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CHALLENGING MASCULINITY, EMBRACING MENTAL HEALTH

Wilma Ernst @_wilhelmina_ernstig_   Every June, the spotlight turns to an issue often buried under societal expectations and gender norms: men’s mental health. While the global conversation around mental wellness has grown in recent years, men continue to suffer in silence at alarming rates. Men’s Mental Health Month is a call to action — an opportunity to raise awareness, dismantle stigma, and advocate for better support systems for men worldwide. […]

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NWU CHAMPIONS DIVERSITY AND STUDENT INCLUSION

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   North-West University (NWU) is renowned for their ability to include students from different ethnicities and make them feel at home, as well as creating a campus that embraces different cultures every day. Recently the NWU has widened its inclusiveness with the introduction of a new library service, the Universal Access Zone (UAZ).    An interview was held with Dina Mashiyane, Senior Management of the Library’s outreach, […]

todayJune 16, 2025 40 6

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MIND THE ROAD: STUDENT SAFETY TIPS

James Klusener @jamesklusener   It’s that time of the semester - time to travel back home, rest and reset. For most, that may mean driving back in your own car or with a friend. Whatever the situation may be, there are some useful safety tips drivers should keep in mind when travelling.   Even though it is exciting to head back home, there are some things you can do before […]

todayJune 14, 2025 30 9

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PATRIA JULY: MORE THAN JUST TRADITION

Abygail Smit  @Abysmit06   When NWU students think about July, only one thing comes to mind: Patria July! The festival that has been happening on campus for the past 11 years is just around the corner and students could not be more excited.   What initially started as a fundraising event on the lawn of NWU men’s residence, Patria, is now one of the biggest festivals in the country and […]

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KILL THE BOER CHANT SPARKS OUTRAGE

Chiara Dover @chiaradoverr   Over the past few weeks, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and United States President Donald Trump bumped heads over the Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF) campaign “Kill the boer, kill the farmer”, and the murders of white farmers in South Africa. The highly anticipated meeting between Ramaposa and Trump at the White House on Wednesday, 21 May, escalated the chant “Kill the boer” when Trump called out […]

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RECOGNISING ACHIEVEMENT BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT

Nehema Ntumba  @nehema_ntumba   The North-West University (NWU) debating union is one of the youngest arts societies on campus. It was officially recognised by the university's Arts Department  in 2020. Despite its infancy, the union has remained consistent in achieving success each year by reaching new heights that seemed unachievable.   Despite winning Southern African Universities Debate Championship (SAUDC) Nationals - which is one of the biggest debating tournaments in […]

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ENCOURAGING SAFER HABITS WITHIN UNIVERSITY SPACES AND BEYOND

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala   The North-West University (NWU) was proudly recognised as the safest university in South Africa in 2021, according to the StuDocu World University Rankings. However, Protection Services has recently noted a concerning rise in incidents on campus. Reports have highlighted an increase in bicycle, cellphone and laptop theft, and car accidents caused by speeding on campus grounds.   Tebogo Lebitse from Priority Incident Investigation (PII) shed light […]

todayMay 29, 2025 26 4 2

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A HANDS-ON TASTE OF FUTURE COURSES

Amari Mare @amari.mare   Roots Academy, located in Potchefstroom, hosted their Open Day on Saturday, 10 May. The excitement in the air was contagious - with the Roots Academy students appearing more thrilled than the visiting matric students. Students and parents were welcomed with warm coffee and rusks to fight off the early morning cold and tiredness.   The Roots Academy staff wore bright red sneakers. They explained that it […]

todayMay 19, 2025 48 4 2

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EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH YOUTH-FOCUSED INITIATIVES

James Klusener  @jamesklusener   The North-West University (NWU) has a history of producing exceptional individuals who intend to leave their mark on South Africa in one way or another. Kagiso Lerefolo is no different - he founded his own non-profit organisation (NPO) in 2021.   Since its founding, the Kagiso Lerefolo Foundation (KLF) has organised many commendable initiatives, including policy workshops, youth camps and academic collaborations between the KLF and […]

todayMay 17, 2025 82 6

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UNDERDOGS BROUGHT BLUES TO THE COURTS

Cristine Struweg @c_r_i_s_1_0   Netball was the first big sport of the year to be completed on the side of the ladies’ residences. It started early in the first semester and was set to be completed within a month, much shorter than last year. As with many of the other sports, the rain did have a say, and the finals day had to be postponed and only took place on […]

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