Arts and Entertainment

Wilma Ernst @_wilhelmina_ernstig_    At the heart of the North-West University’s (NWU) Botanical Garden, a vibrant tribute to South Africa’s twelve official languages unfolded during the recent Transformation and Diversity (TAD) event. The Palette-Art Gallery exhibition, part of NWU’s Language Awareness Week, brought language to life through powerful visual expressions. Each artwork captured the soul of a language, a culture, and people, reminding us yet again why language is far […]

Nehema Ntumba @nehema_ntumba   Miss Patria July is a prestigious pageant held annually by Patria Men’s Residence at the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom campus. In the past, the girl who excelled in her residence’s pageants participated in Miss Patria July. However, this year, three girls from each residence were selected to compete. The competition consisted of three rounds, with contestants being eliminated after each round. The finalists then spent a […]

Abygail Smit @abysmit06   Glitz. Glamour. Flavour. Fun. These are just a few phrases that could describe the annual North-West University (NWU) Engineering Fest that took place this weekend on Saturday, 26 July. Not only were there numerous fun activities to participate in but our Faculty of Engineering also had a Mr and Miss Engineering pageant for visitors to enjoy.  The Mr and Miss Engineering pageant introduced  a new way […]

Amari Marè @amari.mare English translation follows   Huis DuVêr volg die treffende slagspreuk: "Soms is ver ry die moeite werd". Hierdie dameskoshuis is geleë in Potchefstroom op die gronde van Ferdinand Postma Hoërskool. Huis DuVêr was voorheen bekend as ‘Lady Diane’ en was deel van die Noord-Wes Universiteit (NWU) se privaatkoshuise. Hierdie koshuis is bedryf deur koshuisvader Louis Janse van Rensburg en sy vrou, Lillian, as koshuismoeder.   Alhoewel die […]

Cristine Struweg @@c_r_i_s_1_0   If you thought that worshipping Jesus was exclusive to the four walls of a church, think again.  On Thursday, 24 July, hundreds of students came together for Jesus Night on the Bib’s grass. This is an ongoing collaboration between Shofar, Every Nation and Kruispunt. They presented students the opportunity to come together in the name of Jesus at the heart of campus, where thousands of students […]

James Klusener  @ jamesklusener   A new semester is more than just deadlines and added pressure; it’s a second chance. A chance to reframe and commit to the goals you’ve set for yourself, a time to reevaluate and to prove you can. The beginning of a new semester is the best time for a fresh start and there are many effective techniques out there to help sharpen your focus and […]

Nehema Ntumba @nehema_ntumba   On Saturday, 28 June, the NWU Gallery hosted their first Art Exhibition at its new location F16G, titled, I Hope You Dance. This theme was conceptualised by the new Art Curator of the Gallery, Sherly Msomi, and her amazing team. "Ethereal" is the word to describe the evening. Entering the space felt like being in a completely different environment. The ambience, music, food and people created an […]

Amari Maré @amari.mare   On Saturday, 7 June, the annual Airshow took place in Potchefstroom. This was a thrilling experience for little ones, adrenaline junkies and photographers.     Despite the icy Saturday morning, nothing held the crowds back. The lines grew longer as people waited for the floodgates to open and find their perfect spot for the day. Photographers, with cameras bigger than my head, stood front and centre. The […]

Amari Maré @amari.mare   The time has come for semester vacation, and what better way to spend your time than this winter vacation to-do list at your own home with your friends and family.     For the library mice, here are some books to read while under the blankets, with a steaming cup of hot chocolate in hand. New reads such as Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, The Emperor of […]