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2014 Pot en Pons cancelled MICHAEL BONGANI REINDERS

Pot en Pons, which was set to take place on 18 October, has been cancelled. The office of the vice-principal student affairs, residence and accomodation made a decision on 17 September to cancel the event.

The decision was made to call off the event after the DSA had been in communication with TuksRag and the Rag HKs. On 9 September the DSA communicated to TuksRag that Pot en Pons would continue but that there would be no alcohol in the punch. The DSA felt that the event led to alcohol abuse and that this is not in line with the university’s 2025 vision. The DSA said that the decision regarding the removal of alcohol from the punch was non-negotiable and that the residences would have to come up with alternatives for the punch that did not involve alcohol.

There was immediate opposition to this by the Rag HKs and TuksRag, who communicated with the DSA requesting to discuss alternatives as well as showing their opposition to the decision.

TuksRag had already put measures in place to reduce alcohol at Pot en Pons this year. Elaine Groenewald, one of the outgoing TuksRag EC, said, “We were deeply saddened when we were notified per email that Pot en Pons was cancelled, cancelled after we set in procedures to promote responsible drinking and create an improved Pot en Pons that would reflect sustainability and community engagement.”

On 17 September Prof. N. Themba Mosia, the vice-principal student affairs, residence and accomodation, responded to a written request from former SRC president Enwee Human with a letter stating that he had , in his capacity as the executive member responsible for student affairs and residences, decided to cancel Pot en Pons altogether. Prof. Mosia said, “The essence of the event is clearly not aligned with the vision and mission of TuksRag, nor with the vision, mission, values and strategic priorities of the University of Pretoria.” He further said that “Providing entire festivals dedicated to the making and consumption of strong alcoholic beverages would defeat the University’s

Extracts from the letter by Prof Mosia.

What is Pot en Pons?

Olienthout and Curlitzia Pot en Pons stall 2012 . Photo: Staff photographer

efforts to encourage and promote a culture of responsible drinking.” Prof. Mosia also said in the letter that he and the University are open to discussion of constructive alternative student life events.

It is not only residence students who have opposed the decision. AfriForum Youth chairperson Rochelle Oosthuyse said, “We don’t see why this tradition should be taken away.” DASO head of marketing and media Donovan Du Plooy said, “We are cognisant of the fact that the University is attempting to curb irresponsible behaviour among students.

However, DASO Tuks feel as if the University simply steamrolled through with this issue,

without consulting any students.”

Jasmyn Rag HK Sanchia Radford said, “Although we are saddened by the cancellation of Pot en Pons, as majority were, my fellow HK and I are trying not to see this as a stumbling block but rather as an opportunity, an opportunity to start new traditions.”

The incoming chairperson of TuksRag Arthur Ndabambi said, “The cancellation of Pot en Pons is a great loss to student life at the University. However, the University has assured us [that] it remains open to discussion on alternative student life events.”

A copy of Prof Mosia’s letter will be available on the Perdeby website.

Pot en Pons is a long-standing tradition at the University of Pretoria. It is an annual event, which is organised by TuksRag, that is held in the middle of October on the Rag farm.

Each Rag partnership for the following year is required to build a themed stall and produce a potjie (pot) and punch (pons). There is no overall theme so the residences can choose whichever theme they want. Along with the theme, their stall has a DJ, as well as a place to dance and very often an activity.

Each stall is then judged according to their theme, atmosphere, potjie and punch. The results of Pot en Pons determine the order of the Rag procession for the following year.

The idea behind the event is for Rag partners to get to know each other and form bonds before they have to work together on the Rag float in the following year.

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Correction In the article “Political societies discuss racism and transformation at Tuks” in our 15 September edition, we incorrectly stated that the coalition of Sasco and EFFC Tuks was denied by both parties’ upper structures.

This coalition was only denied by the upper structure of Sasco. We apologise for the mistake and any harm it may have caused.

editor adding their chapter to what has been 76 years of Perdeby history. Quite comically, I am also the third editor in a row that is a short female whose name begins with the letter ‘M’ (Sometimes I also wonder if I’ve been unknowingly roped into some kind of conspiracy). I have no idea how my chapter will go but I have hope.

Earlier this year a (not-so-sober) friend of mine shared with me something quite illuminating about myself. In her state she looked at me and said, “Michal, you have courage but not bravery.” I asked her what she meant because I’ve always believed (and still do) that the two words are synonyms. She simply replied, “You never believe you can do something but when it actually comes to it, you do it anyway. Too many people talk about how they can do something but chicken out at the last minute.” She was right.

I’m sure many people understand the feeling of having a task in front of them that they feel inadequate to undertake. I have felt that way, more times than I care to remember. Yet I love the idea of just throwing myself in the deep end anyway. Sometimes I fail (especially if it’s jumping off a diving board at De Jong) but for the those times when I get it right, the

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A degree, emotional self-discovery and life experience should be the reaping of a balanced student at the end of their varsity chapter.

The university becomes the facilitator of this through its offerings and it is understandable that it wants to distance itself from anything

outcome is overwhelming. When you are clueless about the result, even a small success means you’ve achieved more than you could imagine.

The thing about success is to make it personal. Success is about doing your best.

Each person and each context is different so comparing your ability to your predecessors won’t help you. Use everything you have learnt from them but also trust your gut, execute your own ideas, build on your own past experience, work your hardest and be the most passionate person about your own work, because no one else is going to do it for you.

And if they do, you can never truly make that work your own.

I have watched Perdeby, both as an outsider and insider, under Beyers, Margeaux and Max’s leadership. Each one has left their unique mark and inspired me. I have only ever dreamt of having the opportunity to fill this space every week and the privilege to lead the crazy, zealous Perdeby team, and now that the time is here I’m absolutely terrified. I’m going to do it anyway, however, and you can trust that I’m going to give it my all.

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that might not be contributing positively to its students’ development. UP also has a 2025 vision and most students must have heard about it by now. Just search for the 2025 strategic plan on the UP website.

Pot and Pons is the most recent casualty of the 2025 plan, where the historical use/abuse of alcohol formed the pivot point of measuring whether this event fell in line with this strategic vision. It did not. It is, after all, the university’s prerogative to change and adapt its hosted activities, regardless of how the students feel.

Herein, however, lies the problem. We’ve seen it with Spring Day and now with Pot and Pons. External role players will capitalise on the decisions of UP to cancel or change events by taking over these events. Perhaps it is better this way. UP can focus on its goal of driving the 2025 vision while students have free reign to explore their emotional self-discovery, build on their life experience and, unfortunately, sometimes indulge in alcohol.

However, if anyone thinks that this will address the problem of alcohol abuse amongst the youth, we are all missing the boat.

Banning alcohol from UP related functions

won’t curb student drinking. The closing of Hatfield bars and clubs won’t either. South Africa has a drinking culture. Research by the Central Drug Authority estimates that the average South African will “drink approximately 20.1 litres of pure alcohol each year, which is equivalent to 196 six packs of beer, 62 bottles of spirits or 220 bottles of wine.”

The remedy to this culture isn’t apparent to me but encouraging responsible drinking should be the start. Students are adults and they need to take responsibility for their decisions and actions. This is, after all, the learning curve stage in their lives.

UP might have missed a golden opportunity to retain control over the amount of alcohol being consumed at UP events by giving the steering wheel to external parties who do not care about development of students and only see the cash cow.

To wash your hands and turn a blind eye might be more damaging than the punch that caused such a stir.

A certain residence is turning 100 years old but instead of celebrating residence traditions, the DSA wants to do away with more and more of res life. As a student I understand that UP is trying to create a better image of the university, but what about the students already in university? We appeal to the people in power

to give us one last real Pot en Pons without the new proposed restrictions, one more for the books, and next year we will accept the change happening around us.

Letter to the Editor It all started with the little things in res being taken away, then it was long-standing traditions and now they have taken liquor away from Pot en Pons. For a whole year we were under the impression that Pot en Pons would carry on as normal but now, five weeks before the event, we find out that there will be Pot but no Pons.

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Alternatives to Pot en Pons planned MICHAEL BONGANI REINDERS The cancellation of Pot en Pons gave rise to a number of alternative events mostly set to take place on 18 October, the original date of Pot en Pons.

SpringRush takes place on 18 October at the Solarium at Bronkhorspruit Dam, and is aimed to replace Pot en Pons and provide a controlled environment where students can enjoy themselves. The event was created by Lian Fourie, who is associated with PartyFest.

Fourie said, “My main motivation is to privatise opportunities like this and start new traditions that can no longer be affected by them [the University].” Springrush has created a “don’t drink and drive” campaign and will provide buses as the only means to get to and from the dam. Students will be allowed to bring their own food and, in the spirit of the traditional Pot en Pons, there will be DJs playing and alcohol available at reduced prices.

Another event happening on 18 October is the Trademarx Punch Party. Punch will be served and certain res partnerships have been invited to take part in the event. A portion of ticket sales will go to charity and there will be a canned food drive that will be donated to charity. The event is an independent event organised by Trademarx.

A group of independent students in the Hatfield area who wish to preserve the ethos surrounding traditions such as Pot en Pons are planning an event which is set to take place in February 2015. The event has backing from Capital Craft and Afriforum Youth has indicated its affiliation by means of sponsoring event costs and the management of all documented affairs. The event is non-profit and any proceeds will be donated to charity. The main idea of the event is to allow any group of students, whether they are residences, societies, dayhouses or any other organised student body, to make stalls where there will be punch and poitjie. The format will be similar to that of Pot en Pons. One of the event organisers, Lohann Pretorius, said that, “The event is not associated with the UP in any way and is entirely a private student organised function that aims at students from Tuks.” He further said, “Such private events with traditional Tuks labels can cause tremendous damage to the reputation of the UP and its student body, therefore our alternative was created to sustain a safe and controlled environment but without association and liability to the UP brand. Pot en Pons, although the same, will also be rebranded in association with the participating structures as to mark the start of a transformed event.”

The Solarium in Bronkhorstspruit where SpringRush will be hosted. Image provided.

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The team that represented Tuks at Kovsies. Image provided.

Tuks excels at Kovsies moot court competition JODY DAVISON The Kovsies Moot Court Competition took place on 2-3 October with 21 teams taking part, including four from Tuks. The competition was held at the Supreme High Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein. Two of the Tuks teams competed in English and two in Afrikaans.

The competition is an annual event for firstyear law students to compete based on their ability to apply the law. The competition “is like stepping into the shoes of a real advocate”, explained Tinotenda Kakora, one of the participants.

The English team received the prize for overall best team. Shannon Naushutz won best English speaker while also winning the category for best English team with her partner, Tinotenda Kakora. From the Afrikaans teams, Deváiler Wouda and John Taljaard won best heads of argument and Lize Rossouw won best Afrikaans speaker.

This year the rules changed, making the competition more challenging. Previously finalists were given a fact sheet, with which they had to prepare a case, two months prior

to the competition. This year, however, the finalists only received the fact sheet on Friday at 19:00, the evening before the competition.

Naushutz explained that this meant preparing through the night. The long hours put in at the competition combined with extensive preparation prior to the competition gave Tuks the upper hand. Wouda explained that the level of preparation entailed the submission of new heads of argument on a daily basis.

The Tuks team identified that their advantage lay in their use of external benches. The bench’s objections helped prepare students for more difficult questions and made it easier to identify arguments according to Stiaan Krause, a member of the Afrikaans team. The students also gave credit to their coaches, who are all students and mooters themselves. One of the coaches, Carlien Wolmarans, said that, “ [the students were] prepared for any eventuality.”

It is their use of student coaches, a more formal approach and intense preparation that set Tuks apart from the other universities in this competition. Overall, the enthusiasm and dedication of both the coaches and students made Tuks the team to beat.

University of Rhodes Due to ongoing water problems, Rhodes University has devised a new protocol for residences to minimise the disruptions caused by outages. During the latest water crisis most upper campus residences were without water and had to rely on the new water tanks provided. As lower campus residences had access to water for the duration of these outages, water restrictions were implemented.

Although the majority of students were cooperative in this regard, some individuals ignored these restrictions. A notification sent to residence wardens instructing them to ensure that laundries were locked to prevent washing from being done was not adhered to. Dr Swantje Zchernack, hall warden for Desmond Tutu Hall, told Oppidan Press, “Water restrictions are not a recommendation, they are part of the University water protocol.” Some students expressed dissatisfaction that not all residences were following the new protocol and others were unhappy with the unequal implementation of restrictions.

University of Witwatersrand (Wits) The Wits School of Public Health and the University of North Carolina (UNC) in the United States are set to collaborate to improve HIV/ Aids research training in South Africa.

UNC received a R16 million grant from the Fogarty International Centre. Head of the Wits School of Public Health professor Laetitia Rispel told Wits Vuvuzela, “The Fogarty grant will enable the creation of a new implementation science training program at the Wits School of Public Health and will be the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa.”

Trainees selected from diverse backgrounds including nursing, public health, medicine, pharmacy and dentistry will take part in a twelve course curriculum over three years culminating in a MPH or MSc in epidemiology.

The project’s principle investigator is UNC professor of infectious diseases Prof. Charles van der Horst. Prof. Van der Horst told Wits Vuvuzela, “By training young African scientists in methods on how to improve clinical programs in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, we hope to build capacity and improve care.”

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Hatfield Square to close its doors ARON HYMAN Hatfield Square will be entering a new phase of development in the near future, leaving behind its party legacy in exchange for new developments. Redefine Properties, the current owners of Hatfield Square, are waiting for the lease contracts of the last remaining contract holders to expire, according to reports from Hatfield CID COO Danie Basson.

The decision regarding what to do with the buildings is still pending but preliminary information suggests that they will be transformed into a new residential development.

When asked about the imminent closing of Hatfield Square, Basson attributed the close to the decision by the owners of the centre to move their business in the direction of meeting the high demand for accommodation in the area.

“There is a huge demand for residence in the Hatfield area and the decision taken by the owners of Hatfield Square was aimed purely at providing accommodation in the area.”

Basson had also told Perdeby that there is no

set date for the closing of Hatfield Square based on the nature of the lease agreements between Hatfield Square and its tenants. “No date has been set for a final closure of Hatfield Square because the lease agreements with our tenants are non-renewable leases, meaning that we will honour these leases until the leases expire, whereafter there will be no option for renewal, allowing for a gradual closing of Hatfield Square.” Basson then indicated that many of the leases expire at the end of November this year. One of the last remaining nightclubs and iconic entertainment spot DropZone is reportedly closing its doors sometime in November.

Basson’s comment on the reaction of the tenants to this news was that there had been a variety of responses ranging from acceptance to extreme disappointment among the tenants.

The tenants, however, declined to comment.

Basson said that some of Hatfield Square’s previous tenants closed down in reaction to the news, such as Oxford’s which closed on 26 April this year, or Cheeky Monkey which relocated. Basson indicated that other areas in Hatfield may follow suit in rezoning their

Hatfield Square. Photo: Brendan Fraser

businesses to provide accommodation in the future.

The Hatfield Square site manager for Redefine Properties, Ronelle Domann, has said

that she will meet with the Redefine head office this week to confirm the future plans for square.

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Tuition fees to escalate FUMILAYO SOKO In the third quarterly Student Forum meeting the SRC announced that tuition fees are scheduled to increase next year by 9.5% for undergraduate, 10.5% for postgraduate and 12% for master’s students. The registration fee for 2015 will also increase to R5000.

All international students are required to pay an additional levy of R2700. International students that are not from a Southern African Development Community country pay

double the tuition amount. Karissa Johnson, a student from Zimbabwe, told Perdeby that the sharp increase in fees will “obviously stress my parents because they support us with accommodation and food as well”.

For residence placement, a fee of R5700 is required to book a room. For 2014 the cost of living at res ranged from R29 700 for a single room to R37 800 for a two bedroom flat. Food allowance ranged from R14 400 to R28 800 (maximum cost if three meals are taken per day).

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2014 Undergraduate Fees

Application fee

Registration fee

Course Fee

Residence Fee

International Levy

Rhodes University

R100

R750

R25 000 – R44 380

R44 600- R52 800

R10 000 –R14 500 (depending on region)

University of Witwatersrand (Wits)

R100 (R700 for non SA students)

R10 270

R14 720 – R52 590

R44 875.50 –R57 487.20 (including meals)

R4570

University of Johannesburg (UJ)

R100 online (R200 manual)

R550 (R2030 late registration)

R26 400 – R 46 100

R18 928 –R 31 668 (excluding meals)

R2000 (African countries) and R17 000 (other countries)

University of Cape Town (UCT)

R100 for SA and SADC region and R300 outside SADC region

Included in tuition fee

R19 200 – R57 000

R21 000 (including meals)

Minimum R3000 (depending on region)

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

R175 (R450 SADC countries and R1460 outside SADC)

R3250

R19 936 – R36 557

R15 286.24– R21 177.46 (depending on room size)

R2442 SADC region (Non SADC not specified)

University of Pretoria (UP)

Not available

R4600

R 11 470 – R60 260

R27 500 - R47 700

R2500

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Life after Square: possible or improbable?

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JARED DE CANHA Thursday nights as we know them may be coming to an end sooner than expected. While the rumour mill has been working overtime to produce stories speculating about the reason for the looming closure of Hatfield Square, many students have been in denial and are ignoring the whispers that the demise of the Square is close at hand.

The news has sparked various reactions and while concerned parents, dwindling bank balances and low grades have unanimously let out a sigh of relief, others have taken to going

out religiously every Thursday while they are still able to.

The land on which Hatfield Square now stands was originally farmland that was assigned to become a residential area by the Wesleyan Methodist Society in 1905, when the suburb of Hatfield was established.

The land was subsequently named Hatfield House and became home to the British High Commissioner in South Africa, who was the Governor of the Transvaal and Orange Free State at the time.

Because of its proximity to the university, the area began to develop commercially to

provide for students. It was the accelerated development that occurred in the 1980s and 1990s to meet the demand for a retail sector that led to the creation of Hatfield Square. Over the years Hatfield Square has become a vital rite of passage in the lives of many students in Pretoria and has even been called the number one student hangout in the country by some.

Hatfield Square has also hosted many famous bands including Goldfish, Jack Parow, Goodluck, Koos Kombuis and The Parlotones.

It was during the 2010 Soccer World Cup, however, that Hatfield Square arguably reached its pinnacle after hosting maximum capacity crowds daily in front of live screenings of the games.

Soon the Hatfield maxim “Where to?

Square to!” will be forgotten as quickly as first semester work and students will be faced with new decisions when going out.

Luckily, students have a number of exciting alternatives in the vicinity which will fill the void left in their social lives. Areas such as Brooklyn, Menlyn Square, Menlo Park and Hatfield still boast a variety of night-time attractions which will wean any Squareaddicts in withdrawal off of their nostalgia in no time at all. Capital Craft, Arcade Empire, +27 Café and Hooters are all possible hosts to you and your friends on a night out. Because of Hatfield Square’s close proximity to the university residences, venturing out into new territories has previously been ignored based on the issue of safe transportation to and from these areas. Thankfully, your smartphone has a way of eliminating the need for a designated driver or a dependence on other transportation through the use of the new app Uber, which requests a private driver based on your phone’s current location. The Uber system is cashless

as it automatically charges to the credit card on record, eliminating the need to carry extra cash as well as having to worry about tipping the driver. Alternatively, enjoy a walk across Main Campus on your way to other socialising spots such as Trademarx, situated next to Loftus.

If you prefer the company of close friends, why not host a wine tasting evening? This gives you an excuse to not only improve your knowledge and appreciation of wine, but also enjoy good company. Similarly, hosting a games evening, movie night or even a braai are also fun options to consider.

Another way to fill your Thursday night is by venturing out for a sunset picnic on the lawns of the Union Buildings with a group of friends or even a date. Other outings could include visiting the Pretoria Zoo, or the games arcade and ice skating rink at The Grove mall. And, for the Duracell bunnies among you, the break in your schedule created by the closing of the Square gives you the perfect excuse to take up a new sport or enrol in dancing lessons. This could be in the form of Greek dancing, which is hosted at the Greek Church just across from the UP main gate. These classes are suitable for everyone, ranging from dancing champions to those who have only mastered the fistbump, and provide an opportunity to exercise, socialise, learn a new skill and to gain cultural knowledge all at the same time.

In short, it is up to students to take it upon themselves to salvage their social lives by getting creative. While it may seem bleak, perhaps the closing of an institution which has been a part of student life in Pretoria for many years will allow students to experience other aspects of student life which were previously overlooked on Thursday nights, ensuring that there will still be life after Square.

Going nuts for testicular cancer LEANNE CUMMING Just when we thought the ALS ice bucket challenge could not be topped, a new campaign that requires men to post photos of themselves (clothed) groping their testicles has amused social networking sites. The new trend, titled #feelingnuts, is aimed at raising awareness of testicular cancer.

According to the article “Move over, ice bucket challenge: Guys are grabbing their nuts for a good cause” by Greg Seals on The Daily Dot, this campaign was started by a British organisation called Check One Two who recognised that there is a need to educate men about the dangers of testicular cancer.

“Through the designated hashtag #feelingnuts, the group encourages guys and girls alike to post crotch-grab photos to social media and nominate others to do the same. In the process they’re hoping to remind guys to perform regular exams on their crown jewels,” says Seals. Check One Two also says that part of the challenge is to “share your hilarious pet names you have for your balls, tagging them [with] #feelingnuts and challenging others to do the same. After all, it’s been proven that once something has a name, you’re bound to take care of it.”

Check One Two says that there are six simple steps that males should perform to see whether or not their testicles are healthy.

The first step is to check each testicle once a month after a warm shower or bath, because that is when the scrotum is most relaxed. The second step is to roll the testicles between your thumb and fingers. Check One Two says that you should not feel any pain while conducting this step. The third step is to remain calm if you notice that one testicle is bigger than the other, because this is normal. The fourth step is finding the epididymis, which is the soft tube that carries sperm out of the testicles. Check One Two says that you must not mistake this tube for a lump but that you should rather check around this area for any lumps as this is where they would most likely appear. The fifth step is to check if there are any lumps.

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“These lumps may be as small as a piece of rice or a pea,” says Check One Two. The sixth and final step is to go to a doctor if you notice any differences in your testicles. “If you notice any swelling, lumps, or changes in the size or colour of a testicle, or if you have any pain or itchy areas in your groin, let your doctor know right away and ask for a blood test and a scan as it’s the only way they can tell if it is or isn’t cancer,” urges Check One Two. According to Cancer.org, men between the ages of 20 and 34 are most likely to suffer from testicular cancer but “cancer can affect males of any age, including infants and older men.” Cancer.org also says that men who have previously been cleared of cancer in one testicle have an increased risk of getting cancer in the other testicle. Cancer.org informs us that other risk factors for getting testicular cancer include a family history of testicular cancer,

although “very few men with testicular cancer have a family history of it” says Cancer.org.

MedicalNewsToday.com says that treatment for testicular cancer can only be given after identifying the stage of cancer a person may be in. The first stage is when the cancer occurs only in the testicles and has not spread beyond this. The second stage is when the cancer has reached the abdomen and the lymph nodes, and the third stage is when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body like the liver, brain and lungs.

“If you check yourself regularly for signs and symptoms of testicular cancer you are more likely to be one of those 95% of patients who make a full recovery if you do develop testicular cancer,” says MedicalNewsToday. com. South African DJ, TV presenter, motivational speaker and voice artist Mark Pilgrim was diagnosed with testicular cancer

at the age of 18, which spread to his lungs and kidneys. “Mark has long been actively working to spread a message of early detection and prevention of cancer to all South Africans in partnership with CANSA Shavathon, Movember, and recently Etana’s DAREdevil Run” says CANSA. Celebrities who have so far participated in the #feelingnuts challenge include Jamie Oliver, Ricky Gervais, Will Arnett, Union J, and McFly’s Dougie Poynter along with his girlfriend Ellie Goulding.

While some may participate in the fun and challenge their friends to top them, others think that these challenges are repetitive and a waste of time and money. Even though the #feelingnuts campaign is not collecting donations like the ALS ice bucket challenge, it hopes to go viral and create awareness for testicular cancer.

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each other to grow their beards longer, rate each other’s beards and even give each other grooming advice. Among these are The British Beard Club who host an annual Beerdfest and Beardimus Maximus which has raised approximately $92 486 (R1 027 519.46) for charities. Then there are the more mysterious clubs such as the Gotham City Beard Alliance, who meet in a place obscurely named Otto’s Shrunken Head. However, these are just a few examples of the many beard clubs available around the world.

Not only are there many different brands of beardcare products, such as VitaBeard, but there are also barber shops that specialise in the grooming and trimming of your facial fur.

Some men place even greater emphasis on grooming their beards in order to be taken seriously at the World Beard & Moustache Championships. This event is held annually

and men compete against each other in different categories such as “full beard natural”, “freestyle full beard” and “garibaldi” in order to determine who the best beardbearer is. Currently, the record for the longest beard on a living male is held by Sarwan Singh from Canada. His beard measures at 2.37m.

Among the countless benefits of having a beard is the increased popularity of beards among women. A study conducted by the University of New South Wales and published in the journal of the Human Behavior and Evolution Society finds that women find men with heavy stubble most attractive. The abstract of the article further explains, “Our findings confirm that beardedness affects judgments of male socio-sexual attributes and suggest that an intermediate level of beardedness is most attractive while fullbearded men may be perceived as better

fathers who could protect and invest in offspring.” It is no longer unpleasant to date a bearded man. As Minnie Pearl eloquently puts it, “Kissing a man with a beard is a lot like going to a picnic. You don’t mind going through a little bush to get there.”

The New York Times verifies that we are currently in a “peak beard” period in Guy Trebay’s article titled “The Modern Man: Suited and Hirsute”. Trebay says that this is due to a “generational shift from the smooth cheeks that defined Western masculinity for at least 100 years”.

There is just something to be said for the popularity and the power of the beard. After all, that guy with the face only became Chuck Norris once he grew a beard. So face facts and reap the rewards by growing your own beard, but remember, with great beard comes great responsibility.

Excuse me miss, my eyes are up here “You call it facial hair. I call it awesomeness escaping through my face.” Statements like these have become increasingly popular over the past couple of years. Having a beard is no longer only for old men, Santa and warming up in winter. They can now be seen in different styles and lengths on men of varying ages. The age of the beard is now.

This masculine mark can be seen on some of the most prominent men in history, such as Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin, Karl Marx and even sometimes on the occasional woman.

The beard has definitely come a long way since the 18th century when men had to carry a beard token proving that they had paid their beard tax.

Nowadays there are societies and clubs that men can join where they encourage

Criminal, cocky and careless: The world’s most incompetent criminals NAISARGI PATEL Criminals are generally seen as dangerous, manipulative and conniving. However, some may be much less cunning than we think. Sometimes they lack the ability to think logically, which renders them more entertaining than anything else.

ViralNova.com lists various hilarious cases of careless criminals. One of these happened while police were inspecting a building, when one officer noticed an open back door. He called out “marco”, to which the criminal replied “polo”. The criminal’s name was not Marco, but perhaps it was his favourite game and he just could not resist.

According to ListVerse.com, in 2008 a man named Ruben Zarate wanted to rob a muffler shop in Chicago. However, the money that was kept in the safe could only be opened by the manager who was not in the shop at the time. Not to miss the chance at his very own Italian Job, Zarate left his phone number with the workers so that they could inform him when the manager returned.

Most criminals disguise themselves before committing a crime. In January 2009, 24-year-old Feliks Goldshtein stood in line at an Ohio bank wearing a ski mask.

When it was his turn, the teller asked him to remove the mask, but Goldshtein replied by showing a toy gun and demanding money. It is only courteous to wait your turn after all.

Joey Miller and Allan McNelly scribbled a mask on their faces with a permanent marker before they broke into an apartment. Despite their creativity, they were recognised when pulled over by the police because, apparently, the permanent marker on their faces was too difficult to remove.

Having a useful weapon could also prove to be handy during a crime. John Szwalla attempted to rob an internet café in North Carolina claiming to have a hidden gun, which was actually a banana. The police were called and Szwalla ate the banana while waiting for them. The police joked about charging him with destruction of evidence.

The third essential part of any crime is the getaway, such as having a running car waiting with a good driver behind the wheel.

In Juan de Acosta, a town in Columbia, three thieves stole rum, rice, tuna and sardines and loaded it onto Xavi, their ten-year-old donkey. When their getaway vehicle began to bray the police were alerted and they fled.

Lastly, if a criminal succeeds in getting away, laying low is highly advisable. On 13 December 2011 two thieves broke into a Wisconsin Target shop and stole video games. After their success they discussed how other criminals get caught and bragged about their own escape, without knowing that one of them had accidentally butt-dialled 911.

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Art films: myths melted ELMARIE KRUGER Art films are often mistakenly regarded as being too highbrow, exclusive and confusing for the general public to appreciate.

While it is true that the majority of art films are made to appeal to a specific niche rather than a broader spectrum of viewers, there are several myths about art films that keep moviegoers from attempting to watch them at all.

One of these myths is that art films are automatically “foreign film”. Art films do not necessarily need to be made in a foreign language. Even though the majority of art films are produced in Europe, there are English ones to be found, such as Mysterious Skin starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Let Me In which provides an interesting twist on the ever-popular vampire narrative.

Another myth surrounding art films is that they revolve mostly around adult themes. The truth is that many art films tend to be more dramatic in nature, while also dealing with real-life issues.

Most art films do tend to lean more towards the drama genre, however there are several which dabble in other genres. Stanley

Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey is an excellent example of an art film which also lends itself heavily to science fiction, a factor which has helped transform it into a cult classic. Art films do not necessarily have to be small-budget productions either. Films such as Cloud Atlas and The Tree of Life are among several art films with extensive budgets.

The myth that sends most potential viewers running is that all art films are unbearably long and laborious to watch. As a matter of fact, several short art films are scattered across the internet and are much less intimidating than one would think. In 1929, Spanish director Luis Buñuel and famous artist Salvador Dalí collaborated to produce one of the most well-known short art films, Un Chien Andalou. Although exceptionally disturbing and unsettling, the film is only 21 minutes long and is regarded as a surrealist masterpiece.

Art films are not just for scholars or an elite group of viewers, and they are often overlooked by the general public even though they have the potential to be appreciated by a much wider audience than the niche market they were originally intended for.

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Rocking the Daisies takes place in picturesque area of Darling every year. Photos: Maggie Roodt

Delightful, dynamic, Daisies MAGGIE ROODT Rocking the Daisies took place from 2-5 October and proved that travelling beyond the usual Oppikoppi festival borders can be highly confusing but equally rewarding.

Situated on the Cloof Wine Estate in Darling, Rocking the Daisies is definitely the most picturesque festival in South Africa, with lush green fields covered with little flowers to the one side and a row of towering mountains rising up on the other.

Crowds of people braved the blazing sun on Thursday, sitting in makeshift campsites in the long line outside the main gate of the entertainment area. Despite the thriving festival grounds, there are only a few rows of trees making shade a rare comodity. Due to the fact that the parking and camping areas are completely separate, disgruntled festival-goers also had to perform a Groot Trek from their cars to their campsites in addition to finding shade.

With the great variety of activities that Rocking the Daisies offers, it is surprising that only 20 000 people attended. Apart from the main stage and the electronic dome that were always packed, the organisers were kind enough to add a cosmic spread of colourful and intriguing decorations such as laser beams and a giant illuminated rocket. Also forming part of the scenic festival experience were the colourful windmills around the dam at the Beach Bar where you could see an array of inflatable swimming toys and a few intense sunburns.

Sticking to the festival’s theme of conservation, strictly vegetarian food stalls were available. The entire festival was also made wheelchair-accessible. If all the lights and distractions got a little overwhelming, the Red Frogs were also present with free pancakes and coffee. Another high point was that the all festival-goers were all able to shower, which

made for a better experience when the third day came around It also became quite clear how Rocking the Daisies manages to be an eco-festival with litter marshals walking around the festival, naming and shaming messy campsites and blaring phrases like “I love you, but the world is not your dustbin” over a loudspeaker.

Crystal Fighters was the first international act on stage on Saturday night. They were dressed in elaborate costumes made of feathers and leaves and performed for a very interactive crowd.

Many people were waiting to hear “Kids” and “Electric feel” by MGMT and although the familiar favourites did not disappoint, their set consisted of many unknown songs resulting in a dispersing crowd.

Rudimental surprised the crowd as they are not well known in South Africa. Their set was busy, which proved to be confusing at times, but their interesting methods of performance, such as keeping the beat with spoons, was exciting. The last of the international acts were The Presets, causing the electronic dome to overflow with people as they blew the audience’s minds. They were undoubtedly one of the biggest acts at the dome, with Pascal & Pearce a close second.

Drawing a crowd consisting of girls wearing flower crowns, bulky men sporting vests, veterans with white beards and a colony of hipsters, Rocking the Daisies is an all-inclusive festival and worth the trip for any festival enthusiast.

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Red Bull Doodle Art Competition: doodling dreams

Tenfold Taxi Violence

LISA KAHIMBAARA Red Bull is putting doodling in the spotlight with their global competition for aspiring artists and designers.

OxfordDictionaries.com defines a doodle as a “rough drawing made absent-mindedly”. There is nothing absent-minded, however, about the doodles that have been submitted in the hopes of winning a design internship with the energy drink brand.

Students from tertiary institutions and aspiring artists from across the globe have entered the Red Bull Doodle Art competition. September saw South Africa’s turn to showcase its local talent. Red Bull set up Doodle Art Lounges throughout the country that consisted of spaces where participants could doodle and enter the competition. The lounges had live music and a doodle mat (4x4 metres) which anyone could doodle on. Doodle Art lounges were set up on 4, 9 and 18 September outside the Art Building and the piazza at Tuks.

Many UP art and architecture students submitted entries at the Doodle Art lounges. Lebitsi Ntoele, a final-year law student, is impressed with South Africa’s talent and says that the country’s standard is on par with the global entrants. “I checked out the global campaign online and South Africa has very gifted artists.

Watching the students in the lounge was incredible because at some point the work stops being a doodle and becomes a work of art,” says Ntoele. Over 20 countries are participating in the competition. Finalists with the most “likes” on Facebook will be reviewed by Red Bull.

The city of Cape Town was named 2014’s Design Capital of the World through its successful “Live Design. Transform Life.” campaign. The Mother City will play host to the final event, a global gallery which will take place from 24 to 26 October. The top 20 finalists (including an artist from South Africa) will be given the opportunity to exhibit their work at the global gallery in Cape Town. The overall winner will be announced in Cape Town.

At the time of going to print, the South African winner had been announced as Kingsley Chere Palime of the Vaal University of Technology. Kim Morrow, a Tuks student was named as one of the 20 national finalists.

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Doodle Art Competition entries from Tuks: Gideon Nel (top) and Kim Morrow (bottom). Morrow’s work was ranked in the country’s top 20 submissions. Photo: redbulldoodleart.com

Capetonian rock quartet Taxi Violence turned ten earlier this year. To celebrate, the band released an album called Tenfold, a project they have personally described as “the best work that [they’ve] brought out.” Instead of simply being a “greatest hits” compilation, as is the norm with anniversary albums, Tenfold is chock-full of brand new material.

The album’s first track “Pay dirt” already shows listeners what they can expect: Taxi Violence as they have always known them, yet as they have never heard them before. The song’s strong chorus soothes the established Taxi Violence listener with its comforting familiarity, while the verses add a melodious freshness to the mix.

Tracks such as “Hit me up” and “Lead us to the slaughter”, with their strong guitars backing up lead singer George van der Spuy’s raspy vocals, also prove that the band’s sound has evolved without losing too much of its original charm. Another track to take note of is “Black soul,” which boasts a gripping introductory guitar riff and is reminiscent of one of the band’s 2009 hits, “Devil ‘n pistol.”

“Beaten by the gun” is the album’s first single. It moves from a slow verse into a trademark Taxi Violence chorus, and the music video shows the band performing the song in studio and later cuts to snippets of their performance at this year’s Oppikoppi festival.

“Lazy day” is a slow, relaxed song, as the title suggests, yet Taxi Violence’s distinctive gruff guitar accompaniment is still incorporated to make it an effortless blend of a stretch-yourlegs, recline-on-the-grass song and a beat-driven rock track.

One of the last songs on the album, “Into the desert,” is a haunting instrumental track. So lingering is this song that when it fades out, you almost wishes it won’t end.

The album’s final song “Stuck in a rut” is a gentle track with a soft piano intro and acts as an excellent closer for the album.

It plays like a slow version of their 2011 single, “Long way from home.”

Overall, Tenfold is a landmark album, not only because it commemorates the band’s tenth anniversary, but also because it shows Taxi Violence’s growth as a group. Judging by the exceptional quality of the music on this album, it is plain to see that Taxi Violence’s ten-year journey was definitely worthwhile.

Calendar 11 October - 22 November: Diane Victor: Smoke Portraits – Fried Contemporary Art Gallery Corona Rex are Emile Smith, Mulondi Lidzhade, Nic Osner and Phetelo Fakude. Image provided.

Corona Rex: rising talent at Tuks MICHAL-MARÉ LINDEN Corona Rex is one of those bands that have been quietly biding their time in Tuks’ talent pool for the last 3 years. In 2011, founding member Phetelo “Jag” Fakude (drums) acted on his long term wish to start a band with a few members of his residence, Taaibos. Fakude recruited Nic Osner, the only other remaining founding member of Corona Rex, for lead guitar along with five other people through their serrie band. “When we started we were seven people in the band. Lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, singer, keyboardist slash cellist, violinist slash keyboardist and drummer. We wanted everyone to be included so we included as many people as we could,” says Osner.

That year the band went on to place second at a battle of the bands competition hosted by another residence and later performed at the Law Faculty Festival.

Skip to 2014 and the band have finally settled into the outfit of Fakude, Osner, Emile Smith (rhythm guitar) and Mulondi Lidzhade (vocals). Inspired mostly by female-lead rock, classic rock and metal bands, the group performs both original content, to which the entire band contributes, and covers of old favourites such as Guns N’ Roses.

2014 has also just seen Corona Rex perform at their first largescale festival, Rocking 4 Rhinos. Rocking 4 Rhinos is an annual festival, now in its third year, that is hosted in Hoedspruit and aims to raise awareness and funds for anti-rhino poaching units and programs. This year’s festival included acts such as aKing,

The Kiffness and Chris Chameleon.

Getting onto the line-up for Rocking 4 Rhinos was all a matter of connections for the band. “I was just talking to one of my friends and I told him we were about to play at this show and he said, ‘There’s this Rocking 4 Rhinos thing happening in September and I can get you in if you want to do it,’” says Fakude. An eager response and a quick chat to the band organisers of the festival later and Corona Rex had secured a slot.

The band performed without Smith, an engineering student, as the festival took place the weekend before engineering week.

“Not having Emile there was tough, because it made the rhythm section a little difficult to manage, but we pulled off our best show,” said Fakude.

The band also felt that the audience response was amazing.

“We had people singing and swaying, and we had approaches from those who appreciated our music afterwards. You could tell from the vibe of the people there that everyone was out to have a good time and meet people who wanted to enjoy good music and stand together for something great,” said Fakude.

Fakude added that “The highlight of it all was the whole weekend and getting to be a part of it, as it can be considered to be a young festival. It was also a specific highlight to get that cool VIP treatment because it’s awesome to meet and talk to other South African performers, such as the Kiffness, who put on a really good show on the Saturday night.”

Catch Corona Rex live at Firkin Pub, Centurion on 14 and 21 October and at Schivas Rock on 16 October.

15 October: FIFA 14 Tournament – Piazza 17-18 October: Hello Ambassador – Pretoria State Theatre 18 October: UP Youth Choir gala concert – Musaion Theatre 18 October: SpringRush SA – Bronkhorstspruit Dam 18 October: Hatfield City Improvement District Annual Community Event “Hope Starts in Hatfield” – The Fields 21 October: DreamScapes – UP Drama Deptartment, Ballet Room 22 October: Spoken Sessions: Grey Areas – Bravos Pizzeria 22 October: UN Day @ UP – careers and quiz evening where?

29 October: Archaeology exhibition - Old Arts building 30 October: Romeo and Juliet: 3 days of total chaos – Aula Theatre

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Apps that don’t exist but should MICHAL-MARE LINDEN, LUSANDA FUTSHANE AND CRAIG HORRMANN Apps can perform miracles these days, but there are a few gaping holes in the everyday operation of the typical smartphone. Here are ten apps, in no particular order, that (probably) don’t exist but should: 1. An app that locates your car keys, or any lost item really. If you’ve ever yelled “Accio!” in a desperate attempt to locate your bank card, you’ll understand.

2. An app that gives you meal suggestions based on what is in your fridge. No need be inventive with a half cucumber and a block of cheddar cheese anymore.

3. An app that automatically generates your weekly shopping list based on how close the necessary items in your house are to finishing. Never will the milk or toilet paper run out without you having spare stock waiting.

4. An app that tells you when you have bad breath. The licking your wrist trick never worked anyway.

5. An app that generates small talk phrases. Never again will you have to wonder what to ask someone once you know what they study and where they’re from.

6. An app that scans the relationship status of possible hookups in your vicinity. Macking on a girl for an hour to find out she has a long-term boyfriend is a waste of time and money.

7. An app that locates the nearest ice-cream store that’s still open after midnight. It’s frustrating that KFC and McDonalds like to clean their machines at 02:00.

8. An app to scan how germy your food you’ve just dropped on the floor actually is. Not to stop you from eating it. Just so that you’re aware.

9. An app that notifies you when the campus doctor is actually in their office.

10. An app that automatically sends birthday wishes to the people you always forget about. No more awkward family gatherings with aunts that hold grudges.

It’s the that time of year again when residences get to know their new Rag partners. With a roster change having just happened, some reses are pleasantly surprised, while others are regretting ever asking for one. Pssst... is content because the more drama, the better.

Katjiepiering were left unimpressed during their Zoep Week with Kiaat when the Cubs asked the Katte to bring down their own mugs for coffee. Pssst...would like to remind Kiaat that it’s only common courtesy to provide ladies with a mug if you’re offering them a drink. Then again, if your budget really was that small maybe the Katte were better off making their own Nescafe in their rooms.

Zinnia seems to have taken a liking to their new partners. The Pixies filled Kollege to breaking point at their sokkie evening.

No word of where all the Kollegemen were, though. Pssst... wonders if they’re still hanging onto the Katte. Not that Pssst... thinks they’ll be disappointed, seeing as the Katte are so desperate.

Speaking of hanging on, Pssst... hears that Nerina have been

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asking for socials with their old Rag partners, Maroela. Pssst... doesn’t find their attachment issues very appealing, but then again neither is ragging with Naledi.

Even more infamous for hanging on is Taaibos. Having spent years yearning after their Rag partners from the previous term, Pssst... wonders if Taaibos will take a liking to Curlitzia this year already or if Erika will have to bear with Taaibos’s soppiness for another year. That’s only if Sonop let them Pssst... hears that they’re the jealous type, especially when it comes to Erika.

Boekenhout and Asterhof have been paired together this term. Pssst... thinks Boekenhout looks set to have yet another disappointing year of second places, seeing as Asterhof are renowned for being too snobby to help with the Rag float.

Pssst... hears that Lillium aren’t so keen on the Houte anymore. Rumour is that Kollege is their new love. Pity it’s unrequieted. Kollege actually had to ask the Lillium girls to stop pitching up at random times. Then again, Pssst... would have asked the same.

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Tuks plays host to Taekwondo tournament during recess TAY LETHULOE This past weekend saw Tuks, together with the South Korean embassy, play host to the annual Korean Ambassador’s Cup championships. This is an annual initiative by the South Korean embassy to promote martial arts across various parts of the world. The tournament took place over two days at the LC de Villiers sports grounds.

The tournament consisted of participants of various ages and weight divisions, ranging from junior (as young as 6 years old) through to senior divisions. Countries represented were Botswana, Gabon, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, with Lesotho having withdrawn. The spectacle consisted of various competitions, words from the South Korean embassy and the South African National Defence Force demonstrating their skills across the various disciplines.

The championship consisted of four major Taekwondo

disciplines. The was Poomsae, which is more of an art form and consists of form motions. The breaking discipline of Kopko is where participants attempt to break boards in the different sub-categories of Tiachaki and Tiochaki. The third discipline is Kuruki, which consists of sparring between participants. The new addition to this year’s championship was Taekwondo Aerobics, where younger participants performed routines based on the motions of this martial art. The events started at 07:00 and went on until 22:00 on each day.

TuksTaekwondo competed against a variety of teams and organisations across the competition and was well represented, winning a number of medals across all disciplines and dominating in form events.

The Ambassador’s Cup is a diverse meeting place for individuals to showcase their skills at a professional level and it also serves as preparation for TuksTaekwondo for the upcoming year of competitions.

Bafana beat Congo in Afcon qualifiers SIMPHIWE NHLABATHI On Saturday 11 October Bafana Bafana beat Congo on their home turf by two goals in their 2015 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier.

The goals came from Bongani Ndlulula and Tokelo Rantie, both early in the second half. Ndlulula silenced the home crowd when he scored his goal in the 52nd minute of the game. Rantie followed suit two minutes later after receiving a pinpoint pass from England-based midfielder Dean Furman. Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa was an impenetrable wall as Congo searched for a goal in the dying minutes of the game. Congo thought that they had succeeded in this quest with a last-minute goal, only for it to be ruled out due to an offside player.

As the group stages reach the halfway mark, it is Bafana that leads the way in group A with seven points from three games. They have won two games and drawn one in a group with Nigeria, who are sitting in last with one draw and two losses, Sudan and Congo.

The result has put Bafana in a favourable position just before the second round of fixtures continue in the week to follow.

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International sport update SIMPHIWE NHLABATHI F1: Jules Bianchi in serious accident Marussia driver Jules Bianchi has been in an accident and is currently fighting for his life. The French driver lost control of his vehicle on lap 42 of the Japanese Grand Prix in very wet conditions on 5 October. He collided head-on with a tractor crane that was tending to Adrian Sutil’s Sauber, after Sutil had also spun out of control and crashed in the same place just one lap before.

Immediately after the race, the FIA conducted a full investigation into the accident. It was discovered that Bianchi had slowed down at turn seven, but the FIA has not disclosed by what margin Bianchi slowed down or the speed of impact. The FIA also announced that the journey to the hospital by ambulance only took an extra seven minutes relative to the helicopter, without any adverse effects on Bianchi’s condition.

F1: Vettel moving to Ferrari Four time defending champion Sebastian Vettel looks to be trading in his Red Bull uniform for Ferrari. Christian Horner confirmed the news at a press conference where he stated, “Sebs [Vettel] has been a Red Bull driver for 15 years and he’s obviously been giving this a great deal of thought. He informed us and I didn’t think he had taken the decision lightly and if it is his desire to be somewhere else, it is not [up] to us to hold him back.”

Football In the European qualifiers, Wayne Rooney helped England walk away with a 5-0 victory against San Marino. Rooney took his international goal tally to 42 after scoring a brace, leaving him only seven goals behind Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time English goal scoring record. Also on the score sheet that evening were Andros Townsend, Danny Welbeck and Phil Jagielka.

Tokelo Rantie in action. Image: goal.com

Rugby The Springboks finally brought an end to their two year losing streak against the All Blacks at their clash in Johannesburg. Patrick Lambie’s late penalty ensured the Boks a win in the dying moments of the game.

Captain Jean de Villiers said the win would help build confidence in the Boks ahead of the world cup next year.

“We played really well in the first half but I must give credit to this New Zealand team. They were unbelievable in that second half and they almost took it away from us,” De Villiers said. “It wasn’t a good second half and we will have to see where we went wrong, but [the win] was one of the boxes that we wanted to tick,” he added.

Telkom Knockout round of 16 update SIMPHIWE NHLABATHI The Telkom Knockout is one of South Africa’s favourite local football tournaments. With smaller teams searching for glory as well, it comes as no surprise that the unpredictability of the tournament has become one of the talking points as smaller clubs give their all for the tournament.

Defending champions Platinum Stars scraped through their matches, as did Orlando Pirates, SuperSport United, Mamelodi Sundowns (against AmaTuks) and Kaizer Chiefs as the teams faced difficult tests against willing opposition.

Elsewhere there were big wins for both Ajax Cape Town and Bidvest Wits. Wits kicked off the round with a resounding 3-0 thrashing of Moroka Swallows. Wits dominated the clash, scoring their goals through Jabulani Shongwe in the 36th minute, Buhle Mkhwanazi in the 60th minute and Vincent Pule in the 66th minute.

At the Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban, under much pressure, AmaZulu finally delivered a win against Bloemfontein Celtics. Earlier this year AmaZulu coach Craig Rosslee was relieved of his duties after having overseen seven Absa Premiership matches without a victory. Assistant coach Wilfred Mugeyi was put in charge. It looked to be the same story for them as they were 2-0 down by the 79th minute against Celtics after Dumisani Zuma and Vuyani Ntanga both scored either side of half-time. Marc van Heerden of AmaZulu restored a glimpse of hope as he scored in the 81st minute of the game. Khulekani Madondo scored for AmaZulu again two minutes later to send the game into extra time, where Bornwell Mwape snatched the win from Bloemfontein Celtics in the 93rd minute.

Meanwhile the Chiefs train continued to steam on as they edged out Maritzburg United 1-0 after Bernard Parker chested in the only goal of the game in the 15th minute at FNB Stadium.

In Pretoria, Dove Wome netted the only goal in the 80th minute to help SuperSport United beat Free State Stars 1-0 at

Sibusiso Vilakazi of Bidvest Wits celebrates. Image: enca.com

the Lucas Moripe Stadium.

At Loftus Versveld, Elias Pelembe scored a brilliant individual goal in extra time to hand Sundowns a 2-1 win over AmaTuks in the Tshwane derby. The match ended 1-1 after goals by Tebogo Langerman in the 36th minute and Geofrey Massa in the 76th minute.

Reigning Champions Platinum Stars had to rely on an 85th minute own goal from Chippa United captain James Okwuosa to win 1-0 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg.

Orlando Pirates also scraped through 2-1 against

Polokwane City, who had taken a surprise early lead through Tokelo Langa in the 15th minute. An Issa Sarr header levelled the game three minutes later before Thabo Qalinge’s goal in the 68th minute turned out to be the winner at the Orlando Stadium.

Finally, Ajax Cape Town were runaway winners over Mpumalanga Black Aces. They won 3-0 thanks to a brace from Thabiso Nkoana (who scored in the 6th and 18th minutes of the game) and a goal from Abubaker Mobara in the 77th minute at Cape Town Stadium.

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Tuks varsity netball yet to be defeated SIMPHIWE NHLABATHI UP-Tuks varsity netball team is yet to be defeated after their performance this season.

UP-Tuks started off with a bang when they played defending champions Kovsies. They won the game 54-48. This first win set the ladies from Pretoria on a winning streak.

Their second win came against Maties, where they cruised to a 62-34 win. UP-Tuks started powerfully and by the first break they were 15-4 up. They continued playing well and by half-time they were already 35-15 ahead. The ladies didn’t stop there as they went into the final break leading 47-27. In the final quarter UP-Tuks held on and eventually won the game in good spirit.

UP-Tuks continued with their form and put 84 points past Vaal University of Technology (VUT), who responded with 22 points of their own. They came out the stronger of the two in the opening stages of the game, taking the lead before the first break. VUT tried their best to keep the ladies at bay, as they went into the first break 14-13. UP-Tuks came out in the second quarter taking a lead of 41-13 before the half-time break. In the third quarter they stretched their lead even further and went into the last break leading 64-19. In the last quarter the ladies put another 20 points past the VUT defence, cruising to another victory.

The fourth consecutive win for UPTuks came against the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Madibaz team. The teams threw everything at each other but UP-Tuks were able to take an 11-8 lead into the first break. The second quarter was just as intense as UP-Tuks remained dominant and stretched their lead to 26-13 by the half-time break. By the final break, the

UP-Tuks varsity netball during a break. Image: up.ac.za

ladies from Pretoria had a comfortable 44-20 lead and went on to win the match 59-25.

The fifth win for UP-Tuks was against UJ when they scored their highest score in the tournament. They won the match 98-26, with Nthabiseng Mothusi saying after the game, “My team is the best, we are like a family.

We don’t disrespect our opponents and we

prepare for every opponent the same way. I have faith in my team that we are going to go all the way. We are going to win the Varsity Netball.”

NWU-Pukke was the next victim as they suffered their first defeat to UP-Tuks. They lost 61-39 to UP-Tuks, which handed the Pretoria side a home semi-final. The semi-

final will be played against Maties, who have already suffered defeat at the hands of UPTuks earlier in the season.

The ladies from Pretoria will be hoping for another win, which will see them play in the final.

The semi-final will take place on Monday 13 October at 18:45.

Barclays Premier League as it stands SIMPHIWE NHLABATHI For football fans, the thrill of the Barclays Premier League is one they cannot contain and with such an exciting start to the league, it comes as no surprise that so many fans are glued to their screens during league weekends.

Chelsea have come out guns blazing this season with performances that have seen them fixed first on the league table. The summer signings, Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas, have linked well to create and score four goals in seven games, one of them against Arsenal in the Stamford Bridge clash. Costa is also on top of the goal scorer’s list with nine goals in this season. With seven games played in the league so far, Chelsea is yet to lose after six wins and one draw.

Manchester City, after having a nervy start to the season, is sitting second in the league having played seven games with four wins, two draws and one loss. City’s only loss came at the hands of Stoke City, after being stunned at home with a goal from former Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf. The most dramatic victory for City this season has been the one against Liverpool on 25 August where they won 3-1. City also played a one-all draw against Chelsea with former Chelsea legend Frank Lampard scoring the equaliser for City.

A two-all draw against Arsenal also kept City from getting all three points at the Emirates Stadium.

Surprise package Southampton is sitting third after seven games. After selling some of

their better players, such as Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, Luke Shaw and Calum Chambers, Southampton have gone on to win four games, draw one and lose two. Graziano Pelle has also played a huge part in placing the club where they are ranked due to his excellent form and four goals so far this season.

Manchester United is fourth on the table after spending big money this summer.

United have shown glimpses of their past glory throughout their seven games, thrashing Queens Park Rangers 4-0 and winning against Everton 2-1 (a side that completed the league double against them last season). The big money moves of Angel di Maria, Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw have propelled United into a better position than they were in this time last season. On-loan striker Radamel Falcao also found the back of the net against Everton, scoring his first goal for United.

Arsenal and Liverpool have not started with the greatest form this season as they are sitting eighth and ninth respectively. Arsenal has won just two games of seven this season. They have also drawn four and lost one. Draws in big matches against Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City and Manchester City led to Arsenal dropping a lot of points. The money spent on bringing in Alexis Sanchez, Mathieu Debuchy, Calum Chambers and Danny Welbeck is yet to pay dividends as the side has struggled to produce a good run of form.

Liverpool has also seen tough times this season with just three wins, one draw and three losses. The worst losses came at the hands of

Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal. Image: eurosport.com

West Ham and Manchester City, where they lost 3-1 in both matches. The club’s attackers and defenders have also not been performing well as they have scored and conceded ten goals, leaving the side with a goal difference of zero.

We wait with bated breath to see who will win the league, who will be qualifying for the Uefa Champions League and who will be relegated at the end of the season. As Barclays Premier League fans know, you can only know for sure at the end of the season.

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