23 February 2015 Issue 4 Year 77

#CHT2015 livens up the capital

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

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Interview with Rouge

On Thursday Magrietjie attempted to beat the record for the most ladies on one mattress. For each lady on the mattress, R10 was donated by Antony Shapiro.

Although they missed the record by 4 girls, they still managed to fit 43 girls on the mattress and raise R500 towards their house. The money will be used for bonding activities to encourage pride and unity. View our video online. Photo: Hendro van der Merwe.

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Update on new test and exam rules - pg. 3 Review of Shortstraw’s Youthless

SA author André Brink remembered

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UP political parties reject Student Forum - pg. 3 SRC assists students with financial aid - pg. 3

Cold War 2.0: a “different” Cold War - pg. 7 Sowetan plundering pandemonium - pg. 6 New ladies’ football team opens at Tuks - pg. 11 Back your boytjies: player profiles - pg. 12 cutting edge student living

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Editorial | 23 February 2015

It’s the little things in life

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I’m a pretty big tea drinker, and by tea drinker I mean I can never turn down a cup of Earl Grey tea. In fact, at one time Fego actually knew my order of “Earl Grey tea with milk”

From the Editor before I could even open my mouth.

Each morning I drink my tea out of a specific mug. This mug is special because on it is printed “The world is amazing, beautiful, wonderful, incredible and utterly fabulous.” I can’t tell you how much I need that reminder some mornings.

When you read the news or listen to the radio, it’s so easy to become discouraged with your community, the country, and humanity in general. There have been more Boko Haram incidents. We still have the threat of loadshedding. The country’s tertiary education campuses are burning and their students are being accused of acts of racism and discrimination. We don’t even have to mention last week’s State of the Nation address. These incidents can overwhelm a person and, in the midst of this, it’s really hard to find joy and peace.

I was encouraged this week by (apart from my mug) two small things. Wits managed to raise a large sum of money to help several students register. Musician Nick Becker had his beloved saxophone returned to him by a stranger who bought it off a man on the street, having

seen Bester’s pleas for the sax’s return on Facebook. The hero, Jai Reddy, didn’t even accept Bester’s R25 000 reward. These may be small things in comparison to all the doom and gloom, but they help restore a bit of my faith in humanity.

As a newspaper, it is our duty to report on the good stuff and the bad stuff. It is my hope that these pages will be filled with fewer negative stories and more stories that encourage everyone.

It’ll take time, but for now I’m going to try find joy in the small blessings in life – tea with a friend, the fact that Paolo Nutini is coming to South Africa and how, for the first time in ages, we have had most of our content in on a Wednesday and I didn’t sit in the office until 18:30 on a Friday, finishing this edition off.

I hope many of you will too, because the world really is amazing, beautiful, wonderful, incredible and utterly fabulous when we focus on the little things.

“Do not lie to your woman, it is only R3”, to which my boyfriend responded, “count again”.

The “guard” then approached my side of the car with his hands outstretched. I closed the door, irritated by his arrogance.

I began to put my car in reverse and simultaneously noted movement in my rearview mirror. Once I had realised I couldn’t reverse easily, I told my boyfriend that I believed the “guard” had put a brick behind my wheel to prevent us from leaving. Upon inspection, we found that he had actually placed a large drinking glass behind my right rear wheel in an attempt to cut/slash my tyre.

I found a parked security company vehicle and explained the situation to the driver, who

then confronted the “guard”. It was at this point that I went home.

As a student at the university, I encounter these “guards” on a daily basis. Most of them are very friendly. After this incident, I am too afraid to park my car outside of the university.

I have resorted to parking on the premises, even if that means I have to wait 30 minutes for the parking to open up.This is extremely inconvenient and expensive. We should not be constantly harassed and beguiled. As far as I know, this kind of soliciting is illegal.

Letters I would like to bring to your attention an incident that occurred last night (17 Feb, 2015) on Prospect street in front of the University of Pretoria residences.

After attending an event held at Aandklas, I arrived at my car parked outside the residences and encountered an informal security “guard”. He followed us to the car and exclaimed how nicely he had been looking after my car. My boyfriend gave him some change and we began opening our respective doors. I asked my boyfriend how much he had given the “guard” out of curiosity, but mostly to find out if I should perhaps give him more. After my boyfriend told me the amount, the “guard” shouted,

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23 February 2015 | News

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SRC assists students with financial aid

Update on new test and exam rules JODY DAVISON AND MICHAEL BONGANI REINDERS

Tuks Student Representative Council. Photo: Hendro van der Merwe

BUSISIWE BEJE AND MICHAEL BONGANI REINDERS The SRC provided financial aid to students in need of help with registration fees, as promised during their election campaign last year.

Reghard Pretorius, SRC member with the student finances portfolio, said that the remaining funds from the 2013/2014 SRC budget amounted to R240 000 and was allocated to the current SRC. This was to help them get on their feet as they are still waiting to receive university funds, which will only happen at the end of February. “The money that [we] received was used to help all students that came to seek help as they were unable to register. We were able to help 48 students with that money,” said Pretorius.

Preference was given to first- and final-year students. Furthermore, students that applied for SRC aid had to have a bursary or had to have applied for NSFAS aid. “The student had to be financially set for the year and had to have an average that is

above 50% to increase their chances of receiving help, as many students apply,” said Pretorius.

In order to apply, a student had to go to any of the SRC members at the beginning of the year when registration opened and explain their situation to them. They also needed to write a motivational letter if they had an average below 50%, as well as supply a copy of their ID, proof of income, their most recent academic record and supporting documents for their application.

However, not every student that applied received help. A BEd FET student, who wished to remain anonymous, told Perdeby that she handed her application in to SRC President Mosibudi Rasethaba at the beginning of the registration week for seniors. Rasethaba said that they would get back to her the following week. She had still not been informed about the status of her application three weeks after she applied. She said, “I have not yet registered, but I’m hoping that they will get back to me at some point because they are my

last hope.”

When aked about the financial aid, Rasethaba said, “We managed to help as many students as possible, but this is clearly not enough.” He also spoke of fundraisers which the SRC have planned and a book drive to help students who can’t afford textbooks.

He also told Perdeby that “money has been made available from the university management, R3 million to be exact, to assist students that don’t necessarily fall under the NSFAS criteria.”

Rasethaba also added that, “we would just like to urge all students that applied for financial aid with the SRC office, that haven’t received any form of communication, to contact the SRC office, particularly the office of the SRC financial aid officer, Reghard Pretorius, to find out how far the application [is] and if it was not approved, why it was not approved, and to see if there are any other means we can [use to] help try [to] get in contact with bursars or any other potential loans that you can access that you are not aware of.”

UP has recently made changes to the test and exam rules. Certain items will no longer be allowed into the test or exam venue. These items are: bags, handbags, pencil cases, books, unauthorized apparatus, any electronic device which facilitates communication, paper and notes.

However, as of Friday 20 February these new rules were temporarily amended. Bags, books, cellphones etc. will now be allowed into test and exam venues, but all items must be placed inside the bags which must be closed and placed under the student’s seat. Electronic devices must be switched off and placed inside bags or on the floor out of sight of the student. Students may not have physical access to any of the items placed on the floor for the duration of the exam session.

The initial decision to change the rules was made last year. Mosibudi Rasethaba, SRC President, told Perdeby that the rules have changed because of the number of disciplinary hearings due to students breaking the exam rules. Not having some of these items in the exam will diminish the chances of students cheating.

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Transformation discussion at Tuks KEEGAN FRANCES

Political societies gathered in the piazza. Photo: Charlotte Bastiaanse

UP political parties reject Student Forum JODY DAVISON On 12 February UP societies convened at the quarterly subcouncil meeting to vote in a new Student Forum. The Student Forum is responsible for holding the SRC accountable for their actions and their promises to students. The election process and the meeting itself have caused some discontent. Daso has lodged an official complaint with Director of the Department of Student Affairs Dr Matete Madiba concerning the manner in which the subcouncil meeting was conducted.

The election process separated the societies into five categories (religious, political, social, academic, and other) where representatives of the various societies were voted into the Student Forum. Each category was limited to three seats in the Student Forum and the election

procedure only allowed one person per society to vote. Werner Beineke, AfriForum’s deputy chairperson, explained that AfriForum rejects the Student Forum because it is unconstitutional to allow only one person per group to vote and that the correct constitutional procedures were not followed. Daso also believes that this voting system was unfair and lacks credibility. Sean Janse, Daso’s secretary, told Perdeby that there was no independent officer to count the votes.

When Perdeby spoke to the EFF, Daso and the ANCYL, all three parties agreed that the meeting was unprepared, disorganised and poorly planned. Evidence of this is that the election procedure was only determined at the meeting.

Zwanyi Mohale, ANCYL deputy chairperson, said that the voting procedure was unclear and showcased

the poor planning evident as it caused confusion around the election. Janse also criticised the fact that there was no vote to decide on the election procedure.

Both the EFF and Daso identified the constitution as the problem. Jaco Oelofse, EFF secretary, said “there was not enough clarity around the matter.” The problem for Daso is the constitution’s lack of provision for voting procedures and delegation of voting powers.

For Oelofse, however, the newly elected Student Forum is good as it is “a bit more left-leaning, which means that students’ issues might keep being addressed”. However, Janse feels that the elected Student Forum “is not a free and democratic [one]”.

Consequently, Daso has called for a re-election and for the constitution’s problems to be addressed.

law student, said that she agrees with most of the rules “considering how creative students have become when it comes to cheating.”

However, many students disagree with bags, handbags and cellphones not being allowed in. “It is simply impractical to expect students to leave their possessions outside,” explained Wandile Rabithata, a third-year BA Law student.

Rasethaba acknowledged that “part of the rule is ridiculous in that it does not take into consideration [the] socio-economic standing of the students, as it assumes that every student either lives within very close proximity of the university, has a car or lives in [one of the] residences.”

The university expected that students should “make arrangements for the safekeeping of [their] possessions”.

The SRC believes that it is “the university’s responsibility to come up with alternative safeguard measures,” said Rasethaba.

The SRC met with the Tuks management and came to an agreement regarding the rule about bags.

Elize Gardiner, a legal advisor at UP, confirmed that the new rules have been amended on an interim basis until a new solution is found.

The issue of transformation affects many institutions in South Africa, including those in the higher education sector. As a result, a public discussion forum entitled “Imagining a transformed higher education sector: lessons from home” was held by UP’s humanities faculty and the Humanities Transformation Committee on 12 February.

The first speaker at the event was Prof. Melissa Steyn, a member of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI). She is also the Chair in Critical Diversity Studies and director of the Wits Centre for Diversity Studies. The second speaker, Dr Nomalanga Mkhize, is a history lecturer at the University of Rhodes and a regular contributor to Business Day and other news media.

Both speakers gave varying views on how to address the issue of transformation. Prof. Steyn spoke of the importance of what she called “critical diversity literacy” which she defined as an “informed analytical orientation [enabling] a person to read prevailing social relations… recognising the way that possibilities are… opened up or closed down in those particular instances in the unfolding dynamics of society.” Prof.

Steyn indicated that this term should be stimulated in every graduate to create individuals who would have a package of multi-literacies, including a literacy of critical diversity.

Dr Mkhize spoke about the issue of deracialisation. She felt that

deracialisation had reached its limits as a method for transformation, stating, “[One] can deracialise but assimilate… deracialise but maintain other kinds of institutional cultures that need other transformations.”

As a result, Dr Mkhize suggested that a better method would be for universities to focus on creating specific types of graduates.

Dr Mkhize believes that ideal graduates would be people who are multilingual, who have a very strong pan-African identity and curriculum, as well as skills, abilities and an incentive to learn trades. Dr Mkhize believes that this will allow any higher education system to regulate the kinds of people they produce more effectively than through the use of deracialisation, which she believed was not helping to “figure out what we want our students to become”.

The public discussion forum is not the only arena in which transformation is being dealt with. In terms of student politics, the SRC is also concerned with transformation.

According to Jhua-Nine WyrleyBirch, the SRC member in charge of transformation and student success, “the SRC wants to focus on inclusivity within different facets of university life.” She added that they want “students to realise that transformation is relevant to everyone [and that] it does not include only race but also gender equality, respect towards sexual orientation and accommodation of disabled students.”

Wyrley-Birch also indicated that this message would be spread by the mobile SRC and the transformation subcouncil.

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News | 23 February 2015

Intervarsity news MAKHOSAZANA NDLOVU Wits raises funds for students Wits University, in cooperation with various other sectors of society, has raised funds for some of its students who were unable to fund their studies due to the NSFAS shortage this year.

Wits, together with other corporates, has raised roughly R780 000 toward this purpose.

One of the donors of this initiative is law firm Norton Rose Fullbright that pledged to cover the registration fees of ten Wits law students, at a cost of approximately R100 000. The Oppenheimer family trust has also pledged an amount of R120 000 and the South African Property Owners Association will support five property students this year.

The vice-chancellor and principal of Wits, Prof. Adam Habib, adds that the “university is immensely grateful for this support, which will go a long way towards investing in the brightest minds of the country. The challenge is now for other corporates and sectors of society to raise funds for Wits students”.

The Wits SRC has also initiated a campaign to raise more funds for students who can not register at the university due to a lack of NSFAS support.

UKZN lectures postponed due to protests Student protests at UKZN have led to the suspension of lectures and all teaching activities at all of the university’s campuses.

About 300 students held a protest at the Westville campus to demand financial aid from NSFAS. According to Colonel Jay Naicker, the Westville police station was investigating a case of public violence on campus and two protesters, aged 19 and 23, had been arrested.

University spokesperson Lesiba Seshoka said, “Protesting activities disrupted lectures and resulted in

some classes being cancelled.”

Lectures are expected to resume on 23 February and students are allowed to continue with the registration process.

TUT students ordered to vacate residences TUT students have been ordered by the university management to vacate the university residences.

This is due to violent protests that took place over a lack of funding by NSFAS. University spokesperson Willa de Ruyter said, “The nature of the protest that took place was really violent. It is best to suspend academic activities until the situation [is] stabilised.”

The university management has been criticised by Sasco, with the Gauteng deputy chairperson, Sithembiso Ndlovu, saying, “It is outrageously irresponsible for the university to provide students with no other alternative other than sending them home.” Ndlovu added that, “Students are cancelling their academic courses due to outstanding fees and the national student financial aid scheme budget cuts.”

DUT SRC against students who do not support Palestine The DUT SRC sent a demand to the university management calling for the expulsion of Jewish students who do not support the Palestinian cause. DUT SRC secretary Mqondisi Duma said, “As the SRC we had a meeting and analysed international politics.

We took a decision that Jewish students, especially those that do not support the Palestinian cause, should deregister.”

The university’s Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ahmed Bawa said, “The demand was totally unacceptable.

The clarification letter released by the DUT SRC also states that the DUT SRC demands the immediate deregistration of any student that is funded by the apartheid state of Israel.”

Stalls at the Student Health Services day. Photo: Brendan Fraser

Student health services day hosted at Tuks NASIPHI MDLULWA AND MICHAL LINDEN This year’s Student Health and Wellness Awareness Day, hosted by Student Health Services, was held on 19 February on Hatfield Campus. The theme was “Be a health-wise, health consumer and graduate alive”.

The event consisted of stands from many health-related entities.

Muelmed MediClinic offered cholesterol, BMI, blood-pressure and sugar diabetes testing, and gave advice on diets. The Centre for Sexualities, Aids and Gender

(CSA&G) had a stand where they discussed sexuality. There was also an optometry stand, a stand dedicated to reproductive health education, and a stand dedicated to substance abuse and student counselling. The Brooklyn SAPS also took part by discussing safety and security. The Emergency Medical Services, which dedicates its services to UP, had set activities for students such as CPR education.

The Student Health and Wellness Awareness Day forms part of the marketing week for societies.

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with the societies portfoilio, believes that the Student Health and Wellness Awareness day is important for students because many may not know about their health and the health services offered to them, as it has never been emphasised to them.

The initiative started in 2013.

Student Health Services centred the themes on the common challenges that students face and also collaborates with outside service providers so as to maximise their capacity for creating awareness.

23 February 2015 | Fun and Games

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Pssst...

ways to say “my hovercraft is full of eels” MICHAL LINDEN AND JACO STROEBEL Seeing as we had limited space this week, we thought we’d go for something simple. Here is, in no particular order, the best phrase for you to use next week in 10 different dialects. If you understand the reference, find us and we’ll buy you a drink.

1. Ndebele: Isikepe sami sigcwele umzowa.

2. French: Mon aéroglisseur est plein d’anguilles.

3. Shona: Hovercraft yangu yakazara nemikunga.

4. German: Mein Luftkissenfahrzeug ist voller Aale.

5. Zulu: Umkhumbi wami ugcwele ngenyoka zemanzini.

6. Spanish: Mi aerodeslizador está lleno de anguilas.

7. Internet: Mer hervercrerft ers ferl erf eerls.

8. Japanese: Watashi no hobākurafuto wa unagi de ippai desu.

9. Russian: Moy korabl’ na vozdushnoy podushke ye polno ugrey (мой корабль на воздушной подушке полно ye угрей).

Pssst... very nearly didn’t get a word into this week’s edition.

Thankfully Pssst... is cunning and so Pssst... is here with your weekly dose of res gossip.

Pssst... would like to thank Madelief for their lack of jottirs.

The Kollege vremies now have nothing to do on campus and some have even resorted to going to class. Too bad the Knolle have nobody to talk to now and, let’s be honest, how long can anybody be interested in a Peppie?

Pssst... has also found that it hasn’t taken Lilium long to bounce back from getting dumped by the Houte. They’re back to their stalking ways and have their eyes on Kollege again. Too bad the Kollegemen were more fixated on Vividus Ladies.

Unfortunately these are all stories from the first year basketball tournament, so the Asterhof and Olympus HK wouldn’t know what we’re talking about, leaving their first years to fend for themselves. Pssst... has also heard that Magrietjie have had trouble keeping their first years away from Hatfield Square (or what’s left of it). Who knew it was actually the Spikkels that ran the res?

The Katte have had a bit of a rough time being the only ladies’ res on the Proefplaas, but having to choose between fruit and dessert in the dining hall is just a bit too cruel. Pssst...

thinks you should just ask the Taaibos guys to get it for you.

They’re used to be being deep in the friend zone. Isn’t that right Curlitzia?

Pssst... is worried about Magrietjie’s desperation, though.

We know you ladies are seasoned professionals at having multiple people in one bed, but the 43 car (or girl, Pssst... just doesn’t know anymore) pile-up outside your res last week was rather distressing. Pssst... is glad to hear that the money raised went to a good cause, though. Oh, it was for your house? Sies.

Pssst... is surprised that so many reses have started practicing for Serrie already. Pssst... know how it’s going to go: the Melkweg and the try-hards from the Proefplaas will go to the finals, cameos will be made from the medical campus, Magrietjie will win prelims and choke, and everybody will use UV lights. So just take it easy there, Olienhout. Next thing you know Asterhof is complaining about your noise too.

Once again, Pssst... would like to reach out to all you reality TV wannabees out there and implore you to either send in your tips to pssst@perdeby.co.za, or to do something embarrasing so that someone else can do so on your behalf.

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Features | 23 February 2015

Sowetan plundering pandemonium

Illustration: Jaco Stroebel

JARED DE CANHA Townships across Gauteng started making headlines toward the end of January after unrest directed at foreign nationals spread across the province, originating in Soweto. The looting of foreign-owned shops in these areas have kept law enforcement officers busy.

The unrest in Soweto began on 19 January in response to the death of a local boy, 14-yearold Siphiwe Mahori, who was allegedly shot by a foreign shopkeeper. It is believed that the shopkeeper, Somalian national Senosi Yusuf, shot Mahori after he and a group tried to rob the shopkeeper’s store in Snake Park. This incident sparked a violent response from the community, who then went on a rampage where foreignowned shops were targeted and looted. The conflict in Soweto quickly spread to surrounding

townships throughout Gauteng, and incidents of foreign-owned shops being looted increased considerably. Some of the other affected areas include Atteridgeville, Diepsloot and Kagiso.

Incidents of looting and malicious damage to property have been reported in the affected communities, as well as cases of incitement of violence against foreign national shopkeepers and their families. This has led to many foreign nationals fleeing the affected areas and closing down their shops. Besides the death of Mahori, a number of other casualties have been reported since the start of the unrest. On 21 January, The Star reported the death of Nhlanhla Monareng, a 19-year-old who was shot in Naledi and declared dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital. It is alleged that Monareng was killed after police fired shots at a gathering of people outside a Pakistani-owned shop in Naledi. It is believed

that Monareng was a bystander.

The Star also reported the death of Malawian shopkeeper Dan Mokwena who was attacked and killed in his shop in the early hours of the same morning. A baby also died in the unrest after being trampled to death by a fleeing crowd on 23 January. In an interview with the Mail & Guardian, Patricia Erasmus, an attorney from Lawyers for Human Rights, reported that there had been a contrast in how police responded to the unrest. In general, the work of local police was successful in restoring calm and quelling many of the attacks across Gauteng. Police were also able to make over 120 arrests during this period of unrest.

The concern for Erasmus, however, was the other side of the coin. Reports have been made that some police officers stood by and did nothing to prevent the violence and looting that occurred. City Press published a similar story on 25 January titled “Cops told us to loot” detailing how certain law enforcement officers, some of whom were exposed on social media videos, actively stole goods from looted foreign-owned shops, as well as assisting other looters with their raiding. In a statement released by police spokesperson Solomon Makgale, the police acknowledged one such case where “appropriate action” was taken in response to the claim.

By definition, xenophobia is an intense dislike or fear of foreigners which is linked to violent behaviour against foreign nationals.

The recent unrest across Gauteng, however, has not been officially labelled as xenophobic. City Press has reported that both the Gauteng police commissioner, Joel Mothiba, and the MEC for community safety in the province, Sizakele

Nkosi-Malobane, have unanimously agreed that the instances across Gauteng were “criminal and not xenophobic” acts.

Various human rights groups, however, disagree with this assessment and have labeled the recent violence and chaos as acts of xenophobia. Human rights groups have strongly condemned the actions of looters and perpetrators of violence involved in the unrest.

The Lawyers for Human Rights group expressed their shock and disappointment at the “blatant disregard for human life in these attacks” in a recent statement.

UP’s Centre for Human Rights also recently released a statement where the centre expressed its “serious displeasure” and “rejection of xenophobia” in light of the recent attacks across Gauteng. Both groups have acknowledged these attacks as xenophobic in nature and have called for a speedy end to the violence.

Yusuf, who was charged for killing Mahori last month, is currently on trial in the Protea magistrate’s court. Over 90 people, including children, are currently being processed through the court and face charges of public violence and possession of stolen property. Makgale has also confirmed that 83 people have already appeared in the Protea magistrate’s court, and that six children who were involved were released into the custody of their parents.

In their statement, the Centre for Human Rights strongly urged all South Africans to “live the spirit of ubuntu – the essence of being human – which is fundamental to our coexistence as equal human beings living in an open, free and democratic country.”

Eugene de Kock:“Prime Evil” released on parole TIJANA SAKOTA Infamous death squad commander Eugene de Kock has been released on parole after serving 20 years in prison. Nicknamed “Prime Evil”, de Kock holds direct responsibility for his role in the torture and murder of black activists during the apartheid era. On Vlakplaas, a farm roughly 20km west of Pretoria, victims were tortured before their bodies were burned to destroy the evidence. In 1996, de Kock was sentenced to two life sentences with an additional 212 years for murder, kidnapping and crimes against humanity.

South African Minister of Justice Michael Masutha stated in a press conference that de Kock was granted parole “in the interests of nation building and reconciliation”. De Kock had expressed remorse over his crimes and assisted the Missing Persons Task Force in locating the remains of his victims. Masutha further stated that the date of his release would not be made public. During the fall of apartheid and when the ANC gained control of the government, de Kock agreed to cooperate in providing full disclosure of his crimes against humanity through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).

In his book A Long Night’s Damage: Working for the Apartheid State, de Kock explains how he was driven to confess in order to mitigate his sentence. He said that “there are children who will never know their parents and [he] will have to carry this burden for ever.” De Kock goes further in stating that “[he] sympathise[s] with [his] victims as if they were [his] own children.” However, his crimes were seen as too barbaric and ruthless to justify any leniency in his sentence. In 1996, de Kock was convicted of 89 charges and would serve a lengthy sentence in the maximum security section of the Pretoria Central Prison.

The question still remains as to why de Kock has been released after serving just 20 of his 212 years and two life sentences. De Kock was previously denied parole in July 2014 as the family members of de Kock’s victims were not consulted, states Masutha. Masutha said that the families of de Kock’s victims were to be given the opportunity to “participate in the parole consideration process.” Subsequently, Masutha says that de Kock’s release is in hope that he will continue to assist officials with unsolved apartheid cases. In addition to the condition of his good behaviour, the justice minister insists on further meetings between de Kock and surviving relatives of his victims.

Following previous meetings, many victims have said that de Kock showed remorse for his crimes. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, in her book A Human Being Died That Night, a compilation of her interviews with de Kock, describes how “remorse recognizes the pain of the surviving perpetrators.” She explains this through the description of victims’ families and their experiences of meeting with de Kock.

Doreen Mgoduka, the widow of one of de Kock’s victims, describes how “de Kock is the only one who helped [them] retrace the steps of what really happened.” She goes on to further describe how “de Kock brought [them] the truth so that [they] can be with [their] husbands and then release them again.” Gobodo-Madikizela argues that de Kock’s words seemed to “reconstitute” Doreen Mgoduka’s husband and allow her to “lay him to rest herself.”

However, de Kock’s parole is likely to anger other relatives of his victims and various South Africans. Victor Makoke, a relative of one of de Kock’s victims, said in a statement to Agence France-Presse in December 2014 that “[De Kock] needs to rot in jail. He’s a savage.”

Prof. Koos Malan from the department of public law at the University of Pretoria

All staff and students are encouraged to support Earth Hour on Saturday 28 March 2015 by switching off all lights for one hour from 20:30 to 21:30. South Africa has a dire shortage of electricity and this is a chance to support an important cause while saving electricity.

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states that decisions on punishment as well as parole should be considered in “an evenhanded manner”. Judicial decisions are made in court, whereas the parole board determines administrative decisions. Prof.

Malan recognises the importance of the views of the victims’ families in determining these decisions. However, he says that “the decisionmakers, which are either the courts or other administrative executive decision-makers, should take the decision themselves” without being “dictated to” by the views of a single person.

Prof. Malan also distinguishes between two scenarios regarding his analysis on whether de Kock’s release is fair and justifiable. Firstly, Prof. Malan believes that de Kock has indeed served his sentence. He says that “the time [de Kock] spent in jail was a considerable period” and that “he did his punishment.” Secondly, Prof. Malan states that de Kock was a part of a “political agenda” and did not commit the

crimes of his own accord. In this sense, Prof.

Malan allows for a comparison to be drawn between de Kock and other individuals, both from the National Party government and the African National Congress (ANC), who applied for and subsequently received amnesty through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). “When you apply the guidelines on a fair and even basis, to de Kock and all the other criminals who applied for amnesty, then arguably he should not have been in jail at all,” states Prof. Malan.

Prof. Malan also stresses the importance of a “balance of evidence”. He says that the parole council and authorities take this into account when dealing with a matter such as de Kock’s release. Prof. Malan says that the balance of evidence in this particular case showed that victims’ families “exercise[d] their judgement on a reasonable basis” and were “satisfied with sufficient remorse shown by de Kock”.

Earth Hour is a worldwide grass-roots movement for the planet organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Earth Hour engages a massive mainstream community on a broad range of environmental issues. It was famously started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia in 2007. Since then it has grown to engage more than 7000 cities and towns worldwide. The annual event is held towards the end of March and encourages individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour as a symbol of their commitment to the planet.

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Cold War 2.0: a “different” Cold War MARKO SVICEVIC

The past year has seen a significant deterioration in diplomatic relations between Russia and the US and European Union alliance, leading to a perceived diplomatic, economic and even military standoff between these states. The fact that Moscow and Washington do not always see eye to eye is nothing new. However, the serious nature of this confrontation has created a perception which many prominent figures are now calling a new Cold War. The trigger of the confrontation began early last year with the sudden incorporation of Crimea into the Russian territory. In an address to the State Duma on 16 March 2014, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a referendum for the people of Crimea. Of the 80% of those who participated, 92% voted in favour of “reuniting” with Russia. A statement by the White House, which was released on the same day, rejected this referendum and claimed that it had been administered under the threat of violence and intimidation by the Russian military. It also decried Russia’s actions as a contravention of the Ukrainian Constitution and a violation of international law. On 25 March 2014 CNN senior White House correspondent Jim Acosta reported that President Barack Obama, alongside other world leaders, had decided to suspend Russia’s membership in the G8. Acosta added that the move was a direct response from major countries allied against Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

Since the alleged annexation of Crimea, tension has spread to Eastern Ukraine with proRussian separatists fighting for independence from the Western-backed government in Kiev.

Ukraine accuses Russia of aiding these “rebel fighters” while Russia denies any involvement.

UN statistics show that as of February 2015, the fighting in eastern Ukraine had claimed over 5358 lives.

Another major incident was the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over the Donetsk Oblast in Eastern Ukraine. On 17 July 2014, ABC News reported that flight MH17, which was on route to Kuala Lumpur, had been shot down by a surface-to-air missile and resulted in the deaths of all 298 passengers and crew.

US Secretary of State John Kerry said in a public statement that there was a “mountain of evidence” which pointed to Russia being

responsible for the crash. Russia once again firmly denied this allegation. By December 2014, both Russia and the US, along with most of its allies, had implemented strict economic, financial and diplomatic sanctions against each other.

With a major standoff between two of the most powerful nations in the world, the big question started to arise: are we experiencing a new Cold War? During an interview with former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev by Time Magazine, the simple answer of “[i]ndeed we are,” was given. “People are talking again not only about a new Cold War but a hot one…it’s as if a time of great troubles has arrived,” added the former statesman.

A report published by the European Leadership Network entitled “Dangerous brinkmanship: close military encounters between Russia and the West in 2014” detailed roughly 40 “high risk” incidents between the Russian military and the West. “[These incidents] show a dangerous game of brinkmanship is being played… in what is now the most serious security crisis in Europe since the Cold War,” says the report’s authors Thomas Frear, Lukasz Kulesa and Ian Kearns. Some of the incidents included in the report were the abduction of an Estonian security service operative, an incident where Russian military aircraft had approached within 50 miles of the Californian coast - the closest military flight since the Cold War, and a Swedish hunt for a suspected Russian submarine in the waters of the Stockholm archipelago, the biggest anti-submarine operation in Sweden since the Cold War. When asked whether this diplomatic situation could be referred to as a new Cold War, US embassy spokesperson Jack Hillmeyer told Perdeby that “[the US has] no intention of returning to a Cold War relationship with Russia,” but echoed US Vice-President Joe Biden in saying that “President Putin [had] to make a simple, stark choice: Get out of Ukraine or face continued isolation and growing economic costs at home.” Hillmeyer also said that it was Russia who had “precipitated the current crisis in Ukraine.”

Prof. Roland Henwood of UP’s department of political sciences disagrees with the current diplomatic situation being called a new Cold War. Prof. Henwood says that both the current diplomatic situation and the global system are

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different. “There have been so many changes since the end of the Cold War, it is going to be very difficult to argue that this is basically replicating what happened in the past – there are too many differences,” he added. According to Prof. Henwood, the current diplomatic situation should not be referred to as a new Cold War but rather as “strained relations between Russia, the European Union and the United States of America.”

When asked about the new Cold War issue, Alexander Firsov, press attache councellor of the embassy of the Russian Federation in Pretoria, referred Perdeby to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s speech at the 51st Munich Security Conference on 7 February 2015. In his speech, Lavrov confirmed that the recent events referring to diplomatic relations have “taken a turn, which is far from optimistic.” However, Lavrov added that it was impossible to agree, as mentioned by some colleagues, that there was a sudden collapse of world order, once again referring to the recent deterioration of diplomatic relations.

On 2 February 2015, NewsWeek.com reported that Nato had ranked Russia as its greatest threat

and had plans to staff six new bases in Europe.

It also quoted Nato’s secretary general Jens Stoltenberg, calling the new plans “the biggest reinforcement of [Nato’s] collective defence since the end of the Cold War.” The speculation does not stop there.

According to an article by Michael Snyder on GlobalReseach.ca, there are many who believe that the US is colluding with Saudi Arabia to drive down global oil prices in an effort to harm the Russian economy. Business Insider’s 2013 statistics show that crude oil exports make up a significant 33% of the Russian economy. During a televised speech, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused the US of having planned the decrease in global oil prices as a conspiracy intended to “destroy Russia”.

Although such a confrontation should not be casually labeled as a new Cold War, and even if the current standoff is not considered as such, it does strongly support Joseph Rotblat’s statement that “the Cold War is over but Cold War thinking survives.” Whether we are experiencing a new Cold War or not, people must remember to ask themselves this: was the Cold War called the Cold War during the Cold War?

Day-by-day, hand-in-hand: Rare Disease Day 2015 LEAGO SEBOTHOMA During the last two weeks of February many health organisations all over the world unite to promote global awareness of rare diseases.

Rare Disease Day is held on the last day of February each year (28 or 29 February) to raise awareness for rare diseases and to improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families. It was established in 2008 because, according to European Organisation for Rare Diseases (EURODIS), treatment for many rare diseases is insufficient, as are the social networks to support individuals with rare diseases and their families.

Dr Christian Hendriksz, a leading authority in the rare diseases field, says that there are over 6000 rare diseases currently affecting over 350 million people worldwide, so it is really time for the medical fraternity to sit up and take note.

As a father of a child with a rare disease, he has dedicated his life to helping fellow parents and patients.

The biggest challenges for rare disease organisations are getting accurate diagnoses, ensuring patients receive access to appropriate treatment, strengthening patients’ ability to selfadvocate, and emotional support.

The theme for Rare Disease Day 2015 is “Living with a Rare Disease”. It pays tribute to patients, families and caregivers who are affected by rare diseases. The slogan “day-

by-day, hand-in-hand” evokes the solidarity between families, patient organisations and communities. 28 February 2015 marks the eighth Rare Disease Day and is anticipated to be one of the biggest Rare Disease Days.

Individuals can participate in Rare Disease Day by joining the Jeans4Genes campaign, purchasing a ribbon for R10 and wearing their favourite pair of jeans on 28 February. All funds raised go towards assisting rare disease patients with receiving access to treatment and supportive care in South Africa.

Although Jeans4Genes is the official campaign, there are many other activities which can be done in your local area to raise awareness of rare diseases. Talks and fun activities are held in schools, companies and public spaces.

Roadshows are held in the major cities of South Africa and anyone can volunteer to assist on the day. You can also become a Friend of Rare Disease Day by donating funds and promoting the day on their website.

Individuals in South Africa can also observe the day by wrapping trees with turquoise fabric, hosting cake and candy sales or hosting a champagne brunch or breakfast. Rare Disease day is unique in that any member of the public can organise their own event with the assistance of the Rare Disease Society. Participants in over 80 countries are expected to get involved in organising conferences, dinners, walks, media campaigns, concerts and much more.

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Entertainment | 23 February 2015

André Brink: “In love, no question is ever preposterous.”

ELMARIE KRUGER Novelist André Brink was a multi-faceted man. From the release of his debut novel in 1962 until his death on 6 February 2015, Brink delivered social commentary on both past and present South Africa.

Brink was an English professor at the University of Cape Town, was nominated for the Nobel Prize for literature and he often wrote his novels in Afrikaans and English simultaneously. Perdeby looks at his life, his work, and the legacy he left behind.

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Red hot female rapper from Tuks

CHAD JOHNSTON

All eyes are on young female rapper Rouge.

Perdeby sat down with this talented former Tuks student to discuss her recent success.

Asked about what fresh concepts, ideas or qualities she brings to the industry, Rouge commented that she doesn’t think it is necessarily new concepts she brings to the industry, but that she is “doing the exact same thing guys have been doing for many years. It’s just that, as a female, I have been able to do it right, from the male point of view, for once, as opposed to other females who could not be taken seriously in the rap game.”

Rouge says that she was already in the industry while in university. However, regarding the jump from university life to the industry, she remarks, “I felt the need to give my focus to my education first. It was more [like] going from zero to 100 in the industry. I’m just glad it

happened right after school.”

Rouge recognises the challenges faced by a female in a male dominated industry, saying that, “as a female rapper you will always have to compete with the worst male rapper before even being considered to [appear] on the same stage as the best, even if you are just as talented.

It sucks but I feel female [MCs] of the past didn’t deliver enough.”

Rouge has recently released a new single, “Mi corazon”, featuring rapper and producer BigStar Johnson. When asked what inspired the song, she said that the beat was sent to her by a friend and that “it honestly just came to [her]. Nothing was pre-planned.”

Rouge is planning on collaborating with several artists for future releases, but doesn’t want to give too much away. She will be working with the production team Ganja Beats and award-winning hip hop artist Solo in the near future.

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Ghana’s Prof. Helen Yitah visits UP MICHAL-MARÉ LINDEN

UP’s English department played host to honoured academic and head of the University of Ghana’s English department Prof. Helen Yitah in the first week of February. Prof. Yitah was on her first official visit to Tuks and presented a number of sessions including a seminar, a workshop and a lecture. She was also present for the launch of the faculty’s new research theme, “The child and the story”. Perdeby spoke to Prof.

Yitah about her visit and her work.

Prof. Yitah’s first presentation was focused on play songs, dilemma tales and a child’s creativity in Ghanaian children’s literature.

Prof. Yitah has spent many hours collecting local and traditional songs that children frequently sing while they play. She is still busy transcribing some of the collection but through her research, Prof. Yitah has noticed an exceptionable ability on the part of the child to adapt these songs to suit their

Shortstraw Youthless

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KYLE OBERHOLZER In a recent interview with Perdeby, Shortstraw admitted that they are growing up just a little bit, and their third full length album Youthless certainly brings a twist of maturity to the band’s sound. Fans needn’t worry, however, because while Shortstraw has undoubtedly diversified their sound and songwriting approach, Youthless stays true to the band’s roots and long-time fans will be pleased with the usual dose of characteristic Shortstraw spunk.

The album begins with an admittedly melancholic commentary on the process of growing up that serves as a thoughtful oneminute introduction that seemlessly progresses into the second song, “Oxygen supply”. At

situation.

Folktales are also a key area in Prof. Yitah’s studies, and these link to children as it is to children whom these stories are told. They also contain a pattern of creative adaption to suit the situation. She says, “[Story-tellers] modify the folktale to reflect the present. Sometimes they do that to foreground gender, sometimes they do that to infuse a sense of mobility.

Aeroplanes, cars, these things don’t exist in a traditional folktale, but why are they bringing these things in now? I think by doing this they are saying we don’t need to continue talking about things that are not immediately applicable to our world, why not talk about things we can identify at the moment? People were talking about mats that could instantaneously transport people from one place to the other. Now the aeroplane shows that it’s actually happening, you don’t have to imagine it.”

Prof. Yitah also believes that these play songs and folktales could have a huge impact on a child and nation’s literacy, saying, “I think

this point the typical head-bopping, fun-loving sound that one associates with sunny Shortstraw concerts arrives in full force, driven as usual by catchy guitar riffs and pitchy vocals. The next two songs, titled “OMG” and “Until your head hits my pillow”, follow on in the same note and drive home the fact that while Shortstraw are maturing, they have not wandered too far from their original sound.

The album ends with a slow and reflective number titled “Good winter”, which the band has said is their favourite because of its drastic departure from their usual sound. Whenever a band ventures into new territory, such as Shortstraw has done here, a mixed response from existing fans is normal, however it may just provide the diversity necessary for the band to reach beyond the boundaries of the indie genre and expand their fan base.

The themes of youth, growing up and even growing old are prominent throughout the album and the tension created between songs about adulthood, contrasted with songs about drinking until you pass out in bed, really add a depth to the album that will undoubtedly stir up conflicting emotions from their thousands of twenty-something fans who share the band’s existential dilemma.

Youthless may just be a tipping point for the band as they grow from a small time indie group into a household name with multiple studio albums. Their access to a professional pre-production process is evident in this album’s considered song progression, which true music fans will appreciate. As they embark on a year of live performances armed with their new songs, it will be interesting to see how the crowds receive them and whether their new found maturity will detract from, or add to, their unashamedly youthful live performances. With such an impressive new repertoire, they won’t struggle to pull it off.

our children are not really interested in reading because of the kind of books we give to them.

“They can’t even connect with what the book is asking them to so there’s no motivation to read. In order for us to change that we also have to look at the way we do children’s literature.

If we use material that the children are already studying or they can be interested in, that is already a move to getting them interested in reading.” Prof. Yitah added that, “Going back to our culture is one way of getting our children interested in literature but also to get them to learn about their own society, as many people may be literate but they are ignorant about their main culture, their own society. That’s not a good thing, they need to know who they are.”

She hopes this will change their mentality so that children realise that another language is not necessarily better than their own.

Prof. Yitah’s seminar focused on female subjectivity in colonial Ghanaian fiction. Prof.

Yitah spoke about a Ghanaian woman by the name of Mable Dove Danquah who was a major

To be or not to be Tin Man Games THOMAS MARAIS Have you ever wondered how William Shakespeare’s Hamlet would have turned out had the titular character refused the quest to avenge his father? What if, instead of pining over Hamlet, Ophelia decided to invent alcohol thermometers and the central heating system?

What if Hamlet Sr decided to exact revenge on his brother from beyond the grave? All this and more is open to you in Ryan Q. North’s To be, or not to be, the game in which the outcome is based entirely on your choices.

The game follows the format of a chooseyour-own-adventure book or visual novel, where the story is narrated to you, the player, and choices you make decide the course it takes.

It features witty writing by North, creator of Dinosaur Comics, and illustrations by a number of well-known artists such as Kate Beaton,

political activist among men, a top journalist, a writer in many genres including drama, poetry and short stories as well as being the first woman in what is now the country’s parliament. Prof. Yitah commented on the absence of women in African literature. “The reason I’m always attracted to the females is that I’m looking to see: ‘Is this a reflection of the society as I know it?’ and if it’s not, ‘Why this selective kind of portrayal?’”. Prof. Yitah is currently editing Danquah’s autobiography.

With regards to studying in Ghana, Prof.

Yitah explained that many of the courses are slightly different to UP’s as there is an African bias to them. African literature and mothertongue literature is especially important to Prof. Yitah as “it really tells us where we come from. It carries our heritage. It carries history, our spirit,” and this is necessary for a country to take pride in itself.

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Aaron Diaz and Randall Munroe.

Experience the world of Hamlet like you never have before and watch Hamlet recite his backstory to the tune of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s opening theme, interlaced with interesting facts about the time period the story is set in.

Clearly written by an ardent Shakespeare fan, the game is an affectionate parody that pokes fun at some of the stranger aspects of the play, such as Hamlet’s father being poisoned via his ear.

A comedic romp, it is a must-play for any fan of literature. If you’ve never read Hamlet, then this is just the game for you as you can pick all of the same choices that Shakespeare would have made by following the mini-Yorick skullmarked choices throughout. You probably won’t get the exact same experience, however, as Hamlet frequently refers to other characters as “dudes” and to events as being “totally radical”, but it is an experience well worth having nonetheless.

All in all, To be, or not to be is a welladapted, well-written adventure, and is currently available on Steam.

Campus House Tour 2015 livens up the capital ELMARIE KRUGER

This year, Campus Invasion put on a fresh new jacket in the form of the Campus House Tour.

On Saturday 14 February the event hit Pretoria in full force at the National Botanical Gardens, pleasing all those who attended. This was also the first year in which Campus Invasion travelled to the East Coast.

Some of the biggest names in house music performed at the event, including Black Coffee, Oskido, Crazy White Boy, Shimza, Skeelo, and Holly. Each leg of the tour also featured local DJs from the area.

The highlights of the day started just after 17:00 when Skeelo took the stage. Fresh-faced house enchantress Holly entertained the crowd shortly after. The crowd livened up even more

when ghetto tech duo Crazy White Boy started their explosive set. The set included hits like “Love you better” and “What you do to me”.

Shimza’s mixes got the audience on their feet and readied them for house veteran Oskido’s superb set, which included the hit tracks “Jezebel” and “Amafruit”.

The peak of the evening was undoubtedly house giant Black Coffee’s outstanding performance, which drew the largest crowd. His set consisted of smash hits like “Africa shine”, “Trip to Lyon”, “Ready for the world” and “We are one”. Black Coffee’s set ended at midnight.

This year’s fresh approach to the usual concept of Campus Invasion was received well by house music enthusiasts and the top-class lineup and excellent weather made for a positive ending to Campus House Tour 2015.

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Application form Please complete and hand in at Perdeby offices (next to the Prospect Street entrance) or email to perdeby@up.ac.za before or on Friday 28 February 2015 at 12:00 PERSONAL INFORMATION

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Editing the spelling, grammar, formatting, style, structure and flow of articles.

Arranging and designing the actual pages of the paper.

Photographers and graphic artists.

Uploading content, managing Perdeby’s website and social media presence.

Generating, recording and editing audio and video content.

Name and surname: Student number: Study Course: Year of study: Cell phone number: Email address: Language(s):

POSITION Positions available: News (2): Features (1): Sport (1): Copy editor (1): Layout artists (1): Visuals (4): Web (2): Multimedia (2):

Please note that the number in brackets indicates the number of positions available in each section.

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If you are applying for a position as a journalist, please submit an article of approximately 400 words in English on any relevant topic (with reference to the particular portfolio you wish to apply for) with your application.

If you are applying for a position as a photographer or graphic artist, please attach a portfolio of at least 5 images with your application.

If you are applying for a position as a designer, please expect an email regarding the work you need to supply.

Please note that successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will be held between 2 and 6 March 2015.

Interview times are non-negotiable.

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New ladies’ football team looking to make waves ZUKO QUSHEKA From having made the final of the 2014 Varsity Football tournament, to clinching the Gauteng provincial championships trophy, the reach of ladies’ football at Tuks has increased. This reach seems to have found the young ladies who play for AcedSports Ladies’ football club and inspired them to take steps to open their own club at UP. Their reason, as they put it, “was to provide a platform for young ladies to train and possibly do well in the sport and hopefully reach or emulate the success of the UP-Tuks ladies’ soccer team.” Perdeby spoke to Kgomotso Teu, one of the members of AcedSports Ladies this season, about their club’s genesis.

Can you tell us a bit about the team and how it was started?

It was started by the passion and drive we have for football. The team is also a division of AcedSports@Tuks, which is a health and fitness society at the University of Pretoria.

Why did you want to start the club and what type of goals do you want to achieve with this team?

Our main objective is empowering women

through sport and breaking the cultural barrier.

We [realised that there was a] lack of teams that could accommodate [those] who love soccer in Tuks and so we decided to start a team that could accommodate not only res students, but also day students. Basically we are striving to reach a point where there is as much encouragement for women...as there is for men to play soccer. So, often men are encouraged to play soccer, so we are giving women the very same encouragement.

What are the advantages of a ladies’ football team?

Gender equality is our ultimate goal, yet so often we hear the phrase “she doesn’t play like a girl”.

We are trying to move away from the mentality that generalises and devalues a female’s potential. Ladies’ soccer is a fun way to help women stay active.

Is ladies football any different from men’s football?

The only difference [are] the [physical differences] between men and women, hence you will find the women’s [game] slower paced as opposed to men’s soccer. The point is we are playing soccer: same rules, same game, same time, same everything.

AcedSports@Tuks Women’s Football Club Players. Photo: image provided

Tuks Sport socities TAY LETHULOE In light of the recent marketing week for societies, Perdeby decided to have a look at some of the more unconventional sports and societies that Tuks has on offer, if the standard fare just doesn’t satisfy your unconventional tastes.

TuksVolleyball TuksVolleyball is open to students, staff and the public. They are affiliated with the Gauteng Volleyball Union and participate in the Gauteng League. Kgaogelo Molantoa, a TuksVolleyball player, says that, “It is a fun way to exercise. It helps you get into great shape and it helps create a bigger social circle as you get to meet a lot of new people, while it is still fun and enjoyable.”

They train on Mondays and Wednesdays on the LC de Villiers Sport campus.

TuksDance TuksDance is a sporting, social and cultural society that is dedicated to providing training in ballroom, latin, ballet, hip hop and contemporary dance. They also participate in festivals and competitions and hold socials on a regular basis.

Jasmyn Connor, vice chairperson of the society, described it by saying that, “It is fun, social and energetic, exactly the place for anyone looking for fun.” “The most incredible thing is the energy in every class,” adds Connor.

TuksOrienteering Orienteering is a sport in which runners have to find their way across rough country with the aid of a map and compass. TuksOrienteering is affiliated with the South African Orienteering Federation and this allows members of the club to compete in the Gauteng Orienteering Championships and the South African National Orienteering Championships.

AcedSports@Tuks This society aims to help students exercise and

A member of TuksDance during a performance.

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train according to their budget and their dietary needs. Tshepho Mamashela, a third-year BA law student, is the founder of the society. He has a sports science degree and is a former footballer for Tuks. He is an entrepreneur who saw a gap in the market and is using it to help others.

When asked about the mandate of the society, he said, “We are a health and fitness firm whereby we plan to instil a healthy lifestyle in our clients, and what AcedSports@Tuks is willing to do is help the students improve their lifestyle.

We are all different and come from different backgrounds so not everyone can afford a gym membership [or to] go on expensive diets and buy [supplements].” He added that they “try to help people work with what they have by designing a training program and drafting out a diet plan that is healthier.

UP-Tuks beat defending champions UCT-Ikeys 39-24 in Pretoria on Monday to move to the top of the Varsity Cup log. Photo: SASPA.

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Back your boytjies: UP Tuks’ rugby redemption Over the past few seasons it has become evident that UP-Tuks prefers to play a physical game of rugby, but with the ever changing rules in the tournament, even these multiple winners of the Varsity Cup have been forced to change their approach.

In his interview with VarsityCup.co.za, UP-Tuks

captain Wiaan Liebenberg said that the team is ready to exploit their opposition with a newfound running style of rugby. These statements were supported in Tuks’ first match against UFS-Shimlas as both Daniel Kriel and Duncan Matthews ran in long-range tries.

Coach Pote Human has said from early on in the pre-season that he wants to instil belief in his players, not only in their own performance but

also the teams’ performance. Human has made some changes after the first round, most notably the switch between Riaan Britz, who now moves to fullback, and Duncan Matthews who will play on the wing. The two centres also swap positions and Liebenberg now moves to his preferred position on the flank. The right combination and formation of players should provide continuity in the performance of the first fifteen.

This year’s Varsity Cup has been tipped to be the toughest one yet. Every team is capable of beating another on the day, which puts more pressure on the shoulders of Human and his charges as they search for their third title.

Be sure to back your boytjies. For more information on the Varsity Cup fixtures and results visit Perdeby.co.za.

Duncan Matthews. Image provided.

Derek Botha. Image provided.

Jermaine Kleinsmith. Image provided.

Jacques Rossouw. Image provided.

Duncan Matthews Full name: Duncan Victor Matthews School attended: Swartland Position: fullback

Derek Botha Full name: Frederik Pieter Jakobus Botha School attended: Hoërskool Duineveld Position: hooker

Jermaine Kleinsmith Full name: Jermaine Fabian Kleinsmith School attended: Hoërskool Waterkloof Position: left wing

Jacques Rossouw Full name: Jacques Nelius Rossouw School attended: Hoërskool Piketberg Position: fullback

DANIËL BASSON AND SIMPHIWE NHLABATHI

“Talent plays a small part in the success” An interview with TuksCricket coach Pierre de Bruyn Do you believe that your performance in this year’s Varsity Cricket Tournament was due to the confidence in your triumph at the Red Bull World Campus Cricket tournament?

It definitely has got a lot to do with that, as we got a lot of experience and confidence from the Varsity World Cup. A lot of people believe that the wealth of talent in the Tuks team is what led to the team’s success in this year’s tournament.

What do you think led to the success?

Talent plays a small part in the success. It came down to extremely hard work in our preparation as well as mastering our skill levels. We train [for] pressure situations and, with that, develop mental toughness.

Are there any definitive attributes that made you appoint Klaasen as captain?

There is no shock in that. Heinrich is the most experienced player and played further in T20 cricket this season. He is a fantastic leader and senior player.

Pierre de Bruyn. Image provided.

SIMPHIWE NHLABATHI After TuksCricket’s win at the inaugural Varsity Cup Cricket Tournament on 8 February, Perdeby spoke to the man who picked the squad and led the team to win the tournament. Pierre de Bruyn is a former professional cricket player (having played for the Titans and the Dolphins), the head coach of UP Cricket, technical director of TuksSport and Supersport commentator.

Looking back at the tournament, are there any matches you wish could have been different?

We lost one match [against the University of the Western Cape – losing by 19 runs] and I thought that, actually, though that woke us up.

With the Red Bull Campus Cricket Tournament in 2015, can we expect a change in players and team leadership or are you planning on keeping a well-oiled machine and going forward?

Yes. There could be [a change in players]. We are going to the subcontinent and I will have to pick a well-balanced squad suited for the conditions in India.

Last week’s match against UCT. Photo: SASPA.

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Calendar 23 February: Varsity Cup rugby: Tuks vs Maties – Tuks Stadium 28 February: Market @ the Sheds – 385 Helen Joseph street 11 March: Dan Patlansky performance – Atterbury Theatre 14 March: Tuks medical students charity fun run – Rietondale Park

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