Arts and Entertainment

Megan Grobler @megan_gro.bler   Everyone says your years spent studying at university will be the best years of your life – but will they really? There are various common misconceptions about university that get debunked as soon as you experience it for yourself. This is what your years at university will really be like from the mouths of the students themselves. Did you think you’d receive the same guidance from […]

Megan Grobler @megan_gro.bler   Have you ever gotten bored of doing the same thing every week? Whether it’s staying in, going to Musics every night, or hosting the same braai weekend after weekend, doing the same things over and over can get boring – fast. As a Potch-student, there are many things to do this spring to alleviate your boredom. Whether you’re a social butterfly, a lover of the outdoors, […]

Megan Grobler @megan_gro.bler   Have you ever wondered who is responsible for North-West University (NWU) newsletters and websites? Or NWU events? Maybe you’ve wondered who is behind the NWU corporate publications and articles? That would be the Communication Practitioner, Belinda Bantham and her team.  Their joint efforts behind the scenes keep students, staff, and parents informed about all the important events and changes happening on and around campus.  Having worked […]

Abygail Smit  @Abysmit06   The North-West University (NWU) is known for its green grass, tall trees and blooming gardens that can be found everywhere on any of the three campuses. The university tries to display our environmentally friendly habits, but there is one group that ultimately stands out when it comes to being green The NWU Green Team started in 2023 and has been influencing students each day since then. […]

Abygail Smit  @Abysmit06   The North-West University (NWU) has a proud history dating back to 1919. Today, the Faculty of Education is the largest provider of both contact and open-distance learning in South Africa. The faculty not only focuses on creating well-rounded teachers, but also preparing students for their careers.  By combining practical and theoretical assessments, NWU requires education students to participate in probation periods at schools. Practical experience has […]

Amari Maré @amari.mare   “I had a lot of fun and would really like another night like this.”  After a long wait, the Wapad Trivia night finally arrived! On Wednesday, 13 August, Wapad hosted a Trivia Night at The Mystic Boer. The venue came alive with multi-coloured lights, laughter and quiz papers flying around. The night kicked off with Kerkstraat performing popular songs and one of their original songs. The […]

James Klusener  @ jamesklusener   Throughout the course of the year, the various faculties on campus host a myriad of events for students to attend. At times, it can feel like every week there's all these activities taking place, all in the name of connecting students. But it turns out there's a lot of thought and planning that goes into these events.   After speaking with Thandolwethu (Khannii) Masina, someone […]

Amari Mare @amari.mare   The Big Prims event is held annually, and this year it took place from 16 - 18 July 2025. The purpose of the event is to help raise awareness of the less fortunate. Each residence has a Big Prims portfolio, which is used to gather donations to give to the less fortunate within the residences. The Student Campus Council’s (SCC) Treasurer arranges the Big Prims event, […]

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Founded in 1927, HEIMAT Men’s Residence is a residence built on Christian values and gentlemanly values of integrity and respect for all. The word HEIMAT is German and means fatherland. It started off as a campus residence, occupying the oldest building on campus, but was changed into a day residence in 1991. When asked what traditions have remained since HEIMAT’s founding, the current primarius, Enzo Rohrs, […]