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Mhlengi Khumalo  @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   Walking into PotchVet Care at 5 Palmiet Street, you might expect the standard clinical silence. Instead, you are greeted by the lively spirit of Dr. Lisel van Wyk and her dedicated team.   Since opening, the clinic has become a staple for Potchefstroom’s furry citizens. The unofficial queen of the practice is Roxi, a young Jack Russell who doesn't just ask for attention — she demands […]

Amari Maré @amari.mare   Paint-stained hands, late nights, and electric machines blending with music — yet the vibes are still going strong. Fuelled by coffee and held together by glue-covered nails, Building Week has student life buzzing with excitement.   JOOL (Jou Onwelsugtige Opoffering vir Liefdadigheid), also known as RAG (Reach Out and Give), creates awareness about the importance of reaching out and giving back to the community. RAG is […]

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Are you staying home for the holidays and already dreading the boredom that can come with the long break? While it may seem uninspiring at first, spending the festive season at home offers endless opportunities to relax, reset and stay productive. Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of your holiday at home:   Make DIY Christmas Presents   The festive season […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener   The quote, “Sooner or later, everything old is new again,” attributed to Stephen King, aptly captures the resurgence of physical media that gained momentum in 2024 and 2025.   One of the most notable examples of this revival is vinyl records. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), vinyl sales generated approximately $1.4 billion in revenue by the end of 2024 — a figure […]

Amari Maré @amari.mare   Wicked, starring Ariana Grande as Galinda (later Glinda) and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, brings the beloved Broadway musical to the screen, using music as a powerful storytelling tool. The film explores how the Wicked Witch of the West came to be and reimagines the world of Oz by giving depth, motivation and humanity to characters long known only by their reputations.   Rather than simply retelling […]

Mhlengi Khumalo @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   We all have had that one idea—the one that pops into your head while you’re staring at the ceiling at 02:00 or hanging out with your friends and having fun. It is like a spark in a lightbulb, where you think, “Why hasn’t someone invented this yet?”   Usually, those ideas fade away by morning, but what if you could take that spark and give it […]

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   As the first-years of 2026 begin packing their bags, purchasing household essentials and saying their goodbyes, North-West University (NWU) is preparing to welcome a new group of students. Many first-years look forward to the university’s annual Reception and Orientation (R&O) programme, which provides information about the campus, Potchefstroom and student life in general.   Although R&O is popular among new students, it is not compulsory, and […]

Simoné de Witt & James Klusener @simone_de_witt & @jamesklusener   Christmas trees are a familiar marker that the festive season has arrived. They are decorated and displayed in homes across the world, yet few people stop to ask why this tradition exists. Why do we cut down trees, or buy artificial replicas, and bring them indoors for a few weeks each year? Here is a brief history of the Christmas […]

Megan Grobler megan.gro_bler   Have you ever wondered how the Christmas we know today came to be? How Santa Claus, Christmas trees, festive meals and worldwide cheer became associated with the holiday season?   While modern Christmas is often characterised by warmth and celebration, its origins are far more complex. Across history, different cultures marked midwinter in vastly different ways, many of which predate Christianity and influenced the traditions we […]