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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 […]

Abygail Smit  @abysmit06   The recent painting of the North-West University (NWU) West-Campus Duikweg roof and poetry wall sparked a recent conversation among students. In July, the iconic West-Campus Duikweg was not only filled with students on their way to and from class, but also with maintenance workers who were repainting its ceiling.  A few weeks later, painters were seen removing the art on the side walls at the entrance […]

Cristine Struweg @c_r_i_s_1_0   An old voice note has resurfaced, once again causing uproar within the student community and amongst parents.  The voice note, originally from 2023, resurfaced from an alleged student called Mira, who urged others to pray for the North-West University (NWU) after claiming that students were no longer allowed to hold worship nights or pray in their rooms. This voice note caused chaos back in 2023, and […]

Cristine Struweg @c_r_i_s_1_0   “Real leadership is leaders recognising that they serve the people that they lead” – Pete Hoekstra Should voting be limited to the individuals who attended circuses? The nerve-racking days of who will be responsible for student life for the next year are here and every vote counts. The Student Campus Council (SCC) circuses have concluded and the campus now awaits the announcements of its new leaders. […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener   Over the past week, people have campaigned for the upcoming Student Campus Council (SCC) elections, spending time connecting with students, discussing issues and promoting values to secure their desired positions.   There are many different positions to fill, and while the candidates differ in many ways, they align on many key issues. One issue that was repeatedly raised was that of the private students and how […]