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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 […]

James Klusener @ jamesklusener   It’s that time of the year where many faculties and residents alike are holding elections to determine their new leadership structure for the coming year. Residences are choosing their House Committee members (HC), while faculties elect their members for the Student Academic Chapter (SAC).   The purpose of the SAC is wide-ranging, and vital for the smooth continuation of student life and the faculty itself. […]

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   While students have been enjoying the warm sun, fun days at the Potchefstroom dam, or even making use of the library to study for semesters, there has been a shift in patience from societies at the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom campus, leading to marches, unhappiness and a call for action from the NWU.  On Thursday 5 June, in the parking lot of the J6 building, or […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener   Recently, it was announced by the Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) Bismark Tyobeka, that the university will fund 100% of qualifying postgraduate students. This is in light of a sharp decline of Masters and PhD graduate levels, which affects all 26 of South Africa's public universities.    The Vice-Chancellor had this to say about the new initiative, “The reality of the situation is that the […]