24 October Issue 18 Year 78

Protesters march to the Union Buildings - pg. 5

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Interview with SA’s youngest author - pg. 12

Clockwise from left to right: Former SRC President Mosibudi “Rassie” Rasethaba, EFFSC national spokesperson Naledi Chirwa, and EFFSC-UP Chairperson Amla Monageng.

Photos: Fezekile Msimang

UP students arrested as protests continue

DITEBOGO TSHAKA, KEMELO SEHLAPELO AND MARKO SVICEVIC

Three UP students have been arrested over the last two weeks in connection to this year’s protests.

On 11 October, following the continuation of protest action at UP’s Prinshof campus, EFFSC-UP chairperson and Fees Must Fall representative Amla Monageng was arrested outside the Prinshof campus.

Monageng was arrested by Brooklyn SAPS and taken to the Moot police station in Gezina. The following day, Monageng appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates Court where his bail hearing was postponed to 19 October and remained in police custody till then.

Monageng was initially charged with public violence and malicious destruction of property. The UP Fees Must Fall Facebook page claimed

that Monageng was “unlawfully arrested” as he was taken into police custody “while he was innocently standing on the pavement outside Prinshof”.

On 19 October, Monageng appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court for his bail hearing. During his hearing, two additional charges were added against Monageng. These included assault and kidnapping, and hijacking, which allegedly took place during the Afrikaans Must Fall protest action earlier this year.

The prosecution did not disclose any further details as to the two additional charges and a debate ensued between the prosecution and the defence as to the timing of these charges.

Monageng was granted bail of Rl1500 and is due to appear in court again on 26 October 2016.

On 18 October, former SRC president Mosibudi “Rassie”

Rasethaba was arrested outside the Lunnon gate entrance to UP’s Hatfield campus. According to Brigadier Sally de Beer, SAPS could not confirm the identity of the person arrested but said that a 24-year old male had been arrested.

Rasethaba appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court later that day for his bail hearing, which was postponed to 25 October. Rasethaba is currently awaiting his bail hearing at Kgosi Mampuru II correctional centre.

On 19 October, EFFSC national spokesperson and one of four female activists involved in the “Remember Khwezi” silent protests, Naledi Chirwa was also arrested.

Chirwa was arrested and charged with contravening a court order.

According to the state prosecutor, “The accused disregarded her suspension from the University of Pretoria as she was present at a mass

meeting. The accused knew about her suspension as she tweeted about it”.

Chirwa was arrested in her home in Mamelodi that morning. According to a tweet by EFF national spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, Chirwa was asleep with her child at the time of her arrest. She later appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court for her bail hearing. Chirwa was initially granted R5000 bail, which was then negotiated down to R1000 by the defence, on condition that she not be present anywhere near any of UP’s campuses. Chirwa is set to appear in court again on 11 January 2017.

These arrests come after acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane said on Monday, 17 October, that a total of 567 people had been arrested during the Fees Must Fall protests in 265 cases.

Phahlane explained in a briefing in Pretoria that the arrests had been made from 1 February up to date.

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Mac Miller and more at In the City

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Editorial | 24 October 2016

So long and thanks for all the fish

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It’s a near impossible task to summarise the past one, two, three years I’ve spent at Perdeby in a single editorial, but the time has come for me to try to.

When I was first year, I never thought being accepted to work at Perdeby, let alone spending three years here, would ever be something I was able to achieve. Fast forward to now and it’s been the biggest and best learning curve I’ve ever had. The things I’ve seen and learnt and the ways in which I have changed is incredibly vast. I’m so glad

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that I took the chance to join something so great and something that has taught more than my undergraduate degree ever did.

Undoubtedly Perdeby runs in the same way that a weekly national paper would and for a student to be able to perform and present work on par with a professional paper is fantastic. Perdeby teaches skills, dedication and professionalism.

But, most importantly, the paper can’t put itself together. The people here are what matter; they are the backbone of the publication and without them, I would have been a sad Editor and Perdeby would have be a few sad pieces of paper with not much to offer our readers.

I’m so thankful so each an every member at the publication that takes hours out of each week to ensure Perdeby comes out like clockwork.

Countless of them have spent late nights, early mornings and weekends writing, drawing, laying out, editing and uploading and all of them do it for free.

This year’s editorial have been possibly the most dynamic the paper has ever seen. With such a variety of opinions and methods, they have challenged my way of thinking and doing things to the limit and I have learnt things from them about leadership and life that has changed me for ever. Chad, Huvasan, Carli, Marko, Herman, Nikita, Mothusi and Shen, thank you for not only being colleagues but friends. Your hard work shows in every edition and I’m so proud that you have all achieved so much in your sections and as persons. I have no doubt you will be successful where ever you go next year as you have been tried and tested this year and passed with flying colours.

Perdeby was blessed the day Carel took up the

Helen Thomas said, “We don’t go into journalism to be popular. It is our job to seek the truth and put constant pressure on our leaders until we get answers.”

Every year our final edition marks the end of the academic year and the start of exams.

We reflect on the news of the year gone by and set our sights on the challenges the following year may bring. Fees Must Fall

From the Editor Editor-in-Chief position. He is the glue that holds all the parts together and an exceptional leader and mentor. Thank you, Carel, for always being willing to fight for the paper on our behalf and for the constant guidance and wisdom you bestow on each individual here.

A special mention must also be given to the previous Editor, Max, who has become a close friend and caring mentor over the last two years. All that I have done was built on your legacy. To our future Editor, I know you will be exactly what the paper needs. I trust you will take Perdeby on new paths and to new heights. I can’t wait to see what you achieve.

Lastly, thank you, dear readers, for remaining loyal to us, for pushing us, and for giving us a purpose. You are who we cater for and we have done our best to serve you. Perdeby is in a process of constantly reshaping itself to suit your needs and so we can’t ever take you for granted. Some exciting ideas have been raised for next year and I hope they are just what you want.

Perdeby has been so central to my life over the last while that it is a huge thing to let go of. But the most important thing the paper has taught me is that it is not necessarily what you do or where you do it but who you do things with. I leave carrying all the memories and friendships in my heart and in a way, I’m never going have to let go completely.

It is time now to tackle other things (like my dissertation) and make an impact elsewhere (like education). In the words of the dolphins, “So long and thanks for all the fish”.

Michal

From the Editor-in-Chief has, however, decided differently for us this year, and it had to be expected considering the government’s lack of engagement with students since then. It has been a taxing two years for you as student and for Perdeby as a publication.

We’ve seen exponential growth in our digital platforms and because of this we had to rethink the way we present the news.

We started this year with a death on campus and from there we truly didn’t slow down. We saw Outsourcing Must Fall protests, heightened security on campus, Afrikaans Must Fall protests, violent clashes between students, more security on campus, SRC misconduct (numerous times), student suspensions, lifting of suspensions, a municipal election, changes in language policy, transformation discussions, disrupted SRC elections, Olympics, hate speech, cancelation of Spring Day, Serenade and its controversies, Fees Must Fall with disruptions, student arrests, discussions and even more security and police on campus.

And these are only some of the front pages we published. We published numerous web exclusives and produced tons of multimedia content.

We entertained and informed the student body throughout 2016 and we did it as a team, a family, a professional bunch of misfits who contributed to the legacy of this publication.

Our focus has been on more inclusive content and I hope you picked up on our attempts. It isn’t always easy to cater for such a diverse demographic but I truly feel this year’s editorial

managed to do so.

What people fail to realise is that the people working here are student journalists who are in a development environment. But the standards to which they are held attest to the quality they produce. We come under the same scrutiny as veteran reporters and mainstream media. This attests to the value this publication brings to its readers.

Perdeby’s editorial are only student journalists in relation to this student publication. In actual fact they can all stand proud next to any field journalist or editor out there. They are professionals. I thank every one of them for their commitment, dedication and love for this publication.

I believe that they left a legacy for the 2017 editorial to build on and rest assured that we will keep providing you as student with relevant content that will inform and entertain.

Thank you Mothusi, Shen, Nikita, Herman, Carli, Huvasan, Chad, Michal and the rest of the editorial. You are a wonderful team and I wish you all the best on your way forward.

Whatever you take on in future will turn to gold.

I leave you with a quote from the founder and editor of the New-York Tribune, Horace Greeley: “Journalism will kill you, but it will keep you alive while you’re at it.”

Carel Willemse Editor-in-Chief

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So long, farewell..

Herman Hoogenboezem Copy

Mothusi Masibi Multimedia My time at Perdeby has been an incredible learning experience. I’ve met some amazing people that I’ll hold near my heart for years to come.

I’ve been exposed to events and opinions that I can only describe as awakening. I’ll miss the newspaper, the people, and most of all my team. I trust that multimedia has been left in the capable hands and I’m confident that they’ll do a fantastic job in growing the section further.

Time to venture out into the world and use what I’ve learnt this past year to contribute to a better South Africa. Nothing but love.

Goodbyes are difficult. It’s easy to say the words, but real goodbyes signify endings. They require you to look back on the beginning and take stock of everything that happened since then. My beginning was February 2013, when I applied to Perdeby as a copy editor. One degree and some change later, I’m expected to take stock of what’s happened and wrap it up in a neat little bow. And I can’t. I could talk about the valuable skills I’ve obtained. I could talk about the amazing experiences I’ve had. I could talk about learning to deal with bizarre situations one hour before your deadline after you’ve been sitting in a small office with three other people for seven hours. But I won’t, because I can’t. Wrapping all that up neatly feels like a disservice to the most important moments in my life. So let me talk about the only thing that matters: people. If I had to list the names of everyone I met at Perdeby who I will never forget, you’d get bored because lists of names are boring. What truly breaks my heart about this goodbye is that I have to say goodbye to so many people. People who left before me, people who are staying on. I want to cry when I realise that I won’t be able to work with this exact group of people in these exact circumstances again. But that’s okay. To everyone I worked with at Perdeby: I love you all. Thank you for being absolutely amazing.

Shen Scott Visuals So this is goodbye. Over the past two years at the publication I have seen so much growth in myself and in the office. When I first joined, I had been photographing for less than a couple months. Now after editions and editions of hard work and practice, I honestly consider myself a professional. Perdeby has changed the way I see the world, approach information and engage with others. It has given me a journalistic mind-set and challenged me to be constantly informed. I have made the greatest friends, mentors and connections in my time here and I know that my ties to the paper don’t end with my term. I will cherish these experiences forever. I would like to wish the paper and my team all the best for their future. If you would like to keep up to date with me, I am now part of a student media group called “Documenting the Movement”. Best wishes to you all!

Nikita Mokgware Layout (Puts on Chris Brown’s Goodbye backtrack).

Sigh… readers, we gotta talk. Yeah I know I know it’s just, it’s just…it’s that time of the year alright? Listen. Hey readers, sit down let’s talk.

I got a lot to write so I guess I’ll start by, saying that this paper- matter fact this year hasn’t been no walk in the park for us. Haven’t been to class in a minute (yes), Obama’s reign is almost finished, not OK! But I don’t wanna make y’all cry. Tryna be strong like a ride or die, so: I need to let this paper go, time is up and I see the door, wide open and my life is telling me: girl walk out! This paper has done so much for me, how do I move on? But I know I gotta be strong, it’s just so hard because man honestly - there’s never a right time to say goodbye!

Huvasan Reddy Features

Carli-Ann Furno Sport

Marko Svicevic Web When I first joined Perdeby in 2013, I could never have imagined what we would have seen over the last four years at this publication and at UP. From the good and the bad, the ups and the downs, its been one memorable ride. I’m still convinced that everyone who works here needs some debriefing (and maybe a few shots of vodka) after their terms end. After three years of being the Web editor at Perdeby, its finally time to move on to other things. I thank the teams that I have worked with these past few years and especially to this year’s web team: you guys have reached new heights with Perdeby’s online presence. I know I’ll leave you all in good hands under your new web editor and trust that the online section continues to expand as it has. I’ll still be around next year though, so until then, best of luck with everything during these trying times.

Chad Johnston News When I started this job I thought it would be easy. Let me tell you now, that it was everything but. I’ve been shot, teargassed, shouted at and much more, but I’ve enjoyed every moment. I never made friends at Perdeby; I became part of a family. Carel and Michal, thank you for being the leadership team that I needed. To my editorial, I love you all in ways that I’ll never be able to express. To my lovely news team, you guys have been phenomenal this year and you’ve really made me proud. To the rest of the Perdeby family, you’ve brought countless blessings to my life. I hope that in 20 years I’ll be able to come back and Perdeby will still be as strong as it is now. Carel, I know you’ll still be there. Thank you Perdeby. It’s been a privilege.

I could be slightly biased in the fact that athletics is one of my favourite sports to cover and that I had several opportunities to brush shoulders with UP’s renowned Olympians recently, but if there was any year to be a sports editor for Perdeby, then this year was it.

Looking back, in the midst of a challenging year for most universities, my team and I were able to finish the goal we had set out to achieve - to share good news of the people that inspired us, the people that had the courage to pursue their talents. Good news does not always mean victory. There have actually been many lows for UP sport this year and from the likes of Varsity Cup to Varsity Football; we haven’t exactly brought home many titles. But with every one of our articles we managed to reveal a valuable lesson that had been learnt the hard way, a team that stood united despite the disappointment of loss, and a strong message of hope for what is to come next season. Thank you to our sports readers: you encouraged us to fight for quality articles that you’d look for every week on back page. And then a special thanks to my team may you continue to reveal the good news that you are so passionate about. I will forever be grateful for the way that you kept my love for sport alive.

When I became a member of the Perdeby editorial I knew that I was going on a journey of learning and growth. I expected to learn new skills, improve my abilities, and begin to engage more in campus life and university culture.

While all my expectations were met, I’ve gained so much more over the last year. Colleagues became good friends, who I could learn from and laugh with, team mates who I could rely on, and trust to be there when things weren’t going as planned. Perdeby has become so much more to me than just the publication where I do things.

It’s home now, it’s where week after week we put out a publication that we can be proud of.

While I will be around next year, I’m really going to miss the friends who are embarking on the next steps of their journeys. The dank memes, the jokes, the intense discussions on social issues, and the way in which somehow, someway, we always found a way to get things done, 2016 Editorial, this year has been amazing.

...Goodbye from the 2016 editorial

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Human Rights Commission receives complaints against UP, Afriforum MARKO SVICEVIC On 13 October, a complaint was lodged with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) detailing several issues surrounding racism and inequality at UP. The complaint was lodged against UP, as well as “certain actions” of civil rights organisation group Afriforum, by Quraysha Ismail Sooliman, a PhD candidate at UP’s Faculty of Law. SAHRC’s spokesperson Gail Smith confirmed that it had received a complaint against UP, although no further details had been given. “The matter is at the assessment stage and we are unable to comment further at this time,” added Smith.

Sooliman confirmed that she had submitted a formal complaint to the SAHRC. Sooliman said that the complaint related specifically to the “white Afrikaner security personnel (most of whom are old enough to be here from the days of apartheid, hence are schooled in the subversive logic of apartheid).” She added that private security were directed to target, intimidate and catch every protesting student and that this coincided with the “targeted arrests of Rassie, Naledi and Amla.” She added, “I personally have found the attitude of the management and the VC nothing short of arrogant. These are old people living in an ivory tower and they are totally out of touch with the reality on the ground. They know nothing about the changing dynamics in the political and social structures, about the intelligence and articulation of the youth and about the new and very powerful movement resolved to assert their humanity,” said Sooliman.

She added that the situation at UP was similar to what SRC interim chairperson Thabo Shingange had tweeted saying “white people are lucky that we are asking for equality and not revenge.”

Further to this, Sooliman said that ViceChancellor and Principal Prof. Cheryl De la Rey was given a detailed explanation of each complaint which was accompanied by photographic evidence and screenshots of video footage.

Sooliman said that after Prof. De la Rey had not responded to her by the requested date, and had given her a further 10 days to respond thereafter, she had escalated the issue to the SAHRC for investigation into the “lack of transformation and various issues related to racism, discrimination and prejudice [at UP].”

“It is sad, however, that institutions inside the university that deal with diversity, human rights, tolerance, peace, etc., have failed to come out and condemn the militarisation of the campus and they have also failed, together with the management in calling for constructive engagement. There is a huge problem with the mentality of academics reluctant to embrace the changes and the realisation that in many ways the students know more than themselves.

Thus, many of them now suffer from cognitive dissonance and find comfort in fear mongering about things they don’t know, rather than to go out and seek to learn,” said Sooliman.

According to the SAHRC, it would first asses whether the complaint fell within its mandate or whether it should be dealt with by another organisation or institution.

According to UP spokesperson Anna-Retha Bouwer, UP has not been notified of any such complaint by the SAHRC. “So far we have not received any formal notification from the SAHRC, and as such we cannot confirm it or comment on the matter,” said Bouwer.

According to Afriforum Youth Tukkies branch spokesperson Henrico Barnard, Afriforum have also not been formally notified of the complaint to the SAHRC.

Quraysha Ismail Sooliman, a PhD candidate in UP’s Faculty of Law, has laid a complaint against UP with the SAHRC. Photo: Fezekile Msimang

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Progressive UP academics take stance on Fees Must Fall MARKO SVICEVIC On 17 October, a statement was released by a group of “progressive academics” outlining their stance on several issues of the Fees Must Fall movement.

The statement was drafted by common agreement and signed by over 30 UP staff members from various faculties and departments.

The statement begins by outlining the staff’s commitment to successfully completing the 2016 academic year. It adds that the extent of violence and damage to property at UP is distinct from what has been seen at other universities. The statement then expresses UP students’ willingness to engage on systematic issues related to the current crisis in higher education and that some of these issues relate specifically to internal challenges faced by UP. In support of this it states, “In engagements some of us have had with students from various groups, it is clear that the UP movement is led by students from the university; there are no external political actors driving the protests.

This explains the willingness of the student leadership to engage constructively with management and staff.”

The statement further expresses the staff’s opposition to the shutting down of campus for UP for undergraduate students, their concern for the e-learning initiative as it “contravenes the principles of equal and fair access” and the disadvantages students without access to

computers and the internet face.

The statement also criticises UP for its lack of engagement and militarisation of campuses through the deployment of SAPS public order officers and private security companies. “We demand the immediate demilitarization and de-securitisation of campus,” adds the statement.

The staff further urge UP management to investigate “numerous allegations of violence and in particular sexual violence and harassment that have been leveled at private security personnel (bouncers).”

The statement then addresses four points.

Firstly, the staff express their support for the progressive realisation of free decolonised education, and urge management to put forward a plan of action in order to eventually achieve free education. Secondly, the staff express their commitment to saving the 2016 academic year calling against the indefinite shutdown and the resumption of academic activities through a process of “unqualified engagement based on the specific institutional context.” Thirdly, they express their commitment to the UP student movement to nonviolence and peaceful protest and that they are open to engagement on possible solutions and the lifting of student suspensions. Fourthly, the progressive staff object to management’s failure toward what they describe as a “failure to properly communicate and implement Senate’s decisions of 6 October in support of free education and engagement through a mass meeting.”

View the full statement on our website.

Mixed reactions to UP’s online continuation of academics HENRI UYS In light of the recent disruptions to UP’s academic program, UP implemented a new manner of continuing the academic year.

Lecturers at UP make use of ClickUP to make all study material available online to students. Students use ClickUP to gain access to their work and to submit assignments, tests and other projects. Most contact lectures have been exempted, except in certain instances where contact between lecturers and students is necessary. Semester tests have been replaced with online tests and assignments. A few lecturers even live-stream their lectures to students on various streaming websites. UP’s commitment to continuing the academic year online has been met with mixed reactions.

Megan Smit, a first-year biological sciences student, says she feels positive about the changes that took place. However, she said there are challenges. “It takes a lot of self-discipline to sit in front of a computer and to self-study. It gets difficult when you struggle with the work and you can’t raise your hand [at the lecturer] to ask for help.” Smit added that she thinks online studies can be effective in the future.

Izana Zaaiman, a student studying accounting sciences, feels that this new online way of completing the academic year is the only way of completing the year without the threat of disruptions. She added that it is difficult to study on your own. “Because I am studying a course that deals with numbers, it takes a lot more effort and time to go through the work on your own.”

She hopes that the upcoming examinations will go without disruptions.

Other students are not in favour of the changes that have taken place. Simonè Botha, a

law student at UP, is one of them. “Even though the lecturers are available for questions, students can’t go to them for full lectures. It is difficult to do assignments without discussing the work first.” Botha added that this new online way of completing the year’s work is not an effective manner for students to continue working.

“Going to class makes learning easier, half of the work is already in your mind before you start learning,” said Botha.

Isolde de Villiers, a lecturer at UP’s Faculty of Law said, “One of the unwanted consequences of online-academy, is that a person’s day disappears in the unsatisfactory answering of e-mails and ClickUP requests.”

Since UP’s announcement, petition calling for an end to e-learning at UP has been set up. The petition’s online statement says that e-learning is “unfair and discriminatory” toward those students who can’t engage in such a mode of teaching. The petition, which was first created on 18 October, has since received just under 200 signatures.

Meanwhile, UP has acknowledged that access to internet is a challenge for a lot of students.

In an effort to accommodate those students, UP and Telkom announced that it will provide free internet access to students by using prepaid and postpaid SIM cards. These cards are available at the university and at Telkom stores. On the 20 October, UP announced that the ITS labs in the Technical Services Building on the Hatfield campus will be reopened to allow students to access computers. Students can access these facilities at certain times: between 08:0011:00, 11:30 – 14:30 and 15:00-18:00. After each session, the labs will be emptied to allow all students an opportunity to work. Printing facilities will also be available.

Protesting students on the lawns of the Union Buildings.Photo: Pooja Pundit

Fees Must Fall: students march to Union Buildings POOJA PUNDIT On 20 October, students part of the Fees Must Fall movement marched to the Union Buildings to express their demand for immediate free quality decolonised education. Students met at 08:00 in Church Square and made their way to the Union Buildings. Before proceeding to the south lawns of the Union Buildings, students gathered at the Sheraton Hotel in support of workers who were striking for wage increases.

Speaking to News24, spokesperson Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba said that the students had applied for permission for the march but it was, however, not granted to them. Mahamba added that the permission was denied because of the fact that they had not received confirmation that a representative from the Union Buildings would receive their memorandum. According to Mahamba, if students were to ignore the illegality of the march, a case would be opened and

the organisers of the march would be held accountable.

The protest at the Union Buildings began peacefully with protesters singing and engaging with one another on student demands. Certain students began to collect rocks to throw at the police force, but student leaders called for nonviolence and disciplined protest.

Student leaders demanded to engage with present members at the Union Buildings. At first, students refused to hand over the memorandum of demands to the Deputy Director General in the presidency, Dr Cassius Reginald Lubisi.

Dr Lubisi attempted to engage with the protesting students and receive the memorandum. He was met with firm resistance with students questioning who he was. Several students flung rocks at Dr Lubisi, resulting in more police retaliation. Students eventually dispersed later that day, with the memorandum of demands not having been handed over to Dr Lubisi.

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Prof. Christi van der Westhuizen speaks on feminism, freedom of speech and the Afrikaner identity the various types of feminism including second wave feminism, third wave feminism, and the UP associate professor in the Department of subtypes of feminism found today such as black Sociology, Prof. Christi van der Westhuizen has feminism, which Prof. Van der Westhuizen recently made several appearances in the media. said have been the pioneers of intersectionality These include her participation in a discussion in feminism, lesbian feminism, and queer on the limits on freedom of speech (broadcasted feminism. in Afrikaans) on September 15 on radio RSG, In the BBC documentary Our World: her participation in a Women’s Day roundtable Afrikaners on the Edge Prof. Van der discussion on the different forms of feminism Westhuizen addressed the Afrikaans community, and their relevance within society on radio and how they saw themselves and their culture 702, and she most recently contributed to the as being under threat. “It’s like you’re always BBC documentary “Our World: Afrikaners on walking around with a target on your back”, says the Edge” discussing the status of Afrikaans at one of the men, an AfriForum member and SRC universities and the Afrikaner identity. candidate at Stellenbosch University. “Although In her participation on “Praat Saam” in the not all white students share similar views I discussion on the limits of freedom of speech, recognise that I, as a white male in South Africa Prof. van der Westhuizen was joined by Jacob am privileged. I shouldn’t feel guilty about it, van Garderen from Lawyers for Human Rights. but I realise that there is a racial misbalance The discussion was centred on differentiating in South Africa and that I can do something between freedom of speech and hate speech, about it”, says another student at Stellenbosch following the recent event of South Africa’s University. denial of publicly homophobic American pastor Prof. van der Westhuizen addressed the Steven Anderson.

Afrikaners loss of power and how that has On the Women’s Day roundtable discussion impacted them as a people. “I think that it’s on Radio702, she was joined by Mbali very unpleasant to be in a position of power and Matandela, a feminist activist, and writer privilege and then for that position of privilege Motlatsi Khosi. At the forefront of the to be confronted, and with the argument that it discussion was the concept of feminism. “I [...] should be dismantled. People don’t like giving think that one should not reject feminism as up power. White people don’t like giving [a] term and also as a very powerful political up power. Men don’t like giving up power. movement that’s delivered incredible political Heterosexuals don’t like giving up power. Who The Edge Main Logo: CMYK + RGB gains and social gains, and economic gains for wants to give up power?”, said Prof. Van der women over the past however many decades”, Westhuizen. When posed with the question of said Prof. Van der Westhuizen. She stressed that whether – according to white Afrikaners - the while for her, feminism still holds much value, system of “reverse racism” is at play, Prof. Van the concept itself needs to be elaborated. der Westhuizen explained to the BBC narrator Prof. van der Westhuizen went on to discuss the various government implementations postKEMELO SEHLAPELO

Prof. Christi van der Westhuizen. Photo: up.ac.za

apartheid. “These [employment equity and Black Economic Empowerment] different to the discrimination of apartheid is because in apartheid differences were used to take away life opportunities from people. For me, it is impossible to move towards a society where we can let go of race, until we’ve rectified those injustices that are based on race,” said Prof. Van der Westhuizen.

Prof. van der Westhuizen has previously discussed the themes addressed in these various media appearances. She is the author of two books titled White Power & the Rise and Fall of the National Party and Working Democracy: Perspectives on South Africa’s Parliament at 20 Years, and is the editor of the book Gender Instruments in Africa: Critical Perspectives, Future Strategies.

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TshWi-Fi hotspot locations around Pretoria. Image: Michal Linden

Wi-Fi zones accessible to students DANICA CHARLES Since UP’s official shutdown on 26 September, the university has said that it is “implementing arrangements alternative to on-campus lectures”. This has changed the working academic environment since 11 October, UP announced that “all lecture and study material will be made available by the faculties either online or by other means.”

Students have raised their concerns about a lack of access to computers and internet.

However, on 19 October, UP announced that it had “liais[ed] with several service providers to provide students with the option of accessing the university website and ClickUP free of charge.” These service providers are Tshwane

Free Wi-Fi, AlwaysOn, and Telkom. The university has said that more services will be added as they become available. These network zones are only free in accessing the university website and ClickUP, therefore, students will not have access to other websites including social media.

The Wi-Fi that has been recommended by the university on ClickUP is the Tshwane Free WiFi. Tshwane’s free Wi-Fi service, TshWiFi, provides 500 MB of free data every day at an average speed of 15 mbps. TshWi-Fi is the largest Wi-Fi network in Africa, with more than 1.6 million devices that have accessed the network. The Tshwane Free Wi-Fi app can be downloaded from any smartphone app store in order to find the closest TshWi-Fi hotspot.

Several zones can be found around the UP Hatfield Campus, including in Arcadia and Brooklyn.

An alternative to the TshWi-Fi network is a different network called AlwaysOn. Students will need to register at www.alwayson.co.za but will then have automatic access whenever that device is connected to the Wi-Fi in an AlwaysOn zone. AlwaysOn is free for 30 minutes a day, and is split into two zones, namely, Super Wi-Fi (1gbps) or Browser Wi-Fi (40 mbps). Super Wi-Fi means that you are in a strong Wi-Fi location and has good quality connection. This is where one files such as videos placed on ClickUP can be downloaded while Browser Wi-Fi can be used for checking the UP Gmail account, accessing ClickUP and social media.

The Telkom zones are yet another option students can make use of to gain internet

access. Telkom zones need a Sim card in order to make use of this service. Any student may contact the university to collect a Sim card.

All students will need are their student cards and ID books.

In addition to designated Wi-Fi network zones are numerous restaurants with free internet access and power outlets such as +27 Cafe.

Lastly, the university has made computer laboratories available for students from 20 October at the IT labs in the Technical Services Building. Students will be allowed to enter campus via the Burnett Street entrance and will be allowed to use the computer labs for three hours a day in one of three sessions.

The respective sessions take place from 08h00 until 11h00, 11h30 until 14h30 and 15h00 until 18h00. Students must have their student card and may be searched in circumstances where it is deemed necessary.

Nzimande discusses free education Damage to research may outweigh property damage at SA varsities with Fees Commission POOJA PUNDIT On 13 October, the Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Nzimande engaged with the Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training to investigate, report and enquire on the prospects and funding of free tertiary education. The hearing was broadcasted live in Pretoria by SABC through YouTube. Dr Nzimande commenced by contouring the government’s actions to fund and aid poor students.

According to Nzimande NSFAS bursaries have increased drastically from R318 million in 2010 to R2.3 billion in 2016 for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. Nzimande said the efforts of the government to aid students financially at universities has resulted in an increasing in funding from R2.4 billion in 2010 to R6.4 billion in 2016. A total of R14.4 billion has been granted by NSFAS this year to support approximately 480 000 students. Nzimande also stressed that NSFAS is a grant and that it is not paid back. He added that government has been funding every student, rich or poor, through block grants.

During the hearing, advocate Kameshni Pillay highlighted the issue of the missingmiddle being ignored and the postponed implementation of section 29(1)(b) of the South African constitution articulated since 1996 that stipulates “Everyone has the right to further education, which the state, through reasonable measures, must make progressively available and accessible.” Nzimande responded to this

by saying that “[the issue] has to do with the demand and what government saw as a priority.”

“The government thought that we [government] need to rapidly expand access for the poor,” said Nzimande. He defined that in essence it is for the very poor, who are academically capable.

Nzimande admitted that the government is not funding the poor adequately, and inadequate resources resulted in the postponement of section 29(1)(b) of the constitution. He thanked the Fees Must Fall movement for highlighting the issue of the missing-middle and its urgency. On the measures that government has taken, Nzimande said “We [government] have expanded NSFAS such that, now over 50% of those who go to Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges do not pay tuition fees through NSFAS and we [government] have doubled the intake since 2009.”

According to Nzimande, the boost of funds for TVET colleges is meant to improve the status as it is often seen as a third grade choice for students. During the fees commission hearing Nzimande said the issue that government is facing, in enforcing free tertiary education and “how do we [government] reprioritise such that we are able to get more money? The demand is huge”.

Nzimande admitted that he was unhappy about government’s action to take over R1lbillion to fund universities, instead of TVET colleges.

He added that an unintended consequence of funding for the 0% increase was that it took money reserved to Masters and PhD scholarships.

DANICA CHARLES On 27 September, Universities South Africa (USA) shared its concern about the damage to academic programmes and infrastructure by student protesters.

These repercussions are becoming increasingly clear and are supported by Prof.

Brenda Wingfield, a member of the Academy of Science of South Africa and Professor of Genetics at the University of Pretoria.

Prof. Wingfield published an article on Conversation Africa, titled “South Africa’s research output will be the biggest victim of student protests”. In her article, she explained that the Department of Education and Training’s estimated figure of R600 million in damages caused by student protests “is merely the tip of the iceberg”.

USA previously stated in September that “damage sustained by the university sector in the last year due to student protests is estimated to have exceeded the R600 million mark.” This figure, which was initially in the range of R350 million earlier this year, has doubled since April. Prof. Wingfield said that the “true cost of these protests is far higher” and went on to describe the university sector as “being held ransom”.

Prof. Wingfield refers to postgraduate students as “the lifeblood of research programmes”. According to her, there are many students who have chosen to stay

in South Africa to carry out postgraduate research and who are then joined by international postgraduates who help train South African postgraduates. International postgraduates are therefore an asset in producing PhD holders in South Africa. The Department of Science and Technology has set the target of 3000 Science and Technology PhD graduates by 2018, which is why it is important for international post-doctoral students to come to South Africa. Prof.

Wingfield suggests that foreign postgraduates will not continue to come to South Africa if protests persist and that local students may then choose to leave the country and study elsewhere, in search for a system that is “not rocked by disruptions”.

She further explained that top researchers cannot continue to host international leading researchers who normally visit South Africa annually. These researchers come to interact with graduate students which inspires “international leading research”.

This could result in researchers “having to be “imported” to solve problems, generating additional funding costs. Furthermore, research programmes that have had to take a break because of the disruptions and are likely needed to be restarted “from scratch”.

Not only will this create a delay in producing research, but it would also mean that progress reports cannot be complied, therefore grants need to be cut, generating more loss.

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Hybrid technology at the forefront of motoring innovation THORISO PHASHA With oil prices skyrocketing in recent years and the concern of greenhouse gas emissions, the need for eco-friendly engines has never been more serious. The introduction of electric motors have been recognised as the likely solution to the greenhouse gas conundrum, with car manufacturers like Tesla, Ford and BMW at the forefront of development in this segment.

Although three times as efficient as a traditional combustion engine, all-electric motors have one common drawback – the limited range a vehicle can travel before battery is depleted.

Electric motors require constant charging, which can limit the range of travelling with few plug-in stations available at this stage in the world.

Hybrid technology is a ground-breaking motoring innovation that addresses the issues of greenhouse gases and global warming.

A hybrid vehicle incorporates the use of two or more distinct types of power output, such as an internal combustion engine plus an electric motor. The two motors are controlled by a microcomputer, and which one is running is based on the required torque of the vehicle over time. This combination of variable power output mechanisms results in higher net power while maintaining reasonably lower fuel emissions. The hybrid vehicle typically achieves greater fuel economy and lower emissions than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs), resulting in fewer emissions.

Sports car manufacturers like Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes have felt the biggest pinch due to greenhouse gas emission regulations. Such regulations are forcing engine displacement downsizing in high performance cars. High-revving naturally aspirated engines are becoming less prominent among sports car manufacturers as they are slowly being replaced by small displacement turbocharged hybrid engines that will have petrolhead purists slightly disheartened. Automotive companies are embracing the future with hybrid and electric drivetrains that are redefining the term “hypercar”.

The hybrid hypercar revolution began in 2013 when McLaren, Ferrari and Porsche launched the P1, Laferrari and the 918 respectively. The result was incredible. All three cars produced around 900 hp, with the Porsche producing a particularly impressive 79g of carbon dioxide (CO2) per km of driving distance, while setting benchmark track performance figures. To put the Porsche’s emission statistics in perspective, a 2011 Prius

Concept artwork of Mercedes Benz’s new hybrid hypercar project, codenamed “R50”. Image: motorauthority.com

(ZVW40) model emits 75g of CO2 per km.

Mercedes Benz has now also taken the plunge into hybrid technology as they make their first genuine hybrid hypercar, codenamed “Mercedes-AMG R50”. The project was officially revealed at the Paris Motor Show on 28 September. In the official statement released by the Daimler product development chief, Thomas Weber says, “We’re going to create an AMG performance hybrid featuring our Formula One drivetrain technology, with a league of AMG performance companies joining forces to create the most efficient and at the same time, the best performing and most spectacular AMG of all time. Some may even call it a hypercar.” According to Automobilemag.com, the car will be powered by a highly efficient 2.0 litre turbo 4 engine derived from the Mercedes AMG Petronas W07 Formula One racing car.

The small displacement engine will be supplemented with an electric motor that will produce a staggering 1 300hp according to automotive expert George Kacher. Mercedes are reportedly looking to achieve a 1:1 power to weight ratio, which suggests the car will probably weigh in at around 1 300kg as well. It will be revealed next year, possibly at the Frankfurt Motor Show in

September.

A brief visual outline of the AMG was also revealed during the announcement, and it appears to have Le Mans-type design features, which suggests a clear statement of competitive intent towards the Aston Martin-Red Bull 001. This is a joint venture

by Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing’s Chief Technical Officer and revered Formula One designer, Adrian Newey. This car is perhaps the most outrageous car project since the iconic McLaren F1 that was the epitome of hypercar performance in the 90s. The design of the Aston Martin is also reminiscent of the classic 1960s Le Mans-esque chassis while incorporating hardcore aerodynamic features. According to Redbull.co.za, the car will likely weigh under a 1 000kg with Newey aiming to achieve a 1:1 power to weight ratio, which would suggest that the car would pump out at least 800hp. Aston Martin stressed the fact that this could be one of the last pure-blooded naturally aspirated drivetrains in a hypercar, suggesting a future emphasis on electric and hybrid technology. There have also been claims that the car, once fully developed, will post sub F1 lap times, which seems inconceivable.

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Help Portrait Pretoria: The picture of community COURTNEY TINK

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New Cites regulations for South Africa LORINDA MARRIAN The 17th Cites (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Conference of the Parties (COP17) was hosted in Johannesburg from 24 September to 4 October. Cites is an international intergovernmental agreement that aims to regulate the trade of wildlife and plants to ensure their conservation and continued survival. The triennial event was attended by around 2 500 representatives from various governments and organisations and was hailed by Cites as the “largest ever world wildlife conference”. The conference resulted in various decisions and new regulations that will directly affect the trade and protection of African wildlife such as elephants, lions and African grey parrots.

In a recent article on the Natural Resource Defence Council’s (NRDC) website, Elly Pepper, a wildlife advocate for NRDC, says that the population of African elephants has drastically declined and two important decisions taken at COP17 encouraged countries to close their domestic ivory markets and halt the adoption of a framework for selling ivory. Ross Harvey, a senior researcher in natural resource governance at the South African Institute of International Affairs, argues in his article “Conservation decisions must protect the livelihoods of people living in Africa” published on The Conversation on 28 September, “A total ivory trade ban may not produce an immediate reversal of the poaching pandemic. Communities that resent the imposition of external norms may respond by poaching.”

At the conference a proposed resolution to completely ban the international trade in lions and lion parts was rejected. Instead, the ban only extends to the trade of wild lions’ bones, teeth and claws. This allows parts from captive-bred lions to be sold legally, although the South African government now keeps track of these sales.

The big news at the conference, however, was the resolution that was passed banning the international trade of wild African grey parrots. The bird is a well-known household pet due to its entertaining nature and is commonly traded in South Africa. The decision on the species was met with satisfaction from various conservation groups. Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) vice president of international policy and head of the WCS delegation at Cites, Susan Lieberman, released a statement on behalf of the WCS saying, “If this bird could talk – and it certainly can – the African grey parrot would say thank you.” Not everyone was so enthusiastic, Ben Minnaar, a representative from the Parrot Breeders Association of Southern Africa speaking to IOL in an article published on 30 September titled “Call to protect parrots ruffles feathers” called the decision “short-sighted”, as it will negatively affect breeders in South Africa and instead increase the illegal trade of the species.

John Scanlon, the Secretary-General of Cites, has described COP17 as “a game changer that will be remembered as a point in history when the tide turned in favour of ensuring the survival of our most vulnerable wildlife.” The next conference will be held in Sri Lanka in 2019.

You have a job interview today. You have a warm shower and make sure that you look presentable. You print a copy of your CV that you spent the previous night going over with a fine-toothed comb, wondering whether you should or shouldn’t add that you won a reading prize in Grade 7. Without realising it, this entire routine is something that is taken for granted.

With the number of unemployed people always increasing and the resulting rise of homelessness, many individuals don’t have the opportunity to hand in a CV or take a photograph in which they appear clean and well-dressed.

Help Portrait Pretoria is attempting to correct this issue.

Founded in 2008 by celebrity photographer, Jeremy Cowart, and President of Full Cycle Marketing, Kyle Chowning, Help Portrait aims to provide CVs, headshots and personal photographs for people in need.

The group is comprised of a small team consisting of photographers, hairstylists and makeup artists. Their objective is to find someone in need of a CV or portrait and to provide for them in a manner that empowers both the person and the photographer.

According to their website, Help Portrait operates in 67 countries. In 2016 writer and photographer, Catherine Tatham, and photographer, Henry Marsh, together with the Tshwane Leadership Foundation, are planning on bringing Help Portrait to Pretoria. Their aim is not only to adopt the aims and ideals outlined by Cowart and Chowning, but to also offer each person that is photographed the opportunity to add their portrait and their own personal story to a book which is being compiled with the intention of being published, where all proceeds will go to the Tshwane Leadership Foundation.

Tatham and Marsh aim to provide photographic services for both professional and personal occasions. While a CV is very important in finding a job and marketing yourself efficiently, the more personal side of photography holds the same amount of importance, if not more.

The project itself is funded by Jump Star, and FujiFilm SA has offered to sponsor the printing of 100 jumbo-sized images.

The team is planning on tailoring each shot to the different groups of people that are being photographed. For example, in August, Women’s Month, a shoot could be offered to mothers and children. That way any donations other than portraits and CVs could be tailored specifically to the needs of the event.

The photographers and stylists used will also be tailored to the specific shoots. Such tailoring could include a team that speaks the language of the individuals being assisted in order to ensure that the needs of the individual are being met fully. It is also important for Tatham and Marsh to ensure that each person on their team, per shoot, is there for the right reason. It is a project that gives back to the community and also uplifts the team that is assisting in empowering the community.

For now Help Portrait Pretoria will only operate in Pretoria in December 2016. There are hopes to expand into the other regions of Gauteng as well as Cape Town and Kwa-Zulu Natal.

The first event will be held on 3 December 2016 at Potter’s House in Pretoria CBD.

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Buzz-Kill: bees facing extinction KATHERINE ATKINSON Once abundant on the tropical shores of Hawaii and now threatened by extinction, seven species of Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were added to the endangered species list on 30 September.

These are not the only species of bee that are dwindling. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services have already proposed adding the rusty-patched bumblebee, a species that was once abundant in the upper mid-western and north-eastern parts of America, to the list. Adding bees to the endangered species list allows access to funding for recovery programs and measures to protect the species.

Bees are essential to life. Bees are major pollinators and according to an article published on Sciencealert.com on 3 October titled “7 bee species have been added to the US endangered species list” bees contribute to the production of 70% of all fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts, and without them about 30% of the world’s crops would fail, as well as 90% of the world’s wild plants Prof. Christian Pirk, a zoology lecturer at the University of Pretoria. Prof. Pirk says that “a pollinator decline is of concern – 80% of the food produced is dependent directly or indirectly on pollinators, the vast majority is insect pollinators.

In 2010 a United Nation report estimated the contribution of insect pollination to the global economy to around 153 Billion Euros. Also, in 2010, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) estimated that out of some 100 crop species which provide 90% of food worldwide, 71 of these are bee-pollinated. In Europe alone, 84% of the 264 crop species are animal pollinated and 4 000 vegetable varieties exist thanks to pollination by bees.”. Although this crisis seems to be exclusive to America, South Africa is also seeing a decline in its bee populations. The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) says on the African honeybee animal listing on their website that although the African honeybee is not officially classified as “threatened,” it does experience various threats and numbers are declining. Honeybees pollinate roughly 50 types of crops in South Africa, including sunflowers and subtropical fruits. According to the agriculture section of the South African Government website, agriculture contributes about 3% of our country’s GDP and 7% of our formal employment, making the decline of bees a very real and concerning plight, nationally and globally. However, Prof. Pirk believes that we should also

be concerned for South Africa’s tourism sector as pollinators contribute significantly to biodiversity. He says, “The CFR includes the “Cape Floral Region Protected Areas” were inscribed as a World heritage Site in 2004. For a country like South Africa, which has a strong tourism sector, protecting biodiversity is crucial in my opinion. In South Africa, we have more than 2500 different species of bees, ranging from solitary to highly social like the Western honeybee. I guess we should be concerned about most of them.”

According to Sciencealert.com in 2015, the number of bees dwindled by almost one-third due to colony collapse disorder.

Colony collapse disorder is the event where worker bees leave the hive, leaving only the queen and some carers. More recently, however, the decline in bees has been pinned down to climate change, habitat loss, invasive species and pesticides, according to a National Geographic article published on 1 October titled “For the first time, bees declared endangered in the U.S.”. A relatively new type of insecticide, neonicotinoids, affects the nervous system of bees and causes their nectar to become contaminated. In turn, this can contaminate and affect the whole hive, from Sciencealert. com.

Prof. Pirk says “we do not actually know how many colonies are killed by pest removers every year and the industry is very secretive about that kind of data,” however he believes that “less usage of pesticides in the garden, a diverse habitat in terms of flowering plants and [providing] nesting sites for solitary bees and other bee species” are all things we can do to help save our bees.

Most importantly though, he believes that we should increase awareness to fight the plight of bees.

However, there are many things that can be done to help save the bees. We can buy local fruit and vegetables to support beekeepers, limit our pesticide usage and donate to the Pollinator Partnership according to an article published by CNN on 12 March 2015 titled “5 ways to help save the bees”. However, one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce the decline in bees is to plant more bee-friendly flowers such as lavender, poppies, sunflowers and sage. The Fish and Wildlife Service website advises to plant in clumps, ensuring that there are a variety of plants that flower in different seasons, this will not only brighten up our gardens, it will also save the bees. After all, it is vital that South Africans take initiative to protect the African honeybee, before they too reach endangered status.

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Miss Grand South Africa Caitlin Harty. Image provided.

Miss Grand South Africa represnts SA in Vegas COURTNEY TINK Caitlin Harty is a former UP student and currently holds the title of Miss Grand South Africa. Harty studied drama at UP and acting at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. Perdeby interviewed Harty about Miss Grand International, where she is currently competing with 80 different countries from around the world in Las Vegas.

How does Miss Grand differ from Miss World?

Miss Grand International is a very glamorous pageant and I think what separates us is our campaign. It’s a very specific campaign that’s aimed at stopping war and violence. Where other pageants and charities focus on general charity work, ours is a very specific cause and we go to very specific places and do very specific work, which I think is so important because you can really channel your energy into really making a proper difference regarding such a huge social issue.

How would you describe your Miss Grand journey so far?

Honestly, it’s the most incredible experience of my life. We are in the city of lights, which is beautiful. Every day we do something incredible; we’ve been to the Grand Canyon, we’ve been to Red Rock, today we are going to the big wheel in downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas strip and it’s […] honestly incredible. But then at the same time we are in such a disciplined environment, we have rehearsals everyday to make sure that we are on point.

We are treated like queens, but at the same time we are expected to put our work in. We have to remember that we are making a name for Miss Grand International and that’s our duty. So at the same time, yes, we are having all this fun, good food, good times, good friends, but then at the same time we are working hard at putting on the most incredible show. I want to be proud of who I am, what I’ve become and what I’ve done.

How does it feel to represent your country?

To represent my country is just the most incredible experience.

I mean South Africa is the biggest love of my life; I love my home so much. They’ve done so much for me and I want to do the same for them. I want to represent them, I want to do well, I want to show the world what South Africa has, I want to explain our culture and I just really want to show these 80 other countries what South Africa is all about and that is just the greatest honour.

How does it feel knowing that you are a role model to young women?

Being a role model to young women is the most important thing you can be. It’s the one thing I aspire to be, especially to young women. We, as women, go through a lot of different things: we go through society norms, good and bad, and being uncomfortable with who you are and then finding your place. There are so many terrible things that no one really should go through and I want to be there for them. I want to show these women that you can achieve anything that you want if you put your mind to it, whether it be your dreams, goals – anything. You can do what and be who you want and I would like to help these girls achieve that. I know I would not be where I am today without the strong female role models that I have in my life.

What advice would you give to someone entering into Miss Grand next year?

Be authentic, because I’ve realised that if you are trying your best and you are being yourself, you are going to have the most incredible experience. Just be comfortable with who you are. The experience of Miss Grand International has taught me that even if I don’t win or don’t take home any placing, I’m still having the most amazing time. I’m taking this experience and I’m really putting it through my heart and I’m cherishing it because at the end of the day that’s what it’s all about. It’s about the experience; at the end of the day they are either going to love you or they aren’t and if you are being yourself then there’s nothing more you can do.

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“Whitewashing” and the Hollywood film industry KOJO ESSAH “Whitewashing” is a phenomenon that has been around in the film industry for a while, but has recently been gaining more attention due to the increase in film production and access to social media. By definition, whitewashing occurs when white actors are cast in non-white roles. These choices often lead to backlash from fans of films, the media, and parties in the film industry. Perdeby looked at two upcoming films and their controversy.

In October 2014, DreamWorks made a R140 million bid for Scarlett Johansson to star in the Hollywood adaptation of the classic anime Ghost in the Shell, directed by Rupert Sanders, with Johansson playing the lead role as Major Motoko Kusanagi. In addition to Johansson, Michael Pitt and Pilou Asbaek also star in the film in non-white roles. This decision, especially Johansson’s casting, was met with significant backlash and criticism. The main argument was that Ghost in the Shell is Japanese intellectual property, and casting white actors made no sense. In an interview with Buzzfeed News in July 2016, Steven Paul, one of the movie’s producers, defended

the film from whitewashing criticism, saying, “I don’t think it was just a Japanese story. Ghost in the Shell was a very international story, and it wasn’t just focused on Japanese; it was supposed to be an entire world”. He concluded by reassuring fans, saying, “They’re going to be very, very happy with it when they see what we’ve actually done with it”. Ghost in the Shell is set for release on 31 March 2017.

The Great Wall, starring Matt Damon and directed by Zhang Yimou, is another film that has come under fire for whitewashing. It is described as a “Chinese-American epic historical-fiction action-adventure monster film”. A press conference was held for the movie at the New York ComicCon on 8 October 2016. When asked about the whitewashing criticisms, Matt Damon described it as “a f****** bummer”.

Co-star Pedro Pascal added, “We don’t want to be kept from work that they wouldn’t have the opportunity otherwise to see that it is very specifically Chinese. It’s a big, fantastical popcorn entertainment movie, but it has visual style that is Zhang Yimou’s and his only.” The movie opens on 16 December 2016 in China and 17 February 2017 in the United States.

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An art lovers guide to Pretoria CLAUDINE NOPPE The Pretoria art scene is vast, vibrant and currently host to amazing new exhibitions. Thelma van Rensburg recently unveiled her solo exhibition at St Lorient Fashion & Art Gallery. Van Rensburg focused her latest works on the representation of females in the media. In her artist statement she said that her use of ink as artistic medium is an attempt to create ambiguous and conflicting combinations of attraction and repulsion. The disturbing collection perfectly conveys the idealisation of the female body that has manifested in western culture. Her exhibition titled Uneasy Bodies will run until 29 October. Also remember to head up to the roof of St Lorient to get a last glimpse of their Beyond the Limit sculpture exhibition.

Fifteen contemporary artists draw inspiration from the most basic human sentiment and instinct to produce the group exhibition aptly named Desire. The artists explore the different manifestations of desire such as longing, pride, envy, greed, anger and lust. Desire, curated by Johan Conradie, opened on 14 October at the Association of Arts Pretoria on Mackie Street and runs until 2 November. The exhibition is said to be an exciting personal and societal exploration of desire as an innate human force.

Grey Areas is another group exhibition that opened on 14 October. 31 artists, which includes Pretoria-based artists Nina Torr and Malose Pete, produced this black and white exhibition.

The exhibition is curated by participating artist Johan Louw Stegmann and gallery owner Stuart Trent. Do not miss your chance to see Grey Areas as it only runs until 26 October at Trent Gallery.

These exhibitions only scratch the surface of what the Pretoria art scene has to offer.

If you want to explore your own artistic side book a seat at Paint Night. Paint Night will allow you to hone your art skills under the guidance of artist Marelize Bester. Blos Café will host this event on 31 October and 7 November.

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Five minutes with South Africa’s youngest author SERISHKA MOODLEY Michelle Nkamankeng has been named Africa’s youngest author.

The seven-year old has made a name for herself in the literary world since the release of her book, Waiting for the Waves. Along with her books, Michelle also conducts seminars and acts as a motivational speaker for youths and adults. Perdeby spoke to Michelle and her mother, Laurentine, about Michelle’s success, her inspiration and ambitions.

Michelle, how does it feel to be the youngest author in Africa?

I feel proud, happy and excited.

How would you like people to feel when they read your book?

I want people to feel happy and to enjoy the book. I want the book to inspire them to follow their dreams.

What advice would you give other aspiring writers?

I would tell them that reading is really fun and that they should read more because without reading, you cannot write. I would also tell them to always follow their dreams and not to [let] anything get in the way of their dreams.

Laurentine, how do you feel, as a parent, to know that your child has been given this gift?

I feel extremely happy and overwhelmed. It is a wonderful gift that I am sure any mother would be proud of.

You went through a lengthy process to try and get Michelle’s book published. What was that process like?

It was not easy trying to publish her book. However, as time went by I started enjoying it as I learnt more and more about the publishing world, and soon I was able to start my own publishing company.

What emotion did you feel when your daughter came to you and told you that she had already finished writing her first book?

I was absolutely speechless and surprised. It was hard to believe at first, but by the time she had written her third book I realized that it was time to take this more seriously.

You and your husband don’t want Michelle’s school or private life being influenced by the success of her book. How do you

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Michelle Nkamankeng, Africa’s youngest author. Image provided.

manage to keep Michelle grounded?

Michelle is actually quite mature for her age and so she grounds herself. She knows that her education comes first, and so she focuses on her schooling career.

How do you encourage Michelle to pursue her love of writing?

I try to support her as much as I can. Michelle is a very creative child so I try my best to encourage her to explore her creative side.

Waiting for a new season of your favourite series can be a miserable task and the wait for Game of Thrones Season 7 is no exception. With the season premier airing mid-2017, fans of the show are having some serious withdrawal symptoms while waiting for winter to arrive. Here are a few shows to help fill that historical-fantasy void in your soul: Westworld HBO’s new series Westworld, with a rating of 9.2 on IMDb, has been called their new front running series after Game of Thrones.

Based on the 1973 film of the same name, the series centres on an American mid-West amusement park for the wealthy. They can live out their fantasies by means of robotic hosts with no repercussions for their actions. Having aired on 2 October, this brand new series allows for you to get swept along for the ride without the fear of spoilers.

The Shannara Chronicles For those missing the fantasy aspect of Game of Thrones, MTV’s The Shannara Chronicles might be what you’re looking for.

Based on the book trilogy by Terry Brooks, the series follows the protagonists as they fight against the sudden reappearance of demons from their banishment to the Forbidding. With the second season having been confirmed, those missing the invasion of the White Walker from the North can appreciate the parallels while catching up on the first season.

The Last Kingdom The Last Kingdom is a historical series from BBC based on the book series The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell. This highly rated program aired in 2015 and is set in the late 9th century in what is now England. The protagonist must choose between the people who raised him and the kingdom he was born to lead. For those history buffs out there, this TV series and the accompanying book series will give you your fix of historical drama and epic battle scenes.

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Superbalist In the City rock Joburg CAROLYN HUGHES

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Batman – Children of Arkham Telltale Games CARLY TWADDLE Telltale Games released their second episode of Batman – the Telltale series, Children of Arkham on 20 September. The episodic plot-driven game started with Realm of Shadows, and follows DC’s Batman in a thrilling new story in the traditional Telltale comic-style design. While Telltale makes use of inspiration from the comic books, they have created their own original story.

The game is true to Telltale’s style, as there is a weighty focus on decision-making and on the psychology behind Bruce Wayne and his alter ego, with less of a focus on action.

The psychology of Batman has been a point of contention among gamers. Batman appears to be more malicious in this series than in any other game. Players are presented with a choice to either violently battle the other character or let them go scot-free. Alfred even tells Batman “you’re taking this too far”, which sends players into a guilty frenzy over something they cannot really control. Although this puts many fans off, it is a very interesting side to Batman – one worth exploring.

There are numerous familiar characters in this series such as Catwoman, Harvey Dent, Mayor Hill, Carmine Falcone and Oswald Cobblepot. Many of these well-known villains and associates’ backstories are vastly different. The Waynes’ story has also been altered as allegations of corruption and illegal dealing threaten to dismantle the throne that Bruce built for himself. Despite these contradicting character developments, the story plays out logically and excitingly.

The lack of focus on action renders gameplay and controls quite easy. When there is action, it is combative. Players have a time limit on reacting, but this time limit is a few seconds more than necessary – especially since players are told which buttons need to be pressed to complete the combative move throughout the fight. There are no predetermined defensive and offensive movements. Players only need to pay attention to the screen and make sure they do not get distracted.

Although the game could do with a bit more action.

Overall, this game is definitely worth it. Telltale should to be praised for turning common conceptions of the Batman on their heads and challenging players. This game is highly recommended, leaving players questioning everything they’ve ever known about Master Wayne. Episode three, New World Order, will be made available from 25 October, depending on platform and country.

The first week of October 2016 played host to yet another annual In the City, this year sponsored by Superbalist. The three day event took place all over Johannesburg and included local and international acts, many of which featured at the 2016 Rocking the Daisies. The final event of the three day line-up was the daytime concert in the park.

It was a family friendly event hosted at Emmarentia dam. International artists Foster the People, Mac Miller and Beardyman, as well as local acts Shortstraw, Grassy Spark and Sol Gems performed for the day. Crowds showed up in their masses and weaved in and out of food stalls and the beer garden. Virgin Active had the well-being of the crowd in mind with free lipice and sunscreen throughout the day. Lipton Ice Tea debuted two new flavours of their famed drink, while showering fans with water at their promo stand.

Sol Gems, who call Johannesburg home, opened up the event as the first act to take the stage. The sun gaze band were joined by artists Ruby and Jenny and they eased the crowd into the day and kept spirits high with their smooth and upbeat sound.

Shortstraw, who are already an established crowd favourite, hyped up the growing crowd with familiar hits like “Bikini weather” and “Keanu Reeves”. Grassy Spark coaxed crowds out of their camping chairs and into the stage area.

UK act, Beardyman, wowed crowds with an interactive performance of his unique mix of techno and electro-rave music, live looping skills and talented beatboxing. The highlight of his performance was his own composition constructed live on stage especially for the performance. Philadelphia born new-school hip hop artist Mac Miller kept crowds jumping and rapping along to a set that consisted of content from his previous releases, as well as his 2016 release The Divine Feminine. Grammy award winners Foster the People were the headliners for the event and closed off the three day festival with a loud, energetic and unforgettable

Rapper Mac Miller performing at In the City. Photo: Kirsty McKay

performance. The band had the crowd hooked from start to finish and played a varied selection of hits from all of their albums, including the popular “Pumped up kicks”, as well as “Best friend” and “Houdini”.

The sunburn on the sunny summer day had to be that the experience was somewhat marred by security personnel who were uninformed and rude. They were unable to assist patrons who had their personal belongings stolen or needed medical assistance.

However, One-eyed Jack, coordinators of the event, and their staff were professional and polite. Overall, Superbalist In the City was an enjoyable Sunday in the sun.

What to do for Halloween JULIA BAIN When thinking of Halloween, the mental image of small children running around in badly homemade costumes scrambling to grab as many sweets as they can may come to mind. But Halloween isn’t exclusively for kids. For students, this is a last ditch effort to go out with their friends before exams take hold while being able to unleash their inner cosplayer. Here are a few ideas for how you can celebrate the scariest holiday of the year.

Arcade Empire Halloween Party Every year Arcade Empire hosts a Halloween party, which many students attend as a highly anticipated event. This year will be slightly different as there has been a change in venue. While still hosted by Arcade Empire, this event will be held at the Voortrekker Monument on 29 October. The line-up includes Grassy Spark, Vimo, Bittereinder, Haezer, December Streets and Kyle Watson, and will be spread across three stages. The ticket costs R160.

Truth Halloween Ball On 29 October, the Midrand based nightclub Truth will be holding their Halloween Ball. For those of you who love to dance while listening to a great DJ line-up, this is definitely the event for you.

Be sure to dress scary – glow-in-the-dark paint is advised – when heading for the Truth Basement. Tickets are priced at R120.

House parties We all know that one guy who will use any excuse to throw a house party, and Halloween is his perfect opportunity. These parties are always great if you want to go out but don’t want to fork out the cash for entrance or those tempting drink specials. If

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you’re brave enough, hosting your own party could be for you. No need to pay for Uber but there will probably be some cleaning up involved.

Scary movie night For those of you who aren’t really into going out or have no patience to dress up, hulling up on All Hallows’ Eve for a scary movie night might be the best way to celebrate. Curling up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and some classic horrors or thrillers is an excellent way to get the adrenaline flowing.

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TuksNetball narrowly miss the Varsity Netball title ERIN SLINGERLAND TuksNetball remained unbeaten in Varsity Netball this year en route to the Varsity Netball final. They played North-West University (NWU-Pukke) on Monday 17 October in Pretoriatin a bid for the title. The game was very close and by half-time UP-Tuksewas trailing by two points with a score of 25–27. The players fought back and the score was tied at 42–42 by the third quarter. It was a tense last quarter, but despite their best effort, UP-Tuks lost by a single point in the last minute of the game.

Despite this loss, the players never lost their spirit and continued to cheer and congratulate their opponents in a great display of sportsmanship. To end off an exciting match and tournament, UP player Marlize de Bruin was chosen as player of the match.

TuksNetball proved that they were ready to fight for their spot in the final of the Varsity Sport Netball tournament after beating Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU-Madibaz) 8722 in the semi-finals on Monday 10 October TuksNetball wene through eight rounds to make it to the final.

UP beat the University of the Free State 62–41 in round one and the University of Stellenbosch) 65–48 in round two. The ladies competed against the University of Cape Town and won 55–35 in round three, and then went on to beat North West Universit) in round four in a close encounter that ended 52–48. Round five brought victory against the University of Johannesburg with a score of 66–42. The winning streak continued in round six when

TuksNetball in action. Photo: Michael Ridge

UP beat NMMU-Madibaz in a 64–38 victory. They did not compete in round seven, but went on to beat Vaal University of

Technolog) with a score of 91–24 in round eight before beating the NMMU-Madibaz once again in the semi-finals.

UP 2016 sport round-up Cricket DYLAN JACK UP-Tuks Cricket had another good year in 2016 as they once again won the Varsity Cricket tournament and also represented South Africa at the Red Bull Campus Cricket Finals in Sri Lanka, where they finished as semi-finalists.

UP started their Varsity Cricket campaign with a strong sixwicket win against North West University. This was followed by a tough double header against University of Cape Town (UCT) and University of the Free State (Kovsies). However, UP surged past both sides as they beat UCT by 52 runs and Kovsies with 15 balls to spare. UP then faced their toughest challenge of the tournament when they played against the University of Stellenbosch (Maties), and disappointingly lost the match by nine wickets. UP faced their second double header of the competition against Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC). UP beat both sides to return to the top of the log.

UP then replayed UWC in the final of the 2016 Varsity Cricket.

UP came up to bat first and posted a competitive 174/5 for UWC

Football to chase with Evan Jones hitting 56 off 35 balls. UWC put in a spirited performance, but were restricted by excellent bowling from the UP bowlers and only managed to reach 153/6, leaving UP the champions.

Having won the 2016 Varsity Cricket tournament, UP qualified to play in the 2016 edition of the Red Bull Campus Cricket tournament held in Sri Lanka from 5 to 11 September. UP played well in the group stages as they beat both Loughborough University (England) and the University of Sydney (Australia) by 54 runs. UP lost their final group stage match against the University of Liberal Arts (Bangladesh) by one wicket, but still managed to finish top of their group to qualify for the semi-final.

In the semi-finals UP came up against a tough Business Management School (BMS, Sri Lanka) side that had also only lost one of their group games. UP batted first and posted a competitive score of 179/5 for Sri Lanka to chase, led by Evan Jones who hit 51off 23 balls. Ultimately, the BMS batting set-up was too strong and managed to win them the match by six wickets. This was a disappointing end to what was a fine season for UP-Tuks Cricket.

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KWAZI SOKHELA UP’s footballers have faced a tough season this year both in university and national leagues. AmaTuks was relegated to the National First Division (NFD) this year after a difficult 2015/2016 campaign in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). By virtue of AmaTuks finishing second from last on the log (15th), they had the opportunity to resurrect themselves back into the PSL by playing in the promotion/relegation playoffs. They played along with Mbombela United and Highlands Park. However, their fate was sealed and their demotion to the NFD was confirmed as they failed to score a win in the playoffs, and subsequently finished in third place.

The UP-Tuks men’s football team was crowned the 2015 University Sports South Africa (USSA) football champions in March earlier this year. They defeated Central University of Technology (CUT) 2-1 at the University of the Free State where the event was hosted. The tournament usually takes place in December, but due to the protests that occurred at universities throughout the country late last year, the event had to be moved.

The men’s team looked to build on from their promising start to the year, particularly in the annual Varsity Football tournament, which started in July. Towards the end of the Varsity Football campaign, UP-Tuks was engrossed in a tight battle with competing universities to secure a spot in the semi-finals. A crucial 3-2 loss to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in round seven of the tournament left UP-Tuks in fifth place (out of a total of eight teams) with an insufficient points tally to progress to the semi-finals. The UP-Tuks women’s football team endured a much tougher Varsity Football campaign in 2016, ultimately finishing the tournament in seventh position.

Both the UP-Tuks men’s and women’s teams hope for a reversal of fortunes following their Varsity Football disappointments.

They could still end their seasons on a positive note at the 2016 USSA football tournament. This tournament will take place at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) from 5 to 9 December.

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UP athletes shine at annual TuksSport awards TAY LETHULOE It has been a standout year for TuksSport, and athletes were awarded for their diligence at the annual sports awards which took place at Utopia, Pretoria on 14 October. The event had over 400 guests in attendance, of which 150 were national representatives across several sporting codes.

UP-Tuks had participants competing in the Olympics and Paralympics, as well as various international student events during 2016. These included the World and African Championships, the Netball Student World Cup, Confederation of Universities and Colleges (CUCSA) games and the Red Bull Campus World finals.

UP-Athletics and TuksRowing have enjoyed plenty of success in particular. Tebogo Mamatu won Student Sportswoman of the Year while Luvo Manyonga received the Newsmaker of the Year alongside Lawrence Brittain. TuksRowing stole the show as they were awarded Student Sports Club of the Year with four other individual awards. These included Student Sportsman of the Year (David Hunt and Jake Green) and Individual Sports Coach of the Year (Roger Barrow).

The main award categories of the night, Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year, were handed to joint winners Ursula Grobler and Kirsten McCann, and Lawrence Brittain

and Shaun Keeling, respectively. Grobler and McCann faced stiff competition for the award from fellow rowers Kate Christowitz and LeeAnne Persse, Olympic athlete Wenda Nel, and Paralympic swimmer, Emily Gray, but it was the World Cup bronze medallists who came up on top after a stellar year in both UP and SA colours. It was a similar situation for Brittain and Keeling, who were nominated alongside Olympic 100 m finalist, Akani Simbine, silver medallist swimmer Cameron van der Burgh and long jump silver medallist Luvo Manyonga.

TuksNetball also had a memorable evening, winning Team Sports Club of the Year and Best Organised Campus League. TuksNetball coach

Jenny van Dyk earned herself Coach of the Year while the Principal’s Award for Academic and Sporting Excellence went to Protea Izette Lubbe.

The evening also offered a heartfelt tribute to TuksSport director, Kobus van der Walt for his contribution to TuksSport for over two decades.

Van der Walt bade farewell to TuksSport with these words: “It is now time to remember an important philosophy embedded in our culture, namely that our desire to win determines that being good is never good enough. We have done well over the last few years but it’s not about short-term performance. It’s about building something [that is] special and lasting. Maintain and improving our winning culture.’’

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DYLAN JACK Despite a season disrupted by student protests, UP-Tuks managed a fair showing in this year’s Varsity Cup as they finished fourth on the log and were knocked out by the University of Stellenbosch (Maties) in the semi-finals.

UP-Tuks started the season in shaky fashion as they lost their opener 31-15 to North-West University (Pukke). UP then fought bravely at home against University of the Free State (UFS-Shimlas), but went down 46-47 after a late UFS fight back. UP-Tuks then travelled to Stellenbosch where they continued to struggle as they lost 29-16 to Maties. UP-Tuks fought their way back into title contention by winning four games in a row. In the fourth round they

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hosted the University of Johannesburg, whom they beat 43-8. UP played some enterprising rugby against Cape University of Technology to win 68-25. UP then played against Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and won 45-23.

The ultimate highlight of the season for UP came in the seventh and final round when they travelled to Cape Town to play the University of Cape Town (Ikey Tigers). UP showcased their finest performance of the season to thrash the Ikey Tigers by 100-25, and in doing so became the first team to score 100 points in the Varsity Cup. UP finished fourth on the log to qualify for the semi-finals of the Varsity Cup. They travelled to Stellenbosch in a tough semi-final encounter which they ultimately lost 49-11.

THANDO CELE The 2016 hockey season proved to be another fruitful one for the UP-Tuks Hockey Club.

The Candy Stripes men and women first teams swept aside all who came before them at league and regional level, successfully defending their league titles by playing an attractive and attacking brand of hockey.

The ladies’ title defense was capped with impressive statistics, scoring 105 goals and only conceding one while going through the entire season unbeaten. The growing stature of UP’s hockey club was highlighted by both the men’s and the women’s teams finishing second at this year’s University Sports South Africa (USSA) hockey tournament, narrowly losing out on gold in their respective finals.

UP was well represented by hockey players

at provincial level in the men’s, women’s and u21 division. Both men’s and women’s teams finished fourth and first, respectively, making their case for selection for the inaugural Premier Hockey League (PHL). The success of the 2016 hockey season, under the leadership of SA Women’s Hockey captain Nicolene Terblanche, has proved to be another stepping stone for building the talent of the future.

The PHL kicked off this year as an attempt to increase exposure for the sport in South Africa. The tournament consisted of both men’s and women’s competitions which ran over four weekends from Saturday 3 September to Sunday 25 September 2016 at the Randburg Astro in Johannesburg. UP had a number of representatives playing in the PHL in both the men’s and women’s teams.

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