Arts and Entertainment

Amari Maré & Abygail Smit @amari.mare & @abysmit06   Dink aan lekker riffs, harde dromme, ’n baslyn wat deur jou bors klop en kitare wat dreun soos ’n enjin wat nie wil afsit nie. Meng dit alles saam en jy kry die nuwe band op ons almal se lippe — BCOM.   Op 21 Februarie 2026 het BCOM ons studentedorp met hul unieke klanke by Snowflake infiltreer, saam met Spoegwolf […]

Mhlengi Khumalo & Amari Maré @into.mbiyakwakhumalo & @amari.mare   “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”   While Edgar Degas might not have known about the chaos of a Potchefstroom night, his words perfectly capture the spirit of Canvas 2026.   Year after year, the Amphitheatre walls shed their old skin to reveal something new. It is a scene of beautiful mayhem: residences clashing ideas, […]

Simoné de Witt @simone_de_witt   Each year on 14 February, millions of people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day. This day is devoted to expressing love, affection, and appreciation, however, while it is associated with chocolates, roses, and romantic dinners in the modern era, the history of Valentine’s Day is far richer and more complex than its more recent, commercial image. According to National Geographic, Valentine’s Day traces its origins […]

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   World Radio Day is a global observance that celebrates one of the most trusted and far-reaching forms of mass communication. It honours a medium that continues to inform millions of people, often using no more than a simple receiver.   Long before smartphones and social media, radio was essential in every home, vehicle and even restaurant. From its early beginnings in the 20th century, broadcast radio […]

Mhlengi Khumalo  @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   Walking into PotchVet Care at 5 Palmiet Street, you might expect the standard clinical silence. Instead, you are greeted by the lively spirit of Dr. Lisel van Wyk and her dedicated team.   Since opening, the clinic has become a staple for Potchefstroom’s furry citizens. The unofficial queen of the practice is Roxi, a young Jack Russell who doesn't just ask for attention — she demands […]

Amari Maré @amari.mare   Paint-stained hands, late nights, and electric machines blending with music — yet the vibes are still going strong. Fuelled by coffee and held together by glue-covered nails, Building Week has student life buzzing with excitement.   JOOL (Jou Onwelsugtige Opoffering vir Liefdadigheid), also known as RAG (Reach Out and Give), creates awareness about the importance of reaching out and giving back to the community. RAG is […]

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Are you staying home for the holidays and already dreading the boredom that can come with the long break? While it may seem uninspiring at first, spending the festive season at home offers endless opportunities to relax, reset and stay productive. Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of your holiday at home:   Make DIY Christmas Presents   The festive season […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener   The quote, “Sooner or later, everything old is new again,” attributed to Stephen King, aptly captures the resurgence of physical media that gained momentum in 2024 and 2025.   One of the most notable examples of this revival is vinyl records. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), vinyl sales generated approximately $1.4 billion in revenue by the end of 2024 — a figure […]

Amari Maré @amari.mare   Wicked, starring Ariana Grande as Galinda (later Glinda) and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, brings the beloved Broadway musical to the screen, using music as a powerful storytelling tool. The film explores how the Wicked Witch of the West came to be and reimagines the world of Oz by giving depth, motivation and humanity to characters long known only by their reputations.   Rather than simply retelling […]