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years of Perdeby A look back at South Africa’s oldest student newspaper

Perdeby’s identity through the decades

Kayla Thomas

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t’s certainly time for this spring break. You can feel it on campus, I’ve heard so many people commenting on how quiet campus is and I think it’s because everyone is gearing up to have a very welldeserved break. (But don’t take too much of a break, remember it doesn’t end when you get back.)

But as we go into the tiring next two weeks before we get to relax for a while, we decided to spruce up the paper with a bit of colour for Pride Week. Ofentse Malele, chairperson of UP & OUT, and her team have been traipsing around for the past few weeks and she has been working hard to put it all together. It looks like it will be quite an eventful week. I’m especially interested in the seminar on structural and institutional violence against queer people in the constitutional era, and the group discussion on the influence of drag culture, on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. And if you have a chance, go show your support for the queer community on Thursday at the Pride March, which starts at 12:30 in front of Oom Gert’s. Apart from the building excitement for the spring break and pride week this week, if you see a Perdeby staff member walking about campus, head on over and give them a hug. Over the past few editions we have had no breaks with back-to-back editions and articles coming up and falling away with no end. All this while we have a changing editorial, new staff and overlapping test weeks and assignments. I’m impressed that we are still going, albeit with tired weary looks on our faces. You can just imagine how happy we were to see some young fresh faces around the office. I got the chance to meet all our new staff last Friday, and their passion and excitement really speaks to a very promising 2019. And finally, this weekend we will be having a celebration of our 80 years of Perdeby with an event that includes past editors and their editorial. This newspaper is amazing and impressive (if I do say so myself) and I think the fact that so many past editors and editorial members are willing to come through to join us in this celebration is testament to the legacy of the paper. I only hope that the changes we introduce next year will build this organisation further and add to the impressive history of our publication. Go wild Shaun Sproule

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erdeby’s role and identity has changed periodically throughout the years to suit the ever changing student culture of the university. Certain significant changes have defined the publication for years to come. In 1944 the paper aimed to develop an “Afrikaner identity” and encourage the use of Afrikaans following the university’s Afrikaans settlement the decade before. During this time Perdeby also called for contributions from students for the publication to build a collective Afrikaans student identity. Perdeby later changed its angle again to further embrace theology and religion. This shift in identity largely included the residences Sonop and Kollege as contributors to the paper due to their prominent theological focus. At this time Perdeby had several editorial members from the Faculty of Theology

featured Perdeby’s developing identity until today. The publication acts as entertainer, informer and watchdog. The latter, offering students a voice with which to report malpractice, abuse of power and discrimination. The most obvious change in Perdeby’s identity came with its name change from Die Perdeby to Perdeby in 1999. The name change for Perdeby marked a steady shift from an Afrikaans identity to an English as the publication began publishing bilingual content in the following years and in 2012 Perdeby began publishing exclusively English content. Perdeby’s identity has been a constantly shifting force and each year marks new developments and changes for the publication. With an everadapting student population and culture, Perdeby’s identity grows and changes with the students it serves. With 80 years of identity development, 2019 is expected to deliver.

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Tuks Pride week: a community’s battles UP&OUT Chairperson, Ofentse Malele, told Perdeby, “Having gender non-specific bathrooms is a big step in showing support and acceptance especially for the trans community. As it is, niversities across the country are taking strides to be more the trans community is hugely under-represented especially on inclusive of the disabled and LGBT+ communities on campuses. Gender neutral bathrooms would be a step towards social their campuses. On 1 September 2017, the University of acceptance.” Johannesburg launched a pilot program for gender neutral toilets On 23 July, the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) stopped on their Soweto campus to acknowledge how gender identities using gender prefix, this refers to removing titles such as Mr, Mrs, have expanded to more than the traditional two. Speaking on Talk or Ms when addressing students in their correspondence. This Radio 702, Transformation Director, Mpume Hlatswayo, said decision was taken to affirm the title and identity of students who that this change was a way for the university [UJ] to create safe are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming within the zones. “The response is positive, although, we need to increase university. According to a statement released by Wits, students who our awareness campaigns before officially launching the campaign are gender non-conforming chose to use the neutral title “Mx”. fully,” she said. Since then, UJ has implemented gender neutral Although the university removed prefixes, this does not change a toilets at their Auckland Park campus. The urinals were removed student’s title on legal documentation. Malele said, “It is great to see from some men’s toilets to allow the toilets to be gender neutral. that Wits is accepting that some students prefer to not have prefixes. It is also a big step in enforcing gender equality. With the use of the Mx prefixes, male and female students are now on an equal platform for opportunities within the university,” she said. UP&OUT is the official LGBT+ society at UP. The society aims to create a safe space by hosting events that promote freedom of expression, solidarity and togetherness among students. They also work to educate people about the spectrum of sexuality and gender as well as sexual and mental health. The society also helps students who are still coming to terms with their sexuality and to create a campus environment where queer students feel free to be themselves. A non-heterosexual student at the University of Pretoria who wished to stay anonymous, told Perdeby that they had mixed responses with regards to whether the university was doing enough to support members of the LGBT+ society on campus. The source explained that the most challenging thing on campus was dealing with the odd stares, little laughs, smirks, side comments and micro-aggressions of homophobia. The anonymous student stays in a male resident and says he is happy to be there. Malele also told Perdeby that she personally believes that the university does not do enough to assist members of the LGBTQ community. “There are a lot of areas where the university Illustration: Kayla Thomas

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Faculty of Health hosts Anti-Discrimination Week

can improve with regards to queer issues. Many students still experience discrimination based on their sexual orientation and perpetrators often go unpunished because there are not clear and sufficient processes to report such cases of discrimination and harassment,” she said. “There are a lot of students and staff who do not understand the difference between sexuality and gender and what being queer means. As a learning institution, the university should be doing more to educate their staff and students on these issues.” I would like to encourage all students to take a little time to not only educate themselves on queer issues and to understand the spectrum of sexuality and gender. People need to realize that queer rights are human rights. We all want the right to love and be loved without fear of persecution. Queer rights are not solely achieved by the passing of laws and polies, the big battle will be won by changing the mind-set of the general population which requires people to want to learn. In order to do that, the straight community needs to better understand the spectrum of sexuality, gender and queer culture. The biggest challenge is discrimination based on sexual orientation and lack of understanding on gender and sexuality. On campuses and residences a lot of queer students do not feel free and comfortable with being themselves, in fear of being judged and socially out casted. There is also not a strong force of support for queer students, it is only during Pride week that the society is inundated with requests for collaborations. For the rest of the year we have a few close allies that request our help in their events. We would love to see the same support we receive during Pride week to be carried out throughout the year. The advancement of queer issues will be better achieved when we are all working towards them as a collective. UP&OUT will be hosting their annual Pride week themed, Dont Hide your pride. Pride week starts from Monday 17 September until Friday 21 September. The progamme includes Graffiti Wall Painting on Monday from 8am, a seminar on structural and instituional violence against queer people in constitutional era which will be held on Tuesday at the Graduate Centre from 13:30 until 16:00. On Wednessday, a discussion about the influence of drag culture will be held at the graduate centre from 11:30 until 13:30. There will be a pride march on Thursday that will start from Oom Gert’s from 12:30. The pride week program will end on Friday with a braai at LC de Villers.

UP students die in pedestrian incident Refilwe Mofokeng

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rom 10 to 14 September, the Faculty of Health hosted various events and activities as part of their Anti-Discrimination Week initiative. The slogan of the week was “Be the domino”. Co-ordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Week, Joshua Nunn explained, “Our slogan for this epic event was inspired from Nigerian activist Luvvie Ajayi’s TED Talk ‘Get comfortable with being uncomfortable’ and alludes to the concept of standing up against the status quo and being brave enough to take the fall in the hope that others will follow suit.” During the week a poetry event was hosted in which student poets got an opportunity to perform some of their work. An interactive seminar was hosted by a facilitator of dialogue and communication who worked with groups of students. During the seminar, various discussions took place about privilege and dignity and how a person’s actions or words affects another. Nunn said, “These seminars created a platform for much needed student-on-student engagement and helped us broaden our perspectives and understandings about our fellow classmates.” Other activities that took place during the week included a wheelchair race, screening of short films (There’s Still Good and Luister). Nunn said, “Both films were extremely eye-opening and the

conversations that followed the screenings were even more so as we discussed issues of internal stigma and much more.” The week ended with a debate. Students from the Curlitzia and Olympus residences took part in the debate. The debate centred around the motion “micro-aggressions come from a place of ignorance and thus are innocent”. During the debate, issues such as the impact of microaggressions on people were discussed and whether someone can be held responsible who might not be aware of what they are saying or doing. The debate was won by the team from Olympus. Outgoing Health House representative for Transformation, Caitlin Shadwell, used the week to introduce the Student Satisfactory Survey. Nunn said, “This survey is being used to help us gauge where change is needed most in our Faculty.” Commenting on the week as a whole, coordinator Nunn said, “Anti-Discrimination Week 2018 marks a very important growth point in terms of transformation on (the) Prinshof Campus and I am very proud to have been a part of such a fantastic week organised by just a hand full of people. The events hosted throughout this week did not mean an end to discrimination as we know it, but rather a huge leap in the right direction, creating a space for dialogue, for understanding and most importantly for change – not only in our Faculty but also in our unconscious bias and beliefs.”

n 15 September, Brian Msimango, a final year BSC Geography student and Manduleli Hlungwane, a final year BSC Hons in Physics student, died after being hit by a car while crossing Jan Shoba Road by the Sasol garage in Hillcrest. They were both UP students and resided at TuksDorp, a university residence. TuksDorp’s Head of Residence, Edwin Smith expressed the following, “For us as Heads of Residence, losing one of our students is a huge loss, not only because it is an irreversible loss, but also because of all the hopes and dreams shattered for the family, friends, peers, and our university community. While […] university is a wonderful

time in a young person's life […] we [must] ensure that our students grow and thrive while in our charge, there are many dangers lurking out there that require our students to be careful, cautious, and constantly vigilant. We hope this loss will, among other things, have us all reflect on the fragility of life, of the many unexpected twists and turns it can take, and help us live our lives in ways that ensure we are successful, healthy, safe, and secure.” On 19 September, a memorial service will be held for the students at The Chapel at 19:00 to 21:00 to enable the university community to mourn and celebrate the lives of these young men. Detective Mthuseni Mudzanani confirmed the incident to Perdeby and clarified that a case has been opened.

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Constitutional Tribunal appoints first black Chief Justice Refilwe Mofokeng

n 12 September, third year LLB student Mpho Mogadime was appointed as the first black Chief Justice of the Constitutional Tribunal. The Constitutional Tribunal formerly known as the Student Courts the judicial arm of student governance at the university of Pretoria. The Tribunal is responsible for the election of the Student Respective Council (SRC), disciplinary hearings, the resolution of student disputes, inter society disputes and SRC constitutional matters. The Tribunal is an independent, impartial objective body, which is there to ensure that the rights of the student population are upheld and protected. It is made up of trained, final and pre-final year law students. Mogadime who will be taking over from current Chief Justice Antonie Klopper in 2019 told Perdeby, “I am the first black Chief Justice of the Constitutional Tribunal. Before the Constitutional Tribunal, there was a Student

News | 17 September 2018 Court that carried a different jurisdiction and was different from the current Constitutional Tribunal. However, I think in this current era, being the first black Chief Justice of the Constitutional Tribunal is quite pivotal. During this time, the university is placed in a position where it has to respond to issues of transformation and I can only imagine how my appointment is an encouragement to many other black people – although transformation is much more substantial than mere appointments. I hope my appointment inspires all people to engage in opportunities such as this one and to not feel as if certain opportunities only belong to certain people. For me, it was quite important that the trend of seeing only white candidates being appointed as Chief Justice and black candidates as Deputies be broken. Having a good form of representation within positions of authority is important.” Current Chief Justice Antonie Klopper explained, “The Deputy-President of the SRC constitutes of a Judicial Service Commission composed of at least one lecturer from the faculty of law, three judges who are not re-applying and the Chairperson, who will be the SRC Deputy-President. The Executive Committee are appointed from the full bench appointed for the next year after interviews are held by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The judges are appointed after applications are received and interviews are held by the JSC. The judges handle specific cases as given to them by the Chief Justice.” Klopper said, “From Chief Justice to Chief Justice I can only teach the new Chief Justice what I have learnt, but his term will bring new challenges, and I have unfathomable faith that he will face these challenges head on and to the best of his ability.” Speaking to Perdeby, Mogadime said, “Serving people in whatever capacity has always been important to me. This fed into my passion for governance and constitutes the main reason why I decided to study law. No matter what one does and where one goes, people will most likely be the main recipients of one’s influence, whether directly or indirectly, intended or unintended.” “My term as a Judge was mostly characterised by learning and working alongside talented individuals. During my term, I got to learn about the structure of student governance, the role of the Student Representative Council, the functions of the Constitutional Tribunal, and the Tribunal’s place within student governance. I have learned that the Constitutional Tribunal is actually quite a relevant student body. If students knew more about it and engaged with it more, then we would see an increase in student justice on campus” Mogadime concluded. The procedure for the appointment of the Chief Justice is stipulated in the Constitution of Student Governance (CSG) and the Constitution of the Constitutional Tribunal.

UP students dominate GradStar Awards Refilwe Mofokeng

fter GradStar received more than thousands of entries from across the country, thirty University of Pretoria students were selected after going through a fourphase judging process. The GradStar programme aims to connect top students with top employers. The programme is sponsored by Accenture, DHL, Epiroc, IBM, Comair, Fasken, and set up by BlackBark Productions, who are the creators of the Rising Star Awards. This programme is a unique development that focuses on quality connections, and compliments existing employer programmes. It is designed to provide previously unrecognised students with opportunities for employment and allow them to contribute positively to South Africa’s future growth. According to a press release, MD of BlackBark Productions, Laura Barker said “I am particularly proud of the GradStar programme for the way it develops our very young talent in South Africa. The top hundred will each be connected with a business mentor, who has been recognised through our Rising Star Programme, to further ready them for the workplace. This is a unique and valuable opportunity for each graduate to draw upon the expertise and knowledge of those who have gone before them and start their careers on a solid foundation.” The university students who were selected showed the best potential as the country’s future leaders, and their assessment throughout the process is conducted by key assessment providers

Khonology, employers and universities. The press release concluded with a statement from management consultant, educator and wellknown motivational speaker, Dr David Molapo, who is also the patron of the GradStar programme. He said, “This is a worthy programme. It is designed to uplift the student youth at this time of unrest and provide an aspirational platform to assist them in achieving their potential. I see the initiative as one deserving of the support of employers and educators across South Africa.” The UP students are: Francis Wilkinson, Erard Knoetzen, Rian Botes, Anke Wortmann, Michelle Oelofse, Mihandi Kirchner, Kerry van Zyl, Kirsten Dempsey, Bernice Mabaya, Jason E Sa, Roger Wyllie, Kamohelo Dimo, René Myburgh, Patrick Wiggett, Phenyo Khunou, Siseko Ngubo, Andre Kleynhans, Brian-James Schroeder, Tinyiko Zitha, Amogelang Natasha Mokoape, Mahlatsi Phele, Loyd Mufamadi, Mahlatse Laka, Alexander Harris, Amal Siddique, Juan-Louis Basson, Rayvern Coetzee, Rose Tendo Murunzi, Amandla Mgijima, Tondani Maradwa. The top hundred students were elected based on leadership criteria and readiness for the workplace, in addition to their academic performance, and the programme culminates in employer workshops with the top hundred, who represent the financial, accounting, IT, engineering and legal disciplines, amongst others. The top hundred graduates will compete for a spot in the “Ten of the Finest” at these workshops, which will take place on 26 September at a Gala Dinner at Indaba Hotel.

TuksBaja sets eyes on SAE victory Nondumiso Mntambo

uksBaja is a student-run simulated engineering environment that runs on the University of Pretoria’s support and sponsorship. The TuksBaja team is tasked with designing and building an off-track vehicle that will be used to compete against other universities at a national and international level each year. Sponsorship from the Paramount Advanced Technologies has made it possible for the TuksBaja team to compete in the South African and American SAE Baja competitions this year. The team has built one off-track vehicle, fondly known as Car X, and they are currently working on their second car which should be fully operational in October. Car X will be showcased at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo (AAD Expo), one of South Africa's largest contributors to the country's GDP. This showcase is scheduled to take place from the 19th-23rd September. Perdeby spoke to some of the TuksBaja members in the various departments to find out more about their experiences as TuksBaja members. Perdeby asked the maintenance and integration captain, Nathan Mills, a thirdyear mechanical and aeronautical engineering student about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into building an off-road vehicle. Mills said, “Paramount Group sponsored this entire vehicle and hopefully we’re planning to grow an ongoing relationship with them. The goal for TuksBaja and these cars is obviously to race in the competitions nationally and internationally, but the real reason is giving the students the exposure.” Some of the achievements that the TuksBaja team received in 2017 include, being placed fortieth in the American competition with over a hundred competitors from universities worldwide and third in the South African competition. Prof. Els, head of the Vehicle Dynamics Group (VDG), of one the Mechanical Research departments,

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started Baja racing in South Africa. This resulted in the University of Pretoria being the first South African higher education institution to take part in a Baja competition. TuksBaja team has been competing in Baja competitions annually since 1996. Perdeby also had the opportunity to speak to the Testing Captain, Michael Roditis, who is also in his third year of mechanical engineering, about his experiences of being part of the TuksBaja team. Roditis said, “I have been here since first year and I absolutely love it, there's always something to do, it’s very interesting. You are always learning something.” Although the dates have yet to be finalised, Shaun Cannon, the Manufacturing Captain, who is in his third year of mechanical engineering gave Perdeby a rough idea of when the national and international Baja competition would be taking place. The South African competition is scheduled towards the end of October and the American competition will take place in May 2019. In parting, both Mills and Cannon assured Perdeby that the TuksBaja applications which take place midway into the first semester were open to all University of Pretoria students. Cannon said, “We pretty much accept anyone who is eager to join.” Mills said, “We are not just looking for smart people. We are looking for people who are willing to learn and are willing to put in the hours of work, people who will eventually take the team forward once we are gone. The biggest part of TuksBaja is skill transference.”

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UP heritage tour O Refilwe Mofokeng

n 13 September, UP Campus Tours hosted a tour for the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA). It is the national administration body responsible for the protection of South Africa’s cultural heritage. Campus Tours forms part of the Honours degree in Heritage and Cultural Tourism and is run by the students themselves. Campus Tours can be seen as an internship that is included within the course outlines of the degree. Campus Tours was established in 2002 and is run under Enterprises University of Pretoria, and supervised by Professor Karin Harris, head of the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies and the Director of the University Archives. The aim of Campus Tours is for students to gain knowledge in all aspects of business which would be of vital importance to their future. It is run by 8 postgraduate students. They have conducted 156 tours for 2018 as of current, 13 September 2018. They have worked with the UP Museums and on 18 May 2018, they hosted a very successful scavenger hunt in celebration of International Museums Day. This event saw 113 visitors through the museums in the short duration of the scavenger hunt. The route of the tour was as follows. Lesley Carle led the tour to the first building, Kya Rosa, which was the starting point. Kya Rosa was the first campus of the university, established in 1908 having 32 students and 4 professors. The name of the university was then Transvaal University College (TUC), hence the nickname TUKS we have today. College was spelt in Afrikaans which explains the “K” in TUKS – Transvaal Universiteits Kollege). ‘Kya’ means ‘house’ and ‘Rosa’ was the name of the architect’s wife. The building was built for her to entertain guests in. The building is a replica, the original building was situated in the CBD on the corner of Skinner Street and Schoeman Street. The second stop was the Theology Building. Nomalungelo Machele spoke here. She said, “It was established in 1917 and is the largest and oldest Theology Faculty in South Africa. The

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Sitting pretty: White Afrikaans Women in Post-apartheid South Africa Nondumiso Mntambo

rof. Christi van der Westhuizen is an author, socio-political analyst, columnist and former journalist. One of her many roles includes being an associate lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Pretoria. Prof. van der

gates in front of the building are the original entrance gates to the University. The gates were a gift to the Theology Faculty for their centenary celebrations – the faculty turned a hundred years old in 2017. The gates have cement stones in front of them symbolizing that the gates to education is never closed.” The third building was the Old Merensky Library. Fabio Carbonatto spoke here. “A national monument. It was initially used as the campus library but now houses the Edoardo Villa Museum, it is a sculpture gallery featuring Edoardo Villa sculptures as well as sculptures from Anton van Wouw and other South African artists. It is shaped in the form of an open book.” The fourth building was the Old Arts Building. Simone van Zyl spoke here. “As the university expanded more space was needed so the Old Arts Building was built in 1910. When they moved into the Old Arts Building the university had 62 students and 7 professors. The classes were held in this building along with a library (this library expanded and therefore they built the Old Merensky Library but then it was simply known as the Merensky Library). It is also a national Monument. It now houses various art galleries, including the Mapungubwe Gold Collection, the Van Tillburg Collection and the Eastern Ceramics Gallery.” The fifth site that was visited was the original entrance to the University. Yolande Meintjes led the tour. She said, “It was known as the Elandspoort entrance. Elandspoort was the name of the farm on which most of the campus was developed on. Today we just call it the University Road entrance. Access to this entrance was completed in 1958 and was the original entrance to the campus.” The sixth building was the Old College House. Lesley Carle led the tour. She said,” This was the first male residence on campus, built in 1911. Guys used to stand on the little balcony of the building and check out the girls passing by. Now male residences are now allocated on the Hillcrest campus. This building is currently the offices of the Centre for Advancement of Scholarship.” The seventh building was the Roosmaryn

Building. Cassandra Hawrylkiewicz spoke here. She said, “Roosmaryn was the first female residence on campus which was built in 1926. Roosmaryn means Rosemary in English. All the female residences are named after flowers and all the men’s residences are named after trees, with the exception of Kollege. This building is currently home to the Student Representative Council (SRC).” The eighth building was the Humanities Building, which was led by Carmen Joubert. She said, “This building has 23 floors, 2 of which are underground. It was built like a bridge because Roper Street used to run through the building and campus. When the University got permission to close down that part of Roper Street they built the Student Services Centre underneath. Students call it the ‘fishbowl’ because of its rounded and glass design. The first 4 floors of the Humanities building have lecture halls, the rest are all offices.” The last stop was Merensky Library. Carmen Joubert spoke here. She said, “Merensky Library was built when the other library, Old Merensky Library became too small. It contains about 1.5 million books including online resources. It has a study centre attached to it that is open 24/7 for students to come study in a peaceful environment. It has 6 floors, 2 of which are underground. The Law faculty, Music Faculty and the Engineering

Faculty all have their own libraries.” Other attractions on campus that were not covered in the tour are: The Chapel which was built in 1925 and was initially a Catholic Church buildings next to it, Tukkiewerf, was a monastery. The University bought the buildings in 1980. Tuks alumni can come get married in the Chapel. Jacaranda Lane is the paved road in front of the Law Building. The trees on both sides of this road are Jacaranda trees and in October when the Jacarandas blossom the whole lane is covered in a purple hue. The flowers fall to the grow whilst there are still flowers overhead which makes this whole lane one of the most beautiful places on campus come springtime. Oom Gert se Plek, for short is called Oom Gert’s. It is a pub on campus where students can come and socialise with their friends. Oom Gert is the campus mascot and can be seen at sporting events. It is said that apparently, he looks similar to Einstein Campus tours provide tours for everyone who is interested. Tours are usually an hour long and need to be booked beforehand. The cost of a tour is R80 per guide per hour. Weekend tours start from 14:00 on Fridays at a cost of R160 per guide per hour. During public and school holidays the weekend fees apply (R160 per guide per hour). They can be contacted on the following: Email address: upcampustours@gmail.com Office number: 012 420 5155

Westhuizen’s most recent book titled: Sitting Pretty: White Afrikaans Women in Postapartheid South Africa has been successfully launched in all the major centres in South Africa and is responsible for her several talk show appearances. In the book Prof. van der Westhuizen looks at the identity of white Afrikaans women during and after apartheid. Prof. van der Westhuizen explores “whether and how white Afrikaans women have reimagined themselves in opposition to colonial ideas of race, class, gender and sexuality.” Perdeby spoke to Prof van der Westhuizen to find out more about the thought process behind her latest book. Perdeby asked Prof. van der Westhuizen what the inspiration behind her book was. Prof van der Westhuizen said, “As a white person and especially as an Afrikaner I believe it is very important to reflect critically on our history, particularly on apartheid as a political project by and for the benefit of Afrikaners. This I have done in my first book, White Power & the Rise and Fall of the National Party, Building on that work, I was curious to see whether white Afrikaans women are embracing the liberating possibilities of democracy in contemporary South Africa.” Prof. van der Westhuizen went on to say, “Eusebius McKaiser says, they are in the same WhatsApp group as black men, because they straddle a position with both advantage and disadvantage. While black men enjoy patriarchal privilege, they experience discrimination on the basis of race, Similarly, while white women enjoy the benefits of whiteness, they experience gender discrimination.” The message that Prof. van der Westhuizen intended for people to take away from the book is that, “neoliberalism and post feminism have given the Afrikaner nationalist ‘volksmoeder’ (mother of the nation) a new lease on life. Some white Afrikaans women remain entrapped in an ethnic femininity

based on compulsory heterosexuality and reproduction. They aspire to "ordentlikheid" (respectability) in insulated white suburban enclaves, due to "inward migration", where men are reinstated as "kings" and "priests". Fortunately that is not the whole picture. On the other hand, there are also white Afrikaans women who reject the racism and heteropatriarchy associated with the volksmoeder and aspire to a different kind of ordentlikheid which is about recognising the humanity of all people, black and white, gay and straight, female and male.” Prof van der Westhuizen had the following to say about the response to her book thus far, “The interest and enthusiasm about the book have been amazing. I have had launches in all major centres in South Africa, and the venues have been packed, as well as several talks and participations in conferences and festivals. There have been many TV and radio interviews, and articles in print and online media.” Prof van der Westhuizen went to say, “People have contacted me via social media to thank me for doing this work, which I am very grateful for and humbled by.” Perdeby asked Prof. van der Westhuizen why she thought the role of White Afrikaans women in post-apartheid South Africa was a topic for discussion. Prof van der Westhuizen responded, “Very little has been written on white Afrikaans women, which may also be because some Afrikaans women feel that one should rather not ask questions about their identity. I believe it is necessary to be questioning about all identities, including this one, and the wonderful level of interest has shown this to be true.” In parting Prof. van der Westhuizen said, “The more critical questions we ask about those things that others, and we, take for granted the better we will understand the why the oppressive ideologies of racism, sexism and homophobia continue. Better understanding will help us to defeat these ideologies.”

Student Entrepreneurship Week at UP

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Henri Uys

he Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW) aims to empower young entrepreneurs. The SEW will run from 8 to 12 October

at UP. According to the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education’s website, “the primary objective of SEW2018 is to raise awareness of entrepreneurship in its different forms as an alternative to formal employment. Students will be challenged to have career options in place, should they not be employed upon graduating. Students will also be challenged to consider entrepreneurial ways to supplement their income while studying, for example by participating in the gig economy or trying their hand at drop shipping.” A team consisting of members from the University of Pretoria Business Incubator (UPBI) and Enactus UP will coordinate the SEW at UP. The lead-coordinator of the SEW at UP, Makone Maja, said, “The SEW will be an opportune time for existing and student entrepreneurs to exploit university resources that can advance their businesses and business ideas, engage with other students who have a knack for entrepreneurship and to market their products at the university in a dignified manner.” Maja added, “What distinguishes our SEW from that of other universities is that ours is strictly for-the-students, by-the-students. The whole team putting this together is students from the university.” Some of the activities that will take place during the week include a speed-networking session, entrepreneurship support workshops and panel discussions with TuksAlumni entrepreneurs. Student entrepreneurs will also have the opportunity to showcase and market their products.

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Support local: SA’s emerging business sector Mosa Mgabhi

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Femicide: the

South African curse O Inge Beukes

n 11 September, the Ministry of Police presented the 2017/2018 crime statistics to the Portfolio Committee on Police in Parliament. The crime statistics, which cover the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018, revealed that the number of murders has increased to 20 336 people from 19 016 people in the 2016/2017 period. The murder of women has contributed to this increase, with 291 more women being killed than the last period. While it is unclear how many of these murders were cases of femicide, South Africa does face alarming rates of gender-based violence. According to statistics compiled by Africa Check, South Africa’s rate of femicide is almost five times above the global average. One instance of femicide which caught the media’s attention was the gruesome death of 22-year-old Karabo Mokoena, who was murdered by her boyfriend, Sandile Mantsoe in April 2017. This sparked a frenzy of anger on social media platforms and eventually birthed the hashtag, and later the movement, known as #MenAreTrash. Unfortunately, Mokoena is just one of the many South African women whose fate has been met with femicide. According to Pretoria News, a woman is murdered every four hours in South Africa, with half of them dying at the hands of their intimate partner. Women aged 14-29 years old account for about 39% of femicides, and black women account for 78% of these. Although femicide rates are high in South Africa, they often go unreported. Africa Check spoke to Major-General Sally de Beer, the South African Police Service’s head of corporate communication. De Beer drew attention to the pitfalls of SAPS in recording and monitoring femicide in South Africa. “The crime registrar office of the South African Police Service does not keep intimate-partner violence statistics, as this is not a legally defined crime. The most recent data we have on intimate-partner femicide in South Africa is based on 2009 autopsy data of women aged 14 years and older from mortuaries across the country.” To bring this reality to light, the Black Lawyers Association UP Branch (BLAsc) held a seminar on Femicide at the end of Women’s Month. The event kicked off with a spokenword poem titled “Conversations with My Hips” delivered by an executive committee member, Bongiwe Mhlanga, before the evening transitioned into unpacking the popular question of what femicide is. Environmental specialist and panellist of the seminar, Sharlene Moshidi, understands femicide as more than statistics on the killing of women. “Femicide transcends physicality, it seeps into the mental and emotional. Femicide is putting women in a cocoon and suffocating her until she cannot breathe. Once someone tampers into you emotionally, you are dead.” Christi Kruger, researcher and project manager at UP’s Centre for Sexualities, AIDS and Gender (CSA&G), discussed the possible factors which could explain why men kill

women. “The causes of violence are always multiple and often entwined in complex ways. In South Africa we have, firstly, a long history of different forms of violence. Colonialism and apartheid created and sustained layered forms of structural violence. It has often been shown that violence reproduces more violence. In many cases we thus see, for example, that men who grew up in very violent communities tend to use violence themselves as they grow older.” Kruger also draws attention to the role of patriarchy within our society as well as the correlation between high rates of substance abuse in South Africa and violence. Perdeby spoke to Khwezi Mabasa, a researcher in Political Economy and a part-time lecturer at the Political Sciences Department. Mabasa says that, men“have to acknowledge that we live within a patriarchal society and that [this society] has been sustained by various forms of domination over women that go even beyond the household […]You cannot stop something if you haven’t acknowledged it.” Mabasa also draws attention to the role that socialisation of young boys plays in creating such a society. He says that “[y]oung boys behave a certain way on the basis of the social capital that is awarded to them by other males in the patriarchal society.” He continues to say that men seek approval of their masculinity from other men. Masaba continues to say that “we need to challenge the notion of patriarchal socialisation, particularly by older males, because they have a large influence on the reproduction of social norms and violence within families and within society.” Lastly, Mabasa draws a link between the material basis of femicide and gender oppression to socio-economic factors. “Our capitalist system is structured around the super-exploitation of women’s, both paid and unpaid, labour.” Femicide is not limited to heterosexual women but extends to vulnerable groups such as black queer women. On 1 January, Noxolo Xakeka was brutally stabbed to death at a local shebeen in Strand. The 23-year-old mother was harassed, called names and assaulted before being killed by a young man. Her family claim the attack was because of her sexual orientation. Kruger says, “rather than being viewed as simply [an] expression [of] gender and sexuality in particular ways, patriarchal men view queer women as breaking unspoken societal rules and therefore undermining male power.” When facing the question of how to bridge the gap between our current society and a society safe for women, Kruger thinks that although women’s rights are protected on paper, they are not adequately enforced. Kruger thus highlights the role of the state in supporting survivors of violence and preventing violence through the police, health care, and social support. She takes the stance that as a society we should start calling out sexism, misogyny, and prejudice in our everyday lives. In this way, she says we should work towards creating a culture where absolutely no form of violence towards any individual is tolerated.

n August Proudly South African launched its first global online store, RSAMade. The store exclusively sells locallymade products and services to encourage consumers to engage more with its “buy local campaign”. Although it is still in its infancy, the site offers a wide variety of locally-made products including t-shirts, locally-brewed beer, charcoal from Hartebeespoort, soaps, and locally-manufactured electric bikes to name a few. CEO of Proudly South African, Eustace Mashimbye, says that the organisation realised that e-commerce is a “burgeoning market in South Africa.” The fourth industrial revolution, according to Mashimbye, has made apparent how important it is to “tap into digital shopping habits and […] ensure that more locally grown, produced and manufactured goods are available to local consumers”. Like most government initiatives, Proudly South African seeks to combat South Africa’s triple challenge of poverty, inequality, and unemployment. The campaign’s objective is to help create 5 million jobs by 2020. The organisation believes that consumers have the power to reinvest in the country and help retain jobs. Proudly South African consists of companies that are large multinationals as well as township-based and rural companies. This inclusion encourages trade between its members. According to their website, they intend to support small, medium-sized and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) to further their goal of job creation. This aligns with the National Development Plan which envisions an economy where SMMEs contribute to 90% of jobs by 2030. Professor Martin Breitenbach from the Department of Economics at UP says that “funding and promoting small business[es] in South Africa has been part of government policy for a long time. Government has also pledged on many occasions to create an environment that is more de-regulated and where the ease of doing business is improved. Among these count amendments to labour legislation to exclude small business from minimum wage determinations and other cumbersome legislation.” Prof. Breitenbach went on to comment that the “extent [to which] government is making good on its promises will only be seen in the growth of the small business sector.” In terms of local production, Prof. Breitenbach says that local manufacturing has “the direct advantage of local employment”. He goes on to explain the indirect advantages of manufacturing locally, called upstream and downstream advantages. “[F]or example, downstream [would be] if you manufacture clothing, [then] rent a building from a local owner, and buy fabric and other inputs locally, [thus] stimulating other businesses. Upstream, would be selling the manufactured goods through a distributor or directly to shops, [making] use of the transport system, etc. All of these linkages in the economy create a multiplier effect that stimulates total output of the economy and reduce unemployment.” Local manufacturing can, however, have its drawbacks. Prof. Breitenbach mentions that “the biggest drawback of local manufacturing is if you have to do it by protecting an industry which is not internationally competitive through import tariffs or non-tariff barriers. In this case you foster uncompetitive business and consumers end up paying more for a good.” He went on to express that “careful scrutiny of South Africa’s current trade agreements show that there are plenty of products in which South Africa enjoy either preferential treatment or zero duties, providing sufficient opportunity

for South Africa to be competitive.” Entrepreneurship is often thought to be the answer to South Africa’s economic issues. However, the research paper titled Entrepreneurship Policy in South Africa says that too much attention has been focused on interventions aimed at entrepreneurship for the process of poverty alleviation and job creation. The paper, conducted by Shahida Cassim, Anis Mahomed Karodia and Paresh Soni, says that instead there should be an emphasis on the “[stimulation] of the growth of existing businesses” as this would encourage innovation “for real entrepreneurship in the country.” Earlier this year, ITWeb reported that government has partnered up with the Southern Africa Business and Technology Incubation Association (SABTIA). This sees the coming together of the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and the Department of Small Business Development. This partnership aims to support the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, provide certification, training and guidance on best practice as well as encourage an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Minister of Small Business Development, Lindiwe Zulu, revealed plans of SABTIA when she signed a strategic partnership with the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA). The aim is to accelerate economic growth and transformation as well as “develop a new policy framework to [re-energise and reposition] business incubators and accelerators to meet the challenges of national development.” UP has launched its own business incubator, TuksNovation, in partnership with Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA). This business incubator aims to support postgraduate students in creating start-ups and employment opportunities. TuksNovation includes a virtual incubation programme that is focused on technology and tech entrepreneurial skills, as well as an acceleration programme that is focused on commercialisation and business growth. Moreover, UP offers courses through Enterprises UP to develop students’ entrepreneurial skills and also prepare them for the workplace. UP is hosting a Student Entrepreneurship week from 8 to 12 October. Efforts such as these seem vital when one considers Independent Online’s report which reveals that South Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit is ranked 42 out of 54 countries in the 2017/2018 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor’s (GEM) Report 1. Mark Paper, COO of Business Partners International, expresses that the mindset around entrepreneurship in the country needs to change. He did, however, come to South Africa’s defence by saying that South Africa has a high calibre of SMEs which is not representative of weaker entrepreneurship as suggested by the GEM Report 1. When asked what measures government could take to ensure that South Africans are supportive of local industries and entrepreneurs, Prof. Breitenbach says that “government should strengthen its institutions and get rid of all policy uncertainty. This they can only do by getting rid of corruption and cronyism and improve governance.” He continues to say that government “should also stop practicing populism. This in itself would bring back domestic and foreign direct investment.” Lastly, Prof. Breitenbach says that government should “change its development focus away from the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and focus instead on creating an environment where private enterprise can flourish.”

17 September 2018 | Features

Born to be wild Gemma Gatticchi

he Ukutula Conservation Centre and Biobank in the North West province is home to a significant advancement in non-surgical artificial insemination (AI). Earlier this month two lion cubs were born through this process. This was the first time worldwide that lions have successfully been born through AI, which involves the depositing of semen into the cervix, fallopian tubes or uterus. According to the University of Pretoria website, this achievement is part of a research study done by a team of scientists from UP. The team’s research is based on the reproductive physiology of the female African lion and the development of artificial insemination protocols for this species. This world-first could be used as a baseline for other endangered large wild felids, says the UP website. The African lion population, which was once 1.2 million in the 1800s, has dropped to less than 18 000 this year says IOL. This population decline of over 98% has led to the species being classified as “vulnerable” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Further, the West African lion subpopulation has been recognised as “critically endangered”. For wild lions, problems to do with breeding arise not necessarily from the reproduction process, but rather from the isolated and fragmented population which results in inbreeding. This consequently affects the gene pool, putting the survival of the species at risk. Perdeby spoke to Dr Isabel Callealta, a PhD candidate at the

Department of Anatomy and Physiology at UP, who was involved in the project. She says that “AI is an assisted reproduction technique that, [when] implemented in conservation programs, may contribute [to] solving some problems related to management and breeding of wild species, such as sexual or behavioural incompatibilities […] or lack of genetic variability”. Artificial insemination can, therefore, be used as an intervention to diversify the gene pool of the lion population. Dr Callealta says that assisted “reproduction techniques could provide not only a faster diversification and distribution of genetics, but also a reduction of disease transmission”. According to UP’s website, Dr Callealta says that the team has found pioneering information on the reproduction physiology of the African lion. She says that the success of the project means that the team has laid the foundation for effective non-surgical AI protocols using both fresh and frozen-thawed semen. Since frozenthawed semen can be transported easily, AI eliminates risks associated with the transportation of animals used in natural breeding programmes. In other words, only semen needs to be being transported for breeding to occur, as opposed to whole animals being moved. However, the hype around this development has been dismantled by certain conservation groups. According to News24, Dr Kelly Marnewick from the Endangered Wildlife Trust says artificial insemination does not address any of the threats that lions face. Dr Marnewick continues to say that the lion population is declining due to conflict

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with people, a lack of suitable prey, a lack of safe spaces and trade of their body parts. News24 reports that UP intends this research to be used for the establishment of methods which help breed endangered felids when numbers and genetic diversity are low and not necessarily to help lions breed in the wild. According to News24, when the link between captive breeding and canned hunting was brought up by Dr Marnewick, UP assured that the animals are used only for education and research and that everything is done within strict regulations. UP adds that the Ukutula Conservation Centre and Biobank has a good record of housing and breeding of lions and several other African carnivores. Willi Jacobs, the owner of Ukutula, says “There can be little doubt that wildlife conservation through education and ethical scientific research is the most suitable‚ long-term solution for our planet’s conservation challenges and dwindling wildlife populations.” Dr Callealta reiterates the main goals of this research project, saying “we hope to achieve a better understanding of the fundamental reproduction of the African

lioness, to develop a repeatable protocol for AI in this species, and to create a "big-catmodel" that could be used as a baseline for other endangered large felid species, such as tiger or leopard”. The university is currently working on using artificial insemination to help other endangered species.

The ABCs of the LGBT+ Inge Beukes

U L G B T T Q Q I A A P

P Pride Week is taking place from 17 to 21 September and despite gender and sexuality becoming

less taboo over the past few years, some may still be unaware of what exactly the LGBT+ acronym stands for. LGBT has been used since the 1990s, after it was adapted from LGB, which stood for

Lesbian A woman who is primarily attracted to women.

Transsexual

An outdated term that originated in the medical and psychological communities for people who have permanently changed their gender identity through surgery and hormones.

Ally Typically a non-queer person who supports and advocates for the queer community. An individual within the LGBT+ community can be an ally for another member that identifies differently than them.

G Q

Gay A man who is primarily attracted to men. This term is sometimes a broad term for individuals primarily attracted to the same sex.

Queer An umbrella term to be more inclusive of the many identities and variations that make up the LGBT+ community.

lesbian, gay and bisexual. Originally the term gay was used in reference to the LGBT community. However, activists believed that the term gay did not accurately represent all those to whom it referred. Thus, LGBT

B Q

Asexual An individual who generally does not feel sexual desire or attraction to any group of people. It is not the same as celibacy and has many subgroups.

Bisexual An individual attracted to people of their own and opposite gender.

Questioning The process of exploring and discovering one’s own sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression.

replaced this term in the mid-to-late 1980s. Over time the acronym has been expanded to acknowledge the growth within the community. Today, the full acronym is LGBTTQQIAAP.

T I

Transgender A person whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth.

Intersex An individual whose sexual anatomy or chromosomes do not fit with the traditional markers of “female” and “male”.

Pansexual A person who experiences sexual, romantic, physical and/or spiritual attraction to members of all gender identities or expressions. This is not simply people who fit into the standard gender binary of male and female. Content: Inge Beukes Infographic: Kayla Thomas

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East Doja Cat is more than ‘Moo!’ Atlanta Love Letter D 6LACK Image: Mashudu Madzhiga

Kevin Mareletse

oja Cat has recently gone viral for the music video for her song “Moo!”, which currently has slightly over 16 million views on YouTube. It amassed popularity over other platforms such as Twitter and Instagram after being shared frequently and being turned into a meme. It’s clear to see why the song blew up the way it did, with its quirky music video and comedic, yet clever lyrics which at times parody some other well-known songs like the nursery rhyme “Old McDonald Had a Farm” and “Milkshake” by Kelis. Doja Cat, a Los Angeles native, is the daughter of Dumisani Dlamini, a South African actor who is well known for playing the roles of Crocodile from Sarafina! and Chester from Yizo Yizo. Shortly after moving to America following the Sarafina! Broadway tour, he met a woman by the name Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer, a painter, and they had two children, one of whom would grow up to be Doja Cat. Doja Cat, whose real name is Amala Zandile Dlamini,

showed off her care-free attitude and the exploration of herself during her youth in her debut album, Amala, which released earlier this year. The music is a combination of Synth-Pop, RnB, and slight layers of hip-hop influence which come together with sexually liberating and youth orientated lyrics. The amount of creativity can be traced to both her parents being from different fields of arts and her having made music from the age of 16 and dropping out of school around that time. She then released her Purrr! Ep in 2014 after her single “So High” went viral at the time, as well also reaching 17 million views which led to her signing a deal with RCA Records. She also revealed in an interview with VladTV that she had learned how to produce her own music and had done most of the music production and recording on her own, after receiving a midi keyboard from her boyfriend at the time as a Christmas gift. Doja Cat is an artist who is very free-willed and much of that shows in her music. This is the same way she carries herself when she interacts with her fans and followers and during her interviews as well.

UP student publishes poetry anthology at 19 Ricardo Teixeira

hato Tshukudu, a first year student at UP has been included in the Better than Starbucks literary magazine in 2018 as an international feature. As well as Best New African Poets anthologies of 2016 and 2017. Now, Tshukudu has published his first anthology. A first year BIT student, Tshukudu’s first poetry anthology entitled Fly in a Beehive, was released on 16 August. The anthology was published through an international publisher in Zimbabwe, Mwanaka Media and Publishing. In an interview with Perdeby, Tshukudu revealed that the anthology was initially set to be released in 2017. “My goal was to release a book before I turned 18, or before I left [adolescence].” Tshukudu faced some issues, including switching publishers, and felt some of his poems were incomplete. Earlier this year, Tshukudu removed some poems from the anthology, “After speaking with my publisher, I felt there are some poems, they were filler poems”. After removing ten poems and replacing them with eight new works, Tshukudu felt the anthology was complete, and every poem had its own meaning. Initially, Tshukudu was drawn to poetry in 2013, and explored writing after being inspired by Jaden Smith’s lyrical work. A year later, a friend introduced Tshukudu to spoken word poetry through a video of Suli Breaks. “I didn’t know what spoken word was, and I asked him, and he said, ‘it’s basically poetry, but you perform it.” One video inspired an obsessed Tshukudu, he recalls “I ended up watching all of the videos of Button Poetry. Even today, I still watch the videos.” Tshukudu credits these videos as the driving force behind changing his views on traditional poetry versus contemporary poetry. “[It] really played a role in shifting my mind from traditional poetry, in the sense that you have to focus on stanzas. I thought that [with] poetry you have to make sure that the lines rhyme. Then I realised, its more about truth.” Tshukudu

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feels that “as long as you represent your truth to the best of your ability, that’s poetry.” Tshukudu has previously taken stage to perform some of his poems at Spoken Sessions and at the Best New African Poets book launch. Tshukudu expressed his biggest goal as a poet, “Primary and high school students, in [English] paper two, they write about poets, I want to be one of those.” When asked about why he chose to study a Bachelor’s in IT, Tshukudu laughed, responding that he’d been asked the question before. “It goes back to what I believe in, we live in an age where versatility is key if you want to succeed. Specialising is a thing of the past.” He added, that if he had delved into a course that deals with poetry and language, he would have neglected other aspects of his life for development. Tshukudu looks to grow even further in the future, and is working with the University of Pretoria to hold a book launch in the Merensky library. He hopes to get his books on the shelves at Bridge Books in Johannesburg, but they can be ordered online at African Books Collective.

Jessica Manyelo

ast Atlanta Love Letter is 6LACK’s second album and was released on 14 September 2018. This highly anticipated album saw the return of a 6lack we were earlier introduced to in 2016 when he released his album FREE6LACK. His ability to set a post-dusk mood is immediately displayed in this release. Atlanta rapper-singer and songwriter Ricardo Valdez Valentine, better known as 6LACK became famous for his latenight-drive worthy sounds and vocals and he is back at it again with this sophomore 14-track release. It features artists such as Khalid whose melody complements 6LACK’s mellow yet meaningful sound, and a few others such as Future, J Cole and Offset in the upbeat “Balenciaga Challenge”. Love and its difficulties continue to be a theme in 6LACK’s music. Although a somewhat depressing subject, 6LACK seamlessly transitions between rapping and singing making it a more pleasant listening experience. He tackles deep matters of the heart in a subtle and non-invasive manner. A tranquil yet powerful mood is conveyed throughout the album except for “Switch”, which is a bit displaced from the rest of the songs in the album in terms of mood and setting. We are introduced to an unfeatured female – voicemails of a seemingly upset yet intuitive woman tie the songs together and give emphasis to the themes conveyed in this album. 6LACK’s interpretation and rendition of a widely popularised genre such as trap is unique with the inclusion of strings and the piano in a successful attempt to layer sounds, create depth, cleanse the palate and leave the listener with subtle notes of R&B. Notable lines from the album include “I’m an R&B n***a with a hip-hop core” and “But I’m a hypocrite ’cause here I am with another slow song”. It is evident that he is not trying to keep up with anyone or be someone else, he knows his strengths and shows them off in this album. A striking similarity in terms of sound, and theme can be observed between his first and second album. The rapper is set to kick off his world tour in Johannesburg on the 5th of October followed by another show in Cape Town on the 6th of October. Terra Whack, Summer Walker, THEY and Boogie will be accompanying the rapper on his From East Atlanta With Love tour. More information about the tour and venues are yet to be announced.

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Lentedag 2018 Carina Kloppers

t is, yet again, that time of the year. The weather is starting to heat up, the jacarandas are threatening to burst into bloom, and #savethesemester is in full swing. And that can only mean one thing: Lentedag is right around the corner. This year marks the 16th annual Lentadag Festival. From the humble beginnings of what started as nothing more than a res get-together for the Sonop men, has grown into the biggest daylong student festival in Pretoria. Now, UP students get to enjoy a Wednesday free from the burden of classes as they shed their winter wear and break out the hats and sunglasses, to hop on busses going to the Pretoria National Botanical Garden. There they will find three live stages with some of the best local music talent, beer pong olympics, other festival games, multiple bars with affordable drinks and just a jolly good time. Lentedag will take place on 26 September at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden as the last hurrah before UP breaks for recess. With an extensive line-up that includes everything from notable House DJs like Cinimin and Vimo to the widely adored Matthew Mole, while the likes of Karen Zoid and Van Pletzen definitely make for the biggest drawcards. There is a reason every student has Lentedag on their bucket list. It is a rite of passage for first years and quintessential for a whole-rounded student experience. But moreover, students get to forget the woes of their degrees and have some pure-hearted fun in the sun with their mates. Do not miss out. Tickets are available online for R130, and will also be available at the gate for R160.

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Blood brothers: behind the scenes Van Coke Kartel), Jaco Mans (Coelacanth and Ex Tidal Waves), as well as Van Coke Kartel’s Jedd Kossew to talk about all the behind the scenes action.

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Carina Kloppers

his year marks the fourth annual unification of the rock supergroup, Blood Brothers. The elite group will return to the stage on 29 September at Platteland, Centurion with the common goal of rock ‘n rolling against cancer. With eleven of the best that local rock talent has to offer together on one stage for three hours, this year’s Blood Brothers will be nothing short of epic. Perdeby met with veteran Blood Brothers rockers Francios van Coke (Fokofpolisiekar and

In September the best of South Africa’s local rock legends will once again unite as the supergroup, Blood Brothers, supporting the Vrede Foundation in their battle against cancer. The Vrede Foundation is an initiative that aims to educate young people about cancer. How was the idea of this event originally born? VAN COKE: Henré Pretorius started the Vrede Foundation when his brother, Herman, was diagnosed with cancer. It does not only educate young people about cancer, but also aims to help young people with cancer treatments and funds, if they don’t have medical aid. Henré and Rudi Norval organised a couple of Vrede Fest events around the time to help Herman and also started helping people in a similar position. I have been involved with Vrede Foundation projects since that time and Blood Brothers is an extension on the idea. What power do you believe lies in the notion of some of

South Africa’s best musicians combining forces to fight cancer with nothing but three hours of non-stop artistry on a single stage? MANS: Cancer is a subject no one wants to talk about. An event like this helps young people to openly discuss their experiences; most people have had someone in their ives with cancer, awareness can help save lives or help comfort those who lost people they care about. KOSSEW: I believe music can share massive awareness on the issue, what better than a rock show? And for the new fans, what can be expected from a Blood Brothers performance? VAN COKE: A three-hour rock ‘n roll show. There are a bunch of new members this year, so it will be different. […] All of us will play songs from our catalogue and also some of our favourite covers. There will be collaborations happening, probably a couple of unexpected things. This year it is the 4th annual Blood Brothers showcase and there are five new members joining your rock supergroup. What else has you most excited for this year’s performance? KOSSEW: I'm excited to perform with the legend Laudo [Liebenberg] from AKing. What has been some of the previous years’ highlights performing at the event alongside your peers in the local music industry? VAN COKE: I did a song with Garth Barnes from Tweak last year. We have been playing shows together since 2001, but never ended up on stage together. It was pretty cool. The first year we ended the show with ‘Rockin' In the Free World’, with the whole cast on stage. It was a cool moment. MANS: Everybody is extremely busy, it’s very hard to get together to do this show, so we have the core of the band rehearsing months in advance, but it’s only the last couple of days before the show that the whole team can get together for a rehearsal. Last year it was very exiting the last week building up to the show.

Fun and Games | 17 September 2018

Top Twenty

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1. Why did you decide to be gay?

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In celebration of Pride week, we are looking at the top 20 questions that queer people are asked. Questions are compiled by Up and Out.

2. So… who is the girl in the relationship? 3. If you could change to being straight, would you? 4. Are you lesbian because boys broke your heart? 5. Isn’t being demisexual like being in a normal relationship? 6. Are you sure you just haven’t meet the right person yet? 7. Are you really gay? 8. Why do you have to have so many letters in the LGBT+ label? 9. You already have rights why do you need Pride? 10. How do you know you’re gay if you’ve never been with a girl? 11. Are you really lesbian or is it because everyone is coming out? 12. Why isn’t there straight Pride? 13. If you’re gay are you attracted by prison? 14. Are you bi cause you’re confused? 15. If you’re bi, then you’re 50% gay and 50% straight? 16. Wont being gay result in human extinction? 17. How do guys you know… you know? 18. Which bathroom do you use, the men’s or the woman’s? 19. Do you pee standing up or sitting down? 20. I don’t mind gay people but why do they have to be all in your face about it?

Across 1. Famous Tuks LGBT+ alumni 4. Ursula in the Little Mermaid was based off her 5. Not today Satan, not today 6. Mirrored walls and music videos in Centurion 7. African-American gay liberation activist

8. First openly gay elected official 9. South African gay rights activist 10. Parade realness in October Down 2. Chairperson of UP & OUT 3. 2006, Equality in South Africa Illustrations: Marren McKay

17 September 2018 | Sport

TuksAthletics: Sports day for people with Down syndrome Marren McKay

n 1 September, TuksAthletics, as part of its centenary celebration, teamed up with the Down Syndrome Association of Pretoria to hold a sports day for people with Down syndrome. The event, which was held at TuksAthletics Stadium, was the first of its kind. More than 400 people of all ages participated in the event, with the oldest participant being a 60-year-old woman. Over a thousand people came to support the athletes. Furthermore, Danie Cornelius, Head of Programme at TuksAthletics, said that all technical services and assistance were provided for free. These included everything from the doctors on duty to people capturing the results. The events of the day included 60m, 80m and 100m sprints, as well as 400m and 800m dashes. The contest also included field disciplines such as discus, shot-put, javelin and long jump. Parents had the opportunity to participate in the pram race, a race in which Down syndrome babies and toddlers were pushed prams by their parents. The Down Syndrome Association of Pretoria also joined the South African Sports Association for the Intellectually Impaired, meaning that they now can participate in sports at national and international levels. Through this membership, people with Down syndrome can now professionally participate in sporting events and no longer have to compete socially. The association believes that sport plays a fundamental role in the development of skills and helps people with Down syndrome to better their mental and physical capabilities. Cornelius said that without the help and support of the Down Syndrome Association of Pretoria, the event could not have been a success. Since the event was a success, Cornelius said “TuksAthletics decided to make this an annual event as part of their community support and outreach with the support of everyone involved.”

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TuksMindSports: a new take on cognitive sports Ntokozo Zondo

uksMindSports is a relatively new sporting code that was established in 2013 by founder Maryke Kennard. The club is affiliated with Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA), the sanctioned body for e-sports in South Africa. Mind sports is the competitive e-sports platform where gamers also known as e-athletes compete against each other. Johan Uys, club chairperson, detailed the training required by gamers to compete at the highest level of the sport revealing that, “gamers put in thousands of hours of dedication in practice, studying the strategies and building essential skills like teamwork, communication, discipline and focus to gain a competitive edge.” Uys further elaborated on the ins and outs of the sports saying the “objective of mind sports is to promote dedication to skill, growth of e-sports at a grass roots level, to promote diversity in gaming and to serve as a vehicle to compete at a national and international level.” Founder Kennard changed the sport by becoming the first female captain of the national team in 2015 when the team competed in the seventh international e-Sports Federation games held in South Korea. This club distinguishes itself from other TuksSport clubs by uniquely focusing on the development of the cognitive aspect of competitive sports. Uys discussed the physical side of the sport. He said that mind sports contains “a demanding physical aspect with respect to hand-eye co-ordination and reaction time, similar to traditional sports. Actions Per Minute (APM) measures how many key-strokes a player makes in a given game title. According to engadget , top performing Starcraft II players reach APMs between 300-600 per minute, meaning 5-10 keystrokes per second, which is incredibly fast.” The clubs season runs from March to the end of October (local leagues offer players the opportunity to play during the off-season). Highlights of the season include the national and provincial trials of MSSA which allow gamers to earn national colours and compete internationally at the annual International e-Sports Association (IESF) World Championships taking place in Taipei this year. The club demographic is made of 77 members. 80% are UP students between the ages of 18-24 with 70% male and 30% female. Uys said, “We are actively looking to recruit more female gamers to the club and to generate more interest by developing female athletes to compete as a team at the provincial and national tournaments. The club has a history of promoting female gaming in the community by

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delivering the first female to captain the national side and we hope will continue to serve as a role model for aspiring female gamers.” Uys commented on the club’s effort to raise female membership. Uys discussed funding availability for the club and the criteria to earn it and said, “(The) MSSA in association with the International e-Sports Association provides funding for qualifying TuksMindSports players to attend international events. Exceptional players can be individually sponsored by organisations or companies. There are bursary opportunities for players who receive National Protea colours. Funding and sponsorships have historically come from information technology companies who are looking to provide support and advertisement to local players. There is a lack of support from non-IT companies as e-sports

is considered a niche market and is foreign to most of the traditional companies.” The five-year long-term goals set for the club include developing high quality players to represent UP at an international and local level, continuing to produce Protea gamers, increasing the membership base to enhance depth and skill of players through getting formal coaching from experienced players from organisations like the ZA Gaming Academy, increasing player diversity and to strengthen UP’s gaming community through hosting and assisting players to participate at events. The club will be hosting a fireside gathering tournament for Hearthstone players at the Legendary e-Sports Café, Hatfield during the last week of October.

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All about TuksCanoe Mariesa Potgieter

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ugby is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and the TuksWomensRugby team is trying to motivate girls to become part of the sport. On TuksRugby’s website, the women’s team is said to be one of the best internationally. This is due to their victories against countries such as Portugal, USA, Fiji and Belgium who have qualified for the Olympics before. The women’s team has managed to achieve a lot. In 2014, the Blue Bulls team mainly consisted of Tuks players. This year, Tuks is giving girls the opportunity to fund their future through rugby bursaries. The TuksWomensRugby club will be hosting their first rugby bursary clinic on 22 September at Hillcrest Campus’ B-field (LC de Villiers). To take part in the event, one must book, and a registration fee of R50 is required. Speaking to the captain of the women’s team, Libbie Janse van Rensburg, the clinic is basically

an introduction to rugby sevens for girls. They will be teaching them all the important rugby skills such as ball handling and how to manage the contact situations, as well as assisting and challenging those who have played before to test themselves. She went on to say that the event is open to everyone, however, if one is trying out for a bursary, they either must be a UP student or plan to study at UP in 2019. With regards to age restriction, South African law states that a person must be 18 or older to play rugby at senior level. Unfortunately if someone is 17 years or younger, they won’t be allowed to play for Tuks in South Africa. However, van Rensburg said that they can still award a bursary to a top achiever who’s 16 or older because the International Law states that one can play rugby at senior level from the age of 16. The captain hopes that the event attracts a lot of people, because their goal is to encourage girls to join, so that the club can grow. The club hopes to host events such as this quarterly or monthly.

anoeing is a physically intensive and exciting outdoor sport where nature is your gym. Perdeby spoke to two UP athletes who have competed in multiple international competitions to find out more about TuksCanoe. Kayla de Beer is a third year student who is studying BCom in Marketing Management. She enjoys canoeing, but said that it is difficult to manage her sport with her studies. She commented that, “It’s a fine act to keep it equal. The thing is you need to prioritise and the hardest part is putting aside the fun stuff and focusing on what needs to be done first.” Her weekly practice plan consists of training twice a day and they “train three times a week at the gym and every afternoon otherwise at the dam”, according to de Beer. Jonathan Wing is also a third year student who is studying mechanical engineering. He said that, “Balancing sport and studies comes with experience. You have to be able to prioritize either of them when necessary.” De Beer said that her greatest achievement in canoeing so far has been when she and her K2 (Kayaking) partner, Esti Van Tonder, went to Germany and Hungary to compete in the finals at a Senior World Cup. She further said that she and Van Tonder formed their K2

Mariska Venter: wheelchair tennis pro Paul Gray

Mariska Venter. Photo: Twitter @WCTennis

partnership this year and they hope to, “try and see how far we can take the K2, maybe even to next year’s Olympic qualifications”. When Perdeby asked what upcoming competitions Wing is preparing for he said, “I’m looking at getting ready for SA sprint and maybe marathon championships if I can squeeze in the time to get the kilometres done on the water.” For Wing, his greatest achievement so far was when he made a new personal best at the Milan World Sprint Championships in 2015. He felt that, “It was a very strong race for [him]” and, “It was the strongest [he] had ever been”. When Perdeby asked De Beer why people should consider doing this sport she said firstly because of “nature” explaining that, “It’s so nice to get onto the water, be in fresh air [and to] just get away from everything”. She added, “Secondly the adrenaline. Our races are 40 seconds long so it is high intensity, it’s exciting and it’s fun”. Wing feels that many should consider canoeing because it “Is an escape to another place” He also added that, “It is such a flexible sport in that it is a team sport and also an individual sport. You can choose what you want from it so it can suit everyone”. Further he said that, “Not only does it keep you fit, but there is no joint impact” and therefore no joint issues would arise when you get older.

ariska Venter, a South African wheelchair tennis player, has been making waves in the world of wheelchair tennis with her recent performances. Venter won the doubles title at the Ath Open in Belgium with her partner, Emmanuelle Morch in August. Beyond tennis, Mariska is a wheelchair model, who has recently finished her studies in beauty therapy. She told Perdeby, “I love making people feel and look beautiful inside and out”. She is busy studying BCom in Marketing through UNISA and is also a motivational speaker, which “leaves not much time for anything else”, Venter says. Mariska started playing wheelchair tennis in Grade 8. She said, “I spent hours trying to figure out this sport and soon become ranked as the number 1 junior girl in the world in 2013. This is my biggest achievement and one that still inspires me to achieve greater heights.” To achieve this she has had the support of a team of experts, and that their input has helped her to become a professional

athlete. She exclaims that, “I can’t wait to see what we will achieve in the future together”. Venter and her doubles partner, Emmanuelle Morch, have played together in six tournaments, winning the last one they competed in. Venter comments that “doubles with Emmanuelle are so much fun, sharing the ups and downs with her. We got to know each other really well on the court and that showed in the final, as we played some amazing tennis. We make a perfect team, I am more aggressive and strong, while Emmanuelle has more touch and feel.” Through her journey in tennis, her short term plans are to return to the top 30 in the world, as well as to qualify for the world cup at the Kenya World Cup Qualifiers. She also plans on qualifying for the Tokyo Paralympics in 2020. In November, Venter plans on competing in Malaysia but first she needs to raise the funds to do so. In order to make it to the top and maintain it, Mariska has relied on various people throughout her career and would like to thank her team, the High Performance Centre, Oasis Water, individual donations, and sponsors.

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