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DORPIE DANS: VRUGTESLAAI IN MUSICS

Amari Marè & Abygail Smit  @abysmit06 & @amari.mare   As jy aan Music Café dink, dink jy dadelik aan karaoke-aande, hulle bekende brandewynjugs en Die Piesangskille. Wat is beter as ‘n aand met al dié en nog meer. Dorpie Dans het plaasgevind op 15 Oktober 2025 by Music Café. Die skare het saam met die kunstenaars losgeslaan en die atmosfeer laat bruis.   Dorpie Dans se tema was vrugte en helder kleure wat jou siel wakker maak. Die skare was hul eie […]

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Arts and Entertainment

ED GEIN’S HOUSE OF HORRORS: A DOCUMENTARY THAT GOES BEYOND THE GRAVE

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story, the third instalment in the acclaimed biographical crime drama series, was released on 3 October 2025. It quickly climbed to the number one spot on the platform’s Top 10 list, where it remained for two weeks.   The true crime dramatization offers a graphic depiction of the crimes committed in Plainfield, Wisconsin, in the 1950s by the convicted murderer, grave robber, and suspected serial killer Edward Theodore Gein, also known […]

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THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF AI ON HUMAN LIFE

Awethu Khumalo @awe2s_righttoe   Imagine being convicted of a crime you did not commit, but there is AI-generated evidence that says you did. Or imagine following an influencer on social media who inspires you, only to find out that they are not real and have been an AI model the whole time. AI has become so realistic that it has disrupted the fabric of our reality, leaving us uncertain about what is real anymore. Anyone can be impersonated, including politicians, […]

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MUSICS ETIQUETTE 101: WHAT NOT TO DO

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Music Café, more affectionately known as Musics to North-West University (NWU) students, is a hotspot for students and Potchefstroom residents alike to wind down with some good music, a lively atmosphere, and the occasional tequila-fueled bad decision. But if you don’t want to be that person getting kicked out, here’s a checklist of what not to do when the drinks start flowing.   For anyone who has ever wondered what it takes to get kicked out […]

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NWU HOSTS SECOND COMMUNICATION INDUSTRY SUMMIT

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   On the 16th of October, the North-West University (NWU) School of Communication hosted its second Communication Industry Summit in Building F1. This event was nothing short of insightful and inspiring for the students who attended.   The theme of the summit was Full-proofing yourself for the world of work, and the guest speakers undoubtedly delivered on this topic. Hosted via networking by the Vanderbijlpark, Mahikeng, and Potchefstroom campuses, the summit brought valuable strategies and information on […]

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ANIME CLUB’S VILLAIN NIGHT: FINAL SCREENING SHOWDOWN

Mhlengi Khumalo @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   The North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Campus Anime Club wrapped up the year with an unforgettable event, Anime Villain’s Night, held on Friday, 17 October, behind the F2 courtyard. The theme of the night was “Sometimes it’s good being bad,” and it brought together die-hard anime fans for a screening, cosplay contest, laughter, and debates that had everyone shouting.   The evening began with a few technical issues that briefly delayed the screening, but the executive team […]

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BATTLE OF THE BANDS: THREE RISE TO THE TOP

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   The annual Battle of the Bands competition wrapped up on 13 October with a high-energy Finals Night, announcing the three winning acts that stood out after weeks of fierce musical battles. This year marked a new chapter for the event, hosted for the first time by Music Café (Musics) following the closure of the beloved Bourbon Street nightclub and restaurant. The semi-finals took place on 6 October, leading to a climactic finale on 13 October that […]

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News

NEW STUDENT DEALS FROM GOOGLE

James Klusener @jamesklusener   Recently, Google expanded its student deals to more countries globally, particularly in Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zimbabwe and, of course, South Africa were included.   This student offer, which includes their Gemini AI Pro plan and usually costs R429.99 per month, is now free for an entire year.   The plan includes 2TB of cloud storage for Photos, Gmail, and Google Drive. It also includes more access to Gemini’s (Google's AI chatbot) more advanced features, […]

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Sport

AGAINST ALL ODDS: BAFANA BAFANA’S ROAD TO THE WORLD CUP

Mhlengi Khumalo @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   Following a long wait, Bafana Bafana has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their first appearance since hosting the tournament in 2010. The team achieved this feat with an impressive 3–0 victory over Rwanda, aided by a bit of fate elsewhere.   The journey to this moment has been anything but easy. In Group C of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) qualifiers, Bafana Bafana’s path to qualification featured moments of promise, setbacks, and even […]

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