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World Choir Games hosted at UP Pg. 8 Javett foundation making a mark on UP Pg. 3

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Nasty C: Strings and Bling review Pg. 9

UP residences to be renamed Pg. 3 UP dominates SA Youth Parliament Pg. 5

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In light of general transformation, it is unsurprising that the names of UP residences are being considered as an area for potential change. It has recently been confirmed that the names of the different residences will be discussed and that name changes are on the cards. But what do the students think of this? Perdeby spoke to some students to get their take on the matter.

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Nonhlanhla (BSc Biochemistry) Mbuso Mahlangu,he(BEng way ourMechanisociety functions is forever changing. TheKheswa feminist movement has ensured It’s late.

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minded. I understand that we’re in this process of changWell for one I understand century where the need hasperceived seen an emergence of women who dominate academia and the workplace. you can change everything else, but where we live. comes from. [...] In fact, women have begun to surpass men ing, in many spheres and that the female population has Getting new uniforms, getting new traditions, especially It’s a big deal for“more those master’s that are currently in res and college degrees” and “better than the male it is for theGPA’s” boy’s residences.

I feelpopulation. like most ofFurther, them love because they feel asestimated though they are losing all that by 2025 “more than half thehow primary breadwinners in Americaand willhow be women.” their residences are operating, the brotherthe tradition culture and prestige attached to the Kate Manne, a Cornell philosophy professor andthe author, describes misogyny as the “law hood and traditions still stand.

Now because evenames of their respective reses. But it’s a really enforcement branch or patriarchy” which rything “policeshas and punishes women who transgress to change based on the name, making or new small part of Tuksres implementing what they feel threaten dominant men”. Manne argues that misogynistic are but stillpeople observed today traditions is not aviews bad thing are very stuck in will encourage the environment they are trying to women, as these women challenge a man’s their ways. promote I guess. because men are intimidated by high-achieving place in society.

Since this is a contested and ongoing debate, Perdeby asked both students In light of the bigger picture, how each res kid Evan Plessis (BEng andsoon lecturers at UP to see they think that du high-achieving womenIndustrial) intimidate men. feels is irrelevant and enough no res kid whether will It makes sense that they want to change it. Everything know the difference in any case. It hurts cause you is changing, its transformative, so it’s fine, changing the grow attached to your Mopanie, Taaibos, Kollege going to change the res.

It’s not going to make Tseleng Tshabalala (BA Visual name is not Deneesher Pather (MA Visual etc. And the name is integral to that. a difference.

At the end of theStudies) day res is for accommodation in Studies and Visual Studies lecturer) the view of the institution.

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Butfemales in terms of diversity, if you can socio-cultural context influences anxiety about attempting to dominate thousands looking for a place toFrom stay.what If resI does come up male with spaces. some really cool names, then thatmight would perceptions. have that seen in my male I think that certain men feel then it has served its purpose Spreadby thehigh-achieving love, diverse country, peers is thatright? they prefer the assertive womanbe awesome. threatened women diverse because

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ike the beginning of the year, many students get a fresh sense of enthusiasm at the start of a new semester. This semester will have more class attendance, working ahead, starting assignments at least two days before it is due, and more time spent at Aandklas than any other semester before. But the truth is that unless you put in the effort to change, this semester will be like last semester. So go hard, go wild, and don’t forget to let your hair down at least a little bit.

The second semester is also a semester of change if you take part in some of the many societies on campus.

Be prepared to see some shameless excitement from all the committee members trying to work their way up to leadership positions. On Tuesday of this week the election proceedings for next year’s SRC open. Go on past the piazza where it will officially begin and stay informed of what’s happening on your campus. ge: Elmarie Kruger The leadership on campus isn’t the only thing that’s diverse residences. which is the successful, business orientated cultures, they believe their masculinity is measured by feeling the change. On page 3 we have an article about woman and the reason is simple, as much as their financial or capital success. Society places the new res name changes. I personally think this is an IG Ferrera (BEng Masson (BCom Financial womenIndustrial) want that from men they also want Nicole great emphasis on status and on men Sciences) to be the exciting opportunity for some of the resses on campus to I think it has its advantages and disadvantages.

Iown. thinkHowever, a The changes are more current and in relevant the student a woman who can hold her breadwinners especially nucleartofamilies.

Big rebrand themselves and come out for the better and I think res is not just a placewhen you stay.

The stuff that happens in base currently at Tuks, where as traditionally traditionally masculine it was more [it] comes to romantic relationships they businesses are seen as it is a good step forward for our university. We decided to res, the culture brings you closer someone youcan don’t Afrikaans.

Now and therethe is thought more of of a mixture of language and would prefer to a woman who balance both places “feminisation” use our Perdebate column to see what students on campus know. A res isn’t justthose a name, it’s the people inside, so I culture, which is good. spheres. Assertive people intimidate (bringing in daycare centres, allowing extended feel about this move. Many of the people we spoke to said don’t think it’s too bad. paternity leave, etc.) could be seen as a threat weak-minded, passive people regardless of sex they just didn’t care and didn’t want to comment. Is this to functionality. Some men might not feel representative of what most students think? If you also intimidated by high-achieving women, but have an opinion on these name changes, I would love to rather anxious about their place in a world with Nicholas De Decker (BA Law) hear what you think. Send me a letter at perdeby@up.ac. changing values which constantly challenge I believe that a man’s approach to women, za. their position. I think there needs to be more their standing in society and the subsequent Finally, Oppikoppi is almost upon us.

Look out for this others and also discouraging students who just osa Mgabhi inclusive conversations about changing gender respect accorded to them is shaped by early year’s competition on our social media to win yourself a agree to anything the other students suggest.” dynamics so that some of these latent anxieties exposure in life. Unlike many, my mother pair ofare tickets.

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UP residences to be renamed Resego Molele

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esidence names at the university are currently under review and face possible renaming. UP is currently the largest residential university with 29 residences. Of the 29, more than fifteen residences have Afrikaans names, and two have Tswana names. UP spokesperson Rikus Delport said, “The aim is not to get rid of all Afrikaans names, but to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity. There are clear guidelines, including that no one language will dominate another.” Delport added that the names can be in any of the country’s official languages, including Afrikaans.

The issue of renaming residences has been on-going since August 2015 when an indaba was hosted by the university where staff and students were invited to discuss the institutional vision for the future student. “Following that, two transformation lekgotlas were held on 5 March and May 2018 where language culture and transformation, including in residences were discussed. Student leaders and staff were invited to participate.

Working groups on language and institutional culture, including culture in residences were formed and conducted extensive work during 2016 on these issues.” A person responsible for transformation in each residence was included in the Lekgotla.

Residences then started transformation forums to develop transformation plans within the residences. Transformation processes are monitored by the Department for Residence Affairs and Accommodation which reports on all transformation aspects quarterly. According to Delport, “The issue of residence names has been discussed extensively.”

On 5 September 2017, the University Executive asked that proposed changes of residence names be submitted for approval.

Delport explained that, as a part of transformation, residences’ name changes will be considered within the broader framework of all residence names. Forming part of transformation discussions is the overall review of building names on campus.

On 22 March, Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, Residence Affairs and Accommodation, Prof. Themba Mosia, addressed name changes with the Residence Advisory Board and informed House Committee members and residence heads that he would like to submit a comprehensive recommendation on the changing of names to the Executive by August 2018. “They were asked to provide guidelines within which the name changes should be discussed with the residence community. It is against this background that [Prof. Mosia] wrote to residences in the past week to remind them of the time frame and to share the guidelines,” said Delport.

University policy states that residence cannot be named after people, dead or alive. However, the history and origins of names will be considered. Each residence has to follow an internal consulting process and, where a residence cannot reach an agreement on whether their name changes or not, they will be allowed to vote on the issue. On 5 July an open petition titled “Save my residence” was sent to residence students. The petition read: “This petition is necessary because there needs to be an external form of pressure applied from outside the managing circle of residences such as house parents and TuksRes.” According to points raised on the petition, the aim of the petition is to show management that students do not appreciate management’s decisions without students’ opinions. The petition urges students to think of years of traditions and residence culture that have been built up over the years and things that students will miss when they have completed their studies, and

to think what that would mean for the future students. Afriforum Jeug Tukkies opposed the changing of residence names and corridor names on their Facebook page and released a petition.

The university says that discussions to change names should be seen in the light of its objective to foster inclusivity and diversity in the student environment, so that students feel at home, dismantling obstacles to acceptance and appreciation.

“The process is based on basic residence values of respect, integrity, pride, excellence, relevancy, fairness, dedication and accountability,” Delport explained. “These values were developed in 2005 by way of an inclusive and participatory process and are confirmed annually.”

“Name changing is one step to turning things around,” said Kiaat House Committee member, Diokeng Seshweni. “It shows that at least the university is taking serious strides in ensuring that everyone is accommodated and comfortable because the new names would be suggested by the residents and not TuksRes.” He says that name changing is an effective measure to transformation but that “we should also remember that name changing will render useless if the practices remain the same”.

Asked if she believes changing residence names is an effective measure of transformation, Madelief Primaria, Jana Van der Merwe said, “I do understand that change is necessary, but changing the name of a residence is not going to contribute in any way to transformation. I believe in positively changing the traditions we already have in place to reach a point where inclusivity is optimized – without breaking down the history of what has happened here in years before us.” Van der Merwe went on to say that the reason she opposes the name changes is because each residence has formed a certain character over the years, so changing the name would mean starting from scratch rather than building on the foundation they [Madelief] have already created.

Asterhof second-year resident, Nomvula Ngwenya, says they were allowed to vote on whether or not their res name changes.

“We voted unanimously that we want it to stay as Asterhof.” She believes that students should be allowed to vote on the name changes because it’s the students who live in a residence and it should be just those students who vote on whether the name changes or not. “I am against name changes because as long as they are not doing anything to change what happens inside res’, then what is the point?”

Mopanie House Committee member, Costa Montoedi believes that renaming residences is a step in the right direction because the tradition of his residence is still deeply embedded in more than just the name. “It makes residences more inclusive. I mean, there is already a sense of entitlement from the first years when they get here because the traditions and the name of every activity, corridor and even the clubhouse promotes a certain group of predominantly Afrikaans speaking people.”

The residence voted on whether they want to stay as Mopanie or change to Mopani or Mopane which all carry the same meaning but in different languages. “This year was the first time we vote to change it to Mopani or Mopane. Most Afrikaans people want Mopani because it is easier to pronounce and still sounds the same as Mopanie. So we handed both names to TuksRES and they will choose which one they accept and give reasons.” Montoedi told Perdeby. “Even corridor names have already changed now. All names that are not in line with TuksRES values had to change.”

Javett foundation making a mark on campus Ricardo Teixeira and Henri Uys

The Javett Art Centre project

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he Javett Art Centre, a project long in the making, is designed in hopes of being the centre of art in Africa.

The project is a result of a partnership between the University of Pretoria’s Arts faculty and the Javett Foundation.

The Javett Foundation and UP Arts both expressed a belief “in the value of the arts for society in general, and for education in particular.” Although ground was first broken in 2016, planning started in 2013. The idea for the Javett Centre is not just to house art, but to bridge a gap between two departments, two campuses, and between the art and the public. The Javett Foundation hopes the project will change the face of Pretoria East. The centre has been designed by Matthews & Associates, with construction being undertaken by AECOM. Directing the development and planning has been the responsibility of Christopher Till.

On 28 June, Till gave a tour of the art centre construction site.

The entrance to the Javett Art Centre sits on Lynnwood road, and gives access to what is currently UP’s South Campus. The entrance leads to a parking lot, which has a section reserved for visitors, and underground parking for students. The main foyer is found when entering the main building. Behind the foyer sits the first of the nine galleries in the art centre. Beside the ground floor gallery is the conservation centre, which will be open to the public. Directly above the ground floor gallery is a second gallery. These two large spaces are to be the home of various artworks, belonging to private collectors and university collections. On the second floor, overlooking Pretoria Boys

High School’s sports fields is another gallery. This third gallery is intended to be the new home of the Javett art collection. On the building’s third floor, visitors can enter into a gallery which will be housing the Mapungubwe gold collection, including the famous Golden Rhino. The Mapungubwe gallery is also accessible via the first floor. Visitors can access both floors through an internal gallery staircase. The third floor also allows access to what Till referred to as “the bridge gallery”. This gallery has been designed as a temporary exhibition space. A key feature to the “bridge gallery” is a pedestrian bridge running along its side, allowing students from UP’s Hatfield campus to access both the Javett Art Centre and other areas of South Campus. The side of the bridge sitting on UP’s Hatfield Campus includes a square connecting the Architecture and Visual Arts departments. Below the square sits another one of the art centre’s galleries, dubbed the “student gallery”. It will become a space where any student studying at UP can showcase their own work. Other features of the Javett Art Centre include ample storage space, allowing the Javett Foundation and UP Arts to acquire more art. At the entrance, there will also be a new restaurant, open to students and the public.

The Javett Music Award

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n 28 June, UP’s Department of Music, in conjunction with the Javett Foundation, announced a new competition — the Javett Music Award. According to an article on UP’s website, the award will “celebrate outstanding, innovative and creative productions by the best young musical talent”.

Each year, the competition will focus on a different genre

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of music. This year, the competition will focus on classical and jazz music. A winner will be crowned in each category, receiving R25 000 each.

Any musician who is interested in participating in the competition must submit a fifteen-minute recorded programme by 31 July. An internal panel will judge the entries. The panel will select three entries in each category to perform for a panel of internal and external judges on 14 August. The winners will perform at the official award ceremony on 5 September.

According to the article on UP’s website, “The Javett Music Award represents the first element in an expanding and evolving partnership between the University of Pretoria and the Javett Foundation ... In future years, the Javett Art Centre at UP will be the venue for the Javett Music Award.”

The Javett Art Centre is set to open in March 2019.

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Enactus UP runner up in national competition Refilwe Mofokeng

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Women in entrepreneurship social media campaign Nondumiso Mntambo

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he second annual Women in Entrepreneurship social media campaign, a collaborative social media campaign between the University of Pretoria Business Incubator (UPBI) and Lean In Tuks, will run in the month of August. The Women in Entrepreneurship campaign was started in 2017 when UPBI, a non-profit business incubator that helps registered UP students develop businesses, approached Lean In upon noticing the shortage of female students applying at the business incubator. UPBI went on to partner with Lean In Tuks to identify women who are excelling in male dominated industries. This was done to encourage more women to venture into such industries. The four industries highlighted in 2017 included engineering and construction, technology, pharmaceuticals and investing.

Perdeby asked the 2017 Chairperson of Lean In Tuks, Sthando Msweli, what Lean In and UPBI expected female students to take away from the social media campaign, especially those studying towards qualifications in male dominated industries. Msweli said, “What we hope students take away is that the barriers have been broken – there are women killing it in industries that have been traditionally seen as a boy’s club.”

Msweli went on to say, “Hopefully they have something to inspire them to keep going against all odds, and most importantly, to quote Sheryl Sandberg, ‘to take a seat at the table’, to lead unapologetically and assert themselves with confidence in their spaces.”

Although the campaign is only active during Women’s month, Lean In has other events that students can partake in throughout the year.

One of these events was the Women in Politics meeting that took place on 19 July. The current chairperson of Lean In Tuks, Tshepiso Thlotse, told Perdeby that the objective of the meeting was to empower women interested in politics by having some of the women involved in campus politics to share and discuss their experiences.

Thlotse said, ‘’People who [came] to the event [left] with more information on what being a politician entails, and the challenges and joys.

We want to embolden women to strive for more leadership roles and also be powerhouses rather than the average politician.’’ Students also have a publication called #Herstory to look forward to.

Students interested in finding out more about the women in entrepreneurship campaign can send their queries to sthando.msweli@gmail.com or leanintuks@gmail.com. Alternatively, Lean In and UPBI can be contacted via direct messages on their respective social media platforms.

n 12 and 13 July, Enactus South Africa hosted its annual national competition at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Sixteen South African universities participated. UP made it into the finals and lost to Durban University of Technology (DUT). DUT as the winners of the competition get to represent South Africa at the Enactus World Cup that will be held in San Jose, the capital of Silicon Valley, California, from 9 to11 October.

Perdeby sat down with the faculty adviser and head of the Student Development Division, Dr Rina Wilken, and she had the following to say: “EnactusUP had a remarkable presence at the 2018 Enactus SA Competition. Their presentation was of the highest standard, so much so that judges were asking who was hired to assist them with their well-polished, immaculate and professional presentation”. Dr Wilken explained that no Enactus team may function without a faculty adviser. A faculty adviser should be a permanent staff member involved in the development of students. She further said, “As faculty adviser, I oversee all the work (projects) my Enactus students are involved in and I am the link between EnactusUP and the university at large. Enactus is an entrepreneurial programme that has many facets.” When asked what some of the challenges they faced were, she recalled, “There are so many challenges: financial support, to bring sponsorships on board, to work with communities, to balance academics and project work, to travel to the different communities, to get beneficiaries that are motivated and dedicated, as well as getting the UP diary annually on the shelves of bookstores”.

According to Makone Maja, vice-president of the organisation, all Enactus projects are instruments with which they, as students, leverage to solve socio-economic issues. In so doing, they also have to adhere to the Enactus triple bottom line of sustainability of the three p’s - namely: people, profit and planet. Maja said, “There were three projects that were featured in the competition, namely Fruitful Living, which addresses food wastage and

unemployment by providing employment to seven people [who made] preserves with fruits and vegetables that are susceptible to waste at the Tshwane Market. [With the] Journey to Life [project], we had beneficiaries who had been anticipating getting access to land on which they could farm. Ours was to see opportunities where others typically see problems, a pivotal quality conjured up the nature of Enactus as a problem solving machine. With these land bereft beneficiaries we generated landless farming and gardening techniques with the help of the UP curator, Jason Sampson... Lastly, there is the Miracle Wheels [project], where our beneficiary is a wheelchair repairing enthusiast who aligned with his purpose of refurbishing, repairing and assembling wheelchairs after he had his leg amputated.”

Maja explained that the beneficiary of the wheelchair has been in the repairs business for about a decade now and EnactusUP is assisting him with registering a business and teaching him how to secure clients.

EnactusUP president Unoshamisa Chiradza said, “I am extremely proud of the team. We got to show the entire Enactus SA what we have been working on. We went there and we gave our best. We got the best results we could have gotten. As a president, there was a lot of pressure to do right by my team. I had to make sure that I choose a league that would ensure that we are represented correctly. Getting to nationals was a struggle. We encountered a lot of challenges, such as money not coming in at the right time. A lot of people raised up to the challenge. There was a whole lot of determination from the members. Enactus is a team experience. If you want a society that is going to change your life, then Enactus is the place to be.”

Kedibone Seroka was one of the speakers representing UP. She said her experience went from not understanding what Enactus is about to being fed each and every part. This was her first national competition, and it exceeded her expectations.

At the competition, UP won first place for the 2018 Harmony Business Solutions for community development. UP alumnus Vincent Magagula won SA junior alumni of the year.

Student seeks financial aid Chamber of Legal Students for special car

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n 6 July, the Chamber of Legal Students announced its official launch of the UP branch.

The Chamber of Legal Students is an initiative aimed at representing high school learners facing disciplinary hearings due to misconduct.

Learners facing disciplinary hearings are offered free legal services by law students who are part of the Chamber of Legal Students.

These law students sit-in on all the processes and briefings of the cases to ensure that due process is followed, and to offer learners advice if necessary.

This organisation was founded by law students for them to gain practical work experience, assisting affected students who cannot afford to hire lawyers. The Chamber of Legal Students UP Branch Directors (second year BA Law Students Christopher Williamson and Gomolemo Sibeko, as well as second year LLB student Soraia Machado) said, “The organisation was created by law students [for them to gain practical experience] .”

The Chamber of Legal Students has branches in the Western Cape, Free State and Gauteng, representing learners throughout the country.

“We are empowered, under the South African Schools Act 84 of 1996, to represent these learners,” said the UP Branch Directors.

They added: “We do aim to expand the services we offer. At tertiary education level,

some universities allow for representation by ‘another person’ at disciplinary proceedings which, according to the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957, can be ‘any body of persons corporate or unincorporate’. We will be in contact with various bodies and persons on campus to clarify the possibility of this at the University of Pretoria”.

The launch of the UP branch of the Chamber of Legal Students was prompted by the existing circumstances where many learners are unfairly “prosecuted” in disciplinary hearings. The organisation also aims to ensure that their services are available in Gauteng as they aim to expand and have footprints across South Africa.

The Schools Act no 84 of 1996 makes reference to a “fair disciplinary hearing” that must take place, and after which the governing body is allowed to suspend learners. The Chamber of Legal Students’ representatives ensure the fairness of such procedures.

“Our services are completely free of charge. We do, however, accept donations for transport costs, administrative materials and branding equipment. Any learner who is facing a disciplinary proceeding at his/her school can contact the organization either telephonically or through our e-mail, providing details such as the learner’s name, school and grade, as well as a brief overview of the situation resulting in a disciplinary process,” added the UP Branch of Directors.

To learn more about The Chamber of Legal, send an email to up@chambers.org .

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inyiko Gwambe, a fourth year BA Social Work student, is appealing to students to help her raise money to buy a special needs car so she can complete her degree.

Gwambe was born with Tetra-Amelia syndrome, a rare recessive congenital disease which results in the absence of all four limbs, and is a wheelchair user. As a requirement to complete her Masters, Gwambe needs to do social work practicals outside campus. Her being a wheelchair user means that public transport is a hassle for her to use, meaning that she needs a special car to transport her to clients for her practical work. The special car features a ramp

that will allow her to get on and off easily and space for her wheelchair to stay put. The special car costs R350 000 and so far, she has managed to raise R7300.

Asked if she feels accommodated by the university she replied that she sometimes feels that way since the university is wheelchair accessible in almost all buildings. “I receive much support from the lecturers, my friends and the disability unit,” she explained.

Growing up in Tshilamba, a village just outside of Thoyandou, Limpopo, Tinyiko had limited resources and struggled with accessibility. “That’s when I decided that I would like to help people one day,” said Gwambe. “However, career wise I was blank as I had never received any career guidance.”

Coming to UP, Gwambe was placed on a waiting list and ended up pursuing BSc. IT in her first year. “During the year I went through career guidance through UP student support centre.

Social work came up as one of my fields to choose from.” After research, Gwambe decided that she would help people through a degree in social work. She has obtained 16 distinctions in pursuit of her degree but this has not been without challenges. “Travelling is always an issue. I use A re yeng bus and people really do not understand when I always move them from the area reserved for wheelchairs…The bus is only reserved for one wheelchair which causes me to sometimes wait for the bus for more than thirty minutes,” explained Gwambe.

“When there are bus strikes, I’m forced to use the wheelchair from Sunnyside until reaching campus, which reduces my wheelchair battery life.”

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UP Space Moot takes on World Finals Resego Molele

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he UP Space Moot team will represent Africa at the World Finals after becoming the African regional winners of the 2018 Manfred Lachs space Moot competition. The regional oral rounds took place from 15 to 16 May in Pretoria. The World finals will be held in conjunction with the International Aeronautical Competition in Bremen, Germany on 4 October, and judged by Judges of the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The team was coached

by Lawrence-John Maralack and Ruvimbo Samanga, who are both Law students in the university and have successfully participated in Moot Courts themselves.

Asked what sparked their interest in space law, coach Maralack credited their love for Mooting. “I believe I speak for the entire team by saying that we first and foremost love to moot and love the art of mooting. It is nothing like Public speaking or debating but a specialized way of arguing in the context of the legal profession.”

Team members, Simon Botha and Simon Motshweni are well experienced in Moot competitions. “We had a very solid team dynamic. Everyone has their own skillset that they bring to the table,” both coaches said. The university participated in this competition in 2016 and won the African regionals in 2017 again. “Simom Botha winning the LexisNexis Moot Court in 2017, and Simon Motshweni having represented the country internationally in The Hague in 2016, shows that we all have the necessary experience working with different types of people, and know how to adapt our skillsets with other people to the benefit of the team.”

According to the International Institute of Space Law website this year’s space Moot court problem concerned outer space activities carried out by 2 states, The republic of Kalvion vs. The democratic of Neapilia, planetary protection and outer space security.

Neapilia is trying to create a favorable environment for human settlement on Mars which intereferes with Kalvion’s plans to mine on Mars, resulting leads to Kalvion intervening to prevent actions of Neapillia.

Preparations for the Regional Moot court were carried out in December of 2017 and during the participants own time. “After we had our team, we went on to start drafting our written arguments known as memorials,” said Maralack. “After memorials were submitted, we went on to start preparing for the oral presentation rounds. So, this entailed the speakers arguing before us as coaches and us preparing them to answer different questions and interjections the judges from the actual competition would pose to them.”

The team’s greatest challenge was balancing the competition, their academics and other commitments and responsibilities.

“It is clear that our number one priority at the university is to complete our academic programs, and when exams and assignments popped up it required us to adapt, prioritise and assist each other without anyone on the team burning out, while also prioritizing leisure time and team building time,” the team remarked. However, it was not all in vain. “Being the African regional winners is such a great privilege. At the regional competition, we got to meet some of the brightest minds in the continent and our conversation extended beyond the scope of the Moot.”

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UP dominates South African Youth Parliament Mbali Mkhithi

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n 15 June, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature held the South African Youth Parliament in Nasrec, Johannesburg.

The purpose of the parliament is to facilitate the direct interaction of members of the youth with government officials such as the Premier of Gauteng. It aims to allow the youth to directly affect policy implementation from the lens of a young person living in the South African status quo. In the SA Youth Parliament, young people from all regions are elected as members of Parliament. This group of elected youth are then divided into five groups, and each group forms a commission that is dedicated to addressing an issue that pertains young people in South Africa.

UP students occupied 10 of the 20 seats from the Tshwane region.

Oarabile Mashego, a second year BA Law student, was elected Chairperson of Commission Three which deals with data charges and its effect on the youth. David Kabwa, second year Political Sciences student and chairperson of House Humanities, was elected Chairperson of Commission Two, discussing minimum wages. Tumelo Mashego, a first year Political Sciences student, was elected Sergeant of Arms.

Stephanie Cookson, Henry-Dillion Peens, Thulaganyo Kola, Arvash Sewpaul and Rally Samo were all elected to the Speaking List.

Omphile Motsamai and Pfunzo Sigweda, who are both third year BA Law students, were elected as members of Parliament.

Each commission discusses and will conduct research concerning their topics. Once the research is completed, each commission will draft policy recommendations. These recommendations are then presented to officials such as David Makhura, the Premier of Gauteng; Head of the Independent Electoral Commission in Gauteng, Masego Sheburi; and speaker of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Vasco da Gama. The House of the Youth Parliament will then vote and, if the vote is successful, then the recommendations will be adopted and handed over to the Premier’s office. The key issues which were discussed at the Youth Parliament are free higher education, minimum wage, data costs, land expropriation, as well as youth unemployment and entrepreneurship. Each commission brought a drafted policy recommendation document, and it is yet to be advised which of the recommendations will be implemented. Kabwa said, “I was exposed to the Sector Parliament Division when I was in high school in the Children’s Parliament and was then invited back to take part in the Youth Parliament. My recommendation to those looking to partake in the future is to contact the legislature via their website.”

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del Cato, a second-year BCom student at University of Pretoria, was seriously injured when she was struck by a car while crossing the street. The incident happened on 16 July outside of the Duncan Yard restaurant, in Hatfield.

Cato attempted to cross the street outside of the restaurant when her friends tried to call her back to the side of the road. Cato was on her way back when she was struck by a car.

She hit her head on the car and then on the road, causing severe head injuries. After the accident, Cato was rushed by an ambulance to the Muelmed Mediclinic Hospital and was put in intensive care.

According to a Netwerk24 article, Cato’s father, Frank Cato, said that his daughter’s condition had improved a lot since the accident. Brain monitors at the hospital indicated that Cato can be brought out of sedation. Cato’s father said that this was a good sign.

The driver of the car, a 24-year old man, was allowed to visit Cato in hospital. Cato’s father told Netwerk24, “[After the accident] I spoke to the group of students who were with [Cato] and [the driver’s] story matched their story. He did not see her and she did not see him. It was a freak accident. It wasn’t just his fault or just her fault. That’s why it’s called an accident.”

Cato’s father thanked the public for their support, saying, “We can see more improvement in her condition as people continue to pray. Please continue to pray.”

Captain Colette Weilbach, Brooklyn SAPS spokesperson, said a case of reckless driving has been opened but no arrests have been made thus far.

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IVF: Possible answer to extinction T Gemma Gatticchi

he threat of white rhino extinction has spurred a new approach to repopulating the species through in vitro fertilisation (IVF). According to fertility expert Robert Winston, IVF is the process by which egg and sperm are mixed in a petri dish outside the body and within two to five days of fertilisation occurring, the embryo is taken from the dish and placed in the mother’s uterus using a fine tube.

The northern white rhinos once roamed parts of north-western Uganda, southern Chad, south-western Sudan, the eastern part of the Central African Republic, and the north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

According to the World Wide Fund (WWF), the northern white rhino was brought to the brink of extinction by poaching, and by 2008, even top rhino trackers were not able to identify the existence of northern white rhinos.

The process of exterior fertilisation has been suggested as a last hope to keep the rhino species alive after their population plummeted. Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, died in March at 45 years old, which is equal to ninety human years.

However, Sudan’s sperm, along with that of other male northern white rhinos, was stored before his death, making the IVF process a reality. With only two female northern white rhinos left, Najin and Fatu, who are already old and each have their own reproductive problems, conservationists need to work quickly.

This process proves difficult as the ovaries of a white rhino are over a metre deep,

making extraction very tricky. The risks do not stop there, because it is both dangerous and difficult to anaesthetise a mammal of almost two thousand kg. However, Dr Thomas Hildebrandt from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research still seemed hopeful, saying, “We will start with a pure southern white rhino embryo in the next weeks and months, to test the system, and after that is successful we will implant a northern white rhino into a surrogate mother.”

Guy Castley, who is a conservation biologist, brought up the issue that IVF may work, but it does not address the other issues that need attention. Castley mentioned that acts such as poaching and the loss of habitats, which put the species in danger in the first place, still need recognition. Castley said that even if we were able to secure these rhinos, they may end up with a life kept in captivity because there is simply no space for them to roam in their natural environment. Many have criticised the attempt to save the white rhino, suggesting that the money used for IVF should rather be used to tackle the conservation problems that threaten the species, and many others, in the first place. Others suggest that the success of IVF might break the priority of conservation, making science something to fall back on in times of extinction. When asked about this, Dr Jo Shaw from African Rhino Lead for WWF International said that their main focus is on improving the management of threatened species and protected areas by equipping and training rangers, working with communities around protected areas to ensure they see benefits, and tackling illegal trade and demand for rhino horn through advocacy and strengthening of

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The plastic epidemic Katherine Atkinson

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his year, there has been an increase in conversations concerning the vast amount of plastic waste over the world.

The statement that “by the year 2050, there will be more pieces of plastic in the ocean than fish” has captured the attention of social media.

Considering plastic was only invented in 1907, and became widespread in the mid-20th century, it has done a lot of damage for the short amount of time it has been around. This is because its commercial benefit and durability is an environmental disaster as most plastics are not biodegradable. The online magazine Cosmos said that the only way to “get rid” of plastic is through thermal destruction, or burning it. This, however, has other environmental impacts as it simply breaks the plastic down into smaller particles which find their way back into the environment. Cosmos say that there

are hopeful “emerging technologies such as pyrolysis (extracting fuel from plastic waste) and biodigestion (using polymer-digesting organisms)” will combat the amount of plastics found in our environment.

Recent statistics from BBC show that as of 2015, 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic have been produced. That equates to more than a tonne of plastic per living person in the world. Further, BBC claim that only approximately 9% of plastic is recycled. These statistics become even more alarming when one discovers that South Africa is one of the top twenty contributing countries to plastic pollution. It is unsurprising then, that recycling has become mandatory in Johannesburg as of 1 July 2018, with other cities encouraged to follow suit.

Most unrecycled plastic can be seen in our oceans. News24 say that 90% of seabirds have plastic in their stomachs, which has resulted in their population declining by two-thirds in the

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local and international law enforcement to bring trafficking perpetrators to justice.

Many have questioned whether the gene pool will be diverse enough to ensure immunity and survival. Hildebrandt has suggested that the gene pool could be elevated using stem cell technology, and he added that “it is not just our goal to produce one live northern white rhino, we are now pretty sure we can produce it in the next three years, but we can also produce a wider genetic

population.”

Though it will take over a decade to see results and it may be too late for the northern white rhino, it is still a step in the right direction to prevent other species from suffering the same fate. Jan Stejskal from Dvur Kralove Zoo said, “If we have a chance to save them I do not understand why we should not, I do not want to witness northern white rhinos disappear in front of our eyes just because we did not care”.

past sixty years. Further, a thousand turtles die annually through entanglement in plastic debris, and on numerous occasions, whales have been found beached and dead due to the enormous amounts of plastic they swallow.

Currently, there are five major trash vortices in our oceans. One of these vortices is the size of France and has even been given “official” country status through a campaign led by Plastic Oceans Foundation and LadBible.

The organisations named this plastic vortex in the Pacific Ocean the Trash Isles. They then appealed to the United Nations (UN) to declare the Trash Isles a country because then, according to the laws of the UN, other countries are obliged to clean it up. While social campaigns such as these are becoming more common, it will take thousands of campaigns and hundreds of years to undo the damage that has been done.

While these environmental issues may seem distant, they circle right back to us.

The Independent says that a recent survey by Plymouth University found plastic to be present in “a third of UK-caught fish, including cod, haddock, mackerel and shellfish”. Although the exact effects of consuming microplastics remain unclear, there have been numerous studies which suggest the harmfulness of plastic on the human body. News24 say that phthalates which are “used in the production of plastics, have been linked to asthma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, breast cancer, obesity and type II diabetes, low IQ, neurodevelopmental issues, behavioural issues, autism spectrum disorders, altered reproductive development and male fertility issues”. The effect of Bisphenol A (BPA), also found in plastics, has been well documented, and is also linked to numerous health issues.

Further, a new study conducted by University of Pretoria’s (UP) Environmental Chemical Pollution and Health Research Unit has linked plastic cling film to cancer due to its endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The study was led by UP Dean of Health Sciences, Prof. Tiaan de Jager, as well as Dr Natalie Aneck-Hahn.

According to UP’s webpage, Prof. de Jager says that “we should all try take it upon ourselves

to become more informed of the materials that contain EDCs and the potential health risks that they can have on us and the environment”.

It is evident that we need to reduce the amount of plastic we use in totality, not only for the environment, but also for ourselves. This does not even require maximum effort, and little changes can soon become habit. One of the largest contributors to plastic pollution is plastic water bottles. BBC estimate that although one million plastic bottles are bought every minute, less than 50% of these bottles are recycled, and only 7% are turned into new bottles. One of the simplest ways to reduce your plastic usage is to stop buying bottled water and drinks. If, however, you do buy plastic water bottles, be sure to recycle them.

Another effortless way to reduce plastic usage is through opting for paper or reusable shopping bags. Conserving Now estimate that between 500 billion and one trillion plastic shopping bags are used each year. For comparison, there are an estimated 250 billion stars in the Milky Way, meaning the number of annual plastic bags quadruples the number of stars in our galaxy.

Further only 0.5% of these plastic bags are recycled. This April, Spar chain stores in the Eastern Cape ran a campaign where a shopper would be given a paper shopping bag for free if they brought in ten plastic bags from any retailer. Hopefully, campaigns such as this will catch wind.

The “Straws Suck” movement has become prevalent this year. According to the Two Oceans Aquarium webpage, more than one billion plastic straws are thrown out daily across the globe. This places straws as one of the leading causes of plastic pollution in the world. Some South African restaurants, including Ocean Basket, have banned straws.

To personally refuse a plastic straw is a simple action that can go a long way. Lastly, you can refuse takeaway coffee cup lids. Alternatively, you can take a reusable mug to your local coffee shop and sometimes even get a small discount for your coffee-to-go. Coffee stores that serve you coffee in your reusable mug include Tribe Coffee (with a R10 discount), Vida e Caffe (R2

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Demystifying Diabetes: a disease on the rise

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iabetes is on the rise worldwide.

Health24 reports that by 2030, the number of people with diabetes in Africa (14.7 million) is expected to double.

With this huge incidence, it is likely that you have met a diabetic or two yourself, even if you did not realise it. But what is diabetes, and how does it work?

Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body processes and uses glucose, a type of molecule that comes from carbohydrates (foods like bread, pasta and rice). There is more than one type of diabetes, with the most common types being type I and II. Kelly Kaulback, from the UP Cardiac & Diabetes Clinic, explains the difference between the two types simply as “When you have diabetes, you either produce no insulin from your pancreas (Type I), or the insulin that you do produce isn’t enough or doesn’t do its job properly (Type II), that is, bind to glucose to remove it from your blood”.

Mayo Clinic explains that because type I diabetics have no insulin in their bloodstreams, their bodies cannot use the glucose in their blood, which results in what is known as high blood glucose (or blood sugar) level.

According to Diabetes.co.uk, type I

diabetics will always need to monitor their blood glucose levels using a hand-held blood glucose monitor and inject insulin using either insulin pen injections or a permanent insulin pump (although there are many ways to inject insulin).

Mayo Clinic also explains that type II diabetics will often be given oral medication that either increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin, or helps it produce more insulin, as well as needing to monitor their blood sugar using a blood glucose monitor. Some type II diabetics are also prescribed insulin injections, although this is less common, and usually only once the disease has progressed.

This is not to say that acquiring treatment is always simple, as Kaulback explains. “In the private sector, all types of medication are easily available and accessible. In the public sector, required medication is accessible, it is usually more of a lengthy process though, involving monthly visits to collect medicine and hours in queues”. There is also hope for diabetics to decrease their need for medication and “if Type 2 diabetes is managed consistently and properly from the onset then it is possible for medication not to be necessary at all. This is the ultimate goal of living with Type 2 diabetes”.

Exercise and maintaining a healthy, balanced diet are also essential parts of diabetes treatment. According to Kaulback, “when you exercise, you use the glucose in your blood and therefore keep your blood glucose levels lower and more stable. In addition, regular exercise can help with the comorbidities [more than one condition at the same time] associated with diabetes”. Similarly, “a good diet also helps to control blood glucose levels and maintain a more stable relationship between the blood glucose and the insulin”. Diabetics should pay attention to eating low GI foods that release glucose into the bloodstream more slowly, decreasing the risk of a sugar spike and subsequent low blood sugar.

In both types, high blood sugar levels can be dangerous and can cause damage to the body over time. Low blood sugars are also an oftendaily problem, and if left untreated can lead to a diabetic coma. Mediline Plus recommends that if your diabetic friend says that they are “low”, you should get them some sugar to eat

immediately and, if it does not improve, call a doctor.

There are, of course, many misconceptions around diabetes. Some of these, as listed by Kaulback, include that “diabetes is an old people’s disease”, “diabetes is curable” and that you cannot improve your diabetes For this reason, Perdeby decided to include a short interview with two local, type I diabetic students, Callum Stout (21) and Carla Lombard (19), to shed some light on what it is really like to live with diabetes: When and how were you diagnosed?

Callum: I was diagnosed during my last year of school; I was experiencing unquenchable thirst and frequent urination. I thought I just had a bladder infection but when my eyesight started to get progressively blurry I realised that the problem may have been bigger than I initially thought.

Carla: I was diagnosed when I was four years old. I became very skinny, stayed thirsty, had to use the loo at lot more and was very nauseous and vomiting a lot, when my mom took me to our house doctor… She took my blood sugar level and it was in the 40’s. I was then taken to Little Company of Mary where my current endocrinologist … diagnosed me with type I Diabetes with a blood sugar level of 48.0*. *a normal blood glucose level should be between four and seven.

What is the most challenging daily aspect of living with diabetes?

Callum: Accurately predicting the course of your blood sugar level over the next few hours.

Especially when you’re stressed, unfit, sick, tired, hungry or full.

Carla: For me it is the guilt when my blood sugar is high. It demotivates me when I know I did everything correct[ly] like eating healthy or getting the right amount of insulin, and I still have a high. It is also quite hard for me to follow a healthy diet, and then when my doctor tests my HBA1C [a blood test that allows doctors to see how blood sugar changes over time] and it is high, I know it is my fault and that guilt sets in again.

What is the most common misconception about diabetes that you experience?

Callum: That I developed it from unhealthy

life decisions. I developed it during a time when I was still running regularly and eating in regular portions.

Carla: That you have to be overweight to be a diabetic. People do not know there are two types of diabetics, [type] I and II and that II is most commonly the one people get from an unhealthy lifestyle.

Have you encountered any stigma based on being diabetic?

Callum: I have never been treated unfairly because of being diabetic - except that places that ban eating and drinking (like the Gautrain) make me nervous. If I have a low blood sugar on the train I have to consider if the R800 fine is worth it.

Carla: When I was in primary school it happened a lot. Kids saw me as different and didn’t want to be my friend especially when I tested my sugar levels and they saw the blood they thought I could die at any moment. It made me very sad and I started seeing a child psychologist. As I look back I understand now why they said mean things, it was because they didn’t understand what was going on. I used to describe diabetes as me being allergic to sugar, so I understood where their misconceptions came from.

Is there anything you wish other students/ young people knew about diabetes?

Callum: A lot of people are going to [reccomend] natural remedies for easing diabetes and/or curing it. If you are diagnosed with a disease and you require insulin shots, there is no alternative. Luckily, even if a lot people don’t know how diabetes works, it doesn’t stop them from just wanting to help you which is always nice.

Carla: That diabetes is a very treatable condition when looked after right. But because [...] I live such a normal life that when I have a high or a low people do not realise the seriousness of my condition, and especially when I am having a low that I do not feel good and have to have a snack… Because a snack or apple juice makes me feel better and I do not necessarily need medication to feel better, people often do not realise the seriousness, and that having a high sugar level is just as dangerous if not more because it can cause damage like losing eyesight, kidney and liver complications and more.

Pride Month ends but the LGBTIAQ+ struggle continues Inge Beukes

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he month of June saw the LGBTIAQ+ community come together across the world to celebrate the annual Pride Month. This is a celebration that commemorates a turning point in historical fights for LGBTIAQ+ rights. It is a stance for the acceptance of sexual diversity which draws attention to a range of issues of rights and injustices associated with the cause.

According to Times Live, nearly 800 000 people identify as members of the LGBTIAQ+ community in South Africa‚ yet violence and discrimination are rife. People from the LGBTIAQ+ community are three times more likely to be attacked in the Eastern Cape than in any other province‚ as found by a report released by the Institute of Race Relations.

The report further showed that “four out of ten LGBTIAQ+ South Africans know of someone who was murdered for being, or suspected of being, part of the LGBTIAQ+ community‚” said research analyst Gerbrandt van Heerden.

These shocking events of homophobic crimes ring true when considering the life of Noxolo Xakeka, who was stabbed twice in the neck and above the breast by a man who harassed and teased her about her sexuality. She later died in the Strand Western Cape hospital. Xakeka is one of many victims of a society unwilling to acknowledge the humanity of LGBTIAQ+ members. The unrest facing the LGBTIAQ+ community has led to the 07-07-07-Campaign which was launched in 2008 at the Saartjie Baartman Centre in Cape Town on the second anniversary commemorating the death of 19-year-old Zoliswa Nkonyana. This campaign

seeks to end hatred against LGBTIAQ+ persons.

Violence against the community has detrimental effects. A survey released by the Human Rights Campaign and the University of Connecticut, which saw more than 12 000 respondents ranging in age from 13 to 17 years answer the survey, found that teenagers are not only experiencing heartbreaking levels of stress, anxiety and rejection, but also feel overwhelmingly unsafe in their own schools classrooms.

Ofentse Malele, the chairperson of Up & Out, which is the official LGBTIAQ+ society at the University of Pretoria, discussed issues facing the LGBTIAQ+ community. “Some of the biggest issues [are] definitely lack of visibility, and discrimination from outside and within the queer community. Many people still associate being queer with drugs, alcohol and anonymous sex, and that stereotype could not be further from the truth”. She went on to further highlight, “more truthful stories need to be shared to educate the public about what it really means for someone to identify as queer. As more people learn, discrimination will be minimized”.

According to South African law, same sex marriages were legalized in 2006 with the introduction of the Civil Union Act. The decision of the Constitutional Court in the case of Minister of Home Affairs v Fourie on 1 December 2005 extended the common-law definition of marriage to include same-sex spouses on the basis that the law could not discriminate based on sexual orientation. South Africa was the fifth country in the world to legalise same-sex marriages.

Constitutionally, the rights of the LGBTIAQ+ community are protected, but the question

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arises whether this is actually seen in practice.

Malele highlights that queer rights are partially protected but there is a lot of room for growth, saying “Even though gay ‘marriage’ is legal in South Africa, it is a different type of legally recognized union as the law would not recognize a marriage being between two people of the same sex. So essentially it is called a ‘marriage’ only for it to appear to be politically progressive.” When considering the issue of discrimination, she says “there may be policies and laws that are aimed to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation.

However, these laws and policies are not harshly enforced. They are regarded and treated more as guidelines than actual laws”

When asked what steps needs to take place to advance the rights of queer individuals, Malele said, “The advancement of queer rights does not solely rest with the improvement of laws and more inclusive policies. People need to be more educated about the queer community, they need to know more about the spectrum of sexuality.”

She further goes on to say that laws and policies are better enforced when the people who should be enforcing them believe in the outcome. She draws attention to the universal truth that queer rights are human rights.

As Johannesburg pride approaches in October this year, hopefully the fateful ills facing the LGBTIAQ+ community will not be forgotten in the minds of the people that perpetuate them.

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Entertainment | 23 July 2018

Entertainment Bites

As sweet as the syrup of a kiss: Liefde by die dam

Mabandla, Martin Bester and Bouwer Bosch. The event will be MC’ed by comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout. Perdeby sat down with Die Heuwels Fantasties frontman and Liefde by die Dam organiser Piere Greeff to give you all the details about the upcoming event.

Wonderboom surprises with a new single and SA tour The legendary South African rock band has been on the scene for over 22 years and have produced numerous albums and hits including “Charlie”. After a seven year hiatus the band released a brand new single “Praying Mantis” on 19 July.

Penned by band members Cito and Martin Schofield, the song is about the fatality of falling for a femme fatale.

“We wanted to capture the tragedy of falling for a femme fatale, while also depicting her sadness. It’s about the realisation that your demise is inevitable and, although she must do it, she feels devastated about taking you out,” explained Cito in the press release. Look out for the music video of “Praying Mantis” which will be released on 30 July.

Wonderboom will also be starting a national tour with 13 dates on August 31. They will grace the Musiekskuur Rockwood stage in Pretoria on 25 October.

Indie singer Ruby Gill is coming back The South African trained pianist left the Mzansi shores for Australia. There she spends her time “humming to a tolerant Melbourne population and leaves audiences transfixed by her poignant stories, broke-wide-open emotion and disproportionately massive voice.” Somewhere between two oceans Gill met Billy Barker, also a musician. His debut EP Forklifts, Girls & Time Alone was released earlier this year.

Ruby Gill and Billy Barker are traversing their bold, contemporary approach to folk across the oceans on an exclusive national tour of South Africa, taking new songs and old guitars on the not-so-merry-go-round to somewhere good, from an old barn in Kwa-Zulu Natal to the red-dust stages of Oppikoppi.

The Magic Coat tour will be stopping in Pretoria on 8 August at Railways cafe.

Capital City Wine show 2018 Wine lovers of all shapes and sizes will rejoice in the knowledge that the 2018 Capital City wine show will be happening from 26 to 27 July at The Maslow Time Square in Menlyn. This year 56 different exhibiters will put their wine on display for wine lovers from the Pretoria area. Exhibiters include Graham Beck, Tokara and Kanonkop. Nougat, chocolate and biltong will be served as accompaniment to the wines. Tickets will set you back between R180 and R200.

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oin some of SA`s top artists for the annual Liefde by die Dam Concert at Emmarentia Dam on Sunday 5 August.

Liefde by die Dam, named after Valiant Swart’s famous hit song with the same name, strives to serve as a platform to showcase the best local music. The line-up for this year`s event includes Die Heuwels Fantasties, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Francois van Coke, Koos Kombuis, Elvis Blue, Bongeziwe

What makes this year’s Liefde by die Dam event unique?

We get to showcase the best that South Africa has to offer ito music in one of the most beautiful parts of Joburg [...] Sunday is Funday, come hang out! The line-up this year is immensely diverse with Xhosa singer Bongeziwe Mabandla and comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout.

Who are you most looking forward to see at the event?

I am a massive fan of Bongeziwe so that’s definitely gonna[sic] be my highlight!

You are a member of Die Heuwels Fantasties (DHF) who is also performing at the event, how do you juggle organizing Liefde by die Dam and getting ready for the performance?

Planning, planning, planning and proper partners...We do it in conjunction with my friend Gert Schoonraad’s company Batallion and that makes all the difference. To have the best helping out!

What can DHF fans expect from you performance at Liefde by die Dam? This is our tenth year as a band so expect the hits and some surprises from all five of our records!

Heuwels recently released a “best of” album with hits like “Leja” and “Shangri-La”, what is your personal all time favourite song to perform for fans?

I think “Leja” is always special....I wrote the song almost ten years ago to the day and its still very personal and close to my heart.

Lastly, in ten words or less, why should people come to Liedfe by die Dam 2018?

Sunday Funday Who Cares About Monday Bring The FamDamily!

We are also doing a blanket charity drive with Bouwer Bosch and Liefde Wen, bring blankies and leave it behind after the concert. The Liefde Wen team will make sure that it goes to needy homes.

World Choir Games hosted at UP

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he World Choir Games took place in Tshwane, from 4 to 14 July, the World Choir Games took place in Tshwane, and marked not only the event’s 10th anniversary, but also the first time the games were held on the African continent.

This is the world’s largest international choir competition.

The games included over 300 choirs, 147 of which were from South Africa, with the others coming from sixty different countries. Included in the local choirs, were the UP Youth Choir, the Drakensberg Boys choir and Jacaranda Children’s Choir. The World Choir Games were directed byGermanbased Interkultur, an organisation aimed at organising choral competitions and events around the world. The choirs were divided into two seperate comeptitons, the Champions Competition and the Open Competition. Interkultur’s website states admission to the Champions Competiton is a decision made by the World Choir Games’ Artistic Committee. This competiton was created for choirs with with prior experience in international competitions, who “have already proven their abilities”. The Open Competition was created for any amateur choir, “regardless of their present artistic level of achievement”, so that they can have a chance to present themselves.

According to Interkultur world rankings as of June 2018, Tuks Camerata is ranked seventh, but were unfortunately unable to compete due to their conductor, Dr. Michael Barrett, being a member of the artistic committee. However the

The Winners of the Open & the Champions Competition Young Children’s Choirs Durbanville Primary School Choir from South Africa conducted by Anne-Marie Dippenaar University and College Choirs The Aeolians of Oakwood University from the USA conducted by Jason Max Ferdinand Mixed Chamber Choirs ONE Chamber Choir from Singapore

conducted by Ai Hooi Lim Female Chamber Choirs Cantus from Norway conducted by Tove RamloYstad Pop Choirs Dekoor Close Harmony from the Netherlands conducted by Christoph MacCarty Folklore with accompaniment COTA Youth Choir Namibia from Namibia conducted by Fanie Dorfling

Camerata gave stunning performances at opening and closing ceremonies during the games. Assistant conductor of the Tuks Camerata, Raine Warren Pienaarspoke to Perdeby, saying “The World Choir Games were absolutely fantastic this year. It is an experience I will never forget and I think choirs from around the world will treasure this experience.”

Members of the UP Youth Choir expressed their enjoyment of the games, “It was a great opportunity to meet people from all over the world who share the same passion for music as we do.” said Kirsten Van Der Watt. UP Youth Choir member Tiago Teixeira added, “I really wish that it could have lasted a bit longer. I hope we’ll be able to compete in the 2020 World Choir Games in Belgium.”

250 UP students volunteered to work at the games. Certain students were selected to be choir guides and their job was to take the choir to and from the airport, to their hotels, as well as give them a tour of Tshwane and UP. Shingirayi Nyandare is a third year law student who was a choir guide for the female Bosnian choir of Banjalucanke.

When asked what stood out about them, he said, “They have a very unique style that took the crowd away by the culture that they showcased on stage. Being a choir guide was a life changing experience, I had an opportunity to meet people from all ends of the world.”

At the end of the games, South Africa scored highest with a total of 76 medal winners, followed by China with 25, and Russia with 17. Other winners included the USA with 15 and Germany with nine.

The Category Winners of the World Choir Games 2018 Young Children’s Choirs Eversdal Primary School Choir from South Africa Conducted by Madri Gerber University and College Choirs UP Onderstepoort Community Choir from South Africa conducted by Edwin Mitas Mixed Chamber Choirs Molen Kórus from South Africa conducted by Kobus Venter & Loretté du Toit Male Chamber Choirs Drakenberg Old Boys’ Choir from South Africa conducted by Herman Swanepoel Folklore with accompaniment Bao Lai Junior High School Choir from Chinese Taipei conducted by Chun-Chi Chen

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23 July 2018 | Entertainment

Unsettled dust: Oppikoppi 2018 lineup

Nasty C: Strings and Bling Kevin Mareletse

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trings and Bling is the sophomore album released by Nasty C. Just as advancing to a higher grade, this album shows a higher level of maturity and coming together of personality and character from his debut project, Bad Hair. He stays loyal to his brand of witty bars laced with boastful lyrics and a flow very much representative of the artist he has built himself up to be. In this album, among all the radio bangers and commercially viable songs, he allows for more personal records where he addresses love, relationships, self-doubt and self-exploration.

These personal songs find themselves fitting in seamlessly throughout the 52-minute, 17 track playlist.

The production quality is what really stands out, as there is a significant improvement from previous projects. The production perfectly envelops the theme of each song. The transition from song to song is done in a way that allows the listener to experience the album without any hiccups and this further displays the overall progression in sound Nasty C displayed in this album.

Nasty C, like many artists this year, has collaborated with international artists like ASAP Ferg and is signing a deal to the Universal Music Group prior to the release of the album.

These relationships are apparent in the overall sound of this album. With all this exposure, the 21-year-old rapper can only go up from here.

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n 7 of July South African record label Ambitious Entertainment announced via Instagram that musician Sjava would not be performing at an upcoming Durban July event. The label cited non-payment as the reason for the cancelled performance. Many fans were left disappointed with some even suggesting the recent BET award winning musician perform without payment and settle the dispute afterwards.

The SABC also made headlines last year for failing to pay musicians royalties for the use of their work in advertisements. A 2017 article by Eyewitness News online revealed that the public broadcaster owed artists more than R75 million in unpaid royalties.

In June this year the broadcaster announced that for the first time it would pay artists royalties for the music played across their 18 radio stations but only for music aired during the 2014/2015 period.

The SABC cited financial difficulties as the reason for non-payment.

These incidents have highlighted the financial challenges which many musicians are faced with as well as the failures of the South African music industry. Young performers often get caught up in the glamour and immediate gratification of their work and neglect being fairly compensated or the business side of music.

In a March article by Bombi Mavundza Business Insider suggests a musical career in not only performance but also song writing and production generates more wealth and stability in the long term.

Today, musicians can generate income in mainly one of three ways:

through live performance, recorded music income or from their image and branding. A large portion of a musician’s income comes from performing their craft with rates differing depending on how in demand the artist is. The other most lucrative means of income is from recorded music with those involved in song writing and production receiving most of the rights and therefore most of the royalties for its use. A 2016 article by My Broadband revealed that of the R99 spent on a CD in South Africa, 40% of its profits are received by the store where it is sold, about 20% goes to the label while under 10% is given to the album artist. Revenue generated from online stores such as iTunes generally work differently with the master rights holder entitled to all the profits after the deduction of distributor’s fees, which can range from 10-30%. Musicians also make money through their image or branding. Forbes online suggests that once branded correctly, musicians become powerful and profitable influencers. In 2016 Casper Nyovest’s endorsement deal with cellular network MTN was estimated at R10 million.

Organisations such as the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) were started to protect the rights of musicians. Founded in 1961 by Dr Gideon Roos Senior, SAMRO acts as an administrator between performers and companies collecting licensing fees and distributing them as royalties on behalf of its members. These bodies hold broadcasters like the SABC accountable for the use of musicians’ work and encourage musicians to get involved not only in the creation but also in the business and profits of their music.

he 24th annual Oppikoppi Festival is steadily approaching and Perdeby cannot help but be giddy with excitement for a weekend of pure bliss. The festival is moving back to its usual timeslot in August and will once again “turn the chaos of being a South African into a dusty necessity”. With the line-up bursting with local talent, it is evident that the organisers meant it when they said that they have always believed in the music of Mzansi. Here are some of the acts you can look forward to: Local rock band CrashCarBurn are certainly no strangers to merrymakings of Oppikoppi. They seem to have a particular affinity for festivals, and this, along with their established sound, will surely make for a memorable performance. The band’s fourth studio album Headlights also dropped earlier this year, so they have much to celebrate.

Maya Wegerif, who started her career with spoken word poetry, will be blowing up the stage as Sho Madjozi. She is a talented rapper and knows how to light up the stage with her fierce energy and style. She is also currently collaborating with Coldplay’s Chris Martin for the Global Citizen Festival later this year, where the two will be performing a new song together. Her performance is not one to miss.

Afrikaans band Spoegwolf has been making waves in the South African music scene since 2012. Last year’s release of their third studio album Die Donker Toring has pushed them to become one of the pioneering faces in the alternative Afrikaans music movement. Their thought-provoking lyrics and rich sound make for a melancholic, but nonetheless, worthy performance.

Guitar genius Sibusile Xaba is one of South Africa’s budding new jazz musicians. He enjoys pushing the envelope and often shatters the confines of the genre. He is sure to inspire audiences with his musical intensity and improvisational mastery.

This year’s Oppikoppi tribute artist will be the legendary Oliver Mtukudzi. He started performing in his home country Zimbabwe in 1977. Today, after 41 years of Tuku Music, he is one of the most noteworthy international artists to emerge from Zimbabwe. His husky voice has earned him a devoted following, and with no less than 58 albums under his belt he is certainly one of the festival’s biggest draws.

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art of Oppikoppi’s draw as a successful South African Festival is its morphing names, which have always had an unusual, yet entertaining flair. Be it Sexy Crooked Teeth, Bewilderbeast. The Unsea, or Me, Now the Mango Picker, Oppikoppi’s name choices sometimes leaves fans scratching their heads – but that’s all part of the appeal, isn’t it?

This year, the Koppi team have decided to turn to Brenda Fassie for inspiration by using her 1999 hit “Nomakanjani” as their name.

In Zulu, the phrase translates as “no matter what” – a fitting attitude considering the changes the festival’s atmosphere and line-up have gone through. It symbolises that, come what may, the festival will still find ways to cement itself into South African festival calendars (and South Africans’ hearts) hopefully for years to come.

Sporting what the organisers have referred to as “a (mostly) local” line-up, the event has received some backlash this year, meaning that their symbolic name choice for 2018 is more relevant now than it has ever been. However, die-hard fans and firsttimers will still be flocking to Northam in August to enjoy the dust and debauchery – no matter what.

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Fun and Games | 23 July 2018

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Pssst... hopes that everyone had a nice long holiday because Pssst... had a terrible time not being able to throw shade at residences and other students as this is the fuel that keeps Pssst... alive. After this dark and dreary holiday for Pssst... the sun is finally shining and not just metaphorically. The weather is as fantastic as it can be during winter. Although Pssst... should remind all the brave ones out there that it is still cold, and you may not wear your khaki booty shorts. It is inappropriate to expose your legs in this weather. Also, flip flops are dangerous in these conditions. Rocking up to a 7:30 accounting lecture with them could cause the actual loss of toes.

With the new semester comes many residence house weeks, events and general bafoonery. To daily students or students that frankly don’t give a damn, house week is an absolutely horrible seven day period in which res pride is on it’s full and inglorious display. Here is a round up of stupid things that have happened during the 2018 Res Bafoonery: Olienhout finally took Pssst’s... advice and got rid of their unfashionable, trashbag looking jackets and replaced them with mediocre somethings. Pssst... does’t care, Pssst... was more concerned that while trolling on Instagram Pssst... found Olienhout has no hashtag skills. Whoever does your social media has the social media literacy more inline with the year in which your previous jackets were designed. Somewhere around 1970? #SorryNotSorry #Hashtag #CantUseHashtags. Magrietjie is as irritating as ever and basically the equivalent of the 2000’s Juicy Couture sweat pants. Get with the times. A ‘Christmas in

July’ event is also as old as Christmas itself. Pssst... actually blames this on Taaibos because a dumb idea like that could only come from one source: the brakke. Apparently Taaibos is already voting on a new name. Fingers crossed for a new House Taaibos McTaaibosface.

The classy ladies from Madelief were spotted heavily intoxicated and stumbling around Lynnwood strip. But what else do you expect from a res that hosts a man auction?

Pssst... is not saying that the Madelief ladies are thirsty, but Pssst... isn’t saying that they are not.

Now on to the winner of the 2018 Res Bafoonery.

Drumroll please... it is of course the unicorn loving ladies of Erika. Congratulations on your superbly ugly banner.

Obviously the ladies of Erika hate the thing as much as we do, as we have seen them batting it away in disgust as they struggle to navigate through it. Pssst... would suggest to the Erika ladies not to bother, as the anual Mopanie Jock run has been terrrifying students and providing a brilliant reason to not go to campus. Seriously guys, if you’re going to participate in an activity involving running around in your underwear maybe wait for warmer weather. Psst... was also disgusted to see the hula skirt clad gentlemen sticking up Lentedag posters everywhere. Not only does the line up look terrible, but so did the skirts. Cultural appropriation at its finest. Did the Taaibos serrie, sorry Step It Up, teach you nothing? Pssst... is looking forward to a semester filled with the idiotic antics of residences and hopefully Stuku will have something to do with the upcoming Res name changes so that we will have a spew of stupid names like Step It Up, UP Acapella and Insync.

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1. Wear more clothes. We all know that one engineering student that seems to be resistent to the cold with their khaki shorts and occassional flip flops, you’re not that brave. Throw on the multiple layers, wear that ugly hoodie to keep warm. Its winter, you can’t always look cute but the strongest shall survive.

A night of art, music, dance, poetry & prose.

All in celebration of the brilliance of the Faculty of Humanities.

Date: 27 July Time: 17:00-21:00 Venue: Aula

2. Bring a flask to campus. Is it filled with coffee? Is it filled with alcohol? Who knows, maybe both. Drink yourself a blanket. What’s good for Hemingway must be good for an undergrad too.

Tickets: R10 Food and drinks will be available for purchase during intermission

3. Print out all your study guides for the semester. You will feel like a successful student and you can warm your hands on the nice warm ream of paper filled with valuable information you probably will never read. Bonus, you can burn it for warmth.

4. Lather yourself with deep heat. Just be sure to wash your hands before going to the bathroom.

5. Participate in coffeeshop culture, lie to yourself and say you’ll study there.

Its okay, we have all done it at some point.

6. Skip that 7:30 lecture, and the 8:30, the 9:30 too. Or, might as well stay in bed. Hibernate, we hear that’s what the cool/cold kids are doing.

7. Finally go chat up that guy/girl you’ve been eyeing in the Library. You probably don’t have a shot, and the blushing will return some feeling to your face.

Tickets will be sold at the Humanities gazebo and HSB 9-29 Tickets are also available online at https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/mokete-wahumanities/pre-sale

8. Open as many programs as you can on your laptop and watch as it transforms into a nice hand heater 9. Become an Aandklas regular. They. Have. A. FIRE! 10. Become friends with a Fine arts student. Their constant roasting will help you survive the winter.

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Interview with Professional Karter: Benjamin Habig Marren Mcay

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enjamin Habig, a second year Business Management student at UP, is a professional karter. Karting, not to be confused with go-karting, is a sport which is raced in small, open, four-wheeled vehicles, on scaled down tracks that are about one km long. His team competes around the country, and eventually the top two in the Championship goes to The World Championships to represent South Africa, where only the top 8% of drivers in the world compete against each other. The ages for Karting ranges from three to seventy, allowing anyone interested to compete.

Habig, who started karting in 2010 at the age of twelve, said he was inspired by his father, who rally raced for 34 years and competed in the World Rally Championship (WRC) three times.

“I wanted to do off-road like my father did but I was too young, so we looked for a sport more suited for me, and found karting, ” he said. Following in his father’s footsteps, Habig has represented South Africa three times in Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Most professional F1 drivers, including Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel, all started with karting before moving on to F1. However, Habig said he was not interested in F1 saying, “I’m too tall, too heavy and late in starting.” Habig described the karting atmosphere as “extremely competitive.” Karting can be introduced at the tender age of five years old, and you can race until you are ninety. There are various classes, and the youngest is the cadets. The premier class of karting the DD2 and DD2 Masters, where he is currently racing.

Habig is currently training for the next round of the South African Championships, which will be on 14 August in Cape Town, and the final round being in Zwartkops. He trains every weekend from 8 to 4:30, for 24 weeks of the year, to ensure that he is the best he can be and that his strategy is worked out. When

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asked about his strategy and game plan for the next round, Habig said, “strategy is an important factor to consider when racing knowing exactly when to make your moves, when to brake and when accelerate, hoping that you’re strong in last five laps.”

He suggests that anyone who wants to get into karting, should simply just go check it out and see if for themselves what it’s all about. “If you like karting, and it’s your passion, just get straight into it,” stated Habig. Habig also said that the sport is becoming less expensive, to allow more people a chance to give it a try.

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he TuksSport athletes have been busy training hard throughout the university holidays. With the USSA and other tournaments underway, some athletes are proving to be a force to be reckoned with. The TuksNetball team has been working hard to achieve outstanding goals. Firstly, the Jaguars won the Brutal Fruit Premier League and now the TuksNetball team confirmed their dominance on the court by winning the USSA title for the fifth time.

In the USSA fina,l they beat Kovsies 48-30, claiming their title once again. The TuksHockey women’s team took home the 2018 USSA Hockey title by beating Kovsies 1-0 in the final. The TuksHockey men’s team ended placing thirdThe athletes at TuksAthletics has made some noteworthy times and achievements. Rikenette Steenkamp competed in the Resisprint International competition in Switzerland and won the 100 m-hurdles with a time of 12.81, setting a new South African record. In the same competition, Emile Erasmus took gold in the 100m race with a time of 10.02 .

The athletes from TuksSquash participated in the USSA Squash tournament in Port Elizabeth. TheTuksSquash B team won the B team section and the A team took the bronze medal. The TuksTennis players played their USSA tournaments in Bloemfontein and reached the final for the second consecutive year.

Other standout performances includes TuksBadminton player Bongani Von Bodenstein who won his third consecutive triple titles at the USSA tournament. This means he won the singles, doubles and mix doubles tournament. The TuksJudo athletes stood out with their performances at the SA Open tournament in PE by winning fourteen gold, seven silver and nine bronze medals. TuksKarate also impressed at the USSA tournament finishing third overall and taking six gold, four silver, and two bronze medals. The TuksChess team, proved to be the smartest at the USSA championships, taking gold overall for the second year.

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o get a better understanding of TuksKarate and their recent achievements, Perdeby spoke to Club Chairperson and Instructor Meghan Booyens. She highlighted that as TuksKarate is a university dojo, many students come from other clubs with different styles, which means that they are affiliated to Karate South Africa through their hometown clubs. To accommodate this, as well as scheduling issues, Booyen said, “Some of the students also train with me at my gym in Centurion (WorkoutZone) if they cannot find the time in their schedule to make it to training at UP”.

TuksKarate’s season has gone well and they are improving every year. This can be seen in their recent performance at the USSA Championships in Secunda, where TuksKarate placed third overall. The sporting code had a medal tally of 6 Golds, 4 Silvers and two bronze medals, with medals going to Minét Uys, Wenette Jordaan, Jesse Sim, Jaco Uys, Cullen Elson and Greg Cohen.

The North West University Potchefstroom (NWU-Pukke) team, which has won the USSA Championships successively in the past few years, was crowned the USSA Karate champion once again.

Meghan said, “The biggest highlight this year [for TuksKarate] was the selection of three of our students to represent USSA at the 2018 FISU Student Karate World Championships in Japan”. The three women selected to represent UP were Hannelore Constable, Jordaan and Uys between 19 and 22 June 2018. She added that the preparation and turnaround time from their previous championship was short, but the opportunity has been a big one.

Booyens said she has been “impressed with their dedication and responsibility in planning and preparing for this occasion,” and is hopeful that they will measure up well against the rest of the world.

In the past few years, TuksKarate has been focusing on developing a club ethos to create a winning culture. Commenting on that, Booyens said, “We will also place more emphasis on the students who will be starting karate in 2019. TuksKarate plans to build them up toward competing so that they can “expose more of our students not only to a fun but to an exciting challenge”.

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he Delta Drone TuksWomensRugby club has had an impressive 2018 season, kicking off their season by claiming their third USSA 7s title, wining Centrale 7s, and being undefeated locally.

The 7s team played a series of tournaments in Europe during the period of May to July namely Centrale 7s and Paris World Cup Games.

Centrale 7s saw the team set reaching the semi-finals as their objective which they put into action through their training regime. The Delta Drone team players executed individual gym sessions and joint sessions where they did strength training. The tournament saw UP winning their four pool games and qualifying for the quarter-finals where they beat Finland 19-5 and Wales 19-12. Team Captain Libbie van Rensburg said, “This victory is one for the books as the Wales team competed in the Commonwealth Games earlier this year and have also qualified for HSBC women’s sevens world series with all the top countries”.

UP went on to play the Jesters in the final game, securing a 33-12 win, crowning them the winners of the tournament. van Rensburg

who was named the MVP ofthe tournament said, “The previous year we ended 6th at the Centrale 7s so it is a huge accomplishment for us”.

The Paris World Cup Games saw the team winning four out of five of their pool games and heading straight to the finals.

During the second game, van Rensburg sustained an injury early in the game, fracturing her fibula along with an ankle ligament injury. “I knew then that the girls were going to have to step up.” The team already had a few girls available for that tournament due to prior injuries and other commitments. “Consequently, we had to fly in former Springboks player Lorinda Brown to help us out we also recruited a French player,” she added. In total, they were only ten women before the injury instead of the usual twelve players.

Nonetheless, those challenges did not hinder the team from pushing themselves.

Kemisetso Baloyi captained the team in the absence of van Rensburg. tournament.

Overall, the team finished second in the tournament. The team will resume training on 26 July for for the Zando Tshwane 10s and Oktoberfest 7s tournaments.

Meet Dominique Gachet: TuksVolleyball player Ashley Magwindiri

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olleyball is a sport that requires mental strategies and a lot of team effort.

Dominique Gachet, a final year BA General student, spoke to Perdeby about her love for indoor and beach volleyball.

What do you like most about TuksVolleyball?

Definitely the players, they are what makes being part of TuksVolleyball worth it. We are fortunate enough to have great training facilities with good and well looked after equipment.

It shows that both the university and the players care about the sport. Also, TuksVolleyball has a good reputation so we get invited to many tournaments, which provides us with a lot of opportunities to play.

What motivated you to play volleyball besides your athletic ability?

My coach GP Fourie constantly motivates me and saw the potential in me when I didn’t. He believed in me before I even had the opportunity to believe in myself. I wouldn’t be half the player I am without him.

You have proven yourself to be a good player, what would you like to achieve next?

I would like to make the USSA National team and represent South Africa at the CUCSA Games.

It’s easy to lose sight of your goals. as an individual, how do you manage to keep yourself in check?

I am lucky to have a great support structure

Varsity Football kicks off once again Keegan Sullivan

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P’s Varsity Football side kicks off the defense of their title against local rivals and fellow title favorites TUT on Thursday the 26th of July at 18:15. The spectacle will take place at the ABSA Tuks Stadium and will be a repeat of last year’s final which was emphatically won 2-0 by an inspired TuksFootball outfit.

However, the match was unfortunately overshadowed by fans that invaded the pitch in fury and provoked violence in the stands leading

to rubber bullets being fired by police. The events of last year’s final are likely to add an extra edge and intensity to this year’s “young Pretoria derby”. One player to keep an eye out for is Tuks stalwart Odwa Makha . The mercurial talent bagged an impressive seven goals last season and the form of the forward could prove pivotal in what is likely to be a tightly contested affair between the two sides.

UL Football is back in Varsity Football for 2018. The tournament will also welcome newcomers UKZN Football for the first time in its history. These teams will be joined by

NWU Football, UJ Football, Wits Football, TUT Football, TuksFootball and UWC Football.

The teams will battle it out in a seven-round tournament that will lead to the top four teams progressing to the semifinals before the tournament comes to a climax with the new champions being crowned in the final of the tournament on 27 September.

With the season less than a week away, the players will be eager to impress and hope to emulate Themba Ndlovu, former TUT striker, who was signed by PSL newcomers Black Leopards after a string of impressive

behind me. My family and friends constantly support and remind me why I push so hard and remind me of my goals. My teammates are also a huge influence. The hard work is not always for myself but for my team. They keep my mind on the right track and remind me why I love volleyball so much, on and off the court.

What are you contributing towards your team, to make sure that you all achieve your goals?

I try and motivate my teammates as much as I can. Having somebody else to support you on and off the court has helped me so much so I try and be that person for many of my teammates.

I try to stay focused and work hard so that others can see where it may take you. But apart from trying to be a good teammate, I try to be the best cheerleader. Cheering others on and celebrating their achievements is something I enjoy, and I hope they find it helpful.

What kind of exercises do you do that help you stay fit?

I try to run to keep my fitness level up. I also do strength training to keep toned and build muscles to perform better. This is in addition to the normal training that we have at TuksVolleyball.

During off-season, what types of conditioning would you recommend for your fellow teammates?

We have an off season of about three months, usually December to February. It is not a long off period, but it can affect one’s fitness. I would recommend getting some good rest in preparation for the next season but not [to] let your fitness drop too much. performances in the 2017 Varsity Football season. Themba Ndlovu’s success story will only inspire this year’s players to push on to the next level. This year’s tournament should make for tantalizing viewing for football fans as Varsity football only continues to grow.

With Tshwane sides Tuks and TUT dominating the tournament in recent years, the opening fixture on 26 July will be a tell-tale sign of what is to come as all the teams will hope to get off to a winning start.

UP’s Varsity Football side will be captained by stalwart centre-back Simbongile Njokwe.

The skipper’s performance could prove pivotal in what is likely to be a tightly contested affair between the two Tshwane rivals.

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