20 October 2014 Issue 22 Year 76

The Umbrella revolution in Hong Kong

P6

rAge turns 12

P8

Tuks ladies represent in sports

P12

Perdeby Tuks se amptelike studentekoerant / Official Tuks student newspaper / Kuranta ya baithuti ya semmušo ya Tuks

Frustrated by your finances?

Earn while you learn 082 889 6767

year76issue22

20October2014

Proposed development. Image: www.abland.co.za

R1.2 billion construction set for Loftus MICHAEL BONGANI REINDERS The green light has been given for a significant upgrade to Loftus and the surrounding area. The development, which was first brought to light in 2013, has been given the go-ahead after months of planning. The planned construction will begin in 2015 and will take approximately 18 months to complete.

The upgrades are planned for the precinct on the northern side of Loftus commonly known as the “sin-bin”. The construction is set to upgrade the Loftus aesthetics economically by building an office precinct and a shopping centre, consisting of offices, a four star hotel, a Virgin Active gym, restaurants and conference facilities, all surrounding an open air piazza.

The development is going to be called Loftus Park and will be built in an environmentally

friendly manner. Situated on the corner of Park and Kirkness street, bordering Pretoria High School for Girls, the development is in an ideal location as it is easily accessible and only a short distance from the Gautrain station in Hatfield.

Property developer Abland has facilitated the overall development of the project along with Abreal, who will manage the project. Abland Director Thinus Delport said, “It [the project] is in excess of R1 billion and we estimate that the value will be between R1 billion and R1.2 billion on completion.”

Delport said that they “are looking at [getting] all the buildings a green star rating, which is obviously important for how you develop these days and we are going to try and make it a green precinct, which would be a first for South Africa”.

Further parking will be constructed in order to cater for the additional developments, including the masses that go to Loftus on a weekly basis for rugby, football and live music events.

The new development will also have a positive influence on the Blue Bulls Rugby Union (BBRU). Dr Eugene Hare, chief executive officer of the BBRU, stated that they are “really looking forward to this. For all rugby unions across the country it is a huge challenge to manage amateur and club rugby.

This is a huge opportunity for the BBRU to have a sustainable income for the clubs. This constant flow of capital will also strengthen our development with our main focus being on the whole of Tshwane.”

Proposed development. Image: www.abland.co.za

2

Perdeby

C

Editorial

Hi, my name is Michal and I have a drinking problem

www.perdeby.co.za perdeby@up.ac.za m.perdeby.co.za @perdebynews @PerdebySport @PerdebyE Tel: (012) 420 6600

Editorial Editor-in-Chief Carel Willemse

carel.willemse@up.ac.za @Ed_in_Chief

Editor Michal-Maré Linden

perdeby@up.ac.za @MicsLinden

News Michael Bongani Reinders Features Maggie Roodt

news@perdeby.co.za @Mike_Bongani features@perdeby.co.za @Maggiejroodt

Entertainment Elmarie Kruger Sport Simphiwe Nhlabathi

entertainment@perdeby.co.za @elmariekr

Web Marko Svicevic

sport@perdeby.co.za @SimphiweNhlabZA webeditor@perdeby.co.za @MarkoSvicevic1

Copy Herman Hoogenboezem

copy@perdeby.co.za @hermaninoff

Layout Dylan Coleman

layout@perdeby.co.za @DylanC_94

Visuals Hendro van der Merwe Multimedia Keegan Schmidt

visuals@perdeby.co.za @hendrovdm webeditor@perdeby.co.za @GraylyJoker0

Teams Layout Ashleigh Batchelor Kriszti Bottyan Stacey Cabeleira Lusanda Futshane Craig Horrmann Nikita Mokgware Jacob Swati Copy Happy Mahlangu Tshepho Mamashela Rorisang Moloi Shannon Nauschutz Jessica Nogieć Tshegofatso Ndabane Emma Paulet Jaco Stroebel Christelle van Schalkwyk Online Mpho Maphanga Mothusi Masibi Lauren Neuhoff Joane Olivier Thabang Letageng Richan Schwellnus Jarred van der Westhuizen

Advertising Sales Tel: 012 420 6600 Cell: 083 318 9738 carel.willemse@up.ac.za

Copyright Perdeby is printed by Paarlmedia. All rights reserved. Contributions are welcome. All due care will be taken with materials submitted, but Perdeby and printers cannot be held responsible for loss or damage. The editor reserves the right to edit, amend or alter in any way deemed necessary.

Perdeby cannot be responsible for unsolicited material. The opinions expressed in Perdeby are not necessarily those of the editors and printers of

20 October 2014

I put off writing this editorial until it really could not wait anymore. I actually wanted to tackle this topic last week but felt it might be a bit heavy for my first editorial, and I’m glad that I waited. Never before has Perdeby had so strong a response to an article as we did to “Hatfield Square to close its doors” in the previous edition. In hindsight, my choice to run the short, somewhat information-modest article on the last page of the news section was

a mistake. It should have been front page.

At the time of going to print, the article had been viewed online by over 100 000 people, an amount that the readership of our next two most popular articles together can’t top.

This response, coupled with the response to the cancellation of Pot en Pons, has confirmed one thing for me: students like to drink while they socialise.

I saw a meme last week that said, “So I’m boring because I don’t drink or go clubbing?

Have you ever thought maybe you’re boring because you need alcohol for your dull personality?” That phrase alone was quite, sobering (excuse the pun). The culture of student drinking is a culture denied by many students. I have witnessed students drinking until they pass out often, not just on weekends and not just at big events. The fact that this happens leads me to believe that students struggle to have fun without drinking. This transforms drinking from a culture to a problem.

I understand that we are young and with the “YOLO” gospel being preached to us from all sides, we are inclined to push the boundaries, but where does one draw the line? When we leave varsity? When we turn 30? When we get married or have kids?

The thing with a drinking problem is that it becomes incredibly difficult to draw the line the more we indulge in it.

From the Editor

Whose responsibility is it to solve our drinking problem? I don’t feel that it’s the university’s, but rather ours. We can only solve it, however, if we learn how to. This education isn’t being given to us, though, as the “authorities” in this situation feel that cancelling alcohol consumption forever cures the problem far better than providing the safe space for us to realise that constant heavy drinking is something that we can’t continue for the rest of our lives. Heavy drinking will still continue and possibly escalate, but in private, making any form of education or correction even harder.

I’m a res kid and I’ve been involved rather intricately with the creation of more than one Pot en Pons stall. I’m really sad that I missed out on the opportunity to have one last Pot en Pons because the university feels the only thing it centres around is drinking. Pot en Pons gives students the opportunity to meet people from another residence, exhibit their creativity, test their ability to cooperate and take pride in their hard work. Most importantly, Pot en Pons is one of the best parties I have ever attended.

I can guarantee you it wasn’t because I had a free drink in my hand, but because of the feeling of community I experienced.

Here’s to the good times, to the bad times, and to the times that could have been.

Michal-Maré

Goodbye from the 2014 editorial Maxine Twaddle - Editor

Rebecca Paulsen - Layout

India Goncalves - Copy

I put off writing this piece for as long as possible.

How do I say goodbye to something that has been such an important part of my life for so long? The last three years at Perdeby – from being a news journalist, to being Sport editor, to being editor – have been a blur. I tried to think back over my time here, but it’s just a mess of tequila, impossible deadlines, strong coffee, meetings, InDesign, and more tequila. This newspaper helped me grow professionally and personally but, most importantly, it has allowed me to meet and become friends with the most incredible people. I will always cherish the relationships that were created in the Perdeby office.

I finally have to say goodbye to what has been the biggest part of my life for the past 10 months. It’s hard to explain how much this paper means to me but, basically, my four years at university would be completely different (and boring) if it wasn’t for Perdeby. I have made friends for life, created memories that I will never forget, drank way too much vodka, and gained a passion for layout and design that will never die. I am incredibly sad to say goodbye but excited for the future and the opportunities that working at Perdeby has created for me. Goodbye, Tukkies. It’s been real.

Saying goodbye to student life means saying goodbye to Perdeby. While I’m definitely not going to miss being a student, I can say for certain that I’m going to miss being a part of Perdeby. I’ve met such amazing people working here and it’s a bittersweet feeling having to leave everyone and everything behind.

The long Fridays working in the office were all worthwhile thanks to such a great team.

It’s not all sad, though. Our leaving makes way for new editorial members who will carry on the good work. The new head Copy editor, Herman, is going to do a fantastic job – I know this because he hates the excessive use of commas almost as much as I hate semicolons. All that’s left for me to do now is to say thank you.

Thank you to my awesome and hardworking copy team, to Perdeby, and to the lovely 2014 editorial. I’m going to miss you all so much.

Bradley Donald - Visuals After four years at Perdeby, I can honestly say that I have had the best times of my life. I have had amazing experiences and I have met some incredible people, many of whom have become very close friends. It is a bittersweet feeling to be leaving. Perdeby has at times left me tired and stressed out, but with no regrets. One thing I have learned in my years at Perdeby, and I have worked with three different editorials, is that everyone single editorial, in fact, everyone at the paper, really knows how to drink. From socials at Aandklas, which can only be described as my second home, to camp and Oppi, you are bound to find one of us, if not all of us, drinking. I will miss all the craziness and Fridays in the office. It is off to the the real world now, to do whatever it is that “adults” do.

Cheers all!

Molebogeng Mangoale News Being part of Perdeby for the past two years has been the ultimate highlight and experience of my time in varsity. Not only did I learn a lot in terms of media and journalism, but I have met the most awesome people. I appreciate the friends that I have made here and will forever cherish the moments that we have shared. I’d like to thank my news team for being the awesome people they are! No one worked as closely with them as I did and I know how hardworking they are.

Their enthusiasm and passion for what we do kept me motivated when times got tough. I hand over the baton to Michael Bongani. I trust that he’ll take the News section to greater heights. To you, the Perdeby reader, thank you for your readership.

20 October 2014

C

3

Editorial

Hello from the 2015 editorial Michal-Maré Linden – Editor

Michael Bongani Reinders – News

Maggie Roodt – Features

I hope you don’t think me rude for not introducing myself before my last editorial. Introductions tend to take a while with me as few people believe that my name is pronounced exactly the same way as the boy’s name, Michael. Adding the second part of my name (which is just the French spelling of Marie) introduces even more questions. I’m an oceanlover, Earl Grey tea-guzzler and a proud member of Slytherin. I have spent my last year at Perdeby as the Entertainment editor and now I have taken over the reins (quite anxiously) from my dear friend and mentor, Max. I hope to build on what she has achieved this year by bringing you even more diversity, more critical information and more amusement. We also have exciting things planned for Web and the all-new Multimedia section, and I hope to increase interaction with you, the reader.

If that doesn’t go according to plan, I’m really good at pulling strange faces.

Some of you may recognise me. I was the Sport editor this year and I am going to be the News editor for the year ahead. I look forward to the task before me. I believe that news is very important and that it is the role of the media to inform the public of what is going on. Perdeby is the first place that students can get most of their campus news. I want to take the News section to new heights and report what you deserve to know, bringing you the important stories and contentious issues. I want to urge all the readers to engage with us – be aware of what is going on around you. Also, you should be willing to raise your voice and share your opinion.

I am open to suggestions and any information you might have regarding news so please feel free to contact me.

Hi again. I’m still here next year and they’re making me do this. As I’m writing this an old Perdeby Entertainment editor, Lusanda, instructed me that I get to make only one sex joke in this introduction.

Here’s mine: You know how they always say size doesn’t matter? Lies.

Features articles are always about depth and that means they’re quite lengthy. Next year you can expect many articles like these about topics that are relevant to all kinds of students, from bibliophiles to wife-beater enthusiasts. The previous Features editor has been a very good mentor to me and I will definitely miss her. However, I will take everything 2014 Maggie has done to higher levels. (While my fellow editors will go to drunker levels.)

Elmarie Kruger – Entertainment Being as socially awkward as I am, greeting people spontaneously has never been something that comes naturally to me. Working at a publication like Perdeby is an experience that rams you out of your comfort zone though – especially if you find yourself in the Entertainment section. So hi, I’m Elmarie. I’m studying English and I like pugs and Batman. In the coming year, I hope to build upon the excellent things that the Entertainment section has accomplished in 2014. I’d like us to discover even more new branches and genres of entertainment, so we can tell you all about them.

Marko Svicevic – Web Hi guys, I’m Marko and I am the Web editor (again) for 2015. I’m known as the mean, aggressive, intimidating Eastern European who is “sometimes nice”. Lies, I tell you, lies! But anyways, pushing into my third year at Perdeby and second year as Web editor, I have decided that our website needs something more – a complete makeover. We are currently in the process of revamping the current website and creating a new, even more awesome one.

Expect great things from my section in the coming year. I mean, nowadays the internet has become a part of our lives. Social media, music, movies, porn…it’s all a click away. Also, don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. See you guys next year.

Dylan Coleman – Layout Hello, I’m Dylan. I’m not an alcoholic but I’ve heard that being Layout editor will make me one, so I’m keeping an AA card in my wallet. Layout is materialisation of the ideas of journalists, the skills of photographers and the meticulous work of copy editors to create 10 000 papers every week. It is a process that I’m excited to be the leader of. I’m not trying to revolutionise the print industry. Those before me have set a standard I am happy to aspire to. “Why fix it if it ain’t broke?”, some wise man somewhere once said. My goal is to produce a Perdeby that is clean, clear and well constructed. I have a great team for 2015. We hope to deliver a paper that you can continue to enjoy.

facebook.com/perdebynews

Simphiwe Nhlabathi – Sport

Herman Hoogenboezem – Copy

Hello, my name is Simphiwe and I am the new Sport editor for Perdeby. This is actually quite weird for me, because I prefer introducing myself to people in person, but I think I’m a nice guy. I’m a proud believer in the #Unashamed movement. All I want for the Sport section is to introduce you guys to the superstars you go to class with. Legit. You’re probably sitting next to a guy who is the next Springbok captain but you wouldn’t even know it (Yes, Pieter Griesel and Derek Botha, I’m talking about you). So, what’s in it for you? Just a chance to brag to your kids and grandkids about “knowing” the next superstar when, actually, you don’t. As a parting word, I just want to ask those who support the movement: “WHO’S THE MAN?”

What if I told you that my name is Herman, and that I am the Copy editor at Perdeby? As much as haters are going to hate, one does not simply write an introduction without using as many memes as possible. I don’t always tell you what’s going to happen, but when I do, I tell you to prepare yourself, because the new editorial is coming (actually, it’s here). I do sometimes think to myself, am I the only one around here who loves working for Perdeby? All of the current editors determined that is a lie. We all love Perdeby and will ensure that you do too. Aliens.

Hendro van der Merwe – Visuals

Keegan Schmidt – Multimedia

I have been part of Perdeby for three years and, finally, the previous Visuals editor decided to climb off the Visuals throne. Brad (the previous Visual editor) was a great mentor and friend and without him I would not be where I am in Perdeby today. My aim is to lead a team that creates unforgettable images. Perdeby will be reaching new web frontiers next year, adding different multimedia content and the Visuals team will have to adapt like never before. I study psychology and photography is my dirty mistress. Between them there will always be a blackmail photo.

Boom!

My name is Keegan and yes, I’m a nerd and I’m proud of it. I am an avid gamer and always try to better myself however I can. As the Multimedia editor, my goal is to make the Perdeby website interactive and the first site that Tukkies students check for the latest news and features. I hope to extend the website’s content so that when a student reads an article in Perdeby and wants more information, they know exactly where to go.

I want to utilise audio and video to enhance the website and keep it as up to date as possible. I also want to say good luck to all Tuks students and I hope to see as many people as possible reading the paper. After all, it’s awesome!

Ciao for now A special bond forms between a group of people who work in a high pressure environment and, although I wouldn’t want to liken being an editor at Perdeby to a traumatic experience, some of these editors might describe it as such. Ask them if they’d do it again, though, and a resounding yes would echo.

The fast paced environment surrounding the publishing of a weekly newspaper has a surprising effect. It turns colleagues into friends and friends into family and I am very privileged to witness this year-on-year. This year, however, it felt like the family was closer than years past.

I am fortunate enough to still have four of the 2014 editors on the 2015 team. Michal-Maré, Maggie, Marko and Michael Bongani, I am looking forward to a very productive 2015 with you. I also just realised that all of your names start with the letter M. Is there something I should know?

Filling pages is no one-man job. I thank Molebo for asking the tough questions and genuinely caring about students at Tuks, India for making all the journalists look like rock stars, Rebecca

Message from the Editor-in-Chief for putting it all together and making the section editors look good, Michal-Maré for your clean copy and pristine pages, Maggie for being the life of Perdeby, Marko for taking web to new heights and bringing Wimbledon to our stoep, Michael Bongani for being the social butterfly at Perdeby and not listening to One Direction, and Brad for being part of the furniture and always being willing to help. I thank you all for your selfless dedication to this publication, for your long hours of hard work, your journalistic integrity and your camaraderie during this year. You are a fantastic team and it showed in the quality of the content that we published. I know it wasn’t always easy, but nothing that is worthwhile in life ever is. I hope you take from this the experience and skills required to be successful in your future endeavours, but more importantly the friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Max, we made it through the year without a breakdown. And if you did have a one, it never showed. You took the challenge of being editor head on and fearlessly kept the presses rolling through your term. You are a kind and gentle soul and your editorial and I respect and love you dearly. You are a magnificent editor and journalist and I know I will see your name on an editorial list of the fourth estate in the future.

Carel Willemse

20 October 2014

k

News

4

2014 SRC president reflects on his term

Enwee Human. Photo: Hendro van der Merwe

NASIPHI MADLULWA In light of the completion of the 2014 SRCs term, Perdeby spoke to SRC President Enwee Human about his term of office and feelings for the 2015 SRC term.

What were your aims for your tenure?

To build the foundation for future SRCs to come and to ensure that the Constitution for Student Governance is implemented successfully.

A lot of changes have taken place during your tenure. What is your take on these changes?

Yes, it is true a lot of changes took place. With UP working towards its 2025 vision, changes on all levels need to take place. It is not always easy to see these decisions being made, but in the view of our goal as University, a lot of these

decisions and changes that [were] made, [were] made with the 2025 vision in mind. Growing pains are difficult, unfortunately.

What and how much influence did you have on the changes that have been instituted?

How do you feel you may have influenced the university council? What are your feelings on the council?

Council, first and foremost, does not make these decisions as we understand it. It is more focussed on the bigger university picture. The decisions/changes as referred to are made by the UP executive management.

In a lot of changes, we as the SRC came up with some solutions to problems that were faced in previous years. The changes being made by executive management [were] in consultation with the SRC. Irrespective of influence that I had, or any other SRC member had, the

Res excellence recognised at Prestige

decision of the executive management will be implemented.

What were the obstacles faced in achieving your aims?

Due to the fact that the SRC had to create a platform this year, it was a learning curve with every turn. Creating a proper communication platform was one of our biggest issues, which we still need to implement, and hopefully this will ensure that the SRC for 2015 will be even more accessible and transparent.

How transparent was your SRC and how did you achieve this transparency?

We as the SRC tried our best to give out information as soon as we have it, and to be as transparent as possible. This is difficult to do with no communication platform that all students can access.

Where do you think forum meetings could be improved and what do you think should be left as is?

The student forum is still a growing pain. It must definitely be improved for students to keep their SRC accountable. The interaction between students and the SRC on this platform should be created. I am proposing that the SRC for 2015 should ask for input from the student forum before setting up a plan of action for their term as this will ensure that they serve the entire student body.

How did you manage the varying interests that existed among your SRC members, and how do you think these affected the efficiency and the ability to achieve your objectives or to respond to certain issues?

It is a fine balancing act that you have to do your very best at trying every day. I do think that in every group there will be members who do not necessarily agree with everyone else but in the end there is a single goal that is worked towards – the needs of our students that we

serve.

What are the ongoing issues that will now be transferred to your successor?

To our new president there are a few things that I have picked up on that can become a problem.

This includes: NSFAS and historical debt students not being able to re-register in 2015, residence placements and the bus to Sunnyside/ Arcadia (yes, it was funded by the SRC for the last part of the year but the biggest problem will be to have it running on a permanent basis). I predict a total cut of clubhouses in residences for 2015 leading into 2016. I also have a prediction that residences will be split into first and senior residences in 2016. Also, the number of students voting in elections is still not acceptable and it must be increased in some way, either by online voting or [another plan].

That is something that he must work on.

What are your opinions on your successor as an independent candidate?

He will be able to look at problems in an independent manner, [to] see all sides of the story before making recommendations and decisions. I think he will do a great job and [will] hopefully build on what we created, to ensure that students’ rights and voices are listened to at UP. It is to my understanding that as of next year the university will not be allowing students with historical debt to continue with their studies unless their debt has been covered, as is the norm, the difference being that NSFAS students will be included this year. Is this true and, if so, what are your predictions on how students will be affected by this?

The effect on our student body will be immense.

I foresee a huge amount of work [in] the study finance portfolio for next year. Loads of students will be excluded financially by the institution.

Hatfield Square Update

Hatfield Square. Photo: Hendro van der Merwe

ARON HYMAN AND MICHAEL BONGANI REINDERS

Sonop and Curlitzia HK. Images provided

MICHAEL BONGANI REINDERS Sonop and Curlitzia were crowned men’s and women’s residence of the year respectively at the annual Residence Prestige evening on 15 October at the Rembrandt Hall. Second place went to Mopanie for the men’s and Erika for the women’s award, followed by Boekenhout and Magrietjie in third.

This event is held in order to award prizes to the different men’s, women’s and mixed residences in different areas of residence life.

The categories for which awards are given are sport, culture, academics, RAG and overall residence of the year.

Sonop was crowned overall men’s sport residence of the year. The sports included in this category are hockey, rugby and football.

Onderstepoort Ladies were the overall

women’s sport residence of the year, which included netball, hockey and football.

The men’s and women’s overall culture residences of the year were Sonop and Curlitzia. Sonop and Curlitzia also won the overall RAG award for men’s and women’s residences, which included the RAG procession and projects.

Kollege won the men’s social residence of the year and Klaradyn won women’s social residence of the year.

The academic category also included mixed residences. TuksVillage won mixed academic residence of the year, while Jasmyn and Olympus won women’s and men’s academic residence of the year respectively.

Only a handful of the residence students attended the event.

Hatfield Square has been an iconic destination for Hatfield and Pretoria nightlife. There has been confirmation that Hatfield Square is closing down in the next year, with no final date announced yet.

Certain bars and pubs will close once their leases expire. In light of these changes Pieter Pretorius, general manager of Dropzone, has confirmed that they will be moving the location of the nightclub in the near future.

According to Hatfield CID COO Danie Basson, newcomer to Hatfield Square T4 will not be affected by a decision made on the part of Redefine Properties since its premises belongs to a different owner. Amarie Coetzee, general manager of Aandklas, confirmed that Aandklas is privately owned and will also continue to operate where it is.

There has not been any further confirmation about the future development of Hatfield Square but Pieter Strydom, head of commercial and industrial for Redefine Properties, who are the current owners of Hatfield Square, had the following to say: “With regards to the leases, I can confirm that the current tenants leases will soon be expiring (as per the rental contacts that are in place) and we as the landlord have decided not [to] renew them for various business related reasons. I can also confirm that

we are in the very early stages on deciding the future plans of building, however are not ready to disclose this information.”

There is confirmation from architecture firm TC Design Architecture that they are in discussion with the UP with regards to the development of Hatfield Square. Alet Verster from TC Design Architecture confirmed that Redefine is also involved. No further information regarding this is currently available.

UP could not be reached in time for comment at the time of going to print.

Reader’s comments on the closing of Hatfield Square article: Lunga Nyameni: “The worst thing to ever happen to students.”

Hopane Millicent, Trader at SABMiller: “The closing down of Hatfield Square is not just a sentimental issue it’s a matter of tradition!” “This generation will miss out, the cultural gap will be huge.” “Their experience of university life in Hatfield will be incomplete.”

Towela Munthali, University of Pretoria: “Where will we unwind? Pretty sure the number of drunk driving accidents will increase coz people will be driving further away for a drink as opposed to walking down to the sq. This is bananas.”

Mark Elliston: “This is good news. Hatfield Square is a joke…

k

20 October 2014

5

News

Gautrain cable theft hampers service

The Gautrain. Photo: Eddie Mafa

JODY DAVISON On 2 October the Gautrain route between Park and Hatfield station experienced delays as a result of cable theft. The service was disrupted from 05:30 to 08:00. This caused students to be late or miss classes. Paige Benton, a third-year BA General student told Perdeby, “This delay was a huge inconvenience as [I] interrupted the lecture by coming in late, as well as I missed the work covered in the first 20 minutes. I feel that delays are

unacceptable due to the high cost of taking the train.”

It was reported that 300 metres of signalling cable was stolen at Snake Valley near Pretoria. Errol Braithwaite, the Gautrain spokesperson, explained that, “The Gautrain network is designed to failto-safe.” This means that when cables are cut the train is brought to a standstill, put under manual control and is delayed while the problem is fixed. The train’s speed goes from 160km/h to 30km/h, thus causing a delay.

Despite this being only the second incident of cable theft at the Gautrain, the question remains: what is being done to fix the problem? In 2012 Bombela, the operating company of the Gautrain, identified “hot spot” areas and increased security in these areas through motorbike patrols, dog units and extra security.

Braithwaite mentioned that these tactics, in conjunction with 1.5 metre high fences and CCTV cameras, is Bombela’s response to cable theft. However, cable theft remains a serious problem for the country and the Gautrain as metal theft is valued at between R5 billion and R7 billion per year. It also does not help that the train has 65km of its alignment above ground. “It is simply not technically feasible to bury all critical cables and components underground,” said Braithwaite.

It should be noted that not all delays are as a result of cable theft. On 13 October the delays that affected both lines were the result of technical problems when there was a short circuit in an electrical component at Malboro.

Responsibility also rests on civilians to report suspicious behaviour on the tracks to the Gautrain’s security hotline at 0800 811 811, or to SMS an anonymous tip-off to Crimeline on 32211.

SRC fund bus to Prinshof campus

INTERVARSITY NEWS KEEGAN FRANCES University of Cape Town The University of Cape Town’s 12th annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony was hosted by the university’s Department of Student Affairs. The vice-chancellor, Dr Max Price, and the four deputy vice-chancellors were all honoured guests in attendance.

The event acknowledges leadership achievements and student contributions towards promoting the university’s vision and mission.

2014 SRC President Mangi Gondwe received the ViceChancellor’s Award, while 2014 SRC Transformation and Social Responsiveness coordinator Jessica Breakey was awarded the Executive Director’s Award. Keenan Hendrickse, also an SRC member, received the Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Award. The prized UCT Student Team of the Year award went to the Student Assembly Management Committee (SAMC) for progress made in their portfolio. Sarvesh Balkaran, the 2014 SAMC Chairperson, told Varsity, “I think we worked very hard as a team this year, particularly to correct some of the grievances that had been laid against [the] student assembly.”

University of Johannesburg: Students awarded for work in human trafficking awareness On Thursday 9 October students from the University of Johannesburg’s Departments of Strategic Communication and Graphic Design received medals and certificates from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) for their valuable work with #Trapped, a human trafficking awareness campaign. Babalwa Kutwana, winner of a bronze award, told the UJ Observer, “We came up with the concept, ‘Victim vs Perpetrator’, targeted at 18-25 year olds as we believed that they were the most vulnerable whilst looking for employment.”

The Department of Justice will fund the top three campaigns due to their superior design. According to the UJ Observer, the university’s head of strategic communication, Prof. Sonja Verwey, expressed the university’s excitement about the award and what an honour it is for the university to be part of this project.

University of Johannesburg: Missing student Zandile Kutlwano Zimu, a 20-year-old fine arts student from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), went missing on Monday 13 October.

Zimu was last seen on the UJ campus at 09:30. Her brother, Teboho Mokoena, stated on Thursday 16 October, “I have been looking for [her for] the last three days.”

According to Zima’s siblings she was unhappy and stressed about her study course. However, they said that it was not in her nature to run away. There are posters on the UJ campus and the Student Representative Council (SRC) has been spreading awareness about Zimu going missing.

There is a possible lead as a woman has reportedly claimed that she may have seen Zimu. The police have opened a missing persons case and there is a captain assigned to the case.

Photo: Hendro van der Merwe

MICHAEL BONGANI REINDERS The SRC has begun the funding of a bus service from Main campus to Prinshof medical campus after identifing this lack of transport as an issue for students.

Students approached their respective faculties this year to raise the transport issue but they have not yet had their complaints addressed.

Currently, students who have classes on both campuses have to make use of public transport or even walk between the two campuses. This has resulted in these students missing classes as they have to leave long before the time in order to get to the other campus for their class.

There have been buses which transported students to and from Prinshof, however these buses are only available to first-year students in the first semester and do not address the transport issue for older students.

News @perdebynews

Given the desperate need for transport between the campuses, the SRC has provided a temporary solution by funding a single bus to transport students to and from Prinshof. The bus leaves at 07:30, 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00 from Sci-Enza on Main campus. The bus will then drop students off at Prinshof in front of the Basic Medical Science (BMS) /Basiese Mediese Wetenskap (BMW) building near the parking area. Once the bus has dropped students off it will wait for 15 minutes for students who wish to return to Main campus.

2014 SRC member with the academics portfolio Johanna Nashitati said, “As the SRC academic member for 2014 I feel that it is unreasonable for the University to have a bus that alleviates parking but no bus that aids students academically.”

Nashitati further said, “In the longer, sustainable future we need to ensure that this bus is included in the transport budgets of these different faculties.”

Entertainment @PerdebyE @PerdebyE

Sport @PerdebySport @PerdebySport

6

> Features

20 October 2014

BA kids: kicking calculators to the curb

Illustration: Johann van Tonder

CINDY FRIEDMAN “Bro, if you’re an engineer and you aren’t arrogant, you’re doing it wrong.” This might seem like just a funny statement justifying the engineering department’s attitude, but why is this justification relevant? On the other side of the spectrum, we have the BA students who are constantly on the defensive about their choice of degree. The “BA-mansoek” stigma, implying students who study a BA are just waiting to meet their future husbands, sticks like Velcro.

It seems the BA stigma is not only evident among Tuks students but is present at most universities. Both Darren Armstrong, a second-year UCT student studying Business Science, and second-year BA Humanities student at Stellenbosch Anthony Gaydon acknowledge this stigma. Armstrong in particular feels that UCT students studying BA degrees are merely there to enjoy the “Cape Town experience” and are not looking towards the future, although he does admit that it may just be the stereotype influencing his viewpoints.

When asked why he chose to study a BA Humanities degree, Gaydon said that he saw a BA as a good foundation because of the vast array of subjects on offer and the fact that it teaches you to learn. This is true in the sense that BA subjects can be applied and used in various fields other than the fields that BA degrees naturally feed into. Admittedly, there are a lot of lazy BA students, but does the “just need to pass” attitude not filter through into every faculty? So why is it always the BA kids who fall victim to the stereotype?

A common generalisation is that students walking away with BA degrees will struggle to find a job. Former President Bill Clinton seemed to find himself a pretty decent job with his bachelor’s degree in international affairs from Georgetown University. So did Bobby Godsell, who served as the CEO of AngloGold Ashanti with a masters degree in liberal ethics, Clem Sunter, the famous scenario planner and former chairman of the Anglo American Chairman’s Fund who has a degree in politics, philosophy and economics, and Saki Macozoma, the chairman of Stanlib and Liberty Life who has degrees in politics, economics and journalism.

Many companies are starting to measure and seek out strengths like adaptability, social and emotional intelligence, reasoning and writing skill. Companies are starting to acknowledge that those in humanities have a different perspective and that perspective offers a competitive advantage. In today’s economy, being able to adapt to different occupational positions is incredibly advantageous.

The Association of American Colleges and Universities

analysed Census Bureau data on the education and occupations of 3 000 000 American residents. The study found that between the ages of 55 and 60, which are “peak earning years”, men and women who majored in the humanities or social sciences earned on average at least $2 000 more than those who majored in specialised fields. However, to judge the value of a humanities education based solely on potential earnings is to misunderstand the true value of humanities degrees.

Yes, science and maths give us truth and certainty, but the humanities give us a healthy dose of perspective. As UP psychology lecturer Sulaiyman Philander said, “It is easier for people to have a system which allocates clear cut labels to everything. It’s easier to believe in certainty than live in an uncertain world, but uncertainty has its place as well. Without uncertainty or the humanities, for example, there would be no room for the development of new knowledge or new ways of understanding the world”. If these arguments seem a bit flowery and struggle to hold up in conversation with number crunchers who roll their eyes and proceed to question the intelligence of BA students, keep in mind that there are different kinds of intelligence.

An interesting fact to dispel the stereotype that BA kids aren’t the brightest crayons in the box is that philosophy majors in America outperform almost all other majors on entrance exams to graduate school. This is including law school, graduate school in arts and sciences, business school and medical school. In fact, according to Mark Couch, assistant professor of Philosophy and director of the Liberal Studies Program at Seton Hall University in New Jersey, philosophy majors have the highest acceptance rate of all majors. Of the interviews conducted there was only one nonBA student, second-year medical student Peter Mitchell, who admitted to choosing his degree because he had a genuine passion for it. The rest spoke only of stability and money.

A vital question to ask is “Are people really going to be successful in something they don’t enjoy?” Do we trust standing on the bridge built by the engineering student, the accountant with our life’s savings or a doctor with our life if they just scraped a pass? Perhaps we shouldn’t undermine the serious BA student who chose to do a BA, not because they were incompetent at maths and science, but because they were brave enough to go against the grain. Many do intend on specialising, completing their masters and even a PhD. They don’t deserve to be walking under the dark cloud that is the “BA-mansoek” stigma. It should be said that ultimately, no matter what the degree, passion for what you are doing should translate into success.

lingua franca: 140 characters or less BRITTANY MARAIS SMS language may be the bane of some grammar Nazis’ existence, but it has played an important role in the evolution of the language we use today.

SMS language was developed so that a large amount of information could be communicated in fewer characters. This was initially done by omitting vowels from words and using abbreviations or acronyms for commonly used phrases.

There was a slight change in the way in which the youth communicated when Mxit was introduced to social networking.

This became an inexpensive way to communicate. Now messaging no longer communicated only need-to-know information, but allowed technology savvy people to interact via text message on a much more personal level and carry a conversation. Still, abbreviations and acronyms previously invented were used even though you weren’t restricted to 140 characters. This may be attributed to the ITU-T keyboard found on phones used at the time, as they required more extensive typing for each individual letter.

Through the development and evolution of technology there has been an evident change in language. We have developed our own lingua franca. This is a term given to a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different, SMS language being the bridge between technology and the written word.

English lecturer at Tuks Marguerite de Waal gave the following example of lingua franca: “In South Africa we have 11 official languages, but very few people speak all of them fluently.

While English is not most people’s first language, it does act as the lingua franca. Imagine if you gathered a group of four South Africans; one speaks Zulu, another speaks Afrikaans, another speaks Sepedi and another Xhosa. If each of these people did not understand the language the others spoke, then they would most likely attempt to communicate in English, which is widely taught as a second (or third, or forth) language in our country.”

Still, technology continued to evolve and we saw Blackberry introduce the Qwerty keyboard trend when they developed BBM. Smartphones then also started offering Whatsapp as a way to communicate. One would think that this would then eliminate

Image: Brendan Fraser

the use of other non-official abbreviations and acronyms, but instead it saw even more prevalent use of such language when words such as LOL and OMG were added to the Oxford English Dictionary.

Words that are somewhat unnecessarily abbreviated are strongly associated with electronic communication but have entered mainstream language because of how easy and

convenient they are to use. This only emphasises the point that we have developed an electronic lingua franca. Any language conscious person would agree that SMS language has its time and place, but these changes in language should not be seen as deterioration in intellect, but rather an expansion and evolution of language as well as an example of what is still to come.

> Features

20 October 2014

7

The Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong

Hong Kong rioters use umbrellas to protect themselves. Image: ibitimes.co.uk

SAVVA POUROULLIS Often called a melting-pot and a place where East meets West, the unique city of Hong Kong is undergoing a fundamental metamorphosis in the way it is influenced by the Chinese mainland government in Beijing. Over the past several weeks, students have been boycotting their schools and universities in what is being called the largest protest movement in China since Tiananmen. The movement has been met with harsh force by police.

Hong Kong, previously a British colony, was transferred to the control of China in 1997 under the conditions that Hong Kong be allowed to maintain its free market economy and its autonomy. Since then, the Chinese government, a politically communist body, has made several attempts to change legislation in Hong Kong to increase their influence over the city. One such example was the attempt to pass an act in 2002 that allowed police the right to force entry onto private property without a court warrant, which was followed by a successful, non-violent civil protest resulting in the resignation of three officials.

Mainland China has a history of stringent control and censorship over its citizens. In 1989, student protests escalated as a result of a visit to mainland China by the Russian Premier – something which had not happened in thirty years. The Chinese population saw this

visit as a gesture of reform on the part of the Chinese government, and the movement gained momentum. The reaction of the government was less than befitting, involving military intervention and the infamous video of a man staring down a line of Chinese tanks, preventing them from passing to Tiananmen Square, the heart of the protests. The violent crackdown has come to be known as the Tiananmen Incident or the Tiananmen Massacre. Any mention of Tiananmen since then has been outlawed by the Chinese government and any references on the internet censored.

The current protests are a demonstration against an announcement from Beijing that the next group of candidates for Hong Kong’s 2017 elections must be vetted by a committee consisting largely of pro-Beijing officials, which could potentially allow the Chinese government to continue their policy of universal suffrage in Hong Kong while simultaneously ensuring that any chosen chief executive would be loyal to Beijing before Hong Kong.

The population of Hong Kong has enjoyed a great deal of financial and social freedom in the years since 1997, especially in comparison to the mainland. Their right to protest has perhaps been further reinforced by the fact that the world is watching the unfolding events in Hong Kong with scepticism, waiting for Beijing to respond in the same manner as they did at Tiananmen in 1989. After their failed attempt

to disperse early demonstrations with tear gas, which ironically galvanised the movement further and gave the protestors the moral high ground, authorities backed off into the shadows as international media shifted its gaze towards Hong Kong. Two weeks followed without major incident, until a crowd of anti-protestors, allegedly hired by the Chinese government to disrupt the movement, confronted the protest crowd in a violent skirmish, an unusual occurrence for the usually peaceful movement.

Several days later, after an uncharacteristic silence, police cracked down violently on a crowd of protestors. Video footage has since been released of the scuffle, with one video depicting a police officer kicking a handcuffed protestor on the ground and another showing a protestor being dragged into an alley and beaten by several officers. Amnesty International, an international whistle-blowing organisation, has denounced the actions of the Beijing police and has demanded that the 45 protestors who were arrested be “immediately and unconditionally released”.

This reaction by the police followed the storming of a tunnel located next to the office of the chief executive of Hong Kong, Leung Chun-ying. One of the leaders of the protest movement, Alex Chow, later said that his group had nothing to do with the storming of these tunnels. However, the startling reaction by police may have catalysed the movement back to its previous strength, as numbers have dwindled on the streets as the movement lost momentum. Following a last-minute cancellation of talks by the government, the movement was left without much direction and may have petered out, had it not been for this recent crackdown.

The government in Beijing has since announced a criminal investigation into the alleged actions of its police officers and has called for a new date to recommence discussions with the student leaders. However, Leung added that Beijing was not prepared to scrap the concept of their nomination committee and that the talks will focus on how that committee is formed, meaning that citizens in Hong Kong will only have the right to vote for three pre-selected candidates – hand-picked by the committee – should the outcome of the talks go according to plan for the Beijing government.

One unique aspect to the Hong Kong protests, nicknamed the Umbrella Revolution

by international media, is the civilised manner in which the protests take place. The students regularly organise mass cleanups, ensuring their demonstrations leave no mess behind. A public war mural with a small “Keep off the grass” sign has been left untouched, despite its location in the middle of one of Hong Kong’s demonstration sites.

To continue communication and to ensure the coverage of their movement in mainland China, the nicknames and hashtags of the movement continuously change in order to remain one step ahead of the Chinese government’s sophisticated censorship programme. The Chinese controlled social network Weibo (the equivalent of Twitter) has been the primary medium for the spread of the movement in Hong Kong and China, while the international community has followed the movement primarily on Twitter. Most hashtags are soon blocked by the Chinese government as they heavily filter news of the event, but new references continue to pop up as old ones fall out of use. The international community following the events has struggled to keep up with the amorphous form of the movement on the internet. Some of the first references were #OccupyCentral and #OccupyHK, but Western news outlets, including Time magazine, have dubbed the movement the #UmbrellaRevolution as a result of the symbolic use of upturned umbrellas in the movement, first to shade themselves from the sun, but later to defend themselves against the pepper spray used by police. According to the young leaders of the demonstrations, Hong Kong citizens prefer not to encourage terms such as “revolution” because of the radical connotations of the word, when in fact the key ideals of the protests are to maintain autonomy from Beijing, despite a loss of control over the movement at times.

The situation continues to develop every day. Students will once again begin talks with authorities to list their grievances and discuss their options. Protests are less likely to fade following the latest crackdown as more citizens take the side of the movement.

While the student leaders have not yet achieved all of their aims, such as their call for the resignation of Leung, they have succeeded in garnering the attention of their government and the world, compelling the globe to watch intently as the greatest protest movement in modern China’s history grows stronger every day.

1

8

Entertainment

20 October 2014

Techno takeover: rAge turns 12 WILLIAM ALDRIDGE The 12th annual rAge expo took place on 10-12 October at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg. The event attracts thousands of people who come for the figurines and gadgets, to try out the latest video games, access the best gaming technology and, for some, even take to the crowds cosplaying as their favourite characters.

The expo is growing every year and it comes as no surprise that the NAG Lan sold out long before the expo took place. The Lan happens over the three days of the expo and involves 2000 gamers bringing their own computers, which are all connected to the same network. It is the largest Lan in South Africa.

All gaming platforms are exhibited at rAge including PC and console makers PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo. This allows gamers to get a feel for new consoles and the newest games available. The PlayStation 4 exhibit was definitely one of the more popular corners in the Dome, featuring the new Mortal Kombat X, Dying Light and SingStar: Ultimate Party, which requires no microphones as players simply need to download the new SingStar app and their smartphone becomes a microphone.

South African musicians Jack Parow and Francois Van Coke even participated in a sing-off at the stall. Arguably one of the

most anticipated games of the year, which had fans queuing at every available exhibit, was Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, a third person action-adventure title which follows Talion on his quest for vengeance. The title was released earlier this month and is available on most gaming platforms.

The Rectron stand provided much excitement as gaming brands Aorus, Corsair, Gigabyte, Cool Master and BenQ displayed cutting-edge technology in computers, keyboards and mice. The Aorus Corsair Dota 2 tournament also took place at the Rectron stand with this year’s winners, Bravado Gaming, walking away with a prize basket worth R 275 000. rAge also hosted the global launch of Sci-Ryder. According to its makers, “Sci-Ryder is more than just another chair.” It provides for a full gaming experience by eliminating distractions and providing maximum comfort. It proves to be another breakthrough in the South African gaming industry.

Games worth mentioning for gamers who missed out on the event include Assassins Creed Unity, Far Cry 4, SkyLanders Team Trap, NBA 2k, Destiny and Tom Clancy’s The Division. rAge 2014 was jam-packed with many interesting things to see as well as interesting people and is an unmissable event for anyone and everyone with an interest in technology.

A League of Legends cosplayer at rAge. Photo: Charlotte Bastiaanse

Five minutes with Bittereinder ZOLANI NKOMO One of your biggest songs to date is still “A tale of three cities” where you collaborated with Jack Parow and Tumi Molekane. To what would you say the success of that song could be attributed to?

“Success” is a strange and ultimately impossible thing to measure when you’re [a] SA band making alternative music but “A tale of three cities” will always be a special song for us, the concept and the three voices really spawned something golden at exactly the right time, and Louis’ awesome lyric-video just completed the track perfectly.

What has changed in your music-making process from when you started to the way it is currently?

We’ve streamlined the process, we know what we’re good at and we try to avoid the trap of spending days and hours on every little detail. This album took roughly six months to make, a personal record for us.

Your sound has always been alternative, but judging by your new single there seems to be a lot more dance elements present. What influenced this creative path?

Well, the title track is actually rather misleading in terms of the album’s overall sound palette. Skerm is actually the most melodic and “smoothest” body of work we’ve produced. Louis makes 90% of the rough beats, so the specific timbre of the album is largely a result of what he’s been creating musically over the past 18 months.

Bittereinder performing at the Skerm album launch. Photo: Hendro van der Merwe

Bittereinder: A fully domesticated rap ‘n roll Skerm Bittereinder Image provided.

ELMARIE KRUGER Pretoria’s gritty Afrikaans rap trio Bittereinder released the video for their new single “Skerm” early in September. What was at first a lone-standing video became a small teaser of what their latest album of the same name would be like. Skerm opens with a strong, attention-grabbing track called “Ampersand” that is still very much in the vein of their earlier work. However, the bulk of the tracks on the album are softer and more melodious than their previous albums. This becomes evident on tracks like “The ones” that features Johannesburg rapper Tumi Molekane and Dutch

rapper Tim Beumers.

The slow, minimalistic, less upbeat theme carries over to songs like “Taalmeng” and “Klankanatomie”, which uses modern-day musical terms to describe everyday activities. The track shows how music can shape everyday facets of life and make them extraordinary.

“Jou tyd sal kom”, featuring Afrikaans hip-hop artist Hemelbesem, is a track that deviates from the slow melodiousness of the album with its strength and dynamism. In this song, lyricist and lead vocalist Jaco van der Merwe says that Bittereinder is “a fully domesticated rap ‘n roll band”, and the song showcases the depth that Bittereinder and company are so well known for.

An almost sinister melody introduces the track “Doodsberig”, which is ominous both melodically and lyrically, as the title suggests. It is a darker track that further showcases their distinctively pensive lyrics.

The majority of the album features songs with a gripping hookand-chorus combo that makes them all the more memorable and striking. The chorus of the song “Tribute”, for instance, lingers with the listener and tarries in the mind long after the song has ended.

21 October: DreamScapes – UP Drama Deptartment, Ballet Room

“Rymtevaarder”, boasting an outer space theme and an apt Afrikaans pun in its title, is a short track yet it carries much lyrical weight. “Skerm” is the album’s title single and is more reminiscent of the group’s previous work. The music video for “Skerm” is surreal to say the least, and it even incorporates the infamous “blue screen of death” that has driven many computer users up the wall. The song itself speaks about how people are deadened by technology and how technology aids in spreading false information, referred to as “digital misunderstandings” in the song.

“Skerm” is one of the angriest songs on the album, which is noteable if you consider that the album itself is an intensely emotion-laden album, but it’s not just anger that can be found here. Skerm focuses on a myriad of themes like mortality, growing old and balancing domestic life with life as a performer.

Bittereinder shows us that good music, like good literature, offers certain mental challenges, and should serve to make the listener think. This is exactly what Bittereinder has achieved with Skerm, as their lyrics fall on the ears like poetry, demanding the listener’s undivided attention and forcing them to think just a little bit deeper.

Calendar

23 October: Maroela Jag-en-visvangdag and Boskaand – Voortrekker Monument

22 October: UN Day @ UP – careers and quiz evening – IT 2-27

25 October: Tuks Camerata Gala Concert – Musaion Theatre

22 October: Spoken Sessions: Grey Areas – Bravos Pizzeria

29 October: Archaeology exhibition – Old Arts Building

23 October: Tuks Camerata: final lunch hour concert of 2014 – Musaion Theatre

30 October: Romeo and Juliet: three days of total chaos – Aula Theatre

To get your event listed on our event calendar, send the date, event name and venue to entertainment@perdeby.co.za or tweet us (@PerdebyE). UP societies are welcome to send their events, too.

20 October 2014

1

9

Entertainment

The whimsical world of anime: series to watch out for BYRON MCLEOD AND THOMAS MARAIS Anime is a medium often avoided by television viewers.

However, this summer is a promising season on the anime circuit as several new and ongoing series are being released to entertain both established and fledgling fans alike.

Akame ga Kill The story revolves around Tatsumi, a young man who ventures out towards the capital to try and earn enough money to save his starving village. At face value this show looks like your typical farm-boy-becomes-hero-and-saves-the-day kind of show. In truth, however, it is about assassins, corruption and the reality of what happens when a government ignores the needs of its people.

Log Horizon (season two) Following the exploits of Shiroe the Strategist, this story revolves around a group of people that have become trapped within a game and find themselves trying to adjust to their new lives as adventurers. The second season looks to delve deeper into the lore of the first.

The Legend of Korra: Balance The final book in The Legend of Korra series follows the final part of Korra’s story. Korra is the avatar, a being that acts as the bridge between the human and the spirit worlds. This series focuses on the internal struggles of the hero and coming to terms

with one’s own mortality.

Hitsugui No Chaika (season two) The story of Coffin Princess Chaika continues for a second season following adorable protagonist Chaika, her saboteur companions Akari and Tor, and the shapeshifting Fredrika on their quest to reunite the scattered body parts of Chaika’s fallen father in order to give him a funeral fit for an emperor. The quality is unchanged from season one and it looks as though the season is going to finish on a strong note.

Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works Fans have long been awaiting a competent animation of the visual novel of the same name, and now animation studio Ufotable has taken up the sword after their stunning rendition of Fate/ZERO. The animation quality is excellent and the Unlimited Blade Works route from the game is widely regarded as the best, ensuring an engaging story in a detailed setting with a varied cast of characters.

Grisaia No Kaijitsu This anime serves as a contrast to the otherwise action packed lineup this season, being a slice-of-life series with a twist. Every character has a dark secret and hidden connections to the others.

Unfortunately, elements from the visual novel have been overamplified to please fans.

Illustration: Johann van Tonder

Tuks drama student hits the big screen CHAD JOHNSTON South Africa’s latest film, Suurlemoen, has had the film industry in the palm of its hand since it was released on 12 September.

What many people don’t know is that many of the cast members are past or present students of UP. One of the main characters in the film, Pearl Monama, is doing her BA (Hons) in drama at Tuks. Perdeby spoke to Monama about her role in the film.

How did you find out about the role?

An agent told me about the audition after she saw me acting here on campus.

Have you done any other movies before?

No! This was actually my first job as a professional performer. I had just finished my degree when I landed the role.

Suurlemoen is an Afrikaans movie. Did you have a good grasp of the language prior to your role in the movie? If not, was it difficult to learn a new language?

My entire schooling was in Afrikaans, so I was in a kleuterskool, laerskool and hoerskool. At school Afrikaans was my home language, but it’s not my first or my second [language], but it wasn’t hard to learn at all, it’s in my blood.

Describe the overall experience of being in the film?

It was tiring, [because] it was a 12 hour work day, so if we start at six in the morning, which was most days, we’d wrap up at six in the evening. And we shot most scenes in Jo’burg, so we left Pretoria around 04:30, so you can imagine, it’s a hurry up and wait situation [because] you’d be there for call time, get dressed, made up and all, but only shoot your first scene around lunch.

But it was great, and I enjoyed shooting most of the scenes.

What was the most challenging part of the experience?

[The early start to the day], and then it was during the time when it was raining a lot, so the rain disrupted [shooting] a little.

What was it like working with the other cast members?

That was beyond amazing! I knew most of them [because] we all study drama here at Tuks, so seeing faces you haven’t seen in a while is always great, and Chris Chameleon is just super awesome. He’s such a natural and so funny. The cast was brilliant to be around.

Monama is just one of the many talented individuals at Tuks making headlines. Suurlemoen is out in most cinemas around the country and is a must-watch for all who enjoy seeing local talent grow.

Image:pitchfork.com

You’re Dead!

Flying Lotus KOJO ESSAH

Image: ign.com

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Monolith Productions TIAAN VAN DER WESTHUIZEN Monolith Productions has once again produced a strong contender for Game of the Year in the form of Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor. The game is available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and players can expect 20-24 hours of game time in total. Since its initial release on 6 October the game has seen frenzied reviews. It is a single player open world action role playing game set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s written universe and takes place between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings.

The game’s Washington based producers have been at the forefront of game development with classic titles such as F.E.A.R. and F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. Their newest addition to the list is a different genre of gaming altogether, and is sure to provide hours of pure gaming ecstasy. In Shadow of Mordor you play as Talion, a ranger stationed at the Black Gate that gets

attacked by agents of Sauron. By means of a clever plot twist, your character is granted various supernatural abilities that enable you to cause chaos in Mordor and make life difficult for orcs in order to seek vengeance for past events.

The game utilises a revolutionary artificial intelligence generator, codenamed the Nemesis system, that does away with generically spawned enemies and creates a tailor-made gaming experience by letting your enemies remember you and learn from past experiences. They will also seek revenge for previous encounters. This type of gaming technology creates massive replay value as the game changes every time you play.

The game encapsulates beautifully rendered models and attention to detail with amazing gameplay, making free running and dynamic free-flow fighting an absolute pleasure. The ability to bend orcs to your will is a real treat and enables you to create your own army able to ambush at your command.

Experimental producer Flying Lotus is infamous for creating albums with thought-provoking themes that utilise his trademark fusion of different genres. His fifth album, You’re Dead!, successfully finds the balance between electronic music and jazz without one genre overpowering the other, while hip-hop is tactfully used in tandem with Flying Lotus’s production to explore death, the over-arching theme of the album.

The album opens with “Theme”, a dark, fast-paced instrumental that introduces the listener to the dangerous, intricate environment of the album through its ominous intro, over-the-top drums and erratic saxophone. The next three songs “Tesla”, “Cold dead” and “Fkn dead”, although quite short, serve as a prelude to the longest and most important track on the album: “Never catch me”. Flying Lotus enlists the help of lyricist Kendrick Lamar on this track to explore the idea of death, fusing rap with his experimental jazz production. The rapper talks about how most people just want to live and not die, and how he looks forward to death, overcoming his initial fear of the afterlife by embracing the inevitability of death. The tracks “Descent into madness” and “The boys who died in their sleep” develop on the motif of death, with the former song creating a feeling of hopelessness, and the latter song exploring the consequences of overdosing on pills.

Although Flying Lotus has put together a collection of creative and atmospheric tracks, the album is not without fault. The track “Dead man’s tetris”, featuring Snoop Dogg, fails to merge with the rest of the album due to sub-standard production and a subpar verse from the guest artist.

The album closes off with the track “The protest” which Flying Lotus believes is “the most important statement of the record”, due to its powerful statement of how we will never die because our influence and love will live on forever.

Flying Lotus has created a cohesive and distinctive album that haunts the listener with its dark themes and production. It may be hard to digest at first, but an album this elaborate and prolific will only reveal its secrets after multiple plays.

n Fun & Games

10

20 October 2014

Pssst...

Top ten things to do now that Square is closing MICHAL LINDEN Now that Square is coming to an end, students will be scrambling to fill the void in their social life. In preparation for this, we have drawn up a list of things to do for those that don’t want to accept the fact that Hatfield’s number one nightlife hotspot will soon be gone.

1

Catch up on all the series you’ve been foregoing, because nothing says “social life” better than you, your laptop and your bed.

2

Facebook stalk that pretty girl you went to high school with who is now married and pregnant. Simultaneously mourn the fact that you’ll probably never meet your future wife at DropZone.

3 4 5 6 7 8

Start a band and get featured in Perdeby.

Phone your mum. And not just for money.

Attempt to convert Ty’s into a place that decent people go to.

Perfect your selfie face. You’re going to be spending more time by yourself now.

Become a professional gamer. They earn more by winning a single competition than a journalist earns in a year.

Annoy your neighbours and summon the cops by hosting your own house party. It’s more comfortable to pass out in your own home than the cobbled floor outside T4 anyway.

9 10

Join the cool kids (Perdeby) at Aandklas.

Help Perdeby come up with better Top 10 lists.

Romeo & Juliet

3 Days of Total Chaos!

An Epic love story with a modern twist 30 October 2014 @ 20h00 Aula Theatre R120 per person Tickets available from

Contact 078 416 0979 quote Perdeby and receive R30 off the ticket price

DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT! CALLING HEALTHY YOUNG WOMEN AGED 21 – 32: Donate some of your eggs to a childless couple and be well rewarded for your time and effort – you might even be part of a miracle!

Contact colleen@babymiracles.co.za or on 083 380 2354 to find out more.

www.babymiracles.co.za

Residence External Prestige time has rolled around again and the university crowned the victors in various facets of residence life. Pssst... would also like to recognise residence excellence, but from the bottom up.

Pssst... would like to congratulate Inca on their performance at Prestige this year. It’s a tough job to win zero awards, but someone’s got to do it. The achievement was aided by the fact that they did not really attend Prestige. Maybe they eloped with Kiaat on a losers’ honeymoon.

Speaking of Kiaat, they headed up the list of residences whose prize pool could be carried one-handed. Pssst... thinks that Katjiepiering should be wary of wrinkles as the sour faces they were sporting could curdle milk. It’s good to aim high ladies, but the one prize you won is still higher than your historical average. Of zero. Pssst... would like to make special of mention of one-prize-winners Lilium and Jasmyn for bringing up the rear. The view from behind is just good as the view from the top, Pssst... promises.

Boekenhout shocked everyone by finally placing first in something. They must be relieved to finally hand the almost-

there mantle over to Taaibos, who came second so often that Pssst... could swear they were doing it on purpose. Other surprises of the evening included Sonop winning an award for academics. It’s surprising how far bribes can get you in the world, although Pssst... doubts that’s how Asterhof managed to win something. Pssst... doubts that their legendary snobbery would allow them to sink to such depths, but desperation has been known to do stranger things to residences. Just look at Kollege, who took their entire res on stage to claim their awards in a bid to make a statement. Pssst... does not know what that statement is, and Pssst... doubts that Kollege does, either.

Pssst... would like to make a public service announcement for Curlitzia. Ladies, please start doing things other than winning prizes. Watching you continually walk up and down at Prestige was as boring as your first-years.

Pssst... feels that Nerina should send a big shout-out to Naledi.

Naledi cheered more for Nerina’s awards than Nerina have ever cheered for themselves. Someone had to, though, as Nerina was away being average at their dinee.

Perdeby web poll How will you socialise now that Hatfield Square is closing?

■ I’m willing to travel further ■ I probably won’t socialise ■ I’ll socialise in private Vote online at www.perdeby.co.za

G Sport

20 October 2014

International football round-up

11

Rugby World Cup 2015 preview THORISO PHASHA

Diego Costa. Image: talksport.com

Wayne Rooney. Image: bleacherreport.net

Neymar. Image: guim.co.uk

DANIËL BASSON

13 October. The Swiss also found themselves on the losing end against Slovenia after a late penalty cost them a vital point away from home.

The higher ranked sides did at least regain composure for their second matches of the week which saw Spain, France, England and Italy end their international breaks victorious and keep their qualifying campaigns on track.

In Africa the nations faced off for their place in Afcon 2015. The new-look Bafana Bafana side impressed yet again with a two goal victory over Congo and they find themselves in a comfortable position to qualify as Nigeria was shocked by a 1-0 loss to Sudan. The other matches ended predictably with stronger teams like Ghana and Ivory Coast defeating their opponents.

South American powerhouses Brazil and Argentina took part in a friendly match in

Asia. The match ended 1-0 in favour of the Brazilians. They then went on to beat, respectively, Japan and Hong-Kong more than convincingly.

After a fascinating international break there is talk about the performance of big name players on the international stage. Diego Costa comes to mind straight away. The start of his Chelsea career has been faultless but he does not seem to replicate this form for Spain. Furthermore, Lionel Messi also missed a penalty against Argentinean rivals Brazil, which inevitably lost them the game. Thankfully players such as Neymar, who netted four times against Japan, and Wayne Rooney, who scored in both of the English team’s victories, seem to settle debates that the world’s best footballers thrive for their club but struggle for their country.

The dust has settled after Germany won the Fifa World Cup in Brazil a few months ago and the time has come for national sides to yet again prove themselves worthy to compete in continental tournaments.

Across the globe, national football sides took part in international friendlies and qualification matches for each continent’s knockout tournament. Most eyes were focused on the Euro 2016 qualifiers, which delivered some rather interesting results.

Spain continued their poor form when they lost 2-1 to Slovakia, which was followed by Poland defeating Germany 2-0 to get their first ever victory over the Germans. The Netherlands had to fight from behind to beat Kazakhstan but then they suffered a 2-0 loss to Iceland on

SAIPA KLERKE Ouditeurs firma in Pretoria Oos benodig Afrikaanssprekende SAIPA klerke.

Stuur asseblief cv aan: christelle@vanwykauditors.com

With less than a year left before the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Perdeby takes a sneak peek at some of the teams and players predicted to light up the occasion. Next year’s tournament looks set to be yet another tight affair, keeping in mind that the Webb Ellis Cup has only ever exchanged hands among four teams.

Undoubtedly the “group of death”, pool A, will play host to a titanic battle for the top spot.

England are expected to finish this group on top as they relish the home ground advantage, with Rugby League convert Kyle Eastmond and Harlequins winger Marland Yarde adding attacking impetus to the English backline.

Australia has been experiencing a bad patch of form recently but can’t be written off with fullback Israel Folau still in the mix. Wales finished fourth at the most recent world cup and will be looking to go further this time around. Winger George North will be looking to emulate fellow player Shane Williams at next year’s world cup as he leads the Welsh attack.

South Africa is expected to top pool B with ease but will be slightly cautious of Scotland, which is the only nation in this pool to have beaten them in a test match. 20-year-old fly-half Handre Pollard is SA’s most exciting prodigy and will look to amaze with his running style of rugby. Victor Matfield also continues to prove that age is just a number as he continues to set the pace as one of the best locks in world rugby. Samoa is currently ranked ninth in world rugby and their physicality will definitely annoy opposition teams. Japan will be boosted by 21-year-old wing wizard Yoshikazu Fujita, who has scored 12 tries in nine games as they look to avoid the wooden spoon.

New Zealand enters the world cup as the favourite to not only top pool C but to win the competition. All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will look to end off his career with another world cup trophy at next year’s event. Argentina are the surprise package of the tournament. Led

by Augustin Creevy, young winger Manuel Montero will also look to make his presence felt.

France and Ireland will contest for the top spot in pool D as the two prominent teams in this group. France captain Thierry Dusautoir will look to reignite the French side into the same one that conquered New Zealand in the 2007 world cup quarter-finals. Ireland, under the leadership of Paul O’Connell, will look to rectify their previous shortcomings. Italy number eight Sergio Parisse is the only glimmer of hope in a struggling Italian outfit.

England will kick off the tournament when they clash against Fiji at Twickenham on 18 September 2015. They will not be feeling disillusioned about their title credentials at home as it is well documented that only two nations have ever won the title on home soil.

The next nation to have their name etched on the Webb Ellis Cup will be revealed come 31 October 2015.

Sport

Flip through Perdeby online

www.perdeby.co.za

Spec-Savers Hatfield Shop 29, Hatfield plaza Burnette Street Hatfield 0123622887

Undefeated Tuks romp on to varsity Tuks women secure Gauteng football league netball finals

Tuks win against Maties in the semi-final. Image: varsitysportssa.com

TAY LETHULOE The UP-Tuks netball team continued with their unbeaten form, extending their winning streak by beating the Maties ladies 68-46 to book their place in the final against defending champions Kosvies. UP-Tuks’ sharpness in attack was enough to fight off a valiant effort from Maties. UP-Tuks came into the match on a low following the unfortunate loss of their goal shooter, Lenize Potgieter, who was withdrawn from the squad due to a motor accident.

The match started off with both sides

determined to press each other early. The ladies from Pretoria saw themselves 32-21 up at half time. The second half saw a continuation of the UP-Tuks discipline as Maties tried unsuccessfully to derail them. A player of the match performance by Shadine van der Merwe in defence was enough to keep Maties at bay.

The final will be played against defending champions Kovsies, after they booked their place in the final with a hard fought 51-45 victory over NWU-Pukke. The final will take place on 20 October at the LC de Villiers Rembrandt hall.

Tuks women’s football win Gauteng provincials trophy. Image: Tuks women’s football official twitter page.

TAY LETHULOE This past weekend saw the UP women’s football team win the USSA Gauteng football league with a hard fought 1-0 victory over the Vaal University of Technology (VUT). The match was tightly contested and a free-kick by Regina Mogolola just before half time proved to be the difference between the two sides.

It was a match plagued by missed opportunities from both sides with neither able to make a break through from open play. The second half saw VUT create more opportunities

Hockey summer league round-up THANDO CELE The colloquial student terms of “lekker tye” (good times), “a sick jol” and “incredible gees” (incredible spirit) are but a few that describe what Summer League hockey is all about, and the annual event was no different this year.

There’s no doubt that this hockey tournament gains more popularity with each passing year as it has attracted its largest and most diverse audience since its inception in 2010. The tournament is not just about hockey, it’s also about having a jolly good time with friends and peers.

Summer League is a seven-a-side hockey tournament held during the Pretoria Hockey League’s off-season around mid-September at the TuksHockey astro turf. Teams comprised of a combination of ladies and men, and at least three ladies had to be on the field at any given time. The standard is usually a combination of three ladies and four men.

The tournament is structured as a league that takes place during the course of approximately a month, using standard indoor hockey rules with rolling substitutions and a 15 minute time limit per game.

This year’s tournament, which took place from 22 September to 2 October, adopted the structure of “Group and Knockout” played over two weeks to create a spectacle-type atmosphere with more exciting and decisive outcomes. In this structure teams were split into various pools at random and the winner of each pool advanced to the Cup play-offs where they battled it out for the title of Summer League champions.

The participants consisted of Tuks students, including many residence students and TuksHockey members, students from surrounding universities, high school pupils,

for themselves but they were unable to convert their chances, their biggest being a free kick which hit the crossbar just before full time.

This was a big victory for the Tuks ladies who last won the trophy seven years ago in 2007. The team will now prepare for the USSA Football National Club Championship which will take place in December.

@PerdebySport

Bafana Bafana stalemate with Congo ABONGILE SKOSANA

The Sonop and Erika hockey team. Image provided.

provincial players and adults, including some ex-national players. Flamboyant team names and cultures as well as team costumes added comedy to the league. Team names included The Skhothanes, The Tenacious Turtles, Ball (& stick) So Hard, and Abusement Park.

A number of teams took the tournament very seriously and were in it to win it, but the majority of the players hadn’t ever held a hockey stick in their lives and their unorthodox style of play brought a different dimension to Summer League. For TuksRes students it was merely another opportunity to get to know their new Rag partners.

Summer League 2014 demonstrated the value of all the teams by having every single

team play a play-off game on the last day of the tournament, regardless of not finishing top of a pool and competing for the main Cup. This allowed everyone to recieve good value for money and made the most of the two weeks of participation.

Ross Gonsalves, a Tuks first team and South Africa u/21 hockey player who was part of a team consisting of his friends, described this year’s Summer League as the best one so far.

Gonsalves said, “It’s all about having a jol with mates, having a few beers and enjoying the vibes. It’s nice to be able to just play without any real and serious motive because at the end of the day hockey is the real winner here.”

Bafana Bafana hosted Congo-Brazzaville on Wednesday 15 October at Peter Mokaba Stadium for the second round of fixtures in the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers.

The bad weather did not stop people from coming in their numbers to support the national team. Bafana managed to keep their unbeaten record by drawing, which keeps them on top of group A with eight points followed by Congo with seven points. Coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba made changes and it showed as Bafana played as a well organised team.

Bafana attacked and put a lot of pressure on the visitors early on. Both teams struggled to get a goal, with Congo coming close in the 35th minute but Senzo Meyiwa made a heroic save after Delvin Ndinga’s powerful shot. The first half ended goalless.

In the second half Bafana continued pressing forward with no luck. Congo used the opportunity and counter-attacked, also to no success. Congo tightened their defence in the dying moments of the game and Bafana found it hard to make any further chances.

After the game Mashaba said, “I think it was a balanced game [and] we should have buried it in the first 20-25 minutes. Our strikers were stronger than their defenders but most importantly we lacked mental intelligence upfront...And of course Rantie, we don’t blame people when they embark on a solo effort, but he overdid it. At some stages he’ll run to the ball and he’ll find himself in wrong positions and he was surrounded by four people but those are the things we go to work on,” Bafana must still win their next two games against Nigeria and Sudan to qualify.

30 000 people read the print version of

Perdeby To advertise email carel.willemse@up.ac.za

visit www.perdeby.co.za for ad rates