Arts and Entertainment

Mhlengi Khumalo  @into.mbiyakwakhumalo This year, cinema has truly captivated audiences, offering thrilling blockbusters and heart-warming tales that resonate deeply.  As the year progresses, the film industry continues to captivate audiences with an array of movies. This year, the months of June and July have brought a mix of thrilling blockbusters like Bad Boys: Ride or Die, heart-warming tales like Lobola Man, and chilling horrors like A Quiet Place: Day One […]

@shanell_lalala Shanell Binedell The North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom students are once again back to classes, tests and assignments after a well-deserved recess. However, taking breaks to do what you find relaxing is important. If reading is your favourite way to relax, look no further. Wapad has compiled a list of must-read books to enjoy during your free time. Romance: If you enjoy a novel that makes you want to sing […]

Lesiba Dikhoba  @lesiba.dikhoba  Abdur Rahmaan Malek’s journey from being an accounting student to a prominent figure in the real estate industry showcases the significance of passion and adaptability. Graduating with a BCom degree in Financial Accounting at the North-West University (NWU) this year whilst growing up in an Indian business family, Abdur’s path led him to find his true passion in real estate.  The NWU alumni completed his degree and […]

Makgala Folotsi @Kgali_Lee   It’s the end of the month again and figuring out what will be on the menu next month might be tricky. Wapad has gathered recipes that are affordable and nourishing. Taking the time to plan meals and budgeting the month’s expenses should relieve some stress. We will bring a list of light and hearty meals to try out and sprinkle in some dessert for the readers […]

Nica-May van Zyl @n.i.c.a.vz_12_ In die hartjie van Die Koelte Tuin in Paryslaan pronk die beste koffiewinkel in Potchefstroom, só bekroon deur Mooivaal Media. Tydens vanjaar se Best of Potch: Readers’ Choice Awards  is Roosmaryn as die beste koffiewinkel en ontbytplek in Potch benoem. Wapad het gaan inloer om dít op die proef te stel. Atmosfeer By Roosmaryn het ek ʼn aangename atmosfeer ervaar. Binne word die tafels om ʼn […]

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala Ou Tekkies, een van Potchefstroom se vele studentesanggroepe, het in 2023 hulle eerste album, Windverwaaid, vrygestel. Tog, is Ou Tekkies reeds lank bekend onder Potchefstromers vir hul covers, originals en optredes by vele feeste en geleenthede regoor die land.  So uniek soos wat die naam "Ou Tekkies" is, weet selfs die groeplede nie waar die naam vandaan gekom het nie. Ou Tekkies beskryf hul musiek as ʼn […]

Lente Treurnich @lentetreurnich26 On Saturday 11 May, the Villagers Men's Residence hosted their annual Clash of Titans event at Snowflake. Four men's residences, namely Villagers, Heimat, Laureus and Ratau Lebone, participated in several rounds of mixed martial arts (MMA) during this event. The audience was also entertained by various artists, as well as the beautiful finalists of the Miss Titan pageant. The event kicked off at 13:00. A mini-stage, bar […]

Nica-May van Zyl @n.i.c.a.vz_12_ English follows Afrikaans Wapad het dié maand se koffie by Hooked geniet om hul gunsteling slagspreuk, "It only takes one cup", reg te bewys. Hooked sit tussen Koöperasie en Baillie Park se Postnet, so ek noem hul koffie ʼn op-die-pad bederf. Atmosfeer Die stylvolle dekor het met die intrapslag bygedra tot ʼn gesellige atmosfeer. Die mosterdgeel en donkergroen muur komplimenteer die rye rankplante wat uit die […]

Nica-May van Zyl @n.i.c.a.vz_12_ English follows Afrikaans Lê jou akademiese leeswerk soos 'n berg voor jou? Moet nie kies om jou leeswerk te vermy, net omdat jy nie weet hoe of waar om te begin nie. Die program by die leesontwikkeling-sentrum sal jou help om dié uitdagings te oorkom. Die leessentrumkoördineerder van die Noordwes Universiteit (NWU) se Vanderbijlparkkampus, Jan-Paul Viljoen, het 'n vergadering op 19 April met al drie kampusse […]