Arts and Entertainment

Chiara Dover @chiaradoverr   10. Valentyne No More – Heimat en Dinki 2025 Nadat die Valentyns liefdestowerkrag of miskien blues verval het, was dit tyd vir hierdie aksie. Op 26 Februarie het Dinki en Heimat ‘n soortvan anti-Valentyns aksie gehou. Coke Zero en lekker bitter rooiwyn het van dié aand ‘n sukses gemaak. “Ek moet sê, die dames het baie rooi aangetrek, maar die kombinasie van atmosfeer met ballonne, disco […]

Mhlengi Khumalo and Awethu [email protected] and @awe2s_righttoeWhat happens when you take all the anime fans on campus and put them in one venue? An Anime Screening occurs! Friday, 15 March, marked the beginning of something truly amazing, the NWU-PC Anime Club held its first Anime Screening night and to call it anything less than electrifying would be an understatement. The night was filled with laughter and heated debates over whether […]

Mhlengi Khumalo and Awethu Khumalo  @into.mbiyakwakhumalo and @awe2s_righttoe   What happens when you take all the anime fans on campus and put them in one venue? An Anime Screening occurs!   Friday 15 March marked the beginning of something truly amazing. The NWU-PC Anime Club held its first Anime Screening night and to call it anything less than electrifying would be an understatement. The night was filled with laughter and […]

Wilma Ernst@_wilhelmina_ernstig_ Newspapers were transformed into dazzling dresses, and plastic bags were refashioned into bold statement pieces. At this year's Value Your Environment Week, creativity met sustainability as environmental issues took center stage.   Value Your Environment Week is an annual campus event where the North West University’s (NWU) Transformation and Diversity (TAD) office works hand in hand with residences and the Green Team Society to raise awareness of environmental […]

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala   Elke dorp het 'n Kerkstraat, maar net Potchefstroom het DIE Kerkstraat. Kerkstraat, wat nou nie jou tipiese boy band is nie, maar eerder 'n mengelmoes van verskillende talente, stel binnekort hulle eerste enkelsnit, "Val," vry.   Die band bestaan uit Christo Franken, as baskitaarspeler en hoofsanger, Francois Viviers, ritme kitaar en vocals, Jason Coetsee, hoofkitaarspeler en Caleb Bediako, drommer en deur die groep geterg as 'n […]

Cristine Struweg c_r_i_s_1_0   In recent weeks, a debate has emerged about who the real ‘Oakes’ are. In 2023, a SuperSport Commentator referred to a bunch of NWU rugby institute players, on camera, as “The Oakes”. They have since embraced this name and during each game have a special corner on the pavilion, reserved for ‘The Oakes’. Until recently, they have had this name to themselves but a group of […]

Megan Grobler   There are many traditions and procedures associated with becoming the Primaria/Primarius (Prim) of a residence at the North-West University (NWU). Though many of these traditions are mostly kept under wraps, a few newly appointed ‘Prims’ have given Wapad a glimpse of the process behind reaching this esteemed position.   Caitlin Begg, Primaria of Dinki for the 2024/25 term, told Wapad that her love for her residence was […]

Wilma Ernst @_wilhelmina_ernstig_   Valentine’s Day is universally known as the day of love. On this day, thousands around the world show their affection for the people who play significant roles in their lives. Just as we express love for our friends, family, and partners on Valentine’s Day, we can extend that love to nature by appreciating and protecting it.   The Green Team embodies this philosophy. What started as […]

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala   Die liefde blom daagliks in die strate van Potchefstroom, maar op 14 Februarie raak almal ‘n klein bietjie meer kreatief, en verlief! Passop vir Lovers' Lane, want cupid het ‘n Red Bull of twee in en vlieg rond. Wees gewaarsku, sy pyl mag jou dalk net tref! Vandag vier ons die liefde wat hulle oorsprong kan bedank aan Potchefstroom, met huidige en ou pukkies wat hulle liefdes stories deel. […]