James Klusener@jamesklusener   North-West University (NWU) is no stranger to gossip and confessions. The @nwu.confessions Instagram page currently has over 18 100 followers – suffice it to say, it attracts a lot of attention. If you look at their page and others like it, you’ll find a wide variety of confessions, ranging from abusive situations to conversations about sex and breakups. It can feel stomach-churning, but it is often exaggerated.   One […]

Tebello Monokwa@tebello_monokwa   Air-conditioning has become a major issue in lecture venues. It continues to affect everyone's teaching and learning environments, with both lecturers and students raising concerns about inconsistent temperatures.  Omphemetse Maleka, a lecturer, said, “My experience with the air-conditioning systems in lecture venues has been inconsistent. Some venues function adequately, while others frequently experience issues. such as not cooling effectively or not working at all.” She explained that this […]

Miné Fourie @mine.fouriee   Vir ‘n groot gedeelte van skoliere was sport ‘n weeklikse aktiwiteit. Of dit nou netbal, hokkie, swem of skaak was, sport was ‘n algemene tydsbedryf. Op universiteit word dit wel duidelik dat sport ‘n bysaak is en dat niemand skielik meer tyd (of lus) het om na ‘n besige dag hulle oefen tekkies aan te trek nie.   ‘n Groot rede vir die afname in sport […]

Tebello Monokwa @tebello_monokwa   The Potchefstroom Students’ Campus Council (SCC) plays a crucial role in shaping campus student life by fostering community, supporting students' needs, and developing leadership skills beyond the lecture room.   In addition, Thakgalo Matsimela, Chairperson of Student Academic Chapter (SAC) under the Faculty of Humanities, said that SAC focuses on representing student needs and interests within the faculty while promoting academic integrity and excellence. Matsimela explained […]

Maruné Nel  @muisnel14   During a CNN and Variety collaboration featured on Variety & CNN Town Hall on 24 February 2026, the actor and public figure in performing arts, Timothée Chalamet, sat down with Matthew McConaughey, also a renowned individual in the film industry. In their conversation-style interview, Timothée made what turned into an extremely controversial statement about the performing arts, especially ballet and opera.   “I don't want to […]