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Awethu Khumalo & Mhlengi Khumalo @awe2s_righttoe & @into.mbiyakwakumalo   Making waves from the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom campus, PUKfm 93.6 has been recognized as one of the country's top broadcasters. The student-run station was recently named a finalist for Station of the Year in the Campus category. The selection committee highlighted the station's consistent on-air excellence, stating that PUKfm’s impressive performance across various categories has positioned the station among the […]

Mhlengi Khumalo @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   This weekend, images of a damaged gate and videos of chanting crowds in Potchefstroom circulated widely on TikTok. Without context, the footage appeared to show student unrest, leading some viewers to label the actions as violent or unethical.   However, according to multiple students present at the scene, the events of Saturday, 15 November, and Sunday, 16 November, formed part of a coordinated protest responding to […]

Mhlengi Khumalo & Abygail Smit @into.mbiyakwakhumalo & @Abysmit06    Tshepiso Tau has been suspended as chairperson of the Students' Campus Council (SCC) for the Potchefstroom Campus at North-West University (NWU) and subsequently also as Secretary-General of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC), only six weeks after being elected. While the official reasons for Tau’s suspension remain unclear, two students have made allegations of electoral misconduct to Wapad.   The student community […]

Mhlengi Khumalo @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   South Africa is well known for its diverse natural beauty, from scenic mountains and coastlines to unique wildlife and famous national parks such as the Kruger National Park. It is also recognised for its vibrant, multicultural identity as the “Rainbow Nation,” its history of struggle and triumph, and its significant contributions to sports and mining. However, South Africa is also widely known for its high rates […]

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   The heart of the Potchefstroom North-West University (NWU) campus pulsed with excitement as glasses clinked, food sizzled, and students eagerly awaited the arrival of their newly elected House Committee (HC) members, who would soon enter the building alongside their new sleep residences. On 22 October, at the iconic Drakenstein restaurant, the NWU celebrated one of its most cherished traditions: the announcement of residence sleep pairings for […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener   Recently, Google expanded its student deals to more countries globally, particularly in Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zimbabwe and, of course, South Africa were included.   This student offer, which includes their Gemini AI Pro plan and usually costs R429.99 per month, is now free for an entire year.   The plan includes 2TB of cloud storage for Photos, Gmail, and Google Drive. It also includes […]

Chiara Dover @chiaradoverr   The election of the House Committee (HC) is more than just a popularity contest; it's a meticulous, multi-layered process designed to identify the next generation of student leaders. For those outside the system, the circuses can seem like a blur of campaigns and speeches. But what does it truly take to stand for a position, and how does the university ensure a fair and democratic election? […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener    On Wednesday 24 September 2025, tragedy struck when another person fell victim to the abandoned train station in Potchefstroom. Willem Pretorius, a first-year Villagers Men's Residence member, was with his girlfriend when he was electrocuted by an exposed cable atop the train after attempting to take some photos.   After speaking with Netwerk24, DA councillor Madra de Bruin stated that this was the fourth young person […]

Abygail Smit  @Abysmit06   On 25 September, North-West University (NWU) hosted the launch of the book Global Perspectives on Job Insecurity in Higher Education: Precarity in the Ivory Tower, written by Lara Christina Roll, Hans De Witte, and Prof. Sebastiaan Rothmann.   The book sheds light on the critical issue of job insecurity in higher education across ten countries, and explores its impact on health, well-being, and performance. The work […]