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Christabell Lourens @_clourens_ Dr Monray Williams, a biochemistry lecturer and researcher at the North-West University, joined Dr Odendaal on the Mail and Guardian’s (M&G) 200 Young South Africans award stage.  (See https://pukfm.com/2024/07/29/from-the-classroom-to-the-mg-award-stage/ for Dr Odendaal’s feature.) The M&G Award is a highly esteemed prize awarded each year. Obtaining the award is definitely not a walk in the park. Per the official Mail and Guardian page, candidates must be nominated by […]

Kgabo Senyatsi @kgabo.senyatsi   The Government of National Unity (GNU) has introduced Dr Nobuhle Nkabane as the Minister of Higher Education and Training, succeeding Dr Blade Nzimande. According to an interview with University World News, Dr Nkabane pledged to fix students' issues and fully prioritise their needs, ultimately improving the state of higher education institutions. The newly formed departmental initiatives effect students nationwide, including those of the North-West University (NWU).  […]

Lesiba Dikhoba  @lesiba.dikhoba  In recent years, the rising expense of higher education in South Africa has become a critical concern — sparking widespread discussions and protests across the country. For countless students, the aspirations of obtaining a degree are overshadowed by the tough reality of financial constraints.  The financial constraints of higher education extend beyond tuition fees, these demands include accommodation, textbooks, and daily expenses which adds to the burden. […]

Lesiba Dikhoba  @lesiba.dikhoba  On Friday, 26 July at 14:00, the Independent Students’ Electoral Commission (ISEC) published the preliminary list of nominees for these pivotal roles and the governing body hopes for greater voter turnout.  The preliminary list of nominees can be viewed here: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/sites/studies.nwu.ac.za/files/files/SRC/2024.07.26_PC_PRELIM%20LIST_NOMINEES_FINAL.pdf In a discussion with Nomvula Chasakara, the SCC Chairperson, their key roles and functions, significant achievements, challenges, and nomination process were highlighted. The SRC/SCC represents students’ interests […]

Carlo Simon Bekker-Forte  North-West University (NWU) students, along with the rest of South Africans, have had to acclimatise to the large political shift brought upon by the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) on 17 June 2024. The youths' reaction to this change has been mixed.  The coalition, representing 68% of the seats in the National Assembly, consists of five main political parties; the African National Congress (ANC), […]

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala    On 18 July the town residences battled it out against each other in an academic scavenger hunt. The female town residences are LaVaria, Dinki and Bellatrix, and the male town residences are Heimat and Villagers. This scavenger hunt was arranged by the Academic Portfolio of the House Committee (HC) of each town residence.  The Academics sub-committee entails more than what meets the eye. The sub-committee is […]

Makgala Folotsi @Kgali_Lee   Tertiary education is an important tool one can possess, as people tend to say, “They can take everything from you but they can never take away your knowledge.” University tuition is expensive and not everyone can afford it. There are different ways in which students can get funding for school, primarily bursaries. Wapad has compiled a list of bursaries open for application for 2025. Nedbank bursary: […]

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala Studente wat tussen Pretoria en Potchefstroom reis maak graag gebruik van die Rysmierbultpad wat hulle dan tot by die N14 ry. Die groot gevare van die pad is die vele slaggate en karre wat trokke verby vat as dit nie heeltemal veilig is nie. Studente het onlangs skrikkerig geraak en begin om van alternatiewe roetes gebruik te maak. Danzel Faber, ʼn student wat al sedert 2021 die […]

Lesiba Dikhoba @lesiba.dikhoba In a world where digital content is an integral part of our everyday lives, the ethics of content creation are more important than ever. At the North-West University (NWU), where students are both content creators and audience, recognising these ethical guidelines is becoming increasingly crucial. The rise of social media platforms and user-friendly digital tools has enabled students to create and share content in unprecedented ways. From […]