The use of social media to efficiently share information, especially monumental and rapidly changing news, has revolutionised how news is shared. However, with this innovative development, that is fast news and widespread awareness, comes the social obligation to...
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Local book of the month: Black Tax by Niq Mhlongo
Black Tax is a non-fiction compilation book edited by award-winning author, Niq Mhlongo. It is composed of short stories from 19 talented South African authors who narrate their personal experiences on the infamous subject of black tax and discuss the nuances that...
The “app” in dating apps is for appearance
The marking feature of dating apps is the ease with which one can sort through potential suitors. On mainstream apps like Tinder and Bumble, you see someone’s face first and if you don’t like what you see, you can simply swipe it away. A research study from Michigan...
Tuks’ new mascot: Who are they?
If you have been on campus, you might have seen the first of many upcoming appearances of UP’s new mascot: a striking bateleur eagle named MVP. Not only are eagles known to have tenacious spirits, but the bateleur specifically is known to be adaptive to various...
Museums in the 21st century, ancient or substantial?
Every year for the last 42 years, 18 May has been marked in calendars as ‘International Museum Day’ and has been observed by thousands of people around the world. With around 37 000 museums participating in the celebrations last year, this is an occasion where museum...
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