18 April 2016 Issue 8 Year 78

Celebrating Freedom Day

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UP damage-free following student protests MARKO SVICEVIC AND XANDER JANSE VAN RENSBURG Despite estimated damages of over R300 million caused to universities during the recent 2015/2016 protests, UP has emerged as one of only five universities in the country that has suffered little to no damage to property. In a response to questions by the Democratic Alliance, Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Nzimande said that a total of 14 universities had submitted damage reports to the Department of Higher Education and Training. He further added that universities had not yet confirmed from which university budgets the damages would be recovered from, adding that certain damages would be covered by insurance claims. This follows a briefing Nzimande held in January saying that South Africa could no longer afford any more damage to its universities. Appealing to protesting students, Nzimande urged a halt to the addition of unnecessary expenses so that funds could be better spent on building the education system. At the time, Nzimande revealed the government’s plan to shuffle its budget in order to cover the estimated R150 million in damages done to universities’ infrastructures. Since then this amount has more than doubled, with North-West University suffering R151 million in damages to its property alone. The University of KwaZulu-Natal estimated its damage to property at R82 million, with the University of the Western Cape’s damage amounting to roughly R46 million. On 13 April Nzimande was quoted

by News24 as saying, “It cannot be acceptable that student protests are resulting in violence and destruction of the universities’ property that belongs to the public of South Africa and future generations to come.” Nzimande added that the department would work with law enforcement agencies to strengthen security at university campuses to prevent any further damage. The extent of damages at Unisa, Central University of Technology, Durban University of Technology and the University of Fort Hare are yet to be quantified. According to the director of UP’s Department of Security Services, Colin Fouché, relationship management during the recent protests was a key contributor in avoiding any damage at UP. Fouché thanked those involved for their “high morale and well-disciplined behaviour” and for the cooperation and fruitful engagement on student matters from all parties involved. UP’s Registrar Prof. Niek Grové said that UP was able to manage the relationship with student groups behind the Fees Must Fall protests “in a manner that put the interest of the University first and resulted in minimal damage to property and/or threat to people”. “Through ongoing communication between the university management and student leaders, it was possible to avoid incidences of violence and damage to property,” said Grové. Grové expressed UP management’s appreciation for the responsible role played by UP students and student leaders. Grové also said that during the 2016 protests, a more volatile situation was present and although some damage was recorded, it was possible to curtail the damage by the

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Damage costs per university Cape Peninsula University of Technology

R689 850

North West University

R151 000 000

Rhodes University

R250 000

Tshwane University of Technology

R5 073 748

University of Cape Town

R3 200 000

University of Johannesburg

R345 000

University of KwaZulu-Natal

R82 000 000

University of Limpopo

R1 786 295

University of Stellenbosch

R352 000

University of the Free State

R2 800 000

University of the Western Cape

R46 544 446

University of the Witwatersrand

R1 410 223

University of Zululand

R4 500 000

Walter Sisulu University

R351 287

physical closure of UP campuses. In a statement by the SRC, it said that the 2016 SRC takes pride in the little to no damage done during the protests, citing the high discipline from UP students and the openness

to engagement and right to peaceful protests as reasons. The SRC also added that it hopes that the same approach is followed in tackling similar issues which may arise in the year.

Milkshakes in Pretoria

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Perdeby

Editorial | 18 April 2016

Celebrate with us

From the Editor

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Something I have been focusing on this week is the idea of celebration. Too often I (and the Perdeby team) get too caught up in everyday responsibilities – the mission that is putting a newspaper together – and the constant state of crisis a newsroom seems to contain. We too

often forget to sit back and celebrate the fact that we manage to do all the big and little things, as well as a million extra things, and still come out fighting. In life we can be like this too. Great moments get glossed over by the next thing on our “to-do” list (like the people running out of graduation to their next appointment. I know it’s a long ceremony, but you’re missing half the experience). It’s slowly becoming part of our Thursday editorial meetings to celebrate something good that happens to each member of the editorial during the week. Sometimes it’s the fact that I receive pitches and articles early, and sometimes it’s the fact that I receive pitches and articles at all. Either way, it’s a matter of perspective that results in small bits of positivity that motivate us forward. Two weekends ago the Perdeby team went on a training camp, and in a way it was a type of celebration. It was exciting to see so many different people with so many different skills all working together and getting to know each other. It was a great way to get out of the office and leave behind all the craziness to learn about new things, acknowledge the fact that we achieve a whole lot each week, and to get to know the people that help us achieve those things. The team left the weekend longing for more

and decidedly more positive. I think this has shown in our last edition and this one. We have taken time to celebrate a few graduation stories below. If you have any inspiring stories or just want to share your excitement with us, send your photos and captions to perdeby@up.ac.za. On 27 April we are also going to be taking time as a country to celebrate our freedom. To honour this and the people that helped South Africa achieve this, we have put together a number of features. You can find them on pages 5, 6, and 7. If celebrating with food is your kind of thing, have a look at the article on page 8 that details a number of local restaurants that serve up some exciting African dishes. Alternatively, those with a sweet tooth will enjoy our look at Pretoria’s most creative milkshakes on page 9. There is celebration galore on the sports pages as the Varsity Cup captain reflects on a historical season and the rugby sevens team looks forward to the Olympics. I hope you find many things to celebrate this week. This week the team are celebrating a well-earned break – we’ll be back in May. In the meantime, you can keep an eye on our website for web exclusive content. Michal

UP is celebrating 250 000 alumni this year. If you have an interesting or inspiring graduation story, share it with us by emailing your story and photo to perdeby@up.ac.za.

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Caleb, Craig and Michal Linden (Perdeby Editor). Three of the four Lindens graduate during this year’s autumn season.

Kabelo Motlhakane, the SRC member with the academics portfolio.

Nikita Mokgware, Perdeby Imaging editor

On 14 April Mr SA, Armand du Plessis, recevied his LLB on the same day as the recently crowned second princess in the Miss SA competition, Tayla Skye, who recieved her BCom Honours in Marketing Management.

On 12 April a mother and son, Juanita Haug (43) and Ricky Haug (24) graduated on the same day and stage, both with degrees in BAdmin Public Administration.

Kaleela Hall, the top student in the Faculty of Humanities for 2016. She is also the third student in a row from the Department of English to win the Vice-Chancellor’s award. Marko Svicevic, Perdeby Web editor

Correction In the 11 April edition, it was incorrectly reported in the article “UP SRC rolls out #UPSRC_ R10mGame funding” that 19 February was the last day that UP students could apply for financial assistance from the SRC. Students are still able to apply for financial assistance until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience or confusion caused.

Pieter Scribante, Stuku ex-officio on the SRC

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Michael Bongani Reinders, the SRC member with the residences portfolio.

Peter Kamlongera, TuksRag exofficio on the SRC.

18 April 2016 | News

UP VP joins funding Commision of Inquiry Humanities institute awards

Prof. Themba Mosia. Photo: UP’s website

BIANCA MEYER UP has agreed to a request from the Department of Higher Education and Training and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development for the temporary secondment of Prof. Themba Mosia to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the feasibility of long-

term university funding. Prof. Mosia, UP Vice-Principal of Student Affairs and Residences, received the university’s full support in terms of his participation in the inquiry. According to an official statement released by the university, “[the university] believe[s] that this is an acknowledgement of his [Prof. Mosia’s] extensive sectorial experience in university management and policy matters through his involvement at various institutions, such as the Council for Higher Education and NSFAS, which will enable him to make a valuable contribution to the work of the Commission.” The secondment of Prof. Mosia is for one year and officially started on 1 April. Upon termination of the

secondment, Prof. Mosia will resume his position as vice-principal at the university. The issue of affordable higher education for students is crucial for the entire sector and is of significant national importance within the framework of long-term financial sustainability of public higher education institutions. In the statement, UP said that they are “pleased to be able to contribute to finding a solution to the seminal matter through Prof. Mosia’s involvement”. Prof. Mosia continues to serve on various national committees, including as a board member of NSFAS. Since his secondment in 2001 to start the Audit and Evaluation Division, he has performed five institutional audits for the Council on Higher Education – one as chair – and was treasurer and trustee of the Foundation of Tertiary Education Institutions in the Northern Metropolis. Prof. Mosia is the chairperson of the Statutory Council on Higher Education that advises the minister on higher education matters and oversees quality assurance arrangements in higher education in South Africa.

Campus news bites MARKO SVICEVIC EFFSC-UP branch holds first quarterly general assembly On 13 April the EFFSC-UP branch held its first general assembly of the quarter at the UP Graduate Centre. EFFSC’s national president Mpho Morolane attended the event, which filled the venue to capacity. The event was marked by the selection of the this year’s EFFSC-UP leadership. UP students raise money for wheelchair rugby player On 10 April more than 80 occupational therapy students from UP held an action sports day to raise money for a wheelchair-bound rugby player from the University of the Free State. The student, by the name of Musa Simelane, was part of the national wheelchair rugby squad in the UK last year. Speaking to Rekord East, one of the organisers

of the event, Marit von Schlichting, said that the profits for the event were donated toward the custom-made rugby wheelchair worth R90 000. Tuition-free universities could reduce quality of education On 13 April, the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) hosted a panel discussion on the recent Fees Must Fall movement. According to the CEO of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, Anthony Farr, tuitionfree universities would reduce the quality of education and of graduates. Attendees to the event included ViceChancellor of the University of the Witwatersrand Prof. Adam Habib and general secretary of the EFFSC-UP branch Wenzile Madonsela. According to a News24 article, Habib said that out of the 1.1 million grade one learners who enter the South African education system, only 30 000 eventually graduate from a university in the prescribed time. In

a similar article, Madonsela said, “The reasons why we have a 20% graduation rate in South Africa are non-academic reasons... [t]hey are reasons such as transport, food [and lack of] sanitary pads.”

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DITEBOGO TSHAKA The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences hosted an awards ceremony on 30 March to acknowledge and celebrate contributions made in the humanities and social sciences fields by South African university members. The inaugural Book, Creative and Digital Awards celebrated those who made outstanding and innovative academic, creative and digital contributions in the humanities and social sciences fields. According to the institute’s CEO, Dr Sarah Mosoetsa, hosting the awards was a major milestone. “It has been a fantastic journey and we have learnt a lot as the institution. I think these awards convey the message that humanities and social sciences should be celebrated and honoured. The quality of the submissions we received was impressive. Hard work and dedication has paid off for some of these finalists,” she said. Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Nzimande was in attendance as the keynote speaker and expressed his joy at the high standard of entries that the awards received from academics and other entrants. “A renewed focus on the importance of the humanities and social sciences is absolutely critical in a world that increasingly

values the sciences, engineering, technology and mathematics as the only measure of development and progress,” Nzimande said. He also emphasised that the humanities and social sciences will enable a change in the material conditions and living experiences of those most marginalised and alienated in society. Submissions for the awards were open to academics from the humanities and social sciences, along with creative curators and artists based at South African universities, in any of South Africa’s official languages. Each award was valued at R60 000. The winners include Nirma Madhoo, Shirley Walters and Astrid Von Kotze, who won the best digital humanity prize for their respective works Future Body, Technological Embodiment in Digital Fashion Media, and Popular Education. Jay Pather, Sazi Dlamini, Neo Muyanga, Sumangala Damodaran, and Ari Sitas won the best public performance and best musical composition prizes in the creative collection category. Jacob Dlamini won first prize in the best monograph category for Askari. The institute, which was established on 5 December 2013, aims to advance and coordinate scholarship, research and ethical practice in the fields of humanities and the social sciences within and through the existing and future public universities in South Africa.

Prof. Tinyiko Maluleke joins UP Executive NTOMBIKAYISE MKANDHLA

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March againts homophobia to take place on Monday, 18 April On 18 April, in support of the international day of silence against homophobia, a silent march will take place on UP’s Hatfield Campus from 12:30 to 13:30. Attendees of the march are encouraged to wear red to show their support.

Prof. Tinyiko Maluleke has been seconded to the executive of UP from 1 April until 31 March 2018. Maluleke will be an advisor to UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof. Cheryl de la Rey. Prof. Maluleke will work closely with Prof. De la Rey and key stakeholders such as employees, directors, creditors and suppliers to improve both the internal relationships and liaise with external stakeholders of the university. Prof. Maluleke is a National Research Foundation (NRF) B-rated academic. “I have had 15 years of experience in managerial positions,” Maluleke said. At various universities, he has served as Dean, Deputy Executive Dean, Deputy Registrar, Executive Director, and Deputy ViceChancellor. He will also be responsible for the Department of University Relations. The Department of University Relations is responsible for the advancement of the university. This includes sustaining alumni relations through the TuksAlumni office, coordinating fundraising campaigns, overseeing the institution’s brand management, advertising, and media liaisons.

Prof. Tinyiko Maluleke. Image: nrf.co.za

As an established social and political commentator on South African, African, and international politics, Prof. Maluleke regularly contributes to publications such as Mail & Guardian and The Sunday Independent. In a statement, Prof. De la Rey expressed her faith in him. “He is proficient in most of the official South African languages, as well as in French, and is therefore eminently equipped for this task,” she says. Prof. Maluleke joined UP’s Faculty of Theology as a professor in African Spirituality and Culture in November 2014. He was also an assistant to Prof. De la Rey in the advancement of the university’s strategy for Africa. Prof. De la Rey added that “Prof. Maluleke will continue with his academic work for the duration of his secondment.”

Perdeby wishes everyone a a great Freedom Day

News | 18 April 2016

Beyond Fees Must Fall: now what? NTOMBIKAYISE MKANDHLA AND DITEBOGO TSHAKA The Transformation Committee under the Faculty of Humanities hosted a transformation panel discussion as part of their ongoing transformation talk series. The theme was titled “Beyond #FeesMustFall: what now?” The discussion questioned how the movement has changed the higher education landscape, what the successes and failures of the campaign are, and what students see as the next stage. The keynote address was given by Prof. Tinyiko Maluleke, the advisor to UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof. Cheryl de la Rey. The panel discussion consisted of Roanne Moodley, a member of Uprising, Mosibudi “Rassie” Rasethaba, the 2015 SRC president, and Thabo Shingange, the 2016 SRC acting president. Apart from the predominantly student audience, Prof. Vasu Reddy, the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, and UP lecturers were in attendance. The panel was facilitated by Quraysha Ismail-Sooliman, who Prof. Reddy described as a “student-led moderator”. Prof. Maluleke addressed the topic of Fees Must Fall on a national scale instead of focusing on UP specifically because he considers himself a new addition to UP, describing himself as a “participation observer” who wished to make claims “with caution and with care”. He reiterated the harsh realities of the higher education landscape with the support of statistics from the last three years, particularly those surrounding black students and black people. Of the 17 500 academic staff in higher educational institutions, 53% are white and 55% are male. He also mentioned how historically black institutions are marginalised by having the least resources and having to maintain largely poor students. Lastly, he spoke about the what he called the government’s “sporadic and reactive interventions” to the movements, which are attempts at appeasing students. The discussion then moved on to the student panel, starting with Moodley who thought that to progress with transformation, a deeper inquiry must be made into the protester’s concerns. She emphasised the “need for dialogue” and urged students to recognise the role of language, the

concept of protest, and what students are protesting against. Rasethaba believes that South Africans are not living in a true democracy but under a “neo-colonial system that is not run by monarchs but by multinational corporations, bankers and western powers.” He proposed that in order to move beyond Fees Must Fall, the transformation and decolonisation of universities and their curriculums, Africa itself must be decolonised. He also called for the fallist movement to develop one dominant guiding ideology. However, he trusts that with “open dialogue, honesty and willingness to learn from each other”, the movement can achieve what those who came before it failed to accomplish. He concluded by saying that “if the fallist movement cannot speak to the gogo in Giyani, the girl in Kuruman, the miner in Marikana, it is a useless movement and is not concerned with the true liberation of our people.” The last speaker, Shingange, who was speaking in his own capacity and not on the SRC’s behalf, touched on how movements such as Rhodes Must Fall and Open Stellenbosch “raised uncomfortable questions in society [that] needed meaningful answers”. He emphasised that movements such as Afrikaans Must Fall are not attacks on white people but part of a fight for transformation within UP. He also called for students to “debate meaningfully”. He said that in order for the curriculum to be decolonised, institutions of higher learning would need to be “Africanised” to discover “what it means to be Africans in Africa”. Dr Fraser McNeill, an anthropology lecturer at UP, asked the panel where they see decolonisation of the curriculum in a global context. Rasethaba’s response was that it can only occur when Africans are self-determined, know who they are, and have ownership of power, their land and wealth. Prof. Maluleke said that in order to achieve the curriculum’s decolonisation, they would need to “come to an agreement about its necessity and that no one can “have a conversation as sceptics”. Noxolo Mabona, a third-year BSc Mathematics student, criticised student leadership for their failure to prioritise the LGBTI community. The panel as a whole ultimately agreed that the hierarchy of struggles needs to be dismantled for a unified progression of the movement to occur.

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UP student develops asthma aid DITEBOGO TSHAKA Moses Kebalepile, a PhD student in the Faculty of Health Sciences at UP, is competing in the Global Innovation through Science and Technology’s (GIST) Tech-I 2016 competition, which is held in Silicon Valley, California, later this year. The annual competition, , allows science and technology entrepreneurs from emerging economies to pit their start-ups against each other and receive further training. Kebalepile has reached the semi-final phase through his invention of a medical diagnostic instrument called the Asthma Grid. The device is an early warning system that predicts threats of impending asthma attacks. The device has nanosensors that measure environmental parameters such as pollutants, oxygen saturation, allergens, and other elements in real time. Taking these elements into account, it computes the likelihood of an asthma attack. Another notable feature is a pressure-sensitive blood sampler that can profile the respiratory spasms the sufferer is experiencing at any given time. The device can also be used by clinicians and, when presented with the instrument, they can analyse the user’s compliance over time. On the Expresso show last year, Kebalepile said that he was inspired by his younger brother’s diagnosis of the disease and the opportunity of being a part of the UP research group that focuses on asthma. Through the use of Kebalepile’s device, asthma sufferers and their primary caregivers will not be caught off guard should an asthma incident occur and, as a result, preventable asthma deaths can be avoided. According to a report by the Global Initiative for Asthma, South Africa has the world’s fourth highest asthma death rate among 5 to 35 year olds. To enter, an application has to be submitted online that consists of an executive summary and promotional video. These applications are analysed by experts, followed by a voting period that is open to the public. Thirty finalists are shortlisted through this voting process and receive a trip to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Silicon Valley. Here they have the opportunity to demonstrate their entries while receiving comprehensive training. The winners of the GIST Tech-I Competition, who are selected at the GES, will then be awarded prizes as well as mentorship and further training from experts in their fields. Voting opened on 1 April and will close on 1 May. Voters are able to view his work and vote for Kebalepile at www. GistNetwork.org/Tech-I/vote

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18 April 2016 | Features

UP introduces new printing system XANDER JANSE VAN RENSBURG

In celebration of Freedom Day, Perdeby takes a look at the streets around the area of UP’s Hatfield campus which have been renamed after anti-aparthied struggle heroes.

Nana Sita

Skinner Street

Secretary and later president of the Transvaal Indian Congress and resident of Pretoria. She was involved in the Indian Passive Resistance Movement after meeting and being greatly influenced by Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi.

Proes Street

Johannes Ramokhoase

Became the first black mayor of Pretoria on 24 November 1995. He was also the longest serving chairman of the South African Democratic Teachers Union.

Church Street

WF Nkomo

In 1955 she was one of the leaders who read out the clauses of the Freedom Charter. She was one of the main organisers of the 9 August Women’s March in 1956, and was later arrested on charges of treason and banned by the apartheid government.

Church Street

Stanza Bopape

Johannes Maisha “Stanza” Bopape was a youth activist who was elected as the first general secretary of the South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) in Mamelodi. He was arrested in 1988 and later disappeared without a trace. During the Truth and Reconciliation Commission it was found that he had died while in police custody. His body was never recovered.

Dr William Frederick Nkomo served as the Trustee of the Bantu Welfare Trust and was later elected president of the South African Institute of Race Relations.

Queen Wilhelmina Avenue

Helen Joseph

Church Street

Schoeman Street

Francis Baard

Frances Baard was a South African trade unionist who was an organiser of the ANC Women’s League in the 1950s, as well as a member of the United Democratic Front.

Florence Ribeiro

She and her husband Fabio Ribeiro were known for providing contacts and raising donations for exiled freedom fighters. Duncan Street

Charles Street

Justice Mohamed

Justice (Ismail) Mohamed was the first non-white person to be admitted to the bench in 1991, and the first non-white person to be appointed as Chief Justice of South Africa. He co-chaired the Convention for a Democratic South Africa (Codesa) talks at the World Trade Centre in Kempton Park.

Jan Shoba

A member of the High Command of the armed wing of the Pan Africanist Congress and the Azanian People's Liberation Army. He was assassinated outside his home in 1990.

Infographic Mothusi Masibi, Daimon Sewell Content: Huvasan Reddy, Tijana Sakota, Savannah Plaskitt, Courtney Tink, Rebecca Woodrow, Jared de Canha

The new TuksPrint system, which was introduced earlier this year, has brought a centralised way of printing from anywhere on or off campus. Students can now simply email their print jobs to the system and log in with their student cards from any TuksPrint-enabled printer on any one of UP’s campuses to receive and print their documents. Speaking to Perdeby, Willie Potgieter, relations manager at UP’s Department of Information Technology, said the new system “enables students to print [from] anywhere, as TuksPrint is run on all campuses and libraries and can also be accessed online.” “Another advantage of TuksPrint is that the risk of someone finding your card if you’ve lost it and using your printing credits is radically reduced, because TuksPrint provides each student with their own unique pin,” said Potgieter. “We are not blind to the difficulties that presented themselves initially with the launching of the TuksPrint system,” Potgieter explained, adding that the Bidvest-owned Konica Minolta had provided TuksPrint with reliable equipment and that the system had been tried and proved to be a success at other universities. “This [assures] UP students that they will be provided with the best quality.” However, some students have complained about the new system, saying it is not as user friendly nor as simple as the standalone printers that were previously available. Bianca van Staden, a second-year publishing student, said that the first time she used the system she felt that there was a lack of support, as there were no step-bystep instructions on how to proceed once students had activated their TuksPrint account. She added that

no instructions were given about how to retrieve documents from the printing terminal either. She said she prefers the previous system as she believes the old standalone system was easier to use. Many other students expressed a similar sentiment when they talked to Perdeby about the new system. Potgieter says that support is available to all students who use the TuksPrint system. Students can also consult any of the staff member in the libraries or the Xerox print centres. Students can also use the QR code available on the TuksPrint posters that will direct them to the TuksPrint web page where additional support will be available. Potgieter further said that it might be difficult to get acquainted with the new system, but once students get used to it, the process will hopefully be more efficient. How to use the TuksPrint system: • To use the system, you first have to register either at one of the libraries or Xerox printing centres. • Log onto the computer and open the TuksPrint shortcut on the desktop, which will then ask for your portal details. Select the “Generate a new pin” tab, and you will be given a unique pin that can be used at any TuksPrint printer. • You can then submit your document to the TuksPrint printing queue by emailing it to Tuksprint@tuks.co.za. • To retrieve a document for the first time, a student simply has to swipe their student card at the printer, enter their pin, and log on using their portal login details. • The document will then be printed. • Every time after this you will only be prompted to enter your unique pin after swiping your student card.

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Features | 18 April 2016

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Born free but still fighting SAVANNAH PLASKITT Born-frees, the first generation born after the end of apartheid into a democratic South Africa, grew up at the same pace as their country. This generation carries not only the responsibilities and memories of poverty and struggle, but also that of their country, and the responsibility for its future. South Africa has an incredibly progressive Constitution and discrimination of any kind is prohibited, but this has not prevented Mandela’s dreams of a rainbow nation from fading. Although race no longer directly determines every aspect of life in South Africa, from the schools you can attend to the buses you can use, for many South Africans it still plays a major role in determining their future. Instead of the rainbow nation, South Africa has been called a “cappuccino society” by Panashe Chigumadzi, editor of Vanguard magazine. In an interview with BBC for an article titled “Why South Africa’s born-free generation is not happy”, Chigumadzi described South African society as, “A vast, huge, black majority at the bottom with a layer of white cream and a few chocolate sprinklings at the top of it.”

South Africa has the third-highest income inequality in the world – a gap that grew since the end of apartheid – not only lying between the rich and the poor but between races as well, with the majority of whites being relatively wealthy and blacks remaining relatively poor. In an article by TheSouthAfrican,com titled “45% of South Africa is poor: a look at our stats on World Poverty Day”, it was reproted that 54% of those living in poverty are black, and only 0.8% are white. In his book Run Racist Run: Journeys into the Heart of Racism, political commentator Eusebius McKaiser said, “Not all whites were or are perpetrators of anti-black racism.” However, he added that “all whites benefited and still benefit from the history of anti-black oppression”. Unemployment statistics also paint a dismal picture, with whites far more likely to be employed than their black counterparts. DA leader Mmusi Maimane said, “The reality is that unemployment among black South Africans stands at 39% compared to 8.3% among whites.” There is also inequality in education. According to a report published by the South African Institute of Race Relations, 60% of whites aged 20 to 24 are enrolled for higher education compared to only 14% of blacks The born frees are fighting to escape the cycle of generations

of poverty and are taking the empty promises of politicians into their own hands. Tertiary students have taken to the streets recently, protesting not only fee hikes but the slow progress of transformation in universities since the end of apartheid. These students are keenly aware of how slow the social and economic transformations of their country have been. According to the 2015 QS World University Rankings, South Africa’s tertiary institutions are ranked among the best in the world, however, according to a report published on Africa Check titled How many professors are there in SA?, although their students may be increasingly diverse, only 14% of South Africa’s professors are black. UP SRC member with the study finance portfolio Luvuyo Menziwa said, “There is no such thing as a born-free. That term is [a] fallacy because what happened during apartheid still continues to happen. The only difference is that there is no more physical violence but systemic violence.” He said that although progress has been made in access to higher education, it is still limited because of financial exclusion. Menziwa also said that born-frees are faced with challenges of extreme poverty, high crime rates in townships, police brutality, and “a weak education system that indoctrinates them to believe that the only thing they are good for is to work for someone else, instead of being equipped to establish and start their own companies.” Despite thie obvious challenges and the engagement demonstrated by the recent university protests, the born-free generation is often criticised for being apathetic to their country’s history. They are labelled as complainers who take the struggles of those before them for granted. In a lecture given at Unisa titled “Who the nation is and how do we foster a culture of responsibility among the so-called born frees?”, Dr Tim Murithi, head of the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation in Cape Town, said, “The born-frees suffer from a culture of entitlement and refuse to carry responsibilities. The first line of engagement in rebuilding SA should be at the educational level. The second is at the local community level, and the third is at the workplace, government, trade unions, private sector and civil society. There needs to be an attitudinal shift and self-monitoring if we are to rebuild South Africa.” Although progress has been slow and there are obvious challenegs ahead, there have been positive changes. More people than ever before have access to clean water and electricity, and the black middle class is growing rapidly. Born-frees are South Africa’s future. They have an influence on the country and they are working to make it better. The leaders of student organisations and political parties are preparing to be leaders of South Africa, and they will carry their goals of completing South Africa’s transformation with them.

Powerful women with powerful legacies From left to right: Adelaide Tambo, Fatima Meer, Ruth First, Lilian Ngoyi. Image: Shen Scott

COURTNEY TINK Freedom Day takes place on 27 April every year. In light of this upcoming public holiday, Perdeby honours some of the women who were instrumental in securing our country’s freedom from apartheid. These women were often behind the scenes, but their actions are no less valuable and impactful than the front-runners of the various resistance moevements. Adelaide Tambo (née Tshukudu) (1929-2007) At age ten Adelaide Tambo was exposed to a police raid in Vereeniging where her 82-year-old grandfather was heavily mistreated. In 1944 Tambo started work as a courier for the ANC, and when she turned 18 she joined the ANC Youth League where she was elected chairperson of her branch. In 1965 she married anti-apartheid freedom fighter Oliver Tambo, and in 1960 the couple was asked by the ANC to leave the country. It was here that Tambo founded both the Afro-Asian Solidarity Movement and the Pan African Women’s Organisation. Tambo served as a member of parliament from 1994 to 1999 on the portfolio committees of housing, and health and welfare. She passed away in 2007 and was given a state funeral. Fatima Meer (1928-2010)

Fatima Meer came from a family that ran a newspaper called The Indian View, which spoke about the prejudice experienced by the Indian community. In 1946 the Indian Passive Resistance Campaign (IPRC) was formed. It encouraged a dramatic show of militant anti-government action and gave hope to many. Meer, still in high-school, formed the Student Passive Resistance Campaign and was often a speaker at many of the IPRC’s rallies. After the Cato Manor riots in 1949, where Indians and Africans clashed, Meer saw the need to unite Indians and Africans. In 1950 she formed the Durban and District Women’s League, which Bertha Mkhize (president of the ANC women’s league) chaired. Meer was a very prominent public voice during the 1970s and remained a good family friend of the Mandelas until her death in 2010. Ruth First (1925-1982) Ruth First was a journalist who specialised in investigative reporting. She shed light on topics such as the women’s antipass campaign. First helped found the Congress of Democrats in 1953 and became the editor of Fighting Talk, a journal supporting the Congress Alliance in the same year. On 9 August 1963 she was detained at the Wits University library and was kept in solitary confinement for 90 days under the 90-day clause.

She was rearrested upon release and held for another 27 days. During this time she attempted suicide. Once she was released, she fled with her family to England. There she continued to fight against apartheid and wrote a novel explaining her arrest and interrogation titled 117 Days. In August 1982 she was assassinated in Mozambique when she opened a letter bomb sent to her on the orders of the South African Police. Lilian Ngoyi (1911-1980) Lilian Ngoyi’s political career began when she joined the Garment Workers Union, where she soon became a very prominent figure. In 1950 she joined the ANC and was soon arrested for attempting to use the white section in a post office. Ngoyi’s dedication to the struggle saw her rise in the ranks of the ANC, and within one year of joining she became the leader of the ANC women’s league. In 1956 she became president of the Federation of South African Women and on 9 August 1956 Ngoyi led the women’s anti-pass march to the Union Buildings, where Ngoyi herself knocked on then Prime Minister JG Strijdom’s door to hand over thousands of signed petitions. This event still stands as one of the largest demonstrations in South African history. Ngoyi passed away in March 1980 after a short period of illness.

18 April 2016 | Features

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JARED DE CANHA

Elections and voting: the practice of true freedom

Reflecting on the road to reconciliation 2016 is a significant year in the history of South Africa’s constitutional democracy as it commemorates 20 years since the inception of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in post-apartheid South Africa. The inception of the TRC is very closely linked to our celebration of Freedom Day. While that first democratic election ushered in and helped consolidate our establishment of a democracy, it did not instantly resolve the disparities which had previously separated South Africans. In this context, the notion of reconciliation was argued to be essential for the survival of the new South Africa and was enshrined in legislation which mandated the TRC. The unique model and composition of the TRC While South Africa’s TRC model is similar to models used in Latin American countries such as Chile, our model is unique in that there was no previous model that was used as a tool to facilitate national reconciliation in a country that was able to undergo radical political change without a civil war. The commission was based on the notion of restorative justice, and thus rejected the retributive approach used in previous instances, such as the Nuremberg Trials. It was also not a formal court of law, and so while the TRC did grant amnesty to those who provided full disclosure of politically-motivated crimes committed between 1 March 1960 and 6 December 1993, it could not prosecute people directly or hand down judgements. It also did not grant blanket amnesty, as seen in some South American models. The TRC was composed of three separate committees and was chaired by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. The Human Rights Violation Committee was responsible for hearing from an estimated 21 300 victims who gave testimony dealing with approximately 38 000 instances of gross human rights violations. This committee, which Tutu was intimately involved in, was often referred to as the one that dealt with the “little people” because of the way it engaged with ordinary South Africans who shared their stories. The Reparations Committee attempted to help support those who had suffered loss by providing monetary compensation on a lump-sum basis. The Amnesty Committee, which consisted of two judges per panel, considered amnesty applications and decided if applicants could be granted amnesty from civil and criminal prosecution based on their testimony. Why the need for a truth commission? In his book The Strange Alchemy of Life and Law, former Constitutional Court Justice Albie Sachs explains that the TRC

linked the notions of truth and amnesty in order to persuade perpetrators under the apartheid regime to come forward and fully disclose their involvement in order to pursue amnesty. This was because the TRC placed great importance on the notion of truth, which they viewed as the key to beginning the process of national reconciliation and start a dialogue between all South Africans. Others, such as African philosopher and Unisa philosophy professor Prof. Mogobe Ramose, have argued that the TRC detrimentally sacrificed the notion of justice in their eagerness to pursue reconciliation and a somewhat diminished common truth. Where is South Africa 20 years later? An understanding of the TRC is vital if we are to address the disparities that still exist among us today, such as the disparities that have been made evident in current affairs this past year. In an interview with Joel Modiri, a lecturer in the Department of Jurisprudence at UP, Modiri acknowledged the TRC was an “important attempt to reckon with the tragic past of colonial apartheid and achieving the re-harmonisation of a deeply divided society”. However, when asked his view on whether the TRC was still relevant today in light of the racial tension experienced this year on South African social media, as well as the numerous nationwide student protests that occurred in 2015 and 2016, Modiri agreed that our current circumstances had strong links to the TRC. Modiri explained: “The reason why we continue to experience an unsettled and unequal South Africa is the complete negation of the question of historical justice and serious socioeconomic and cultural reorganisation of society.” This link between the recent turbulence we have experienced as a nation and the TRC, according to Modiri, is possibly explained when one considers that the TRC absolved the historical and political responsibility of the beneficiaries of apartheid while victims of apartheid continue to face “serious impairment of their rights and citizenship, socio-economic disadvantage, poverty and marginalisation” in our current dispensation. As a result, Modiri argues that our “unresolved past and colonial-apartheid power relations still define and determine the socio-political and economic landscape or context of South Africa”. Prof. Karin van Marle of the Department of Jurisprudence at UP said “my big concern about the TRC was the lack of reperations”, but added, “I’m not sure if there was something else [other than the TRC] that we could have had at the time.” She continued by saying that that the TRC had played “a limited role”, and that “we can’t reconcile through a legislative act.”

TIJANA SAKOTA With the municipal elections to be held on 3 August this year, it is essential to identify the importance of elections and exercising the right to vote. Prof. Heather Thuynsma, campaign expert and lecturer within the Department of Political Science at UP, unpacked all there is to know when approaching the voting stations, and Karabo Maiyane, chairperson of the Tuks Student Political Association (TSPA), makes sense of voting as a means of expressing our freedom. What does a vote truly symbolise in terms of freedom? Thuynsma: Democracy is predicated on the principle of “government by the people and for the people”. In modern democracies it is impossible to ask people to discuss problems and solutions facing the country domestically and internationally, let alone vote on every single proposal. For this reason, we elect people to represent our interests, people who will serve us to the best of their ability. Our vote ensures our freedom to choose whomever we feel will best represent our interests. It also means we have to live with the consequences of our choice and, importantly, that we can choose differently the next time we vote. Do you think there is a difference in the way today’s youth and older generations view the freedom to vote? Maiyane: Yes. Unlike older people who were voting on gratitude and historical patronage, young people need to be convinced by politicians on tangible issues that affect us currently, like free education, unemployment, [and] drug abuse. Do you believe voting should be an ongoing process of participation by the youth? Thuynsma: Yes, I do. I believe everyone should take the time to consider political parties and their leaders. I think everyone should vote. In my opinion, if you do not take the time to do either of these things, then you have no right to complain – because some form of government, especially at the local level, affects every aspect of your life. What are the implications on individual freedom and the overall concept of freedom within the country if citizens do not vote? Thuynsma: There are several implications – voters say they find the whole thing a waste of time, or they feel as though the system doesn’t serve their interests or their vote simply doesn’t matter. Whatever excuse you use, at its core, voter apathy means the system does not listen to voters or even care about their needs – voters feel disengaged. Disengaged voters then do not hold their representatives accountable for their actions or inactions, in effect allowing these representatives to do as they see fit, and ultimately this compromises democracy. What tips would you give a first-time-voter? Maiyane: For local government elections there are two ballots: one for a preferred candidate in a ward and another for council representation. When making the decision they should read each party’s manifesto to establish if they are more in line with party X or party Y, and that is how they will decide on the representation ballot. In terms of the candidate’s ballot, they must [have] listened to individuals speeches or campaigns. If not they might link candidates with their organisation’s manifestos. Do you think voting is as significant today as it was for the country in 1994? Why or why not? Maiyane: Yes, even more now because the scope of issues has increased. As such we need capable leadership which understands issues and has the capacity to deliver on them. Thuynsma: It is more important today. With fewer people participating in elections, it increases the influence of those who do. Read the full interview online at perdeby.co.za

Entertainment | 18 April 2016

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Mind of Mine Zayn The new Converse store at Menlyn mall. Photos: Ciske van den Heever

Converse store opens in Menlyn mall AAISHA KALLIER Whether you prefer to call them Converse, All-Stars, Chucks or even Chuck Taylors, we can all agree that these shoes, once developed as basketball sneakers, have made their way into the wardrobes and hearts of many people. For too long have fans had to travel far to get their hands on an authentic pair of these beauties but now Converse South Africa has decided to fulfil the needs of Pretoria residents by opening a store that is closer to home. The Converse store in the Menlyn mall had its grand opening on 5 April. Buzzing with good music provided by their resident DJ, the store was so packed that the excess attendees spilled

outside to get their Converse sneakers customised. There was a selection of snacks and guests were offered a variety of wines and champagne, along with other drinks. The selection of merchandise on display varied from their signature canvas high tops to their new “Sex Pistols” range. The event brought many people, such as bloggers and media personnel, together to view the selection of sneakers and clothing. The opening was a success as many, if not most of the attendees also left with either a pair of sneakers that they had customised right in front of them or a converse garment. A group of talented artists had a table set up outside the store laden with colourful fabric paints to customise the recent purchases.

Oppi Plaas restaurant. Photo: Lana Mathews

Eat local locally: have an African culinary experience SHAUN SPROULE Africa has a rich variety of foods that can be hard to find among the fast-food outlets that are familiar to most. Luckily, Pretoria has a diverse array of restaurants showcasing the vibrant cuisines of Africa. Oppi Plaas Restaurant Whether you come here to watch the big game, have a round of sundowners or Sunday morning breakfast, Oppi Plaas Restaurant in Waverley is sure to give you a traditional Afrikaans culinary experience. The restaurant is mostly outdoors with a pub area serving local beers and everybody’s favourite pub and grill menu items. Oppi Plaas is always busy and has a friendly and social atmosphere. However, to have the true Oppi Plaas experience, Sunday morning breakfast with pap en kaiings (pap served with crispy pork crackling) or skilpadjies (traditional lamb’s liver wrapped in caul fat) and eggs is a must. Zemara Restaurant Zemara Restaurant in Arcadia serves food from across Africa. Southern African foods like tripe and boerewors feature next to Congolese Saka Saka (Cassava leaves with dried fish) and Gabonese favourites like chicken and palm nuts. With a slightly

more formal setting, the restaurant caters to dinner guests who wouldn’t mind trying different meats, such as antelope and goat. If they don’t have your favourite African meal, they are more than happy to consider your request if you call in early with a special order. Hombaze Situated at Eastwood Village, Hombaze not only specialises in West African food but also has a range of foods from across Africa on offer. The restaurant is a family-style restaurant with a casual atmosphere and the aromas of a West African kitchen. Try one of their pepper soups with a traditional main of eba (a dough-like meal made from cassava flour) with Ogbono soup and a meat of your choice. If you would like something more ordinary, Hombaze also serves hamburgers and popular steaks and grills. Kitoko Kitchen Everything on Kitoko Kitchen’s menu is traditional with a choice of meats and fish, like slow roasted goat’s meat in banana leaves or a caterpillar and dried mushroom hotpot. They also have vegan dishes like sweet potato leaves with wild aubergine or okra and dried fish soup. A take-away restaurant in the Pretoria CBD, this restaurant also features at Market @ the Sheds on the last Saturday of every month.

KOJO ESSAH Zayn Malik is an English singer and songwriter who came to prominence as a member of popular boy band One Direction. He left the band in 2015 to pursue a solo career under the stage name Zayn and released Mind of Mine, on 25 March. His debut solo studio album, Mind of Mine, is a multi-layered album that explores the thoughts and feelings of the singer. It is filled with mature lyrics about love, relationships, sex, his time with One Direction, and the idea of self-discovery. The album opens with the title track “Mind of mine” in which Zayn invites listeners to explore the contents of his mind that he makes available over the course of the album. “Pillowtalk” is arguably the most well-known song on the album so far with its racy and upbeat, yet tasteful and poetic lyrics about sex. Zayn sings about the rawness, pleasure and purity of sex, and the physical and spiritual elements of the activity. Zayn’s brilliant vocals, along with the catchy chorus and melody, make this song one of the most memorable on the album. “It’s you” slows down the pace of the album with its mellow R&B tone. Zayn sings about a girl who he’s in a relationship with, but who has her own agenda for being with him. He also touches on the challenges he’s faced in life and how they have helped shape his character. “She” follows the story of a girl who is heavily into drinking, partying and smoking, the opposite of Zayn’s character. She’s afraid to lose him, but Zayn reveals that she’s only afraid of the idea of being lonely. The track “Drunk” is a double entendre, as the lyrics could refer to literally being drunk on alcohol or being drunk in love. The brilliant melody and lyrics help this song stand out on the album. R&B singer Kehlani is the guest artist on the album, featuring in “Rear view”. Both artists sing about just having a physical relationship with no emotions. Kehlani’s vocals add diversity to an album otherwise dominated by Zayn’s vocals. “Intermission: flower” is a short interlude halfway through the album. Zayn sings for a girl’s love in Urdu, his father’s language. Although it is brief, the song is not entirely convincing and is an unfortunate blemish on an otherwise good album. True to its name, Mind of Mine is a deep album with lyrics that give us a glimpse of Zayn’s thoughts and mentality on life, love, and everything in-between. With phenomenal sound production, personal and mature lyrics, and remarkable vocals, Zayn has created a solid debut effort and has established himself as more than just a boy band singer.

Calendar 18-29 April: Exhibition: Cervantes & Shakespeare 400 years – Level 3 Auditorium, Merensky Library 18 April - 21 May: Sophiatown – South African State Theatre 26 April: Beer Fest 2016 – Trademarx 30 April: BezFest – 158 Third Road, Kempton Park 7-8 May: GeekFest 2016 – Inanda Country Base, Kyalami

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18 April 2016 | Entertainment

Milkshakes at Burger Bistro include a number of quirky flavours. Photo: Ciske van den Heever

These milkshakes bring all the boys to the yard AAISHA KALLIER Kelis’s milkshake may bring the boys to the yard, but these shakes bring heaven to earth. With exotic combinations of flavours and crazy names, these milkshakes can be considered some of the “must try items” in and around Pretoria. The blueberry meringue swirl milkshake contains a decent swirl of blueberry syrup, sweetened milk and ice cream, topped with whipped cream and two rippled meringue puffs. Mugg & Bean offers this and more from their delicious, albeit small, milkshake menu. Ed’s Diner is a 1950s diner fully set up with vinyl on the wall and Elvis playing in the jukebox. Sticking to the diner theme, they serve classics like strawberry, lime, and bubble-gum milkshakes that take you back to your childhood. They also serve other flavours, such as peanut butter and several variants of chocolate bars turned into shakes, such as Crunchie and Bar-one. The Crunchie shake is made with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce topped with crushed Crunchie and a dash of caramel syrup. If you’re looking for some quirky shakes, Burger Bistro in

Villieria, now with a branch in Centurion, is the place to get them. Their milkshake menu ranges from fruity to adventurous, with some of the most interesting milkshakes on the menu including avocado, lavender, and apple pie flavours. A Nutella stuffed doughnut sits delicately atop hazelnut ice cream with extra Nutella added for good measure. This piece of heaven is the Nutty Nutella shake and it is not the only milkshake on the menu at the Walnut Grove in Sandton. Milkshakes such as the peanut butter salted caramel milkshake with salted pretzels and caramel popcorn to top it off, and a Ferrero Rocher shake with chocolate crushed up inside and topped with a chocolate-hazelnut cupcake that’s coated in buttercream icing also feature on their menu. While Johannesburg is a far drive, these milkshakes can easily be worth the road trip. If you’re looking for something a little closer to home, +27 Café offers interesting milkshake flavours such as espresso, crème brûlée and their CC Supreme milkshake, which contains cherry and cola with extra cherry pieces. These are just a few of the majestic milkshakes that will most definitely bring all the boys and girls to the yard and convince them to leave their diets far behind.

Lisa Goldin sets the music scene ablaze with “My fire” Lisa Goldin. Photo: Daniel Craig Johnson

THOMAS MARAIS Lisa Goldin is one of the most exciting new pop acts to come out of South Africa, opening for big names such as Ed Sheeran and Barbara Tucker. Perdeby spoke to her to hear how her latest single “My fire” has been received. You recently released your new single “My fire”. How successful have you found it to be? Well, my social media is fire-hot with a positive buzz. I am so thankful for the amazing response from fans, radio and press. You’ve been called one of the most exciting emerging acts by MusicZa.co.za after your single “Really doesn’t matter” got extensive radio play nationwide. Are you looking to up the ante? Yes! It was a very exciting, groundbreaking year for me in South Africa, having only been back here for just under three years. I’m thrilled being on [my] home ground doing what I love. In the last few weeks the bar has been raised a hundredfold. [The] David Gresham Records team and I are working non-stop [on] all things Goldin. What was it like working with songwriter Sarah DeCourcy? It is an opportunity of a lifetime working with a worldwide recognised name in the industry! Sarah’s discography is mindblowing to say the least and I love her music. I’m chuffed [that]

she loved the final [product]. Can you give our readers a little insight into the process behind creating “My fire”? [I] worked with Ziggy Adolph, the DGR Producer in South Africa, on the production. We made it a little higher for me to sing, changed instrumentation for a more African tropical vibe and added a whole [lot of] spark! It’s a back-and-forth process [and it] took about four months to sign off the final [product]. You spent six months in Ibiza recently. How did your experience there influence your work? The more you write and perform music, the more you learn. I was extremely lucky to be placed on international ground in the early stages of my career. Watching Barbara Tucker shook me up. I stood on stage in awe and completely inspired by this powerful force who took her audience by storm with her music. I always try [to] embrace everything and then [began] creating my own voice. Once in a while in my performances now I do a little American accent [laughs]. Any big plans in the pipeline? Right now I have such great events on, which are leading to massive things. In the last two weeks it’s been a Grazia feature, eTV Sunrise feature, prestigious songwriting events for African Leadership Awards, [and a feature on] Expresso.

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Extra Ordinary Thieve CAROLYN HUGHES The names Andrew Davenport, Fred den Hartog and Sheldon Yoko have become familiar on the South African alternative music scene. With lead singer Davenport coming from local mega-band aKing and Den Hartog and Yoko hailing from Die Heuwels Fantasties, the group have brought together an exciting collaboration by the name of Thieve. Extra Ordinary is the group’s second full length album and has been widely and enthusiastically received among fans thus far. The band recorded a large part of the album in a makeshift beach studio in Vleesbaai, which featured in their first music video for their single “Wild Western Cape”. This single serves as the opening track on the album and sets the tone for a happy and positive listening experience. Extra Ordinary is captivating from start to finish, encompassing both upbeat, pop-electro tunes and soulful ballads alike, strung together with many comforting and familiar guitar riffs. It is an eclectic mix of sounds and genres. Each track is distinctly different from the next. The tracklist is comprised of 12 songs, and each one comes together as an easy-listening, familiar sing-along favourite. Aside from its clever title, the seventh track on the album, “Bad mood rising”, stands out as a soon-to-be favourite and a potential earworm. South African colloquialisms are easily recognised in the lyrics of the song and bring a sense of home to the track. This is interspersed with the interference of a few impressively gritty guitar strums. The drum presence on “45”, the final track of the album, featuring Francois van Coke and Jed Kossew, brings the album to a close in a high-energy and memorable way. This song is sure to be stuck in your head for a long while after listening. When listening to the album, you can tell that it has been carefully crafted from a wide variety of influences and perhaps this is reflected in the wide array of guest artists featured on the album. This album is distinctly South African and is on par with international standards. Extra Ordinary is as diverse as the country it was made in, and definitely is an album that the South African music scene can be proud of.

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Fun and Games | 18 April 2016

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Welpies’ side of the world this weekend. Pssst… would mention something about Curlitzia’s Miss Kloekie event, but Pssst… doesn’t really think anyone cares too much. Pssst… thinks someone needs to ask the fashion police to make some arrests at Katjiepiering. Pssst… has seen way too many Katjie girls hanging around Olienhout in bum-shorts and Uggs this past week (Pssst… didn’t even know you could buy Uggs anymore). 2006 was literally ten years ago, Katte. It seems like anything goes at Olienhout these days… Another little day-house birdie told Pssst… that Vividus Men and Vividus Ladies are planning a house camp soon (for all five of their collective members who actually attend events), and that things at said camp might get “ratchet”, as the kids these days say. Pssst… hopes this prediction comes true so that Pssst… has something juicy to tell you when Pssst… returns after a little break. Pssst… is very worried about the number of reses who have been dropping off the social map lately. Pssst… would therefore like to send out a missing reses alert for Maroela, Erika, Madelief, Boekenhout and Olympus – where are you? If anyone sees or hears from these reses, you can contact Pssst… at pssst@ perdeby.co.za.

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Pssst… is in a bit of a foul mood this week. Pssst… has had to invest in a pair of industrial strength earplugs thanks to Mopanie’s 02:00 partying (“Summer of 69” and “Kaptein”, anyone?). Luckily, the festivities died down quickly enough – probably because of the lame soundtrack. Aside from this, Pssst… has heard from a very reliable source that certain ex-Mopanie house members don’t like it when Pssst… says nasty things about their old res. Here’s some advice for you: either put on your big girl bloomers and deal with it, or try and teach the current Peppies some common courtesy. Just because Asterhof and Jasmyn are brown-nosing you for free Oesdag tickets, doesn’t mean anyone else thinks you’re that great, Mopanie. A little birdie whispered to Pssst… that the Kollege EC aren’t too happy with their Vremies, since they haven’t been allowed to wear their Kollege clothing for a while. Pssst… wishes Pssst… knew why this is, though – perhaps it could be because the Vremies are getting too antsy about Kollege’s unfinished serrie? You should know to take it easy by now, Vremies. Don’t forget which res you’re in. The Klaradyn HK were so desperate for their fellow Klarries to attend their feesjaar weekend that they tried to lure them with free food and numerous exclamation marks. Pssst… isn’t sure how well that worked for them, though, since things seemed a little quiet on the

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18 April 2016 | Sport

Brutal Fruit Premier primer

This year’s Jaguars team. Photo: Stefan Stander

TAY LETHULOE The third edition of the Brutal Fruit Netball Premier League began on 8 April. This season will see ten national teams competing against one another over an eight week period (a change from the previous two-tier group stage) with Pretoria, Johannesburg and Durban hosting. The league has been improving and has been credited with developing players who have the potential to represent their country and compete internationally. The league is currently one of

the spotlight fixtures of women’s sport and is one of the few women’s leagues to be televised. This season will prove to be crucial to players who hope to earn their place in the national team, as international tours such as those against Wales and Jamaica are being announced. Teams have been presented with the opportunity to consult with the national team coach, Norma Plummer, during the league. World Netball Federation president Molly Rhone will also be attending some of the matches during the tournament. The Jaguars players, who represent Gauteng

and missed out in last year’s final, hope to and win the trophy for the first time. “We can do this. We can win, and we will win,” said coach Jenny van Wyk at the Gauteng launch of the Premier League at the High Performance Centre. Van Wyk will be in charge of the Jaguars and UP’s Melissa Kotze will take up the role of captain, with fellow Tukkie Izette Lubbe as her deputy. UP will be well represented as the majority of the team comprises of UP-Tuks players, such as Tshinakaho Mdau, Jeanie Steyn and Dimakatso Mogoale. The squad is packed with international experience with the return Lenize Potgieter and

national representatives such as Lindie Lombard and Shadine van der Merwe, who is returning from an injury. UP players Lenize Potgieter and Shadine van der Merwe shared their thoughts about the season and its role in the development of South African netball. How will this league help your team achieve their hopes of representing SA in the University World Championship and other international matches later this year? Potgieter: During leagues like this, I see tremendous improvements in all the players’ skills. We become physically and mentally tougher and learn not to be crushed under the pressure we are put under. These improvements help us up our game by trying to outsmart our opponents on court, become mentally stronger than our opponents, and take all the different experiences that we encounter and use them to our advantage for anything that’s thrown at us during a match. How do experienced players benefit the team? Potgieter: I definitely know that almost all the current Proteas will be playing in the league, and with most of them helping Norma Plummer earlier this year at a coaching camp, they picked up more knowledge and tips on how to perform on court and how to play smart. Also, with myself and Karla Mostert returning from England, I think that we might also bring some new experiences to the players and introduce them to a different type of play. What are you looking forward to most about the season? Van der Merwe: Personally, I’m looking forward to take to the court again after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Unfortunately I will miss out on the first weekend, but [I will] still get the opportunity to observe and be ready for the weekend after.

Leicester’s fairytale rise THANDO CELE Leicester Football Club are an English professional football club based in Leicester at the King Power Stadium. They play in the Barclays English Premier League (BPL), having been promoted as champions of the Football League Championship, England’s second division, in 2013/14. This signalled their return to top tier English football after a decade away. Perdeby spoke to AmaTuks coach Shaun Bartlett to gain a greater understanding of this moment in history for football, based on his expertise in the field and recent experience of the near relegation of AmaTuks in the Absa Premier League. “Leicester’s rise has surprised me and reminded me of the BPL’s unpredictability and the physicality of the league,” said Bartlett. Leicester were at the bottom of the BPL at the end of March last season, but at the time of going to print were at the top of the Premier League with the chance of winning what has been described as the greatest fairytale football story of all time. In light of the scrutiny football has faced in

the last 15 years due to the substantial role that money occupies in the game, Bartlett explained the significance of Leicester’s rise: “It has broken barriers and stereotypes within football, and shows you that it doesn’t necessarily mean that it if you have money or the best players, you’ll have success. You can build a team around individuals that have the hunger to succeed and aren’t afraid to grind out results.” No team has ever been promoted from the Championship to the Premier League and gone on to win the league within a three-season time span. Relegation seemed a certainty for the team in March last year, but a run of four wins out of five games in April and an unbeaten run in May saw Leicester finish a respectable 14th with 41 points. Nigel Pearson, who was their manager at the time, was hailed as a miracle worker when he managed to keep Leicester in England’s top tier football competition by avoiding the drop. Pearson parted ways with the club after his second spell in charge and was replaced by exChelsea manager Claudio Ranieri. Ranieri has defied the odds in his contribution to Leicester, something Bartlett describes as “a tremendous

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job of motivating”, and has led them to the top of the BPL with the possibility of rewriting the team’s history. Pivotal to Leicester’s success so far this season has been the performances of the dynamic duo of Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy, who have combined for 35 league goals, with Mahrez who contributing 11 assists along the way. According to official Premier League statistics, Leicester had the fourth best defensive game in the league, topped by Spurs, Manchester United and Arsenal who conceded less goals. When asked about the impact Leicester has

made by beating more traditional football teams, Bartlett responded by saying, “It goes back to that ‘unpredictable’ tag. I saw how West Ham beat Arsenal and Liverpool away from home. It was in this moment that I was reminded that on the day they play, every team has to show up and earn the right to win the game. Leicester have done this all season, no matter who they’ve faced.” Leicester has used their underdog status as their greatest asset to put football in a new light for football fans around the world: “The very real possibility of Leicester winning the Premier League will probably mean more to their fans than the players,” said Bartlett.

Sport SA sevens shine internationally

SA Select women’s sevens rugby team. Image provided.

DYLAN JACK The SA Select women’s sevens rugby team became the first South African team in history to win the Hong Kong Sevens by beating France 14-7 in the final that took place on Friday 8 April. A team of twelve was sent to Hong Kong to compete, with six of these from UP-Tuks. UP student Nadine Roos had the crowd on their feet

and led the team to victory after side stepping her opponent and passing to fellow UP student Marithy Pienaar, who collected and raced in from 40 metres out. While the Springbok women’s sevens team will not be competing in the 2016 Rio Olympics, the men’s side, also known as the Blitzbokke, are set to represent their country later this year. This will be the first time that rugby sevens

is included in the Olympic Games after its inclusion in the Commonwealth Games in 1998. The team qualified for the tournament by finishing second on the overall 2014-2015 Sevens World Series log, along with the host nation Brazil (who qualify automatically), Fiji, Great Britain and New Zealand. The Blitzbokke are one of the top sevens teams in the world, with a list of honours that include winning the Sevens World Series in the 2008-2009 season, taking bronze at the 2002 and 2010 Commonwealth Games, and winning gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The team has also been successful in the Sevens World Series, having won 22 legs of the competition since its inception in 1999. The team currently sits second on the 20152016 Sevens World Series log with 105 points, 1 point behind Fiji and 1 point ahead of New Zealand. The team’s current form bodes well for the Olympic Games, especially considering the experimental nature of this season’s tournament as coaches seek the right balance in their team prior to the Olympics. Many rugby players who have been enticed by the possibility of winning a gold medal at the Olympics have been involved this season. The Olympic Sevens Tournament is set to be an action packed season as sevens supporters wait in anticipation to see the Blitzbokke take on the world’s best, with the likes of Fiji and New Zealand in their midst.

UP-Tuks sevens rugby Springbok stars THORISO PHASHA The UP-Tuks women’s sevens rugby team has enjoyed a good run of form in the sevens circuit, both locally and internationally. At the heart of the team’s success are two talents in the form of Nadine Roos, who was a key contributor to the SA Select women’s seven’s victory at the Hong Kong Sevens recently, and Libbie Janse van Rensburg. The two ladies have been instrumental to the UP-Tuks sevens team, and their diligence was duly rewarded when they both received call-ups to the Springbok sevens women’s team. What was your recent experience of the Hong Kong Women’s Sevens victory like? Roos: It was great, the girls stood together and motivated each other on and off the field. The team and management worked great together. We knew we had to win our pool game against France to go through to the cup final, and our coaches helped us focus on the process and not the results [so that] our hard work would pay off. What was your most memorable moment of the game? Roos: The moment I set my foot on the field, hearing thousands of people cheer us on. Playing on a main field [like this] alongside experienced players is a moment I will never forget. Did you expect the call to come up to the women’s sevens national squad to come so soon in your career? Roos: I didn’t expect it to happen this soon. I matriculated in 2014, and in November 2015 I got called up [to] the Springboks. I was very excited. [I] was very impressed and proud, but also knew I didn’t just get this, I worked hard for this opportunity. It’s a goal [that I have] achieved, getting national colours and the opportunity to represent my country. How did it feel to wear the Springbok jersey as a sevens player for the first time? Janse Van Rensburg: Walking out onto the

Nadine Roos. Image provided.

The UP-Tuks Varsity Cup rugby team. Photo: Stefan Stander

Life after Varsity Cup: Ruan Steenkamp THANDO CELE UP’s rugby Varsity Cup (VC) journey may have come to an end at the hands of Stellenbosch during the semi-final stage of this year’s competition, but captain Ruan Steenkamp looked back with Perdeby on the positives of the season and learning points that could serve the team well in the future. What does the year ahead entail for UP rugby players now that VC season is over? Some of the guys will be playing Carlton Cup for Tuks and others will be in the Currie Cup group. How has VC developed your skills personally as you continue to pursue the year of rugby ahead? VC is a hard competition [when you consider] the tempo of the game, the skills [required] and [the need to play] running rugby. This is what VC rugby stands for, so I believe my skills have developed really well, especially in terms of my fitness. How do you feel that VC develops the upcoming generation of Springbok rugby players? I think VC is definitely where Springboks are made for the future, and that’s why the VC competition is very important for SA rugby. What is your overall experience of the new point system now that your VC season is over? My experience is that you can be far ahead or far behind, but one or two 11 point tries could [be very useful], [especially in] close games [to help make up] short margins. What moment of the season made you most proud of your team? Making semis after no one gave us a chance, and setting a record win against the University of Cape Town Ikeys. What was the biggest disappointment of the season? Definitely losing against Maties in the semifinal. What is your VC dream for next year? I think [it would be] to get the core of the VC Tuks team to play again next year, and to lead the team to victory.

Bachelor’s flat for rent: ASAP Libbie Janse van Rensburg. Image provided.

field for the first time with the Springbok on my chest was a feeling I just simply can’t describe. I just tried to take in every single sight and smell, anything I could do to carve that memory into my mind and cherish it for the rest of my life. I felt so honoured to have had the opportunity to represent my country and I would do it all over again if I could. The Springboks sevens qualified for Rio by world standards, but failed to meet the

qualification criteria according to Sascoc. How are you dealing with the disappointment of missing out on the Olympics this year? Janse Van Rensburg: It’s bittersweet. Bitter in the sense of missing such an amazing opportunity simply because of unfortunate circumstances, but from the sweet side, we now have a lot of time to prepare for the next Olympics, and hopefully by the time it comes the team will be stronger and more experienced.

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