Arts and Entertainment

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Amari Maré & Nathan Arnold @amari.mare Translations follows   Van motorfietsryers tot alle soorte katte en wildtuindiere, Bingle Serenade het alles gehad. Die verhoog was lewendig met verskillende slepe en hul interpretasie van ’n beroemde toneelstuk. Nie net het hul voete gedans nie, maar hul stemme was ’n swewende melodie wat die gehoor betower het.   Bingle Serenade (Bingle Sêr) is ’n jaarlikse gebeurtenis waar mededingende slepe optredes, sang en […]

Tumelo Mogale @mogale.__   The North-West University (NWU) choir, conducted by Kobus Venter, has captivated audiences once again with their latest ten-track album, Resonans. This has marked a new creative chapter for choral music on campus.   The NWU choir, known for its rich harmonies and dynamic performances, has long been a cultural cornerstone on campus. It has brought students together through their shared love for choral music. Over the […]

Hardus Kruger  @harduskruger   Na onmeetbare voorbereiding staan jy daar, die gordyne toegetrek voor jou oë. ’n Vreemde deuntjie speel, en kort daarna hoor jy die stemme van mense in jou produksie. Jou hart klop uit jou bors terwyl die eerstejaar langs jou nog sy plek probeer vind. Stofwolke sak voor jou neer. Die gordyne verdwyn voor jou oë. Skare en ligte verdoof en verblind jou. Jy is ’n deelnemer […]

Caitlyn Miles & Fulufhelo Nesane  @pigsareweird21 & @Kaitlynmiles123   From stickers to GIFs and surprised Pikachu faces to Shia LeBouf’s infamous “Just Do It!”, memes have become the hallmark of modern humour. With their origins rooted in pop culture and entertainment, they have rapidly become Gen Z's way to express themselves.   What is a meme?   The word “meme” was introduced in 1976 by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in […]

Fulufhelo Nesane  @pigsareweird21   When one thinks of pharmacy, glamour and high-end couture are the last things on one’s mind. However, last night set fire to the stereotypical boring pill dispensaries and agonising queues at your local Dis-Chem. Our soon-to-be pharmacists proved to the audience that glitz and dazzling lights go hand in hand with lab coats and pharmacology textbooks at Mr and Ms Pharmacy 2026.   The scene was […]

Akhona Maphumulo @akhonamaphumulo9   Human Rights Day in South Africa, held annually on 21 March, celebrates the lives lost during the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, where apartheid police opened fire on a peaceful protest against pass laws and killed 69 unarmed people. The event marked a turning point in the country’s struggle for freedom and exposed the brutality of the apartheid regime to the world. Today, the day serves as a […]