of the classic gothic horror tale. The newest adaptation was released on 7 November 2025 on Netflix.   It follows a scientist named Victor Frankenstein, who becomes fascinated by death and decides to conquer it. Using all his medical knowledge, he creates a creature from lifeless bodies found after a war. However, as soon as […]

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MARCHING FOR JUSTICE AND POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY: THE TRUTH BEHIND THE TMM LOFTS PROTEST

Mhlengi Khumalo @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   This weekend, images of a damaged gate and videos of chanting crowds in Potchefstroom circulated widely on TikTok. Without context, the footage appeared to show student unrest, leading some viewers to label the actions as violent or unethical.   However, according to multiple students present at the scene, the events of Saturday, 15 November, and Sunday, 16 November, formed part of a coordinated protest responding to concerns about how a reported case of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) […]

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OVERSCHEDULING: THE REAL PROBLEM BEHIND STUDYING

James Klusener @jamesklusener   “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” That’s a familiar quote to most of us. While it holds some truth, organisation skills and over-scheduling can sometimes do more harm than good.   Planning is important for staying on track. Without a plan, it’s easy to fall behind, miss deadlines, and feel overwhelmed. However, planning can become so rigid that it restricts creativity, spontaneity, and even progress when things don’t go according to schedule.   For example, […]

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UNDERSTANDING AILEEN WUORNOS: A DOCUMENTARY’S PERSPECTIVE

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Aileen Wuornos: Queen of the Serial Killers is a documentary released on 30 October 2025, directed by Emily Turner. It examines the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, a convicted serial killer who spent six years on death row before being executed on 9 October 2002 at the age of 46.   Wuornos, who had been working as a prostitute on Florida’s highways, shot, killed, and robbed seven of her male clients between 1989 and 1990, […]

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UNANSWERED AND UNSPOKEN: NWU’S SILENCE ON SUSPENSION OF SCC STUDENT LEADER

Mhlengi Khumalo & Abygail Smit @into.mbiyakwakhumalo & @Abysmit06    Tshepiso Tau has been suspended as chairperson of the Students' Campus Council (SCC) for the Potchefstroom Campus at North-West University (NWU) and subsequently also as Secretary-General of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC), only six weeks after being elected. While the official reasons for Tau’s suspension remain unclear, two students have made allegations of electoral misconduct to Wapad.   The student community was notified of the suspension in an email on Friday, […]

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THE OBSESSION: A CHILLING SUSPENSE NOVEL

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   The Obsession, written by Nora Roberts and originally published on 12 April 2016, is a contemporary romance, thriller, and domestic fiction novel. The novel explores themes of childhood trauma, sexual assault and murder, as well as triumph and community.   The story follows Naomi Carson, formerly Naomi Bowes, who as a child outed her father as a serial killer and rescued one of his soon-to-be victims. In her adult life, she seems to always be on […]

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PURPLE SOLIDARITY: STANDING AGAINST GBV AND FEMICIDE

Mhlengi Khumalo @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   South Africa is well known for its diverse natural beauty, from scenic mountains and coastlines to unique wildlife and famous national parks such as the Kruger National Park. It is also recognised for its vibrant, multicultural identity as the “Rainbow Nation,” its history of struggle and triumph, and its significant contributions to sports and mining. However, South Africa is also widely known for its high rates of femicide and gender-based violence (GBV), which are estimated to […]

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