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FIRST-YEAR 101: WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Starting university can be overwhelming. From managing your time and handling a heavier workload to finding your people and staying healthy, there's a lot to figure out. While there may not be a definite solution for this, there are certain precautions that can make the journey a little bit smoother. Be prepared to change University is a place to learn, but also to evolve. Kyle Visagie, a first-year North-West University (NWU) student, explained: “I think, really, […]

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SNOWFLAKE VENUE: POTCH’S HISTORIC GEM

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Snowflake venue, formerly known as “Horsfall’s Mill”, located in Potchefstroom Central, is a historic building, with its origins dating back over a century. This makes it the first industrial operation in Potchefstroom. The building has had many purposes over the years and is still standing strong to this day. Horsfall’s Milling Company was established in 1921 and originally operated as a steam-powered mill. William Hinchcliff Horsfall, the manager at the time, was a skilled milling engineer. […]

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RESCUE, REHABILITATE, REHOME: PAWS MISSION

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Potchefstroom Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Haven, a registered non-profit organisation, is located on the outskirts of Potchefstroom in Miederpark. The organisation is an independent company catering to the wellbeing of animals in need that have been abandoned or found.  The organisation’s mission  is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home abandoned, neglected, and abused animals. This is made possible because of the staff, volunteers, and community support, as well as the vet clinic on the PAWS premises, where […]

todaySeptember 3, 2025 29 3

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INTERNSHIPS: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FUTURE CAREERS

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   An internship, according to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County  (UMBC) Career Centre, is “a professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student’s field of study or career interest.” This includes part-time or full-time minor or administrative work.  Indeed Career Guide’s article, “9 Best Ways to Find An Internship (and why it’s important), written by the Indeed Editorial Team, explains that an internship is a great way of gaining valuable experience before […]

todaySeptember 3, 2025 22 1

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WALTER BOYS RETURN WITH LOVE AND GROWTH

Abygail Smit  @Abysmit   As spring slowly creeps back into the cold rooms of Potchefstroom, Netflix has returned with the second season of the beloved romantic coming-of-age series, My Life with the Walter Boys. Season one ended on a tense cliffhanger, leaving fans eager to find out what was next and season two does not disappoint. The story dives deeper into the emotional heart of the show: the familiar love triangle becomes more heartfelt, while fresh love interests shake things […]

todaySeptember 2, 2025 14 2

News

TYOBEKA: “DON’T STOP AT HONOURS—GO FURTHER”

James Klusener @jamesklusener   Recently, it was announced by the Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) Bismark Tyobeka, that the university will fund 100% of qualifying postgraduate students. This is in light of a sharp decline of Masters and PhD graduate levels, which affects all 26 of South Africa's public universities.    The Vice-Chancellor had this to say about the new initiative, “The reality of the situation is that the jobs are very scarce. So instead of finishing your honours […]

todaySeptember 2, 2025 36 1

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VERGEET-MY-NIE BAZAAR

Chiara Dover @chiaradoverr   Daar is ‘n stereotipe wat al vir baie jare bestaan dat jong volwassenes, veral studente, altyd hulself besig hou met die vreemdste en onverwagste aktiwiteite. Vergeet-My-Nie Dameskoshuis (VMN) se jaarlikse bazaar is geen uitsondering nie. Op 14 Augustus 2025 het die Noord-Wes Universiteit (NWU) Wes-kampus gewemel met opwinding oor plaaslike musiekgroepe en die VMN spookhuis. So spontaan en onverwags as wat jong mense beskou word, is daar alhoewel ‘n reuse beplanningsproses wat bydra tot so ‘n […]

todaySeptember 1, 2025 25 1

Sport

CAPUT: DIE REIS NA DIE FINALE

Abygail Smit  @Abysmit06   “Speel vir die rooikat op jou bors, die broer langsaan jou en die man daar bo!” Hierdie leuse is nie net iets om die manne van Caput te motiveer voor ‘n westryd nie, maar ‘n suiwer voorbeeld van hoe trots ‘n man op sy koshuis kan wees.   Caput Manskoshuis is geen vreemdeling vir die finale van ons Noord-Wes Universiteit (NWU) koshuis liga nie. Meer gereeld as nie stap hulle ook weg met ‘n wen in […]

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POTCH FALLS HEAD OVER HEELS FOR THRIFT

Chiara Dover @chiaradoverr   In a town where the reliance on student specials and bargains is alive, well and often a burden to many - it was inevitable that the thrifting bug would bite. Luckily, Potchefstroom is home to a decent amount of thrift stores, and this is your shortcut to exploring them all at the tips of your fingers. Cachet Pop-Up Thrift Store: First up is the monthly Cachet thrift pop-up. On the first Friday of each month, this […]

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