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At the beginning of March, frustrated students took to the streets demanding the immediate release of delayed NSFAS allowances to NSFAS-funded students. Many students lived off of aid provided by non-profit organisations, student structures, and donations from friends while they awaited the release of their allowances. Bezantsi Mgando, a student residing at Varsity Studios, was

You have just turned 18… now what? Well, it comes with a lot of fun, officially being of drinking and clubbing age, as well as finally being able to attend university. But being 18 also comes with a lot of responsibility, such as voting in your first ever election. Everyone tells first-time voters to go

On 26 March, the UP-SRC and Constitutional Tribunal held the first quarter’s Student Forum, a platform in which student leadership can be held accountable by the greater student body. The proceedings were led by Chief Justice Realeboga Chidi of the Constitutional Tribunal, with each SRC member reading out their quarter one report. As is custom,

In a night of cultural passion and diversity, where unity meets uniqueness, STUKU showed up and showed off yet again this year. So often, our talents, expressions, and the depths of our identities are hidden as we try navigating university life. However, events like this remind students that they are more than their academics –

The ongoing conflict between the United States of America (USA), Israel, and Iran has had many widespread effects on many nations, including driving up fuel prices globally. In South Africa, fuel prices increased, with petrol going up by R3.06 per litre and diesel rising by over R7 per litre despite a temporary reduction of the

Many people are aware of the ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States of America (USA), but few understand how these global conflicts indirectly affect students in South Africa. One of the most immediate impacts is the rise in fuel prices. South Africa relies heavily on imported oil, and geopolitical instability in the

On 11 April, TuksEkhaya hosted a social at their clubhouse called Rodney’s Revival, an event that Jason Dickinson, the First Year Guardian and Head of Clubhouse and Marketing of TuksEkhaya, described as their “biggest clubhouse of the year”. Rodney’s Revival is the headline clubhouse event for the year. Traditionally, it is the first clubhouse of

On 9 April, the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria hosted an interesting talk. Prof. Babátúndé gave the talk under the guidance of Acting Dean Prof. SJ Cornelius. The talk was called “Framing the Scope and Study of Objects of Internationality in Pre- Africa”. It was an informative conversation that made people think

Public health clinics are famous for their long lines and slow service, but if you are at university and do not have medical aid, they can often be your only option for medical care. Even if you have been to a public clinic before with friends or family, it can be a very daunting experience

Every student knows the panic of an early morning outfit decision. You stand in front of a wardrobe that is objectively full and subjectively useless. There are clothes. Many clothes. And yet, somehow, none of them seem correct.  Enter the capsule wardrobe: fashion’s quiet fight back against chaos. A capsule wardrobe is a curated collection

We talk about autism more than ever, but who actually gets help? In South Africa, the gap between awareness and access is leaving many behind.   April marks Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting understanding and inclusion for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).  In South Africa, however, awareness has not translated into access. Despite growing public conversations around autism, many families still struggle The post Seen But Not Supported: The Autism Access Gap in South Africa  first appeared on Wits Vuvuzela.

By Lisakazi Stemela and Savannah Farris The Student Representative Council (SRC) hosted an event to discuss proposed revisions to the Student Constitution of Stellenbosch University (SU). The event was open to all students so that they could be included inRead More The post Empty seats, not empty voices: a reflection on the SRC’s Student Constitution review first appeared on Die Matie.