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DISABILITY STALL DAY: A STEP TOWARDS INCLUSIVITY AT NWU

Mhlengi Khumalo  @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   On Wednesday, 14 August, a Disability Stall Day took place in Lovers' Lane, aiming to raise awareness about various disabilities and the challenges faced by students with disabilities on campus. This event was a collaborative effort between faculties and residences, each presenting a specific disability to educate and engage the North-West University (NWU) community.   The idea for Disability Stall Day originated from Erin Blume, the Differently Abled Coordinator, who emphasized the event’s purpose, which she […]

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Sport

2024 INTERCAMPUS SPORT DAY

Lesiba Dikhoba and Atlegang Dube @lesiba.dikhoba and n/a   Potchefstroom was the host campus for this year’s Intercampus Sport Day, which took place on 17 August. The Fanie du Toit sportsground had an electric atmosphere as teams from the North-West University’s (NWU) Potchefstroom, Mafikeng, and Vanderbijlpark campuses faced off in a thrilling inter-campus showdown.    The day’s rugby matches were closely contested, with Potchefstroom prevailing in both their encounters. In the first match, Potchefstroom narrowly overcame Mafikeng 27-24 in a […]

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Sport

NWU HOCKEY FACES PRETORIA

Lesiba Dikhoba  @lesiba.dikhoba    North-West University (NWU) hockey teams geared up for their Northern Blues Hockey Association League games at the Tuks Astro, Pretoria. The men’s team faced the University of Pretoria (Tuks), and the women’s team played against Harlequins on 17 August.   Placed 3rd in their Men Premier group, the NWU men’s team aimed to make it two wins in a row and climb up the standings. Both teams squared off in their previous round match, with NWU […]

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MSA SOCCER TOURNAMENT: ALL STARS VICTORIOUS

Lesiba Dikhoba  @lesiba.dikhoba    The Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted their annual soccer tournament on the 18th of August at Hoër Tegniese Skool Potchefstroom, with spectators witnessing thrilling soccer matches as 24 teams competed fiercely for a prize money of R5 000.   All Stars FC faced Masandawana in the final of the MSA Soccer Tournament after a penalty shootout victory over La Masia. Similarly, Masandawana secured their place in the final by winning on penalties against Omar Abdulla FC. […]

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Arts and Entertainment

THALIA TONEEL TOOR MET TALENT

Nica-May van Zyl  @n.i.c.a.vz_12_ English translation follows   Skaterlag, trane pink en baie genot. Wat meer wil jy hê? Thalia Toneel het tydens hul toneelweek, vanaf 12 Augustus tot 15 Augustus, die Cachet Kleinteater laat wemel. Om elke hoek en draai het daar ʼn aangename verrassing vir die gehoor gewag. Die eerste twee aande (12 en 13 Augustus) van die toneelweek, het Thalia Toneel die intieme gehore vermaak met die skreeusnaakse komedie, Baker’s Hotel.  Baker’s Hotel het bo geblink en onder […]

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TEACHING PRACTICAL: WHAT IT’S REALLY LIKE TO BE A STUDENT TEACHER

Jomari Langenhoven @___joma.ri__   Student teaching is a very challenging part of every education student’s life. Each semester, education students need to go work as student teachers at a school for four weeks. These four weeks involve no compensation and a lot of work. Students need to teach classes, supervise students, mark books, prepare lessons, help with extracurricular activities or anything else that is required from the school.   These four weeks give students the necessary experience and knowledge to […]

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News

DINING DILEMMA: LACK OF VEGAN AND HALAL OPTIONS

Christabell Lourens @_clourens_ Students of the North-West University’s (NWU) Potchefstroom campus who follow specific eating habits lament the lack of options available not only in the student centre, but also in dining halls. Daily, students stop by the cafeteria or one of the dining halls on campus for food. It’s easy, it’s accessible and most of the time, it’s good. However, students with specific dietary restrictions are not afforded this privilege. While vegetarianism only restricts the consumption of meat, veganism […]

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LOAD-SHEDDING BREAKS BRING RELIEF TO STUDENTS

Lesiba Dikhoba @lesiba.dikhoba South Africa has enjoyed over 100 consecutive days without load shedding, marking the longest streak since 2020. This achievement is largely attributed to the enhanced performance of Eskom’s coal-fired stations. In recent months, students at the North-West University (NWU) have experienced an unusual break from load shedding — a disruption that had become a regular part of their lives. This unexpected break has brought relief to students. However, they remain mindful of the country’s unpredictable energy situation. […]

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Sport

FOMO FOR POLO

Atlegang Dube Wapad continues to explore thrilling and exotic sports in a perceived simple town. This release brings you everything you need to know about the North-West University’s (NWU) canoe club, which consists of canoe-polo, managed adjacently to kayak. These two programmes are made available by the university, through the canoe club situated at the Potchefstroom dam. The grapevines murmur that the Potch dam is freely accessible for joggers and strollers who have no bags and supplies. You can enter […]

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