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Amari Maré @amari.mare   Celebrate the holiday — especially the food: Student Edition. Add flavour to the table with these easy and affordable meals and desserts. Whether you are searching for new breakfast ideas that fit into your budget or something new to add to the table, there is something for everyone!   Babbelas Mix     Babbelas mix is perfect for when you have a babbelas or leftover food. […]

Awethu Khumalo @awe2s_righttoe   The festive season is a time for giving, receiving and navigating the often stressful task of finding the right gift. While Christmas shopping can feel overwhelming, choosing a meaningful present should be an enjoyable experience rather than a daunting one. The challenge lies in striking the balance between thoughtfulness and practicality — avoiding generic options while still finding something that feels personal.   This guide offers […]

Amari Marè @amari.mare   This holiday season, many people are travelling to visit family and friends. Long, straight roads can become monotonous, especially on extended journeys. To add excitement to your travels, consider taking one of South Africa’s famous mountain passes. Each pass is unique, offering breathtaking scenery, history, and memorable experiences for every type of traveller.   Van Reenen’s Pass     Van Reenen’s Pass is a scenic route […]

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   Many students use their vacation time to rest, reconnect with friends, and simply unwind. Others, however, choose to spend their break doing holiday work — whether to gain experience, earn extra money, or simply keep themselves busy. Here’s a look at how students at North-West University (NWU) perceive holiday jobs.   KeyStaff Professionals, a company created to assist businesses with recruitment and outsourcing, explains on their […]

Amari Maré @amari.mare   Does your family always ask what you’ve learned at varsity? Make them choke on their water with your new wine knowledge. With this wine guide, you’ll impress everyone at the table.   What Makes Wine Special?   Wine varies in flavour and style based on terroir, grape varieties, climate, and winemaking techniques.   Terroir Terroir refers to the natural environment in which grapes grow, including:   […]

Abygail Smit  @Abysmit06   As the year comes to an end, the world comes together to celebrate the festive season in ways that reflect their histories, beliefs, cultures, and values. While Christmas, as we know it, is widely celebrated in South Africa, it forms just one part of a diverse tapestry of year-end traditions. Festivals such as Hanukkah, Yule, and Kwanzaa also carry deep cultural significance. Let’s take a dive […]

Amari Maré @amari.mare   Finally on vacation—time to relax, unwind, and dive into every movie you’ve been too busy to watch during the year. If you're unsure where to start, this guide offers a mix of classics, action, comedy, animation, and heartfelt stories to remind you of the most popular mainstream choices available for you to watch for this festive season.   Classic Nostalgia: Home Alone   What better way […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener   Waiting for exam results can be a uniquely stressful experience. Whether you are anticipating the outcome of a second-opportunity assessment or still waiting for marks from the first round, the anxiety of refreshing your inbox—or dreading the email notification—is a familiar reality for many students.   Fortunately, there are ways to stop this stress from overwhelming your entire holiday. I spoke to several friends, whose identities […]