Maruné Nel @muisnel14   Geen begroting? Geen probleem!   Dis hoe een van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se studente met 'n leë bankrekening, 'n bos roete en 'n klomp vasberadenheid in DrafDag omskep het. Mieke Retief, wat BA Humanities met Engels aan die NWU studeer, is die brein agter die geleentheid. Saam met haar kêrel, Binyamin Erasmus, wat BSc Besigheidsbestuurwetenskappe studeer, het sy vanjaar se eerste DrafDag van die grond af […]

Akhona Maphumulo @akhonamaphumulo9   The proposed Electronic Communications Amendment Bill could ease the financial burden on North-West University (NWU) students who rely on mobile data for their studies by encouraging greater competition in South Africa's telecommunications sector.   The bill proposed changes that aim to improve access to communication services. It hopes to allow more companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs), to use radio frequency spectrum to provide internet […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener   Something all university students can agree on is the need for a good laptop at a reasonable price. It is an essential tool for any student, and while the North-West University (NWU) does offer spaces dedicated to computer use, life becomes much easier when you have your own laptop. Finding a good laptop at a decent price is challenging, and recently it seems it has gotten […]

Caitlyn Miles @Kaitlynmiles123   Potchefstroom’s Die Bult has taken on a new look after the opening of GoNow, with sidewalks and roads buzzing with the blue e-scooters that have become popular among students and locals since the company’s grand opening in late July. Although this alternative mode of transport has brought joy to many, its expansion to Potchefstroom comes only months after it faced regulatory challenges in Stellenbosch. While GoNow […]

Owethunamandla Madhlala @082_mandla   “The Experience” was the name, and an enchanting musical performance was the game. The North-West University (NWU) Gospella’s latest showcase pulled out all the stops when it came to entertainment.    On the night of Friday, 31 July, the NWU Gospella held “The Experience" – a live concert created to showcase the brilliance of the choir’s musical capability whilst allowing audiences to be immersed in the […]