Arts and Entertainment

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. […]

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala   Pieter Van Jaarsveld, wat bekend is as Bobby Van Jaarsveld, is die verskuilde man agter die rol JP in die musiekblyspel Semi-Soet. Van Jaarsveld het sy betrokkenheid glo op ‘n radio onderhoud verklap en is reeds baie opgewonde oor hulle eerste optrede in Mei.   “Ek sien baie uit daarna om weer, na soveel jare, in die teater te wees. Semi-Soet was so 'n gewilde fliek […]

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala   Semi Soet, die fliek wat in 2012 uitgesaai was, maak na 13 jaar sy verskyning as 'n musiekblyspel. Die romantiese komedie het beslis in 'n hele paar Afrikaanse harte ingekruip en is nie 'n fliek om maklik te vergeet nie. Die perfekte kombinasie van liefde, teenspoed, die gejaag na sukses en uitstekende rol vertolkers het gelei na groot sukses en menige toekennings. Die fliek spog met […]

Jomari Langenhoven @___joma.ri__   During exam season, students may find themselves having late-night study sessions, cramming a day before exams, and loading up on caffeine. Although spending enough hours studying for an exam is important, students often overlook another crucial element to achieving exam success; sleep.   Most adults require seven to nine hours of sleep to feel fully rested. In pursuit of academic success, many students sacrifice hours of […]

Wilma Ernst @_wilhelmiena_ernstig_ Translation follows soon   Wiesner Hechter, 'n 22-jarige Bedryfsingenieurswese-student aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), is veel meer as net 'n gewone student. Hy kom oorspronklik van Bloemfontein af. Sy passie vir musiek het al begin toe hy in graad 1 die kitaar en klavier bemeester het. Sy liefde vir musiek het deur die jare gegroei. In hoërskool het hy begin optree in orkeste, acapella-groepe en was deel van […]

Jomari Langenhoven @___joma.ri__   On Friday 4 October, the BUA! Poetry anthology was launched and performed at the Conservatory Organ Hall on the North-West University (NWU) otchefstroom Campus. This intimate event was a celebration of the many talented creative writers across all three of the NWU campuses.   The atmosphere for the evening was set with jazz music played by the DJ before the poets took to the stage. The […]