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ASANDA MADE The Student Counselling Unit (SCU) at the UP is focussed on providing students with adequate support to ensure that they are better equipped to approach their studies, and to make the correct career choices. Services offered by the SCU include cognitive training, academic help, individual consultations, workshops, and webinars. Remaining true to their philosophy, which is “to make [their] services available to as many students as possible,” the unit recently introduced a new venture. PDBY asked Dr Linda Eskell- Blokland, Head of Department at the SCU, to shed some light on this venture. Dr Eskell-Blokland explained that the SCU-B is a chatbot: anRead More →

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ASHLEIGH PASCOE Popular Pretoria-based band, Zebra, released its album, Sorry Mom, at the beginning of April 2021. This 12-track album is classified as alternative but leans slightly towards a soft version of punk rock. Its unique sound can be attributed to its South African song lyrics, accompanied by an array of musical instruments played with intensity. The album is introduced with “Welcome to the Show”, a track opening with manic drumming and a greeting in multiple national languages. Nothing is more welcoming than explosive guitar riffs and intense expressions of energy. The enjoyment of this album comes from its flexibility. The themes of the albumRead More →

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 ALEXA MIDNIGHT I lay in my bed every night Hearing the sounds of parties rise I feel desperate and alone Broken and have but a bone I have no money No friends I can see. The despair, Never ends. I want to go out, I want to have fun, But Covid and lack of cash Really makes my day trash. We lost people, We all paid a dear price Locked up, like little mice, Not being able to see The people we love. Missing our friends, our family. Slowly losing our sanity. Just wait and see. Things will get lighter. NSFAS will start paying yourRead More →

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CXLXB CXLXB is a Pretoria-based hip-hop dominant, multi-genre artist. His music is available on all major streaming platforms and his next project, titled “Connect”, is already in the works. In addition to creating his music, CXLXB also heads up his own independent label called “Positive Thinkers”. You can check him out on Instagram and Twitter: @cxlxb_xx. Joy Club Cassidy Cassidy  Joy Club Cassidy Cassidy is a punk band from Pretoria. According to their Spotify Bio they “play punk and tell the truth”. Their music is available on all major streaming platforms and you can check them out on Instagram (@joyclub_cassidycassidy) or on Facebook (Joy ClubRead More →

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ASHLEIGH PASCOE Given Masilela is a Pretoria-based spoken word/ performance poet with an impressive eleven-year career behind him so far and he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Masilela’s poetry takes on themes of patriotism and family, and transforms them into artistic works about faith, love and hope. Masilela says that he always strives to challenge the modern views of society and to encourage a return to a godlier way of life. His work “seeks to encourage good ethics, morality and great value systems”. Masilela spoke to PDBY about his “innate disposition for creativity” and the art that is performance poetry. Masilela explainsRead More →

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KATHERINE WEBER On 30 March, the French Senate passed a vote to ban Muslim girls under the age of 18 from wearing the Hijab in public spaces. This is in addition to the French Senate’s prohibiting Hijab-wearing mothers from accompanying children on school field trips, as well as the banning of burkinis in public swimming areas. This sparked outrage in the Muslim community around the world. While the French government attests that the Hijab is a symbol of gender inferiority, according to the Muslim Students Association’s (MSA) market manager, Azraa Seedat, over the years, the Hijab has evolved to become a symbol of pride forRead More →

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KATHERINE WEBER With the pandemic halting campus contact lectures and on campus activities, campus societies and organisations have been hard hit due to the lack of contact with not only their members, but also with possible new members. Student societies and organisations have not had the opportunities of O-Week and the first weeks of the semester to market their societies to new students and promote their values and goals. This has left them with the responsibility of keeping student life alive on virtual platforms. On 5 April 2021 the SRC member for student societies, Hannah Le Roux, shared on the SRC social media platforms thatRead More →

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ASANDA MADE The Student Counselling Unit (SCU) at the UP is focused on providing students with adequate support to ensure that they are better equipped to approach their studies and to make the correct career choices. Services offered by the SCU include cognitive training, academic help, individual consultations, workshops, and webinars. Remaining true to their philosophy, which is “to make [their] services available to as many students as possible,” the unit recently introduced a new venture. PDBY asked Dr Linda Eskell- Blokland, Head of Department at the SCU, to shed some light on this venture. Dr Eskell-Blokland explained that the SCU-B is a chatbot: anRead More →

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ASANDA MADE Life is known for throwing curveballs into the mix at our most settled and unsuspecting moments. Each person has their own unique method for tackling these unexpected scenarios. Finding what works for you is important because the way in which you respond to a curveball will determine your recovery time and can better equip you later on to handle future unexpected moments. How well a person handles a curveball can also impact their mental health, which may ultimately filter into every other aspect of their daily life. It is important to keep one’s mind in the best shape possible in order to maintainRead More →

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TSHEPANG MOJI From keeping night-owls company as she pushed to perfect her craft during the ‘graveyard’ slot, to now keeping the country entertained as they go about their weekends, Keabetswe Boya is definitely on a winning streak. The Tuks FM alumnus, who graduated with a psychology degree from the University of Pretoria in 2019, and who is also the host of her own podcast, titled Inside Out with Keabi, is one of the newest radio DJs to join 5FM. She is part of the station’s line-up overhaul, which saw their previous vanguard of presenters make way for a new cohort of talented broadcasters. Boya’s appointmentRead More →