Arts and Entertainment

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, […]

Abygail Smit @abysmit06   In honor of the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom campus hosting Disability Rights Week, where residences used stalls to represent  different mental and physical disabilities. They hosted events, talks and fun games to raise awareness. It is  important that students know about the etiquette regarding  disabled students and their aids. According to Accesibility.com, a website created to help people navigate their communication with disabled peers, there are […]

Abygail Smit @abysmit06    The North-West University (NWU) has a phenomenal law faculty that provides quality legal education, undertakes focused research and is involved in the community. Not only does the faculty provide multiple projects, learning opportunities and practical assessments, but the Law faculty also hosts many events for their students to enjoy throughout the year.  On 24 July, the Law Faculty crowned their very own Mr and Miss Law […]

Chiara Dover @chiaradoverr   This year has been promising for the book trope-romance lovers, the binge watchers and the critics since it has featured Marvel’s comeback, Jurassic World in a new age and the hilarious mannerisms of Bridget Jones. Amidst the lovestruck giggles and heartbreak we have come across on the well-known television show, The Summer I Turned Pretty each Wednesday, Netflix has now gifted us with the eerie and […]

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 […]