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BOITUMELO KOKWE As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of the major sporting events that were scheduled to take place in 2020 were postponed. One such anticipated tournament was the 2020 Summer Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo, Japan. The commencement of the games would have seen competitors from different countries competing on a global scale. However, the Olympic games are now set to commence on 23 July 2021 and will conclude on 8 August 2021. The Olympic Games include a wide variety of sports, including hockey. The inclusion of hockey at the Olympic Games will grant the opportunity to the NationalRead More →

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CAITLYN WALSH PDBY spoke to the head coach of TuksRugby, Nico Luus, about Victor Matfield’s recent visit to TuksRugby and how it benefitted the team. What did Victor Matfield’s recent visit to Tuks mean for you and to the Tuks Varsity Cup team? As part of our 2021 “Champion People that’s World Class” theme, it was a massive honour to spend the day with a world-class player like Victor Matfield, who shared his invaluable knowledge with the players and coaches. Did it help and if so, how? Yes, there is no doubt the knowledge and insights shared by him challenged the team on their wayRead More →

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CAITLYN WALSH PDBY spoke to fitness trainer Simphiwe Wanda about his training programme and overcoming challenges in any fitness training. Wanda has obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Environmental Management and his Postgraduate Diploma (Hons) in Food Security. What fitness training are you providing and how is it currently going? The kind of fitness training I provide depends on the individual’s preference of training and goals. Currently, I’m working with two different groups, where I provide boot camp type of fitness training which I usually mix with athlete speed and agility training. [With] the second group, I provide strength and conditioning training to them,Read More →

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ASHLEIGH PASCOE PDBY interviewed local, talented, and self-taught musician, Carla Franco. Franco says that she tries not to focus on a single genre of music but prefers to create material that feels musically connected and lyrically authentic instead. While trying not to limit herself genre-wise, Franco says that more often than not her music leans towards acoustic/pop folk. Franco has also written EDM/Dance tracks, ballads, rock songs, and has dabbled in hip hop. Versatility is key for her and she says that she finds joy in all of the music that she creates. When did you first discover singing? During my primary school years, IRead More →

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DANI VAN DER HORST The academic year is finally taking off and while life is starting to get back to some semblance of normalcy, it is important to remember that we still find ourselves in the middle of a pandemic. However, that does not mean that you cannot venture out into the world while practicing caution and adhering to social distancing protocols. Why not pack a picnic basket and head to Jan Cilliers Park? Jan Cilliers Park, also referred to as Protea Park, is one of Pretoria’s hidden gems. The 4.5-hectare park is situated on the corner of Wenning and Broderick Street in Groenkloof andRead More →

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KENDALL BEHR From the famous author of We Should All Be Feminists and Half of a Yellow Sun, Purple Hibiscus and Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, comes a new contemplative and intimate book about grief during a global pandemic: Notes on Grief. The book tells a story of family members that are separated and unable to comfort each other when their father , husband and son dies. It is expected to launch on 1 1 May and is a prospective must read. Adichie wrote Notes on Grief following her father’s death in mid-2020.The book is part memoir , part love letter, and part journal about theRead More →

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CAITLYN WALSH PDBY spoke to artist Kefentse Dlamini about her aspirations in her life, her future and her achievements in the entertainment industry. What initially drew you to the entertainment industry? Similar to many artists, anything creative is developed at a young age via passion. And as cliché, as it sounds, I have always loved acting, theatre and music. From age the age of eight, I was already in musicals, singing and acting on stage. My passion grew deeper as I grew older and I went to an art high school named Pro Arte, in Pretoria, which is where I majored in drama. This ledRead More →

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CARLI BOTHA A conspiracy theory is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “a theory that explains an event or set of circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful conspirators”. Another definition given is, “a theory asserting that a secret of great importance is being kept from the public”. Conspiracy theories are not a new phenomenon. Though many different conspiracy theories have been developed, evolved, and debunked through the years, there are still a few widely popular conspiracy theories that are prevalent today. Professor Fraser McNeill, Associate Professor in the Anthropology and Archaeology Department at the University of Pretoria, told PDBY thatRead More →

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The first week back was busy for everyone. Classes started, campus opened for some, and students protested nationwide. But, disappointingly, UP had some of the least effective and smallest meetings and marches to address financial exclusion and the various funding issues some students face. This is largely because so many UP students don’t care about what they dismiss as ‘politics’. But the issue isn’t just politics and protests. Students who have earned their entrance, just like everyone else, are being excluded on the basis of money. We shouldn’t be so okay with this, and we shouldn’t be silent when the government and universities aren’t willingRead More →

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SUSANNA ANBU The University of Pretoria has a diverse range of architectural styles and a variety of eye-catching building designs. Buildings serve as tangible evidence of growth and change in a particular space. The accompanying modifications that they undergo reflect changes in UP’s history and its life over time. First years, current students and alumni alike will find common ground in their memory of campus due to the trademark buildings and their memories of student life. The Standing Building Committee at UP is responsible for maintaining architectural coherence between campus buildings. This architectural compilation is meant to serve as a “visual tour” of campus forRead More →