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    In Conversation with SRC President Lerato Ndlovu SUSANNA ANBU  PDBY spoke to current Student Representative Council (SRC) President, Lerato Ndlovu on a range of miscellaneous aspects regarding remote learning and its associated impacts on first years. Ndlovu has also cited numerous SRC services available to first years to aid in promoting a smooth transition into their respective tertiary studies. Ndlovu previously served as the outgoing SRC Deputy Secretary of 2020 and made history by becoming the first black female candidate to hold the title of SRC President at the University of Pretoria (UP).   You have made history by attaining the title ofRead More →

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  In Conversation with SRC Deputy President Rameeza Sattar SUSANNA ANBU PDBY spoke to current Student Representative Council (SRC) Deputy President, Rameeza Sattar on what the office of the Deputy President has in store for students this year; as well as ways in which First Years, and the student body at large, can reach out to the SRC to relay their concerns. Sattar called for students to prioritise their mental health amidst coping with the new learning environment posed by the pandemic. Sattar previously served on the 2019 SRC as the Academic Representative.     You have made history by attaining the title of UP’s FirstRead More →

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CASSIDY BESSA Deadline is a Pretoria-based band old school metal band. The 6-piece band consists of members Jessy Switchblade (vocals), Raven Chaos (guitar), Judge Mental (guitar), Dizzy Styxx (drums), Skullprit (guitar) and Baz Steel (bass), and is one of the few old school metal bands in the country. Ahead of their new album, Cathedral Point, PDBY spoke to lead guitarist, Warwick Maybery, also known as “Judge Mental”. Maybery talks about the new album, where the band came from and where they are going. If you’re excited about Cathedral Point or looking for some new music, Deadline is for you! What made you want to getRead More →

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CASSIDY BESSA Thrifting has become a worldwide phenomenon as slow fashion has become more necessary . Slow fashion is part of the ”slow movement” which values ethically sourced resources, a clean environment, good quality products, and, fairness to consumers and producers. PDBY spoke to Ashleigh Butcher about her experiences running an Instagram thrifting page. What made you want to start your Instagram store, @secondhandnews.thrift, and how did you get your name out there? The initial catalyst was that I had quite a few inherited vintage clothes around the house and had nothing to do with them. I already knew about the environmental importance of reusing,Read More →

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Interview with the Comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout CASSIDY BESSA Schalk Bezuidenhout is a well-known South African comedian and was born and raised in Gauteng. You may be familiar with him as he has opened shows for big names such as Trevor Noah, and has had his own great comedy shows. PDBY spoke to him about his career and his upcoming performance at the Capital Craft Beer Festival.   You studied drama at the University of Cape Town. Were you planning on becoming an actor or did you always know that comedy would be where you would end up? I saw myself as someone who would oneRead More →