Arts and Entertainment

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Music Café, more affectionately known as Musics to North-West University (NWU) students, is a hotspot for students and Potchefstroom residents alike to wind down with some good music, a lively atmosphere, and the occasional tequila-fueled bad decision. But if you don’t want to be that person getting kicked out, here’s a checklist of what not to do when the drinks start flowing.   For anyone who […]

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   On the 16th of October, the North-West University (NWU) School of Communication hosted its second Communication Industry Summit in Building F1. This event was nothing short of insightful and inspiring for the students who attended.   The theme of the summit was Full-proofing yourself for the world of work, and the guest speakers undoubtedly delivered on this topic. Hosted via networking by the Vanderbijlpark, Mahikeng, and […]

Mhlengi Khumalo @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   The North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Campus Anime Club wrapped up the year with an unforgettable event, Anime Villain’s Night, held on Friday, 17 October, behind the F2 courtyard. The theme of the night was “Sometimes it’s good being bad,” and it brought together die-hard anime fans for a screening, cosplay contest, laughter, and debates that had everyone shouting.   The evening began with a few technical […]

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   The annual Battle of the Bands competition wrapped up on 13 October with a high-energy Finals Night, announcing the three winning acts that stood out after weeks of fierce musical battles. This year marked a new chapter for the event, hosted for the first time by Music Café (Musics) following the closure of the beloved Bourbon Street nightclub and restaurant. The semi-finals took place on 6 […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener   We’re all familiar with social media. Whether you use it to connect with friends, follow the news, or watch videos for hours on end, there’s a very high chance that you’re one of the 5.2 billion people who use social media (Chaffey, 2025).   And if you’ve been on these platforms long enough, you may have noticed that on apps like Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, the […]

James Klusener  @jamesklusener    Throughout campus, there are several trees and grass patches that add an extra touch of freshness and beauty to the grounds. These green spaces are more than just pretty areas — they offer moments of peace and a chance to press pause during the everyday hustle and bustle of student life.   The area outside E3, where the benches are surrounded by trees, or the iconic […]

James Klusener  @jamesklusener    It’s that time of the semester when the emails start rolling in about how you did during semester tests. And one thing is for certain, when you get home for recess, your parents are going to be wondering how you did. Here are some tips for telling them.   The first thing you’re going to want to do is give some context. Instead of saying, "I […]

Awethu Khumalo   @awe2s_righttoe   What is your screen time? If you felt embarrassed or hesitated to answer that question, it probably means it’s too high—and you need to fix that. Understandably, it’s difficult to go offline and disconnect from technology because our world has become so digitalised. In the current socio-economic climate, we rely heavily on 24-hour news updates about what’s happening around the world, and we constantly check our […]

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Netflix’s “Beauty and the Bester” exposes the dark romance, deception, and daring prison break that stunned South Africa.   Previously thought to be dead, convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester escaped prison and lived a lavish life — with the help of celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana. The new Netflix documentary Beauty and the Bester uncovers the lies, the love story, and the escape that shocked the […]