Arts and Entertainment

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   “It’s not just about entertainment – it’s about growth, making a positive impact, and connecting with people on a real level.” This is how show contestant, Chanzelle Botha, describes the South African reality competition, Sterstatus. According to Botha the show celebrates talent, personality, and determination. It challenges contestants to showcase their skills, creativity, and community, while also stepping out of their comfort zones and into the […]

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Located on North-West University’s (NWU) North Campus, Drakenstein Restaurant, more affectionately known amongst NWU students as “The Draak”, is the perfect place to wine and dine without worrying about your bank account. With its charming, lively atmosphere, four-and-a-half star rating, and low prices, it’s no wonder students gather at the Draak daily to blow off some steam after a long day of classes. Breakfast is a […]

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   “It’s like an escape from the real world… For that second, the world doesn’t exist.”   That’s how Anya “Filter” Botev, the Bulgarian-born lead singer of the newly reformed student band Stopstraat, describes the thrill of practicing and performing with her bandmates.   With Christophe “Kurt” Kruger from Namibia, Kelson “Plate” Bridges from Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng on the guitars, Wian “Rys” Kerry from Kempton Park, Gauteng on […]

Chiara Dover @chiaradoverr   Afrikaanse musiek word steeds gedink as boere-orkeste, trekklaviere en konsertina’s, maar die nuwe geslag van musikante produseer harder, hoër tempo musiek in “mengels”. Veral die einste Van Pletzen wat op Woensdag, 30 Julie 2025, lewe laat ontwaak het in Impala.   Sodra Van Pletzen die prentjie betree, is verwagtinge gestel by ‘n tekort aan staanplek, gehalte foto’s, sowel as om ‘n skaars waking te maak van […]

Chiara Dover @chiaradoverr English translation follows   Ons almal ken daai gevoel waar jy deel is van ‘n inside joke en jy weet dat niemand rondom jou dit sal verstaan nie, maar die wat weet, weet. Dit is presies hoe dit gevoel het om "Van Zoep Tot Zero", die Thalia Toneel groep se komedie, te kyk. Hierdie ligsinnige uitbeelding van die sleep koshuise konsep, wat so kenmerkend is van Potchefstroom […]

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalalal   Emmarentia Dam het op 2 Augustus gegons van opwinding toe duisende Afrikaanse musiekliefhebbers saamgetrek het vir die 2025-uitgawe van Liefde by die Dam. Dié geliefde musiekfees, wat sedert 2016 gehore betower, het vanjaar nuwe hoogtes bereik – en met groot redes.   Met die Flying Fish-verhoog as toneel, het van Suid-Afrika se grootste Afrikaanse kunstenaars die skares vermaak. Kaartjies was binne drie ure uitverkoop, en sosiale […]

Chiara Dover @chiaradoverr   On Wednesday evening, 30 July 2025, a night out to Music Cafe took an unexpected turn. As most Potchefstroom residents know Wednesday night is karaoke night at the local bar in Chief Albert Luthuli Drive, six phones were stolen.    During just another jam-packed evening at Music Cafe, the client friendly restaurant/bar was the scene  of a crime where an estimated amount of four to five […]

Abygail Smit  @Abysmit06    The 9th of August is more than just a date on the calendar — it’s a day that carries the weight of history for women across South Africa. Women’s Day is both a celebration of the remarkable women among us, and a solemn reminder of the journey it took to get here.   “When we see a woman, we see the future.” These words from Desmond […]

Awethu Khumalo       @awe2s_righttoe   Just outside the main gates of campus lies a small bakery called Bakehouse. From cookies to cakes and drinks, this bakery definitely has it all. You could call it our little secret, which is not so secret.   Atmosphere The minute you enter the bakery, you are greeted by the smell of fresh cookies and a line of eager students waiting to get their hands on […]