25 August 2014 Issue 17 Year 76

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Red Bull X-Fighters: a field of dreams

Photos (clockwise from top): Dany Torres, Josh Sheehan, the Redbull X-Fighters track at the Union Buildings. Photos: Brad Donald

MICHAEL REINDERS The final stage of the 2014 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour was held at the iconic Union Buildings in Pretoria on Saturday 23 August. The stage, which was the 50th stage of the tour, was marked by tricks, crashes and a crowd of over 22 000 spectators. The track used for the final was the biggest track of the year and featured a statue of Nelson Mandela in the

background. Australian FMX rider Josh Sheehan won both the final and the 2014 tour. Sheehan beat tour veteran Spanish rider Dany Torres in the final of the competition. American rider Adam Jones came third in the final stop. Sheehan’s 2014 tour has been characterised by sensational performances. He finished second in Mexico and Spain and came first in Germany. The signature double backflip which

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he landed in the quarters, semi and final secured his position. Sheehan’s performance was also marked by his being able to land the 540 flair, which the other riders struggled with. Torres, who was starting in his 41st X-Fighters, stunned the crowd with an energetic performance and showed his experience by executing his runs perfectly. Levi Sherwood from New Zealand was the tour leader and favourite to win the 2014 tour.

However, Sherwood crashed in the qualifiers on Friday and qualified last for the finals and was unable to progress to the quarter-finals. Frenchman Thomas Pagès and Australian Clinton Moore both crashed out of their quarterfinals while trying to complete a 540 flair. South African Nick de Wit did not make it into the quarter-finals but was happy to be able to ride in front of his home crowd.

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25 August 2014

Have you ever heard of the mid-year slump? Technically, it might be more of a two-thirdsof-the-year slump, but it’s that horrible time toward the end of August when it’s just too much to get up in the morning and be a person.

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In a mid-year slump, anything – organising your roommate’s cupboards, filing last year’s notes, watching an entire season of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo – seems better than going to campus and actually being productive. Yep, I have that. I get it every year a few weeks into the second semester once the workload has piled up and I’m reminded that this semester is ridiculously more stressful than the first. Usually I don’t feel so bad. I take a couple of personal days, guilt-free, spending them watching The Lord of the Rings (the second one twice because it’s that good), reading magazines I pretend I don’t read, browsing Pinterest for recipes I wish I could bake, and plotting viable ways to go to Hogwarts and stay there forever. Unfortunately, this year, it’s hard (read: impossible) to run away from my responsibilities like that. I’m forced to face them and actually be an adult. Yuck. The worst is knowing that while I’m forgetting what having a normal sleeping pattern and a somewhat existent social life feels like, some people are merrily indulging their personal days. In the spirit of solidarity, I’ve come up with ways that you can help me beat the mid-

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Social media continues to be divided over UP’s Blackface scandal. The outrage was sparked by a picture posted on Facebook depicting two girls posing with what looks like Nutella smeared on their skin, and with pillows stuffed under their skirts to make their bums look bigger. Supposedly, this is what South Africa’s domestic workers look like. Following the uproar, the picture has since been deleted, and disciplinary steps are being taken against the girls by UP. After initially stating that they would not investigate the case because they had not received a complaint, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has since decided to launch an investigation on its own accord, while keeping a close eye on the outcome of the university’s disciplinary procedures. Blackface has a long and convoluted history, and harks back to the days when any white actor with a tin of shoe polish and a readymade stereotype could play a black person. Black people had no voice, before the law or in art, owing to the prejudicial atmosphere of the times. What these girls therefore did is unquestionably racist, and brings back painful memories of the extreme marginalisation of black people. Perhaps, however, we should consider whether this was an act of intentional racism, or whether it arose out of ignorance. Don’t get me wrong: I am aware of the structural racism that black people are still subjected to, and the white privilege that allowed these girls to act in ignorance. The fact that the picture was deleted from Facebook is not a sign of remorse. Rather, it betrays their shame at being caught doing something

wrong. The girls have since been expelled from their residence, and some are calling for their expulsion from university. What would this achieve? Racism is outlawed by our constitution but, as is evident with the LGBTI movement, it takes more than a law to change people’s perceptions. Perhaps what is needed here is education. Perhaps young South Africans (notice I did not only say young, white South Africans) need to be taught that racial stereotyping constitutes racist behaviour, and why racism is a crime: because it strips people of their dignity; because it reduces people to a set of animal-like characteristics; because it is something that, in this country, people have given their lives to eradicate. Perhaps UP should take a leaf out of Prof. Jonathan Jansen’s book. Prof. Jansen was elected as the University of the Free State’s (UFS) first black rector and vice-chancellor. His election came just two years after the Reitz Four incident, in which four former UFS students recorded their humiliation of five black workers. During his inaugural speech, Prof. Jansen acknowledged the “institutional complicity” that permitted the incident to take place. Two years later, after the sentencing of the Reitz Four, the university held a Reconciliation Ceremony, bringing together perpetrators, victims, and the wider community. What these girls did is wrong, yes, but maybe Prof. Jansen is onto something. As well as focusing on the perpetrators of racist acts, why are we not interrogating the social and intellectual climate that allows such incidents to take place? Are we afraid that we will be found

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year slump. Scratch your New Year’s resolutions. You’re likely to have been a bit over ambitious, especially if you made them after one too many tequilas. Actually, there’s no such thing as one too many tequilas, but the point is that you’re probably not achieving all those goals you set for yourself. And that’s just going to make you feel bad. Reevaluate what you want to achieve, and what you can achieve, by the end of the year and focus on that. Make time for yourself, even when you’re at your busiest. Go to Aandklas, go shopping, do yoga, drink more wine – whatever helps you relax. We don’t want any stress-crazed students unleashed on campus, although it would make for an interesting front page. Embrace the slump. Two bad weeks aren’t the end of the world. Enjoy your Friends marathon, eat chocolate for every meal (public service announcement: Campus Kiosk sells Oreo Cadbury) and stay in your PJs all day every day. Remember that, if all else fails, Stellenbosch University offers a course in wine and that’s always an option. Max

to be complicit in the perpetuation of racist stereotypes ourselves? Racism is a societal problem, not an individual one, and as such cannot exist without society’s approval, no matter how shamefaced this approval is. UP still has not forgotten the resignation of former lecturer Louise Mabille, following her racist comments on Afrikaans website Praag. But what did her resignation achieve, besides removing her from the space where her opinions could be engaged with, and refuted? Are we saying that people are “allowed” to be racist in private, but not when they, as these girls did, bring the name of the university into disrepute? This latest incident comes in the wake of the SAHRC’s hearings on transformation at South African universities, and seems to make a mockery of UP’s participation in these hearings. Despite being 20 years into democracy, the SAHRC remains concerned with acts of racism, with approximately 45% of the cases they investigated between April 2013 and February 2014 pertaining to the usage of the k-word. But should it be their duty to weed out racism? Are we turning the SAHRC into a kind of “race police”, and therefore frustrating any chance of real reconciliation? Racism is a crime for a reason. But we should remember that, especially for a crime of this nature, punishment (resignation or expulsion) does not equal reform. Neither does it equal reconciliation. What do we desire more: a society where racism is implicitly allowed and racists are punished, or a society that, through understanding, condemns racism and works together to eliminate it? Saneze Tshayana

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EFF, Daso, AfriForum Youth and independent SRC candidates at one of the SRC circuses last week. Photo: Aron Hyman

TEBOGO TSHWANE The 2015 SRC election campaign began last week Tuesday with candidates participating in circuses on the six UP campuses. Candidates had the opportunity to tell students on why they were running for office and what changes they would implement through their respective portfolios if they were to be voted into the SRC. Students were also given the opportunity to question the candidates.

The candidates presented their manifestos to students on Hatfield campus last Tuesday. The audience consisted mainly of political parties supporting their candidates. After boycotting last year’s elections, Sasco and the ANCYL were both present to support their candidates who are running in this year’s elections. Sasco boycotted the SRC elections last year after they rejected the new constitution for student governance. Sylvia Graham, Sasco’s candidate for SRC secretary, said that she wants effective and

real transformation at the university. She emphasised the work that Sasco has done for the Right to Learn campaign and that she aims to ensure that the campaign is implemented correctly by the SRC. 2015 presidential candidate Amy Ashworth from Daso, who is currently the SRC member for the study finance portfolio, said that her experience in and knowledge of the SRC makes her an ideal candidate for the position. She mentioned that one of the projects that she would create as president is a registration fund for NSFAS and international students who battle to pay registration fees in the beginning of the year. Independent candidate and Madelief HK Mignon Paulsen said that as president of the SRC she would ensure that there are buses to the Prinshof campus, that there is more accommodation for students, and that day houses are representative of the diversity on campus. She added that inclusivity is an issue on campus and that the cultural gap must be overcome. Students asked candidates about long NSFAS queues which interrupted class time, the bus service to Sunnyside, Arcadia and external campuses, the issue of a racial divide on campus, exclusive res traditions and the lack of NSFAS funds. The SRC’s inability to help students with historical debt emerged as the most pressing matter among students. The election campaign will run until 27 August. Voting will take place on 3 September on all UP campuses.

Work for study programme to be implemented next year MOLEBOGENG MANGOALE The work for study programme will be implemented next year. The programme is an SRC initiative that will provide employment for students at the university as a way for them to pay their study fees. SRC member with the study finance portfolio Amy Ashworth told Perdeby that although the programme has not been finalised it is currently in the process of being institutionalised. Ashworth said that students will be hired at UP on a permanent, a temporary or a onceoff basis. The jobs offered at UP will include positions such as teaching and library assistants

or assisting during events such as Open Day. Ashworth also said that the initial idea of the programme was for students’ salaries to be paid into their student accounts to cover the study fees. However, she said that this is yet to be confirmed. Students will either be paid in full in cash, or 60% of the payment will be deducted from their student accounts and 40% will be paid to them in cash. It is yet to be confirmed if the funds for the students’ salaries will come from the university or from the SRC. “My SRC budget isn’t a consistent budget and that’s where the issue comes in. For now, as it stands, I think it [the funds] will come from both the university and

the SRC,” Ashworth said. Funds from the SRC’s annual dinner budget, which was cut in half, were added to the study aid and finance portfolio. Ashworth said that the funds were used to buy textbooks for students and that a donation of R50 000 was made to the Tuks Scholarship fund. She also added that some of the money was used in monetary systems to assist students with regard to things such as registration. “The rest will be used for the work for study programme,” she said. According to Ashworth, the response from students to the programme has been positive.

Bus lane construction affects Lynnwood Road parking FUMILAYO SOKO The construction of bus lanes for the A Re Yeng buses has extended from the Sunnyside area up Lynnwood Road to the corner of Roper Street. The construction will affect parking on Lynnwood Road, where 400 vehicles park each weekday. Michelle Joubert, a BA Archaeology student who regularly parks on Lynnwood Road, said, “Parking is already a nightmare. Sometimes (depending on what time I go in) I get parking two or three blocks away. It’s always scary when driving slowly on Lynnwood Road with your indicator on hoping for a space to open up.

INTERVARSITY NEWS SABRINA MWAURA AND MAXINE TWADDLE Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) A woman jumped to her death from the seventh floor of a high-rise building in Sunnyside. According to Rekord, the building is occupied by students from TUT’s Pretoria campus. Sunnyside police spokesperson Coba Brights said that police cannot confirm whether the woman lived in the building or how she gained entry. Some of her belongings were found in one of the apartments. Brights said that an eyewitness saw the woman enter the building prior to the incident. The eyewitness said that she was purchasing airtime when she heard the sound of the woman falling.

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University of Venda (Univen) City Press has reported that four women have been killed at or near the university since the beginning of the year. Two of the women were raped before being killed. Three of the women were Univen students. In July, the body of a member of the cleaning staff was found dead on the university’s premises and it was revealed that she had been raped and then beaten to death. Univen SRC President Uhuru Mofokeng demanded that the head of safety at the institution be fired and that the university’s security company’s contract be terminated. University of Fort Hare (UFH) The annual intervarsity weekend between Rhodes University (RU) and UFH, which was scheduled to be held 16-17 August, was cancelled due to student protests at UFH. UFH Vice-Chancellor Dr Tom Mvuyo said in a statement that the university had been experiencing “student unrest” for two weeks prior to the decision to cancel the event. According to Oppidan Press, RU SRC President Bradley Bense told RU students that 200 students were striking on the UFH Alice campus over safety concerns. Bense that the students were escorted off campus by police.

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University of Cape Town (UCT) UCT’s Centre for African Studies commemorated the Marikana anniversary by placing white wooden crosses on the side of the road going to the university’s upper campus. The university held a week-long commemoration, which began with the screening of Miners Shot Down, Rehad Desai’s documentary of Marikana. The week included discussions from political scientists. It was concluded with the first annual Marikana Memorial Lecture, which was delivered by Prof. Sakhela Buhlungu, the dean of Faculty of Humanities.

Something needs to be done.” UP encourages students to make use of the park and ride shuttle service that runs between Sport campus and Hatfield campus. The informal car guards on Lynnwood Road will also be affected. Themba Thukwana and Isaac Tsekeni told Perdeby that they will lose income if students stop parking on Lynnwood Road. They added that their families depend on their jobs as informal car guards. The A Re Yeng bus system will be implemented by the City of Tshwane to address insufficient and inefficient public transport. It is scheduled to be fully operational by the end of 2014.

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Ebola: what you need to know MAXINE TWADDLE The South African government announced yesterday that non-citizens travelling from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea would not be allowed to enter the country in a bid to prevent the Ebola virus from entering the country. South Africans travelling from these countries will face strict medical tests before they are allowed back home. The health ministry has warned South Africans not to travel to Ebola-hit countries unless it is essential. The Department of Home Affairs has announced that airport officials will question citizens who do decide to travel to these regions on the necessity of their travel. While there have been no confirmed cases of Ebola in South Africa this year, there are concerns that people travelling from affected regions may bring the disease back with them. This comes after an outbreak of Ebola in west Africa earlier this year. The outbreak began in Guinea in December last year, but was only detected in March. It has since spread to Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria. Earlier this month, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the Ebola epidemic in west Africa as an international health emergency. The epidemic broke out in Guinea in March this year, and has since spread to Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. There have been isolated cases around the world. The 2014 outbreak has seen 1 350 deaths as of 18 August, and CNN reports that WHO officials believe that this is the deadliest Ebola outbreak to date.

What is the Ebola virus? Ebola virus disease, known commonly as just Ebola, is a disease caused by the contraction of the Ebola virus. The disease is named after the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). There are five species of the Ebola virus, four of which cause the Ebola virus disease. Each species is named after the region where it was first identified. The Ebola virus (EBOV), formerly known as the Zaire ebolavirus, is the virus responsible for the recent Ebola outbreak in west Africa. The first EBOV outbreak occurred in August 1976 in Yambuku in the DRC. EBOV has an average fatality rate of 83% in adults over 27 years of age. The Sudan ebolavirus (SEBOV) was also first contracted by humans in 1976 in Sudan. It was originally considered to be the same as EBOV. The most recent SEBOV outbreak was in May 2004 and to date it has a 54% fatality rate. The Côte d’Ivoire ebolavirus (CIEBOV), also know as the Tai ebolavirus, was first discovered in chimps in the Côte d’Ivoire’s Tai forest. Scientists found that the chimps had contracted the disease after eating infected western red colobus monkeys. CIEBOV has only affected one person. One of the scientists working with the chimps contracted the disease but responded to treatment and recovered fully after six weeks. The Bundibugyo ebolavirus broke out in

Uganda in 2007. The last person infected with the disease was discharged from hospitality in January 2008. This strain has a 34% mortality rate. The Reston ebolavirus (REBOV) has been found in non-human primates in Pennsylvania and Texas in America and in Siena in Italy. In all cases, the animals had been taken to the country from the Philippines, where they had been infected. REBOV has not caused disease in people to date.

How can the Ebola virus be contracted? The virus is initially transmitted to people who come into contact with the blood, secretion or any other bodily fluid of animals. It then spreads through the population through humanto-human transmission. You can contract the disease through broken skin or through the mucus membranes by coming into content with the blood, secretion or other bodily fluid of someone who has it. You can also contract the disease by coming into contact with the dead body of someone who had it. The virus can be transmitted by semen up to seven weeks after the man has recovered from the disease.

What are the signs and symptons of Ebola? If you contract Ebola, you would initially experience fever, weakness, muscle pain,

headache and a sore throat. You would then experience vomiting, diarrhoea, rash and impaired liver and kidney function. You could also bleed externally or internally. It can take from two to 21 days for you to experience symptoms after being infected with the virus.

How is Ebola diagnosed? Before you are diagnosed with Ebola, the doctor must rule out the possibility of other viral haemorrhagic fevers such as malaria, typhoid fever, shigellosis, cholera, plague, meningitis and hepatitis. Once this has been done, several tests are conducted to confirm whether you have Ebola.

How is Ebola diagnosed? There is no specific treatment for the virus. Intensive care is provided, with focus placed on treating the symptoms. Ways of treating Ebola, as well as vaccines, are being tested.

la How long is someone with Ebo infectious? An Ebola patient is infectious for as long as their bodily fluids contain the virus, which could be for up to 60 days.

Street robberies on the rise in Hatfield

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Last week Tuesday a 23-year-old female UP student was allegedly robbed at knifepoint in Brooklyn. According to a statement issued by Brooklyn SAPS, the student was on her way home after class when she saw a black Volkswagen Polo with three male occupants parked on the side of the road in Brooklyn. When she passed, a male got out of the car and robbed her of her belongings at knifepoint. The suspects then fled the scene. Later that day, in an unrelated case, a

31-year-old man was arrested for robbery in Hatfield near the Gautrain Station after one of his victims recognised him and pointed him out to a police officer. According to captain Colette Weilbach of the Brooklyn SAPS, street robberies remain “opportunistic crimes that can only be reduced through a combined effort of the community and the police and security partnership in the area”. The Brooklyn SAPS offers this advice to students in an effort to prevent street robberies: 1. Try to stay in a group when you go out. Walk with other students at night, including to and

from your car. 2. Try to park in well-lit areas and be cautious when strangers approach you. 3. Do not offer a lift to people you do not know and do not accept rides from strangers. 4. Be aware of your surroundings and conceal your possessions until you have reached your destination – offenders tend to look for victims who seem unaware of their immediate surroundings, such as students who are using their cell phones or are wearing headphones. 5. Do not get distracted by people who want to sell items or services to you on the streets. 6. Ensure that your car is locked before you

leave the area where you parked. Never allow anyone to distract you when you enter or leave your car. 7. Walk on the pavement facing oncoming traffic. Robbers sometimes operate from vehicles and stop next to their victim, rob them and drive off. 8. Most of these street robberies occur after midnight and in the early morning hours (When clubs and pubs close). 9. Limit alcohol intake because alcohol will impair your judgement and potential robbers will see you as an easy target. 10. Attend SAPS awareness programmes.

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Paying your dues as a student NAISARGI PATEL Tertiary education is becoming increasingly difficult to afford. Tuition fees, books, accommodation, computers, cell phones and transportation add to the burden of costs faced by both parents and students. One of the more expensive courses offered at Tuks is the new curriculum Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), which costs approximately R60 000 for the fourth year of studies. Chantè de Klerk, a second-year BVSc student, says, “I think the education I’m getting is worth [the cost]. I have access to a lot of facilities. Technology is used effectively to better the presentation of lectures. I also understand the price involved as each year the vet faculty has to supply second-year students with fixed specimens on which to perform dissections.” Third-year industrial and system engineering student Janak Patel says, “The [tuition] fees are reasonable since we are not getting just any normal education and degree. [The qualifications] are well-known overseas and are internationally recognised by top countries like the USA and Australia.” Books also form a big part of the list of costs that need to be covered. According to book prices Wize Books’ website, the cost of purchasing university textbooks around UP’s area ranges from R150-R1 516. Books are not always used in their entirety as sometimes only certain chapters are relevant for a module. Second year BCom Informatics student Yi-Yu Liu says that tertiary institutions should make expensive textbooks available as ebooks. “The whole world is moving towards an electronic side, so [the universities] should consider staying on top,” Liu says. Patel feels that ebooks would be a way for Tuks to set an example for other institutions in saving the environment,

but doesn’t think that many textbooks would be made available as ebooks because authors tend to prefer print. Accommodation is another major cost that students incur. According to the prices on Arlon. co.za, property owners seek rental income from R3 990 for a half-bedroom apartment to R6 690 for a two-bedroom apartment in the Hatfield area. Above the price of accommodation, students should also consider the safety of the area and building. Second-year accounting student Kumeshan Moonsamy travels via the Gautrain from Midrand to the Hatfield campus on a daily basis. Moonsamy has to purchase a R400 weekly ticket and also pay R15 per day to park his car at the Midrand station. “I wouldn’t prefer staying near campus even if it would save time and money. I wouldn’t be able to survive [because my] family is important to me,” says Moonsamy. Loans at lower interest rates and bursaries are two of the more popular ways to finance student costs. Various firms and institutions in South Africa provide such assistance. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) have bursary programmes for anyone studying toward an accounting degree or selected engineering and information technology degrees. However, the problem with bursaries is their requirement for students to keep their marks at a certain level. For example, PwC require their bursary students to maintain a 70% average in all subjects at an undergraduate-level and a 60% average in all subjects at a postgraduate-level. This may pose an obstacle for a number of students. This can be a discouraging factor for some students considering a bursary as an alternative to finance their education. Some banks also grant student loans that cover tuition fees, books and equipment such as laptops. They also provide accommodation

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Social media: adding stress to your life?

GABRIELLA FERREIRA

Social media has become a part of our daily routine. We never think twice about logging onto Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other social media application because it is has become an extension of how we communicate with others in the modern world. Social media has become an increasingly popular area of study as researchers ponder what sort of effect being in constant contact with family, friends and acquaintances has on our lives. One of the most prominent questions currently being debated is whether social media is fun, or whether it is actually creating additional stress in our lives. According to studies performed by Galaxy Research in Australia, CivicScience in the United States and the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, social networking applications may actually be increasing the users’ stress levels. Each study found that more than 50% of users reported greater stress levels than people who abstained from social media. But how exactly is social media causing us to stress more? In her study on the negative impact of Facebook, researcher Dr Kathy Charles from Edinburgh Napier University suggested that one of the reasons why social networking applications cause stress is that they allow people to have an audience in the form of their friends or followers. The availability of such an audience may lead to some users creating an online image and trying to amass as many likes and retweets as possible by constantly posting statuses, tweets and photos that are perceived as favourable by this audience. Findings in CivicScience’s survey suggest that people who use social media to improve their image are 4.5 times more likely to feel stressed by social media.The reason for this is that the upkeep of such an image may become strenuous after long periods as users

consistently try to please the available audience, which may not always be possible. Another reason common among various studies is the pressure of always having to keep up with what everyone else is doing. This extends to various aspects of our lives, such as the products we buy, the movies we watch, the clothes we wear, the current events we follow. It even includes the different hashtags that are trending on social media. It would be difficult to argue that the popularity of a particular trend is not in some way aided by social media. The general suggestion is that the more we try to keep up with the trends our friends are following, the greater the chance of us experiencing stress. Other common reasons why social networking applications may increase stress include the inability to know who is viewing your profile, the ability for workplace officials to view your profile, and various relationship issues such as whether to make a romantic relationship public or not and what to do in the event of a romantic relationship coming to an end (like whether or not to “unfriend” or “unfollow” a former partner). Perdeby asked students around campus whether they felt social media adds stress to their lives. Faith Makombue, a second-year BCom agribusiness management student, says that she noticed a decrease in stress levels after losing her Blackberry and not being able to access Facebook or WhatsApp as frequently as she did before. “People are always nagging you to attend events and [to] go places on social networking sites. With less access you don’t really know what other people are doing, so you don’t always feel obliged to go in fear of missing out,” Makombue says. Laurika Stapelberg, a third-year BA student, says that one of the reasons why she avoids most social media applications is that it creates stress and requires a lot of time. “I might create a Facebook profile in the future for business

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purposes or other similar reasons, but at the moment the only social networking app I use is WhatsApp,” says Stapelberg. Some argue that social media may actually have a positive effect on our lives due to the nature of social networking applications. A study assessing the value of social networking performed at Cornell University in the United States, suggests that a site such as Facebook could have a positive impact on a person’s selfesteem, because we generally tend to focus on our positive attributes rather than our negative

attributes when creating and editing a profile. Whether or not social networking applications have greater positive or negative effects on our lives is yet to be determined. It is important, however, to keep in mind that the original purpose of social networking sites is to keep us in contact with those around us. If you find that it is not fulfilling this purpose or may be adding stress to your life, then it may be time to consider reducing your time spent on such applications.

Portfolio of Candidates For the 2014/15 Student Representative Council

This supplement contains the portfolio of candidates for the 2014/15SRC Elections. • The elections will take place on the 3rd September 2014, from 08h00- 20h00 • All registered students are eligible to vote • The candidates have been vetted by UP Administration to be eligible under the SRC constitution • Candidates are eligible to stand for no more than two portfolios • This supplement shows the manifesto for the first choice of portfolio for each of the candidates • There will be a ballot for each of the portfolios, and each student can cast one vote per ballot (each student has 10 votes; one for each portfolio) Voting will take place on all campuses on the 3rd September- information on the location of the polling stations will be publicized. Look out for the posters announcing the schedule of election circuses, where candidates for the various portfolios would present their manifestos and students will have the opportunity to ask questions of the candidates.

Every Vote Counts!! Vote on the 3rd September 2014

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

SRC Secretary Profile I Adrian Eckard is running on behalf of DASO TUKS in the SRC elections. I am currently a 3rd year International Relations student and tutor at the Department of Political Sciences.

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

During my time at Tuks, I have served on many structures including UP&OUT and currently on the Tuks Student Political Association.

I am the best candidate for the secretary portfolio due to my experience that I gained by serving on these structures. My goal in the election campaign is A BETTER FUTURE FOR TODAY. By electing me as secretary of the SRC, I can collectively with my fellow DA candidates tackle the basic needs of students like student finances. Financial exclusion on campus is one of the most important issues of the day which DASO has been dealing with for a number of years. The Work for Study Programme and the Registration Fund that have been implemented by previous DA SRC members are proof that the DA as a collective delivers. My contribution towards making Tuks a better environment is by running the day-to-day administrative activities of the SRC effectively and through challenging the high of food prices on campus. I believe in OPEN OPERTUNITIES FOR ALL, that means no to financial exclusion.

Adrian Eckard Andries Petsoane, a Political Science honours graduate, currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Security Studies. Also a resident of Tuksdorp.

Student Representative Council (SRC) is meant to be a vanguard for student’s issues and needs across all campuses. Its purpose is to assist students at all cost, to always represent the concerns of students with all stakeholders, hold university management accountable when they fail to respond to issues. For this role to be adequately fulfilled, as students, we need vibrant, trustworthy and brave student leaders at the forefront. There is a serious need to challenge management for the transformation of the university, particularly regarding the 6040 quota system, residence culture, the insistence of conducting lectures in Afrikaans and English amongst other things. We must be for: • 50-50 quota system (including the placement in residence). • English should reign as the supreme/only language of conducting lectures. • Res culture that seeks to undermine other students’ beliefs should be abandoned. • Urgent need to address the NFSAF bottleneck, students’ remain distressed and devastated by the debts they find themselves in, whilst they are still studying. • Adequate student accommodation, as there are students who continue to live in some of the most unfriendly studying environments/areas.

Andries Petsoane

There is a serious need to have an SRC that will not speak the language of management, but rather one which will owe their full allegiance, during their term in office, to you the students who vote for them. And it is in this regard that I sincerely pledge for your support during this coming election, so that I can be your voice. The power of transforming and making UP an institution you envisage is in your hands. My name is Hlobile Makukule, I’m currently in my second year of BSc Mathematical Statistics. I’m always willing to try something once. My social skills are my greatest assets as a result in my time here at the university of Pretoria I have made a great amount of friends. I am an open minded person, I always try to meet people half way to try and understand them better.

I was a part of the Center for the study of Aids society, the Mamelodi campus branch

I am running for the societies portfolio. I believe I’m the best candidate for this portfolio because of my ability to interact with different people. The Societies portfolio requires a lot of interaction with the many different societies that we have within the university, societies that each have a vast number of students who are very different, and this is where my personality will be most useful. I am also composed when it comes to my emotions and I believe a leader should have control over their emotions since it is not everyday that things will go according to plan. Because of my past experiences within societies I am passionate about implementing change to the way things are being run currently in the societies portfolio, I have identified the gaps that need to be closed and I have a sense of urgency to address these issues.

I’m the current Secretary of the EFFTSCT. I’m a member of the PSC. I serve as a member of the ARF which is a coalition between UP staff and students who are concerned about growing threats of racism at the UP. I’m also a member of The PUPS- a Feminist Student society that drives the ideals of feminism to help transform the universities gender inequalities.

Final Year Political Science and Philosophy student. I’m an individual who is deeply committed to the values of radical socialism, the Feminist Movement and is active in the struggles of the working class Gay and Lesbian communities. I’m running for the portfolio of Transformation. It is time to reclaim what belongs to us all, vote to stop the scourge of institutional oppression and racism at Tuks to finally see what it feels like to be valued and learn in a space that affirms that we too can make a real difference! Thus I ask you- remember who the real enemy is! For the FIRST time- may the odds be ever in OUR favour! Vote for the Radical Youth Coalition for radical change!

I am twenty two years old, my home town is Nelspruit and I am the eldest of two children. I am a third year BCom Marketing Management student and I absolutely love what I am studying. You will not find a person more dedicated, loyal, responsible and reliable than I. I stand up for what I believe in and I do not give in to peer pressure. I am a member of the AfriForum Youth society on campus.

Currently I am a member of the society AfriForum Youth on campus and I am also part of their branch leaders. I hold the position of treasurer. I am also class representative in two of my subjects – Marketing Management (BEM 356) and Business Management (OBS 320).

I am standing for the portfolio of Secretary. I know that I will be the best candidate because I have excellent communications skills, I am energetic, I can organise, I have a great work ethic, and time management is definitely one of my strengths. I work hard and I love challenges. I am proud to be a student at the best university in the country: the University of Pretoria. I feel I have a lot of knowledge and want to put it into practice to the benefit of the University. I want to plough back my knowledge and experience into the University and community. I would be honoured to be part of a successful University Representative Student Council team.

Hlobile Makukule

Jaco Oelofse

Liezl Aylward

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

SRC Secretary Profile

Sibahle Sgwane

Sylvia Graham

Thandeka Mogoerane

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

I am Sibahle Sgwane, a second year in Medicine. I live in Huis Curlitzia. I am a hard working student and believe in doing the best in anything I involve myself in. I love working with people of different backgrounds because I get to learn a lot about different cultures and characters. To add, I believe in change, change that will benefit the people I serve and benefit them regardless of their different backgrounds. The societies of my interest are those of international students as well as those that empower women.

I have achieved the academic success award from the University of Pretoria and I am a member of the Golden Key International achievement society. I have been a secretary for Yonge Nawe Environmental committee as well as the Golden Eagles an entertainment committee in High school. I am currently participating in Pulse a committee for medical students.

I am running for SRC secretary, and I believe I am a better candidate for it because I am an understanding person and can relate to people with their different situations. These qualities are important because as a secretary I will deal with students first hand and I should be able to manage everyone and be able to relate to them. Also I believe I am a better candidate because I believe in communication, which is important if you are a leader. To increase communication between the SRC and students helps to create a platform for the students to voice out their opinions as well as their suggestions. To add, being a secretary means I am going to have to monitor the progress of all the other portfolios and still serve the students. This requires someone like me, a person can manage my time very well and spring back when under pressure.

I am currently enrolled for a BA Honours (International Relations), next year I plan on studying towards my Masters in International Relations. I have been a tutor in the Department of Political Science for two years now. I am a member of Tuks Student Political Association as well as the ANCYL Tukkies Branch. My interests off campus are rooted in charity work with an organization called the Fairytail Foundation that focuses on youth development and career guidance for underprivileged teenagers.

I am the current Chairperson of Tuks Student Political Association and a founding member of the Association. Within Tuks Student Political Association I have held the portfolios of Charity and Outreach in 2012 (founding year), and Deputy Chairperson in 2013. I also sit on the branch executive committee of the ANCYL Tukkies Branch as an additional member, and previously was appointed as a member of the Branch Task Team (2013). In 2012 I was invited to join the Golden Key Society, and have been a member of the society ever since then.

I am standing for the portfolio SRC Secretary; I am the best candidate because of my exposure to student governance through structures like SASCO and the ANCYL during the 4 years that I have been a student at the University of Pretoria. The SRC should be a reactionary entity that responds to the needs of all students. I would be a valuable contribution, as the secretary is the engine of the SRC and I believe I can steer it in the right direction. With the support of SASCO, real transformation and effective integration can be attained. No longer can one culture and language be imposed on students. Criteria for accommodation should include need as well as distance. We can’t tolerate over inflated prices in dining halls and bookstores on campus.

I am a 23 year old who is studying informatics. I live off campus, and have been involved in the society SITHouse as well as EBIT faculty house. I am an adventurous individual who likes trying new things, especially those that challenge me and take me out of my comfort zone. I enjoy dancing, singing, meeting new people, debating, public and motivational speaking and road trips. I have a passion for community engagement and helping those in need

I am one of the founding members of the School of Information Technology’s Departmental Organising Committee as well as the SITHouse society. I began as the secretary and treasurer of SITHouse and later on became the chairperson of the society. I have been actively involved as the societies, officer for the EBIT faculty house. I have received a number of distinctions and merit awards in public speaking as well as debating. I received the “gift of the gab” for most outstanding public and impromptu speaker in my high school. I currently work as a technical consultant for the Apple iStore.

I am running for the societies as well as secretary portfolio. I am running in the SRC as I believe I have all the necessary skills and zeal to serve as a profound leader for my fellow peers and colleagues. I am innovative in my thinking and always find the most effective and creative methods to solve any challenge and problem I am faced with. I am a people’s person who always puts people’s needs ahead of my own. I am a driven individual, always looking to learn, with a focus on quality delivery. I enjoy challenges and excel under pressure. I am highly motivated with a strong work ethic, and consequently, I stay the course even when delivery is complex. Team-work is an essential part of my work style. I believe in a high performance delivery in a competitive environment. As a former chair of a society I know the challenges and ways to overcome challenges in this environment and am passionate about helping and steering other societies and their chairs into the best possible direction for their missions and visions. My organisational and precision skills make me an ideal candidate for the society and secretary portfolio.

The legacy of SASCO is entrenched in “The Right to Learn Campaign” that has assisted students regarding to res placement, admissions, financial and academic exclusions. Problems like nafsas and bus survives to Sunnyside and Arcadia cannot be ignored by the university any longer. In order to attain academic excellence, the computer labs and library should be accessible to students for 24 hours. SASCO Building the Bridge, Bridging the Gap.

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

SRC President Profile

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

I am a final year political science student, and will commence with my postgraduate degree next year. I am a current member of the Student Representative Council and hold the study finance portfolio. I am a direct affiliate of the Democratic Alliance Student Organization. In my years of study I have been involved with numerous societies, such as DASO, UNASA, AUSA AND PHYC. I have wide range of interests, but a passion of mine is understanding social dynamic and engaging on platforms of diversity.

I currently hold the Study Finance portfolio on the Student Representative Council and in my SRC capacity I also occupy the positions on the Study Finance Committee and well as Senate (the second highest structure at this institution). In addition I have also represented the Democratic Alliance Youth in a debate on higher education, hosted by the Black Management Forum. I was elected class representative last semester, for 3rd year International Relations.

I am running for the position of President, as I feel I can contribute another year of service to my fellow students. In my capacity as the SRC member for Study Finance, I was confronted by the severity in which a large number of students battle to conduct and complete these studies due to financial constraints as a result of socio-economic inequality that exist in this country. In a bid to combat these issues, I initiated a Work-For-Study programme. This programme will offer a sustainable tool in which to better assist students. I wish to oversee the implementation of my programme, next year. In addition I would like to focus next year’s SRC on the key issues that students face, namely: Finance, Transport and Accommodation. I will start a registration fund, insist on a fulltime bus service to Sunnyside and Prinsoff campus as well as create an additional portfolio on the SRC just for accommodation. I have experience in this institution, and have knowledge in the methodology of pushing through policy and achieving results. I am demanding a better future today! And as President I have the capacity in which to achieve this goal.

I am a second year student residing in Huis Kiaat in Groenkloof campus. I’m from EFF TUKS student society/ branch and I like politics because they affect our everyday lives. I love working with people and believe in the spirit of UBUNTU and the motto that says UMUNTU NGUMUNTU NGABANTU because I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the people I live with which is why I want to represent them and ensure that their problems are being dealt with and I always live up to the saying that says ‘no man is an island’.

I am a chairperson of the EFF TUKS branch and a KIAAT second team coach. My greatest achievements in life is me being able to finish my matric with good results under disturbing situations, being a student at the UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA and finally being a leader in politics and in soccer.

I am standing for president so I can have a say in all the portfolios and be able to deal with student issues in every way I can unlike focusing on one portfolio considering the fact that I know almost all the issues that students are facing daily. I am a best candidate due to the fact that I have the qualities that it takes to be a leader like being goal driven, accountable, reliable, understanding, and dedicated and the list is endless. What got me to run for SRC president is the fact that the SRC is a bridge between individual students, students societies and the TUKS management of which the SRC has been unreachable which is going to change when I get elected because we need the SRC that will interact with students regularly so they can know the issues that students are facing on campus. i also need to ensure we have a radical SRC that always remembers what their roles are from the definition of SRC which stands for Student Representative Council.

I am currently a 5th year resident student at the University of Pretoria and recently finished my Bcom Honors degree in Communication Management. I play tennis for Tuks 1 and I am currently the university’s number 1 tennis player. I am opinionated, value driven and passionate about students’ wellbeing. I am a hard worker willing to do what needs to be done, and walk the extra mile in order to get the job done.

I have served on House Madelief’s HK/EC for three years now. Over these years I have served in the portfolios of Vice-Primaria, Ienkvoog, Spiritual HK, Finance HK, Archives and Marketing. During my four years at Tuks Tennis I have been ViceChairlady as well as the captain of the first team. Being at Tuks for five years has also given me the opportunity to identify and experience hands-on problems that nobody wants to address. Still, at the end of the day I do believe this position is not only about experience but having a will to do the job and establish change.

I am an independent candidate running for SRC President. I am not here to represent or improve a certain groups interests, but for student rights. That is why I am the better candidate. For every student out there, I am running for you and because of you. Leaders are known by their followers and I want to be a leader worth following. This University needs a student body that is opinionated; making a stand for the right change and transformation and improves student life. For a long time we have been slaves of the same circumstances, not going anywhere. In order to get something you’ve never had, you need to do something that has never been done. This is what I would like to be and do. Prioritising on the common issues the SRC has to deal with will ensure effectiveness. We need to get back to basics and create sustainable solutions? Only then, the University will be taken to the next level in all areas of student life and performance, not only portraying a good image to the outside but establishing a study environment on the inside that students from all races, languages and ethnic backgrounds want to be part of.

I am a proud member of AfriForum Youth. I was elected to serve on the SRC Executive as the SRC Secretary for 2014. This year, 56% of first years who enrolled at UP were female students. As the only female representative on the SRC Executive, I hope to see more women taking leadership positions in 2015. I completed my BCom Law degree in 2013. I will be completing my LLB degree next year. I enjoy being involved in community outreach programmes and campaigning for student rights, including the protection of healthy student traditions, the abolishing of racial profiling and retaining mother tongue education.

Last year I was elected as the SRC Secretary by my fellow-Tukkies. Thus I have been serving as a member of the SRC Executive Committee. I have also actively served and represented the student voice on numerous other student governance structures at the University of Pretoria, including the Senate Committee for Student Life, the Institutional Forum, as well as the Student Forum. I am proud to be part of the AfriForum Youth national management. I have contributed to AfriForum Youth by acting as spokesperson, participating in strategic planning, and running numerous successful campaigns.

The SRC is elected BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS. As SRC President I will make sure that we do our duty as SRC to first and foremost represent the students. I promise to always ensure that the SRC stays true to this duty. We will not be puppets in fancy blazers. I believe in a student governance structure that is open and accessible to all students. As I was a member of the SRC Executive Committee this year, I participated in the day-to-day management of the SRC and specifically performed urgent duties of an administrative and technical nature. I have the experience and knowledge to successfully lead the SRC of 2015. When I am elected as your SRC President, I will ensure the continuity and success of projects that started in 2014. I will also oversee the execution and implementation of future SRC responsibilities, programmes and activities. I am well acquainted with all student structures, as well as the management at the University. I am familiar with how the University structures function and also with the members, procedures and history of the different structures. This gives me an advantage in liaising with student structures and management at the University

I am a twenty-one year old, third year student from Polokwane,currently studying towards achieving a BA in Psychology. My interest in psychology has led me to become a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Psychology. I aspire to one day become a counselling psychologist. I am a proud member of Huis Boekenhout and Hatfield Christian Church Student Society (HATS) on campus. My passion for leadership development and community engagement has resulted in my active involvement in the TTJ&S Leadership Development Program and Enactus UP. Ultimately, my faith in Christ is the most important part of my life that gives me hope for the future.

My participation in student leadership structures includes being a member of the 2013 Boekenhout Traditions Committee. I currently serve as the Chairperson of HATS and I have held this position for two years. I am also the current President of both the Tuks Top Junior and Senior Leadership Development Program and Enactus UP. I represented South Africa as a speaker at the 2013 Enactus World Cup in Mexico, where we finished amongst the Top 8 countries. I also led and was a part of a team that finished in the Top 6 of the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan competition in 2014. Recently,

The office of the President requires a leader who can manage a diverse group of leaders with different opinions, ideologies and backgrounds. My experience on the different leadership structures sets me apart as a tried and tested candidate capable of achieving this objective. Being an independent candidate allows me to be representative of those students who are not politically affiliated to any party but wish to have their voice heard on campus. Students need an SRC that will not only listen to their grievances but also take active steps in addressing the various grievances. As the President I will ensure that each and every member of the SRC attends to his/her mandate as provided by the greater student population. My goal is to make the SRC more visible and accessible to each and every student at the University Of Pretoria. In my term as President, I will make sure that recurring issues and problems are tackled head on without fear or favour. These issues are not limited to but include: financial exclusion, transformation on race, gender, class and disability and transportation to areas outside the current bus routes. The only way we can achieve this, is if all students unite and support their SRC by mandating them about their everyday struggles.

Amy Ashworth

Luvuyo Menziwa

Mignon Paulsen

Monique du Randt

Rasethaba Rassie Mosibudi

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

Societies Profile

Beverly Lekgoro

David Sawyerr

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

I’m a hard working student, studying BSc Chemistry second year. I’m currently staying at katjiepiering tuks res.

I’m the deputy chairperson of the Socialist Youth Movement (SYM). I like interacting with people. I do a lot of community services, including: facilitating matriculants, youth health campaigns and others.

It has come to my attention that external campuses of the University of Pretoria have been excluded from the main campus’s daily activities for a very long time. There are no subcommittees under the SRC who can serve as carriers of student’s grievances to the SRC. It is because of this stumbling block that we find racism manifest itself in these campuses. Lecturers, together with some of the stuff members, have been immune to radical transformation and this hinders progress that seeks to build and benefit this university and the coming generation. We also have students who on a daily basis use public transport. These students come as far as the East rand, Mpumalanga, hammanskraal, Soshanguve and other places to name a few. Most of these poor students are obliged to attend to 7:30 classes, and some lecturers aggressively reprimand them for arriving at 7:45 in class, not acknowledging the efforts made by these students of waking up every morning at 4am to make it for a class. I am for change and I believe that whoever that feels that these issues need to be addressed urgently should vote for me for this portfolio.

I’m a third year Mechanical Engineering student driven to pursue this degree due to my problem solving skills and love for science and mathematics. I have a childhood obsession with planes. This Mozambican (myself) is a proud Taaibos Ou Man. I’ve been exposed to various lifestyles and cultures; I’m also academic and thus I believe this enables me to run for the “Post-graduate and International student” portfolio. Though I study engineering, I have an inclination towards social, economic and political side of life. I’m a member of the TuksTaekwondo, Moz@Tuks society and Aeronautical Society at Tuks. YES!

In Taaibos I began as a residence RAG committee member for the year 2011/2012. My involvement in university life extended to high school academic camps through being a Junior Tukkie facilitator. I’m currently a member of the EBIT Faculty House EC responsible for Professional Development. I’m responsible for providing a platform to the EBIT faculty students to aid them in their careers. The Moz@ Tuks society was established this academic year, and I had the privilege of being a cofounder and the initial Executive Committee. I’m approachable and relatable as I tutor students in the modules MPR 213 and MOW 217.

The chance to join the SRC is a great opportunity to provide fair and just representation to the students. Providing a solid platform where international and postgraduate student’s grievances will be heard and acted upon. I’m personally aware of the struggles international students and postgraduate students undergo, this being said I believe I am in a position of understanding and relating to the students who have these problems. Extensive support structure for this group of student is essential. International students should be afforded more than one (international day) UP and STUKU recognized event. Once elected, receiving a mandate from the students being represented is very important as I was elected by the students. Providing postgraduate students with financial assistance; the university aims to be a top research facility. Problems beyond my reach may arise, I will make sure the problems are presented to the university and the university to act on them accordingly. Post-graduate and international students constitute a large portion of The University’s population, it is imperative that they are fairly represented. I promise to work to the best of my ability to fairly and not merely be an ‘SRC Mascot’. “Your voice, your choice.

I am in my final year BSc Human Physiology. I am a Pretoria Boys High alma mater, with a love for sport, people and the outdoors. I enjoy watching rugby and Scuba diving. I usually start my mornings with a cup of coffee, and a friendly chat with the locals at Oom Gerts. I enjoy working with people and have a welcoming, friendly and energetic personality, coupled with a great thirst for knowledge. I am a down to earth Boys High gentleman which holds traditions and the ethos of my school and university in high regard.

I am currently a recipient of the Physiology Mentorship Bursary. I was once voted Arcade Empire’s “most wannabe bearded man” and is a member, sitting on the board, of the Magaliesberg Bosveld Baard en Snor Vereeniging.

I am standing for Facilities, Safety and Security. I believe I am the best candidate as I hold the security of my fellow students in high regard. Over the past few years the safety of the Tukkies students have been slowly deteriorating to a point where it is not safe to enter or leave the university. A perfect example would be the high-jacking and stabbings that occurred to students over the past few years. I believe that I can ensure that better security and safety procedures can be implemented and that students can study in a risk free environment and travel to residences without the fear of being a target, day or night. From personal experience, I have picked up where several improvements that can be made to the facilities at UP, which would be to the benefit of all students, as I believe it is the right of every student to ensure the highest quality education, using the most cutting edge technology, and be taught by leading experts in their respective fields. I do not hold any political affiliation to any party, this ensures that I am transparent and committed to serving my fellow students without a political agenda.

My name is Hlobile Makukule, I’m currently in my second year of BSc Mathematical Statistics. I am an open minded person, I always try to meet people half way to try and understand them better. I’m always willing to try something once. My social skills are my greatest assets as a result in my time here at the university of Pretoria I have made a great amount of friends.

I was a part of the Center for the study of Aids society, the Mamelodi campus branch.

Second Year Law student. I currently belong to the student chapter of the Economic Freedom Fighters, the Muslim Students› Association both at Tuks and Nationally, and the Palestinian Solidarity Committee. I am part of the campaign advocating for the people›s ethical treatment of animals. A cat lover.

Secretary of the Palestinian Solidarity Committee in 2013. I was the National Media Coordinator for Israeli Apartheid Week 2014. I›m published in Braille for a collection of stories that were provided to individuals at the South African Council for the Blind. Winner of the best position paper for Model United Nations debating in the National sphere. I have obtained my A-levels in the International Cambridge Exams.

I am running for the portfolio of student societies. As a post-apartheid institution freedom of expression, religion, and culture is greatly limited on this campus, particularly in comparison with the spirit of the preamble of the Constitution of South Africa. As Societies manager my aim would be to promote the interests of societies and the voices behind them. The issue of certain societies being given preference over others must be challenged to allow for fairness and equality to be promoted on this campus. My aim would also be to work with societies to help develop the constitution so that it caters to their needs, and allows for their better functioning, while also promoting their interests.

Enrique du Preez

Hlobile Makukule

Iram Yousuf

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

Societies Profile

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

As a 2nd year BSportSci student (Sport Sciences), it goes without saying that I have major interests in sport. However, my greatest passion lies in education, be it teaching, tutoring or just giving or even receiving knowledge of any sort. Having attended another institution before I came to UP, I served on several student structures where I learnt about the beauty of having institutional pride and the appreciation of various cultures. I am day student but because of my involvement in student life at my previous institution, I try to keep up with as much res activities as possible.

In the 20 months as a tukkie, I was a member of – or involved in - the following:

My name is Koos Meyer and I am currently in my second year, I am studying mining engineering. I am an active and passionate member of the Democratic Alliance student organization or otherwise known as DASO Tuks.

I am an active and passionate member of the Democratic Alliance student organization or otherwise known as DASO Tuks.

I will be running for the society’s portfolio, I am a hardworking and honest student, which prides himself in addressing the needs of students. If elected to the society’s portfolio, I hope to engage with the various societies on campus through meaningful dialogue and robust debate. By giving a voice to the societies, I hope that we can address their concerns and learn from their ideas. Together we can Demand A Better Future Today!

My name is Michelle Krüger, I study Remedial Education and I plan to do my Honours degree in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. I am a hardworking and an active individual, and I love sport such as hockey and cricket. I am fluent in Afrikaans and English and I am currently learning German and French as well. I play piano, and enjoy painting or reading as well as horse riding. I enjoy doing outreaches and helping people within their communities. Currently I am an active member of AfriForum Youth on campus. In my first year I was a member of Vividus Ladies’ res as well

In the past I was a member of Vividus Ladies’ res, where I participated in RAG and Serrie. Currently I am a member of Autism SA, which works together with the Augmentative and Alternative Communications department of the University of Pretoria.

I am standing for the Societies portfolio. I believe that I am the best candidate for the position, based on the following: Societies are not widely recognised on campus, even though there are over 100 registered societies on campus. I believe that by taking on the portfolio of Societies, I will be able to promote these societies better and get more day students involved in the societies and their ongoing activities. I believe that there should be a balance between academic and social development at the University of Pretoria and that different student structures can help promote a healthy student life. Many of the societies are not only academically orientated, but are also socially orientated. Every student needs to have a balance of good grades and healthy student life. Joining different societies can help promote this balance. I believe that by improving the position of societies on campus, a lot of student can enhance their student lives. I believe that by taking on of the societies portfolio, I will be able to give a voice to smaller societies and help them become known on campus.

I am a 24 year old who is currently doing his honours in Public Management at the University of Pretoria. I am also an active member of the ANCYL on campus. My interests range from soccer, rugby, cricket and boxing. I also enjoy spending some time with loved ones in my spare time. I also enjoy taking part in projects that help shape the peoples futures. I am of the belief that each person has the responsibility to contribute to the society that he/she finds him/herself in.

From my first year of studies, I have always preferred to be in the background of the ANCYL on campus. I have not yet held a leadership position in the ANCYL. However, given the growing challenges that some of the societies have encountered, I have felt the need to take this opportunity to serve the societies and the students that are represented by these societies.

I will be standing for the societies portfolio. What I aim to bring to this portfolio is the type of leadership that will primarily seek to promote a unified university culture. Working under the mandate of SASCO, I will ensure that I dedicate my efforts towards being the voice of the diverse student population that seeks to deliver for all the students and the societies that they represent. I am fully aware of the various challenges that are confronting the various societies in the University of Pretoria and all its satellite campuses. In dealing with these challenges, I will commit myself to building a harmonious working relationship where I will be working closely with the representatives of all societies in an attempt to strike a balance where all societies in the University of Pretoria are equally represented in the best possible way.

Karabo Sekhukhuni

• The Chappies Network of the TSC 2013 • UP Ovuwa • Tuks Top Junior and Senior (TTJ&S) students together with Enactus • Amatuks Marketing Team • Amatuks Supporters society • House humanities Although I am/was an active member in the abovementioned structures, I currently hold a leadership position on only two. Namely: Chairperson of Amatuks Supporters Society and Academic Guardian of House Humanities. I have also been recently invited to be a member of the Golden Key International Honours Society.

Through my involvement in these various structures, I encountered various situations where I felt that change, to a certain degree, needs to occur. This was cemented when I sat on the student panel at the Anti-Racism in Higher Education (ARNHE) colloquium. I realised that as much as efforts are being made to combat issues of prejudice and discrimination, usually it is the same group of people who are present at these discussions and this does not provide us with a clear distinction of where the student boxy as a whole stands on such issues. For this reason I am running for Transformation and student success as well as Societies. I believe that for any form of change to occur, student involvement is vital and a great chunk of our student belong to at least one society or student structure. Although I am passionate when it comes to issues of injustice, I always try to remain as rational as possible when dealing with such issues. Lastly, I would like to be on TuksSRC not only because I am willing to learn but also because I have a few things my prospective colleagues can gain from me.

Koos Meyer

Michelle Krüger

Makhanya Sphiwe Njabulo

Thandeka Mogoerane

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

Study Finance Profile

Dineo M. Mulaudzi

Iram Yousuf

Ismael Phara

Kea Mathobela

Nonkululeko Mokwena

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

I am a fourth year student at the University of Pretoria and I am currently enrolled for a concurrent completion of an LLB and a BCom Law degree,with majors in Financial Accounting and Financial Management. Nerina Residence had been my place of residence for three of the four years but I now live off of campus. On a more personal note; I’d like to think of myself as a spiritually enriched young woman, driven and disciplined, who knows no boundaries; in that I am on a constant search of challenges and opportunities that will enable me to heighten the values and needs of the community in which I find myself. I appreciate good music and have recently taken a liking in baking.

I have been a member of StudenteKultuur (STUKU) for the past two years. My first appearance therein was in 2012 when I applied for the General Committee (GC) and after completion of my term, I then took on a more prominent role as a member of the Executive Committee (EC) for which I am currently serving my term as Treasurer

Given the one end of my degrees and my role as Treasurer in STUKU, I think it’s pretty evident that I have an interest in numbers. On a more strategic basis, however, part of my reasons for this application is to enhance the financial stance of the SRC and essentially that of the University by way of engaging a lot more with students. What I have in mind is a system in which “transparent” is the word of the day. I wish to establish an open door policy in which all those with an interest, not just in the financial aspect but the development and growth of this institution, feel comfortable enough to share their ideas, suggestions, proposals etc with myself or any other member of the SRC. Where students actually have a say in the SRC’s budget and further allocation of funds by way of bringing forth their issues , provided there are adequate, feasible and sensible reasons. Where students are furnished with regular updates on the use of funds and progress of any initiative the SRC may have underway. In a nutshell, a system where are being represented.But in order for any of this and more to become a reality

Second Year Law student. I currently belong to the student chapter of the Economic Freedom Fighters, the Muslim Students’ Association both at Tuks and Nationally, and the Palestinian Solidarity Committee. I am part of the campaign advocating for the people’s ethical treatment of animals. A cat lover.

Secretary of the Palestinian Solidarity Committee in 2013. I was the National Media Coordinator for Israeli Apartheid Week 2014. I’m published in Braille for a collection of stories that were provided to individuals at the South African Council for the Blind. Winner of the best position paper for Model United Nations debating in the National sphere. I have obtained my A-levels in the International Cambridge Exams.

My name is Ishmael Phara from Free State Province residing at no 611 Reitz Street Sunnyside at the Theological Seminary of the Northern Theological Seminary ,I am doing my second year BA In Theology which a second Degree that am doing after obtaining a Diploma in Civil Engineering with Central University of Technology, Free State.

As I mentioned above, am doing my second Degree and in 2006-2007 I served as a Treasurer of SASCO at CUT and on the same year August 2007 I was elected to the SRC of the University as the Transformation Officer the position that I held and served until 2008 and at the end of my term we managed to transform the Academic exclusions where reduced by 30% because we transformed the moratorium of language usage in classrooms and demanded that the University build other facilities where students will be able access all the information they need for their studies especially those who travel between Bloemfontein and remote areas

If I get elected in the Portfolio of Study Finance this are the things we will have to focus on as the collective leadership of SRC:

2nd year LLB Law student, residing in Klaradyn. I am outgoing and have been described as a people’s person. I am also driven and goalorientated. Apart from being passionate about the degree I am pursuing, I am a wellrounded individual who loves sports.

Student structures: RAG for 2 years.

My name is Nonkulueko Mokwena; I am a second year student in the Faculty of education and currently staying in Inca female residence on the Groenkloof campus. I am part of the Gauteng Tertiary Institutions choir society (GTI), the society is a choir which sings choral. In this society I am the female Dc, the disciplinarian for the females. I’m a very enthusiastic, vivacious and loud person; I like sharing jokes with people and helping where I can. I am interested in music, soccer and immediate politics. I am not part of any political party thus running as an independent candidate.

I am part of the Gauteng Tertiary Institutions choir society (GTI) UP structure and I am the Female DC. And I am the class representative for OBS 220. When I was in high school at Greendale school I was the Dux learners for 3 years, from Grade 10-12 (2010-2012) and I was part of Greendale school Matric leader committee in 2012.

Involved in: • Democratic Alliance Student Organisation (DASO TUKS) • UP and OUT • Junior Tukkie • Training at the CSA (Center for the study of AIDS).

•Create a direct link with the Office of the Minister of Education and get the person from that office who is assigned to us to help with issues of Student bursaries and NSFAS with this link we will reduce the stress of the students every time when NSFAS has not paid where you find our fellow disadvantaged students being financially excluded from the institution because they cant pay their fees •Student Finance must form the critical part of our SRC mandate because at the end of the day all of us before we are leaders of societies our education and financial wellbeing comes first. •The current government of ANC in their 5year plan have put Education as their central focus with the vision of making sure that no student suffers the indignity of being expelled from the University because of lack of funding for further studies, with this in mind I will make sure that we follow up on the plan so that it benefits those who must be prioritized in the institution

I am running for the SRC because I want to be part of a system that works towards holistically improving the student experience. I believe that I am the best candidate for this position because I have seen first-hand how financial freedom and academic success can be closely linked. I am equipped with the necessary mediation and negotiation skills to advocate on behalf of students in order to ensure that their needs are adequately represented. Having said this, I will be able to ensure that the ‘Work 4 Study’ programme and the proposed SRC Registration Fund are run like well-oiled machines. The “Work 4 Study” Programme will help students pay off their outstanding tuition debts while gaining work experience, for example at the Library or IT Labs. Whereas the registration fund will assist students with registration funds at the beginning of the year, where there has been a backlog with NSFAS and Bursaries etc. these two initiatives will ensure that no student is financially excluded. My goal is serve the students of this university. My call to all students is that we should Demand a Better Future Today!

I am standing for Study finance. And I believe that I am the best candidate for this portfolio because finance are a sensitive matter which need to be handled with utter most persistency and dedication. Being the persistent and dedicated person I am, I will use my character to benefit the student body by being persistent when forwarding their grievances to the schools management, and being dedicated to my position I will when executing my duties, i will ensure that i am OPERATING in line with THE VALUES OF THE SRC which are: ACCOUNTABILITY, INTERGRITY, EXCELLENCE, COMMITMENT, MATURITY, DILIGENCE AND RELIABILITY. I think that I am best for the position because I will approach the portfolio with the following strategy that, as the student body we should WORK TOGETHER to make a SUCCESS of our VASRSITY CAREERS. How? This can be achieved by telling me as your SRC what your grievances are and what i should do. Then i will implement OPERATION MOSQUITO BUZZ, which is an ideology embedded by persistency and dedication, to ensure that the schools management is aware of and attends to our grievances.

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

Study Finance Profile

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

I am Gerhardus WP Pretorius and I am running for the portfolio of student finances.

I am currently studying medicine (MBChB II) at the University of Pretoria. I reside at Huis Olympus (the Prinshof men’s residence). I aspire to be part of the Medical Student Committee - Pulse - in the 2014/2015 term. I am also a member of AfriForum Youth. I have a wide range of interest: classical music, art, culture and sport to mention a few. I enjoy helping out in the community especially the medically vulnerable. I love to read and therefore I consider books to be the most important resource there is. I am currently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia representing the university in an international physiology quiz for medical schools and also Africa as the first African team ever to participate.

I am standing for student finances and I believe that I am the best candidate for the job! I have recognised the financial struggles that many students have to face on a daily basis. I believe that money should not be an obstacle for any student and that in fact the less fortunate students should especially be afforded the opportunity to complete their studies without having to be worry about their tuition debt as they are the key to breaking the poverty cycle in South Africa. I think students should also be equipped with the necessary resources to be able to realise their full academic potential. Hence, if I am voted in, I will try to do as much as I can to make sure more students can own their course’s prescribed text books.

I am a dedicated, reliable and hardworking individual and take pride in helping others. I am currently enrolled for a B.Admin Public Management doing my second year. I currently reside in Sunnyside. I belong to the Young Communist League, SASCO and the ANCYL. I love poetry and recording music.

I am a member of the Branch Task Team of the Tuks Young Communist League (Tuks YCLSA). I am an active member of SASCO and ANYL on campus

I am standing for the Study Finances portfolio. As a member of SASCO, I believe I’m the best candidate for this position where I will provide the best access and assistance to student finances. SASCO has been on campus for more than 18 years and we’ve been successful in providing financial assistance to students who need funds. I believe that students should not be financially excluded and I will make it my responsibility to ensure that they have access to these funds. I will make it my responsibility to ensure that students receive a response from NSFAS by June and to ensure that students have access to other bursaries. I believe that students should have the right to peruse their results irrespective of their financial standing. Through the Right To Learn campaign, SASCO has an outstanding record of providing these services and myself, as a Study Finance SRC candidate, I will ensure that these services are extended to all students.

Gerhardus Pretorius

Samkelo Cetyiwe Candidates for SRC Portfolio

Transformation and Student Success Profile

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

I believe that we as the Radical Youth Coalition are the faces of change, a change this university needs. We can be the driving force that will not allow racism to continue at Tuks. If I’m elected the new transformation officer, black-face will be no more! Has this institution changed for the better of all? Vote for people who will TRANSFORM this university and not just reform it. I’m not asking for your votes so that I can fight to make your problems less- but to fight to end them- once and for all. I want so see this university go beyond the point of just producing students with degrees, to a point where we can create the perfect conditions for ALL students to FLOURISH intellectually! It is time to reclaim what belongs to us- vote Radical Youth Coalition!

My name is Jhua-nine Wyrley-Birch and I am currently a second year student in Publishing. I am a member of Vividus Ladies’ day res and I am involved in AfriForum Youth on campus. I enjoy working with people and love languages, as well as reading and writing.

Since my first year I have been involved in AfriForum Youth and this year I have been on the campus branch committee as secretary, where I am responsible for membership issues.

I’m a good candidate for the SRC because I am a fair and approachable person who values and respects language and cultural diversity. I feel that I can contribute towards creating a positive outlook on diversity among students at an academic, social and cultural level. My inclusive attitude toward different languages and cultures makes me a suitable candidate for the portfolio. As I am in my second year, I feel that I would be able to support students and help them prepare for the adaptations of university life.

In the 20 months as a tukkie, I was a member of – or involved in - the following: • The Chappies Network of the TSC 2013 • UP Ovuwa • Tuks Top Junior and Senior (TTJ&S) students together with Enactus • Amatuks Marketing Team • Amatuks Supporters society • House humanities Although I am/was an active member in the abovementioned structures, I currently hold a leadership position on only two. Namely: Chairperson of Amatuks Supporters Society and Academic Guardian of House Humanities. I have also been recently invited to be a member of the Golden Key International Honours Society.

Through my involvement in these various structures, I encountered various situations where I felt that change, to a certain degree, needs to occur. This was cemented when I sat on the student panel at the AntiRacism in Higher Education (ARNHE) colloquium. I realised that as much as efforts are being made to combat issues of prejudice and discrimination, usually it is the same group of people who are present at these discussions and this does not provide us with a clear distinction of where the student body as a whole stands on such issues. For this reason I am running for Transformation and student success as well as Societies. I believe that for any form of change to occur, student involvement is vital and a great chunk of our student belong to at least one society or student structure. Although I am passionate when it comes to issues of injustice, I always try to remain as rational as possible when dealing with such issues. Lastly, I would like to be on TuksSRC not only because I am willing to learn but also because I have a few things my prospective colleagues can gain from me.

Jaco Oelofse

Jhua-nine WyrleyBirch

Karabo Sekhukhuni

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

Transformation and Student Success Profile

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

Kenneth Diole is a second year Political Science & International Relations student. He is young man who is passionate about service to others, and thus his extensive involvement in extramural activities. He has served as the Head of Public Relations at UNASA (Pretoria Chapter) for the term 2013/2014. . His activeness accompanied with a wide range of interest such as environmental sustainability, youth development, Model United Nations (MUN) debating are testament to his vast abilities. He currently serves as one of the IPL 220 MUN tutors and adjudicator for numerous public speaking competitions.

Kenneth Diole has been an active student on and off campus. In 2014 he has been a member of no less than five societies on campus, which include: UNA-SA (Pretoria Chapter), African Union Student Alliance, Tuks Political Association, Corporate Youth and Young Communist League. He held the executive position of Head of Public Relations at UNA-SA (Pretoria Chapter). He is an individual who is very passionate about Model United Nations debating, a passion which resulted in him being the reigning National Universities Champion and the East African Regional Model United Nations Champion which was held in Tanzania. He is a day students who is very involved and always ready to serve with distinction.

I envision this portfolio as a template of excellent effect change in the coming years; a portfolio that will seek to create a conducive learning environment through the collaboration of a number of projects that advocate for marginalized issues on campus such as the accessibility of resources to disabled students. To create platforms that encourage tolerance among students for our respective religions, race, cultural diversity and sexuality (UP and Out). Furthermore, it will serve as the middle man between the management and the student so as to ensure that there is a; progressive agenda of Equality, fair demographic representation, multilingualism (more use of Sepedi), inclusiveness of all races, and a more stringent challenge to the status quo of the university. The portfolio will also sought to find practical measures of accelerating the implementation of the Higher Education White Paper on transformation as stipulated by the government. I also envision this portfolio doing more groundwork to address issues that face first generation students and collaborate more with faculty houses to address issues of academic excellence and extra-curricular involvement. This portfolio will create an environment where students will be served with excellence and be put at the top of the agenda. “ May your choices reflect your hopes, and not your fears.” Vote Kenneth Diole

I think of myself as a hardworking person who never shies away from a challenge. I am always driven to do more where there is social injustice and generally regard myself as a humanitarian. I always rely on my resilience and perserverance to get things done. I am a Development Studies Honours student and I live in Tuksdorp. I love reading autobiographies, playing netball and watching cricket. I am interested in anything human rights and social justice related.

I am the current Chairperson of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) on campus and also serve as the Deputy Chairperson of Tuks Students Political Association (TSPA). I have served as scriber (secretary) of the ANCYL Task Team and served as secretary of TSPA as well. I am a member of SASCO and of YCLSA on campus.

I am the best candidate for this position because I believe in the ideals of non-racism, non-sexism and a nondiscriminatory society and institution. I believe in an environment where student success is a priority. Given the opportunity to serve the students; I will advocate for a unified university culture, transformation of the structural barriers that perpetuate privilege for others, while disadvantaging others. I will fight for 24 hour library and computer facilities that will help students who either do not have the luxury of owning laptops or for the general student whose success will be ehanced by these facilities. I will work hard to ensure that there is a permanent bus service to and from Sunnyside and Arcadia for all students to improve class attendance and access to safe transport. Where are a student is faced a difficulty that could hinder their academic success, I will work to ensure that the student is exposed to the resources and facilities that will ensure their success. Through the collective effort of the PYA (SASCO, ANCYL and YCLSA), we will ensure that we represent a SASCO that advocates for student rights and a SASCO that puts the student first.

I am standing for Transformation & Student Success. And I believe that I am the best candidate for this portfolio because finance are a sensitive matter which need to be handled with utter most persistency and dedication. Being the persistent and dedicated person I am, I will use my character to benefit the student body by being persistent when forwarding their grievances to the schools management, and being dedicated to my position I will when executing my duties, i will ensure that i am OPERATING in line with THE VALUES OF THE SRC which are: ACCOUNTABILITY, INTERGRITY, EXCELLENCE, COMMITMENT, MATURITY, DILIGENCE AND RELIABILITY. I think that I am best for the position because I will approach the portfolio with the following strategy that, as the student body we should WORK TOGETHER to make a SUCCESS of our VASRSITY CAREERS. How? This can be achieved by telling me as your SRC what your grievances are and what i should do. Then i will implement OPERATION MOSQUITO BUZZ, which is an ideology embedded by persistency and dedication, to ensure that the schools management is aware of and attends to our grievances.

Greetings to you, my fellow students. My name is Reitumetse Ratlhogo. I am a 21 year old dynamic, resilient and passionate personality. I am tenacious when it comes to things I have put my mind to and I’m not afraid of hard work. I am currently in the 3rd year of studies for a B(Eng) Mechanical Degree, and hope to pursue a career in Aeronautical Engineering. I have been a day student since first arriving at UP in 2012. My interests include reading all kinds of material, and writing.

I have been involved in one or two community projects. I was the proud recipient of a Certificate of Achievement at the Denel Dynamics Top Young Achiever Awards 2013, presented in January 2014.

In my capacity as your elected SRC representative, I’ll establish a healthy link between the SRC and the student body. This will constitute establishing a bilateral communication system between the SRC and students, to ensure that issues affecting the everyday student are addressed effectively and within reasonable time.

Kenneth Diole

Milisa Mbete

Nonkluleko Mokwena I’ll work to create an SRC that advances the interests of all students, residence and day students alike. I’ll strive to bring equal access to University resources to all students, in this way ensuring an environment that facilitates better learning for all. Transformation will therefore be a key goal in my administration, as transformation and equality promote student success. I have hopes of an SRC that is transparent, one that is accountable and in turn holds the University Management to the same level of accountability. An SRC that is visible, that reaches out to and works amongst its constituents. is now. Vote Reitumetse Ratlhogo!

Reitumetse Rathlogo

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Candidates for SRC Portfolio

Treasurer Profile

Dineo M. Mulaudzi

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

iven the one end of my degrees and my role as Treasurer in STUKU, I think it’s pretty evident that I have an interest in numbers. On a more strategic basis, however, part of my reasons for this application is to enhance the financial stance of the SRC and essentially that of the University by way of engaging a lot more with students. What I have in mind is a system in which “transparent” is the word of the day. I wish to establish an open door policy in which all those with an interest, not just in the financial aspect but the development and growth of this institution, feel comfortable enough to share their ideas, suggestions, proposals etc with myself or any other member of the SRC. Where students actually have a say in the SRC’s budget and further allocation of funds by way of bringing forth their issues , provided there are adequate, feasible and sensible reasons. Where students are furnished with regular updates on the use of funds and progress of any initiative the SRC may have underway. In a nutshell, a system where are being represented.But in order for any of this and more to become a reality, I need your vote. Which is why I urge all of you to cast your vote on the third of September and to VOTE FOR TRANSPARENCY! Vote for Dineo M. Mulaudzi.

I am generally the type of person that could be defined as one who is ethical , focused and passionate about making a difference. I love working with different people from various backgrounds as there is always something new to learn. I am currently completing my 2nd year in Bcom(Financial Sciences) and I am passionate about working with numbers. I do not live on res, but I am currently living at home with both my parents.

As a student who sees the importance of leading a healthy and well balanced life at University I try to be active and involved in as many student structures as possible . This creates a break away from academics and creates opportunities for growth in different ways. This year I have mainly been involved in Enactus and AIESEC, where I have been able to network , meet new people and also develop my leadership qualities . I have recently been invited to join Golden key international honor society

As a passionate, committed and ethical individual running for a position as the SRC treasurer. I believe that I am the best candidate for this position as I will carry out my position as required. I will perform my duty as a member of the SRC and also my duties as the treasurer. This will include but is not limited to:

I am a 3rd year BCom Law student, majoring in tax and accounting. I will further my studies towards an LLB from next year. I have been involved in campus leadership on behalf of AfriForum. I am fortunate to be a member of the Golden Key International Honours Society. Finally, I enjoy sharing a glass of wine and a smile with fellow students at Wine Tasting Society events.

I was fortunate to be elected by students to represent them on the SRC during 2014. I was elected to further represent students on the Institutional Forum. As stated earlier, I was fortunate to be invited to join the Golden Key International Honours society.

A treasurer is a principled, knowledgeable and relatable person. If any of these pillars are missing, the person will not be capable of representing you sufficiently. Being a distinction-average final-year BCom student and prospective LLB student, I can confidently say that I am knowledgeable. I am also experienced. A treasurer should be comfortable with the operational systems. I am lucky in the sense that I had the opportunity to learn and make myself comfortable with the operational systems within the SRC. I can confidently say that I am steadfast in my principles and I will ensure, given the opportunity of serving students as the SRC Treasurer, that the SRC funds will enrich STUDENTS effectively, efficiently and sustainably. I am fortunate to be afforded the opportunity of sharing a glass of wine with fellow studnts at Wine Tasting Society events, cheering our boys at AmaTuks soccer matches; share in the fun at a Kaskar race at Universiteitsoord or a Sêrenade performance. These events made me relatable and I can confidently say: Ek praat JOU taal.

3rd year Civil Engineering student, politically inclined and up to date with student problems on campus. I have been involved in assisting students on campus since 2011, was a member of SASCO from 2011 and joined the ANCYL TUKS brunch in 2012. I’m interested in addressing student issues and insuring all students are given the full opportunity to make their dreams of leaving TUKS with their preferred degrees.

I was an additional member of SASCO in 2012, elected in AGM. I then joined the ANCYL in 2012 and was elected treasurer of the movement in 2014. Chosen to be the convener of the PYA structure in 2014 June, which is a progressive youth alliance between SASCO ANCYL and YCL

I am standing for Treasurer General, the movements has chosen me to stand for this portfolio because it is strategically important if we want to seriously assist students on campus. I believe in transparency and making sure student funds are used for student needs. Students are guaranteed of a leader who is not shy to knock on doors and demand students be assisted. I care about my brothers and sisters who are in need of a voice, in the movement I represent and in me as a leader they are guaranteed of a voice that will represent them.

• diligently carry out decisions, duties and instructions of the SRC and student body • organize, participate and contribute positively in all SRC activities • contribute to the strengthening of student unity • exercise discipline and exemplary behaviour at all times • maintain good relationships with –all members of the SRC; and the student body in general.

Isaacs Ismail

Marna de Jager

Rendani Maphalaphathwa

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

Facilities, Safety and Security Profile

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

My name is Du Toit Genis, I am a 3rd year Psychology student, with history as my other major. I live in the Tuks Sport housing as a university rugby player. I do not belong to any on campus societies, but aim to register one next year as part of my connections with a local church. My interests vary from series, good films, music, sport, etc. I am a very diverse person, who likes to study and understand people’s belief systems and opinions, but also love to understand behavior in context. I am outspoken, but sensitive to situations and context.

I have served as a class representative for a few semesters. I play rugby for the university, having played both for the first and second teams. I was elected as captain for the second team in this year, but an injury late in the week prohibited me from fulfilling that role. I used to play for the Blue Bulls u/19 and u/21 sides as well.

I am standing for Day students and external affairs. I will never declare myself as the best candidate for the position. I believe in stating that, I would not be fair, because honestly I don’t know the other candidates well enough. I can say that I am a person that drives myself, I am driven by performance in many ways, but am also harder on myself than others would be. I have a heart for people and a very strong opinion against righteousness not prevailing. I believe as a student we do not always have a voice or if we do, we do not know who that is. My first goal would be to better the consciousness of students that they do have a voice, and someone willing to stand for them. I have experience with a group context and leadership in that context. I live according to the saying “to lead is to serve” among others, but this saying is so powerful to me, because I believe leading means giving up of yourself and serving to reach the greater good. Even if not elected to this position will my leadership not end, neither will it start with it.

I am studying Bachelor of Political Sciences. I am part of UP’s Top 15% Academic Achievers. Before taking up university studies I worked as an FNB Sales Consultant at Lifestyle Financial Services, Sales Consultant at Market SA and finally as a Microloan Sales Consultant at Bruma Finance. I am a fierce debater, a public speaker and an avid writer who has won competitions such as the 2014 UNASA-Pta Green Week Writing Contest, What Do I Know About Azerbaijan International Contest and debates. I have interests in the green economy, banking, entrepreneurship, politics and playing golf.

In 2013 I briefly worked at Perdeby Student Newspaper as Features Writer. I am an active member and debater of United Nations Association of South Africa (UNASA-Pta). I will be representing UP at the 2014 Model United Nations debate at UCT. I have also participated in the Centre for the Study of Aids (CSA) Training Programme and I will soon be a writer for the CSA Expressions publications. Due to meritorious academic performance, I have been offered membership of Golden Key International Honour Society. I am the Project Manager for 2015 Model United Nations debate for South African Universities (SAMUN)

As an international student myself, I know the challenges that my portfolio ought to address, I know how it is when you cannot register merely because you happen not to afford expensive medical aid. Moreover, having worked extensively before studying at university I have experienced first-hand most of the challenges that will embattle UP’s postgraduate students in the working environment and I am also well vexed with their campus challenges.

Kenneth Diole is a second year Political Science & International Relations student. He is a young man who is passionate about service to others, and thus his extensive involvement in extramural activities. He has served as the Head of Public Relations at UNASA (Pretoria Chapter) for the term 2013/2014. . His activeness accompanied with a wide range of interest such as environmental sustainability, youth development, Model United Nations (MUN) debating are testament to his vast abilities. He currently serves as one of the IPL 220 MUN tutors and adjudicator for numerous public speaking competitions.

Kenneth Diole has been an active student on and off campus. In 2014 he has been a member of five societies on campus, which include: UNA-SA (Pretoria Chapter), African Union Student Alliance, Tuks Political Association, Corporate Youth and Young Communist League. He held the executive position of Head of Public Relations at UNASA (PTA). He is an individual who is passionate about Model United Nations debating, a passion which resulted in him being the reigning National Universities Champion and the East African Regional Model United Nations Champion. He is a day students who is very involved and always ready to serve with distinction

I envision this portfolio as a template of excellent effective change in the coming years; a portfolio that will seek to create a conducive learning environment through the collaboration of a number of projects that advocate for marginalized issues on campus, such as the accessibility of resources to disabled students. To create platforms that encourages tolerance among students for our respective religions, race, cultural diversity and sexuality. Furthermore, it will serve as the middle man between the management and the student so as to ensure that there is a; progressive agenda of Equality, fair demographic representation, multilingualism (more use of Sepedi), inclusiveness of all races, and a more stringent challenge to the status quo of the university. The portfolio will also sought to find practical measures of accelerating the implementation of the Higher Education White Paper on transformation as stipulated by the government. I also envision this portfolio doing more groundwork to address issues that face first generation students and collaborate more with faculty houses to address issues of academic excellence and extra-curricular involvement. This portfolio will create an environment where students will be served with excellence. “May your choices reflect your hopes, and not your fears.” Vote Kenneth Diole

I’m passionate about excellence, people, Jesus and chemistry. Yes even chemistry! I’m currently a post-graduate student studying BSc: Chemistry at honours level. I’m planning on doing my Master’s degree next year and hope to become a Chemist doing really cool research as well as lecturing in the Chemistry department. I’ve been a day student from first year, and have also been part of a few societies. One of my exciting hobbies includes collecting crystals and mineral rocks.

I was part of a day-house on campus for my first and second year of studies. Since then I have been a part of the awesome Shofar Christian society! I love the church and serve faithfully where I can and I also have leadership positions in the church. Academically I have been invited to the Golden Key Honours society and have also received a merit award from my Faculty for obtaining my BSc: Biochemistry degree with an average higher than 75%.

I am standing for Facilities, Safety and Security. Why am I the best candidate for this portfolio? Well, like I said in the beginning: I am passionate about excellence, people, Jesus and chemistry. I love the principle of servant leadership. It entails serving the people around you, and esteeming them higher than yourself. I have grown tremendously in this leadership principle over the last few years. Learning how amazingly Jesus came to serve us as his people. I would like to serve you, the students of TUKS in my portfolio, as a servant leader to make your problems and issues better on campus. It might include parking issues, facilities on campus and ensuring safety and security for everyone. I want to strive for excellence on campus and also to serve you, the students on campus. I know where my identity lies, and that all my leadership roles I have and will have are given to me by God, and I will always be accountable to him for my leadership positions. Many Blessings, Vote Neil Hearne.

Du Toit Genis

Enrique du Preez

Fairchance Ncube

For International Students I believe; · UP must not force international students to only choose between two expensive medical aid companies, the university must allow international students to register with affordable travel insurance. · African International Students must not pay double the fees of local students · UP must scrap International Levy for International Students who hold a South African Matric Certificate · UP must have an International Students Award Ceremony to recognize the academic achievements of International Students. For Postgraduates I will lobby for; · UP to hasten plans for the establishment of a Postgraduate Centre · More Postgraduate Industry Chairs in Law, Humanities and Theology faculties · Competitive funding for nonrated postgraduate research students in conformity with UP 2025 Strategic Plan · Competitive salaries for postgraduate students working as Tutors Facebook; Vote Fairchance Ncube –SRC 2015

Kenneth Diole

Neil Hearne

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

Facilities, Safety and Security Profile

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

From the moment I wake up, I am conscientious and approach a problem analytically, yet logically. Apart from being determined and friendly, I value respect and loyalty. As from last year, I am studying Mechanical & Aeronautical engineering. I am a member of AfriForum. While maintaining a balanced student life (exercising, drinking water) and studying, I am interested in keeping student life real, and students relevant. Do you know how an engine works? Don’t worry: just as long as you know I’m here to make sure your student life ‘works out’.

I’m pretty much rookie in student structures. With respect to communication between Tuks and students, my experience consists of being class representative in more than one module.

As a South African I experience the momentum we have in achieving goals. As a student at Tuks I feel passionate about above-average performance in every aspect of how we define ourselves. As an engineering student, I grasp the individualistic properties and unique solutions each of you may present to the era we are living in. As a candidate for the portfolio Facilities, Safety & Security, I believe your vision, dreams and achievements should only be a function of how hard you work in class; not how hard you work to get to your class.

My name is Zane Venter and I am a Second year Metallurgical Engineering student. I am passionate about my studies and a ‘trotse tukkie’. I will be running for the Facilities, Safety and Security portfolio.

I am a proud member of the Democratic Alliance Student Organisation (DASO TUKS).I believe in an open opportunity Tuks for all in which, regardless of your background ,you have the opportunity to succeed . With my work ethic and dedication, I can address the needs of all students

If elected to the facilities safety and security portfolio I will engage in issues that students experience on campus regarding the facilities, and ensure that we as students experience a safe working environment. I believe in the Students of TUKS and together we can realise A BETTER FUTURE TODAY!

Sibahle Sgwane

Tertius (TJ) Bester

Zane Venter

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

Postgraduate and International Student Affairs Profile

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

I am currently doing my honors in Eduactional Psychology. I am a sociable person and like spending time with people and I’m sensitive to their needs. I am an enthusiastic person and like to think of creative ways to solve problems. I am interested in people from different countries and cultures and I love to hear their stories and experiences.

I am a member of the Golden Key society and was also in the Mentorship program of the department of Genetics in 2013. I was one of four pioneering exchange student for the Education department in June/July 2104 to Fordham University in New York.

I am standing for Postgraduates and International Students and believe that I am a good candidate, because I understand the challenges as a postgraduate and an international student. I want to stand for the integration of international students with local students and to help them get funds and housing. I also want to stand for the emotional and financial support of postgraduate students.

In Taaibos I began as a residence RAG committee member for the year 2011/2012. My involvement in university life extended to high school academic camps through being a Junior Tukkie facilitator. I’m currently a member of the EBIT Faculty House EC responsible for Professional Development. I’m responsible for providing a platform to the EBIT faculty students to aid them in their careers. The Moz@Tuks society was established this academic year, and I had the privilege of being a cofounder and the initial Executive Committee. I’m approachable and relatable as I tutor students in the modules MPR 213 and MOW 217.

I, Gezina Hoxobes, am a Namibian citizen currently enrolled for the final year of the BA (Humanities) degree. I aim to get into Honours in Psychology and to eventually become a Counselling Psychologist. I, unfortunately, did not get placement in a residence and thus stay in private accommodation. Moreover, I hold memberships in the Namibian Students’ Society (NAMSOC) and the Psychology Students’ Society (Psyche) on campus. I have very strong humanitarian interests and intend on exploiting my career to make life manageable for people. One of my dreams is to open a safe house for children in South Sudan. (100 words)

I am the project leader of the Susan Strijdom te Huis project of Psyche and hold the Community Service Portfolio of NAMSOC. I also engage in the House Humanities community service project of the Bramley Children’s Home. Moreover, I work as a Student Assistant in the Informatorium student computing environment and am on the House Humanities Academics sub-committee. I am a member of the Golden Key Honour Society and the South African Psychological Association. Finally, I have attained the University of Pretoria’s achievement award twice and am currently undergoing the rigorous selection process of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship. (98 words)

I believe that I am the best candidate for the Post-Graduate and International Student Affairs portfolio because I have a diverse cultural background and I support continued education as a fundamental factor in shaping intellectual leaders. if elected, I will challenge the university’s admission policy to admit more international students into residences and to admit more postgraduate students, in proportion to the output of graduates, whilst recruiting more teaching staff. I will also demand a better future today with increased financial aid opportunities via DASO’s initiative of the SRC registration fund. Moreover, I aim to establish an international student mentorship program, in collaboration with UPI, where international students mentor new students from their countries and support them with adjustment. I will endorse the establishment of the Post-Graduate Institutional Association for Students (PIAS) which will eradicate postgraduate’s marginalisation by facilitating communication with management and other postgraduates. Postgraduates can also provide undergraduates with information pertaining to their academic futures and prepare them for postgraduate education through my imminent mentorship program called ‘FootSteps’. Who better to represent international students than an international student herself, who better to represent postgraduates than someone pending on becoming one next year? Vote for Gezina Hoxobes.

I am a very versatile person with a keen interest in a variety of activities. Some of my extracurricular activities include scuba diving, gymnastics, drumming and some other hobbies as well. I also enjoy travelling, hiking and general outdoor experiences/activities. This is my fourth year living in res whilst studying engineering. I serve on a number of committees at res. Some of these include the Culture Committee, Rag Committee and Social Committee. I enjoy participating in a number of cultural activities annually, for example Serrie.

. I am part of AfriForum youth and have been actively participating in various activities and events to ensure student welfare, as well as the conservation of healthy student traditions.

The ideal candidate to serve on the SRC, will undoubtedly be a well-balanced and versatile individual. I am running for Postgraduate and International Student Affairs, a position for which I believe my travels abroad have prepared me well. I have become acquainted with people from different nationalities by visiting countries like Sweden, Spain, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. During my four years of living in res, I had the opportunity of gaining knowledge about many different cultures. I have shared corridors with international students from Zimbabwe, Namibia and even as far as Burkina Faso. We live, eat and socialise together on a daily basis. During this time of living in res, I have gained experience on a wide front and also acquired the valuable skill of time management. After having been on campus for four years, I understand the university system and network well. I am a very objective person who looks past differences that individuals might experience. I am also an approachable person with a good sense of humour who believes in an open door policy. I believe the above-mentioned attributes identify me as a well-balanced and versatile individual. This is an imperative characteristic for any candidate who wishes to make a positive contribution.

Anri Pieterse

David Sawyerr

Gezina Hoxobes

Henrico Barnard

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

Day Students & External Campus Affairs Profile

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

I’m a hard working student, studying BSc Chemistry second year. I’m currently staying at katjiepiering tuks res.

My name is Heinrich Kamffer and I am standing for the portfolio day students and external campuses.

I am currently a full third year mechanical engineering student, and a member of AfriForum jeug

I believe I am the best candidate for this position because I believe someone on the SRC must not only be able to lead, but must also be able to listen to the students who had voted him/her into that position in the first place. To me listening to these students and being their voice is a fundamental point, which in general is not being addressed, and I believe I will be able to address this issue. Furthermore I stand for education to be in mother tongue, the protection of healthy student traditions and to put a end to racial classification, and I will address these issues to the best of my ability.

Beverly Lekgoro

Du Toit Genis

Heinrich Johan Kamffer

Ismail Isaacs

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

Day Students & External Campus Affairs Profile

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

My name is Marizanne van Tonder and I am running for the SRC portfolio Day Student and External Campus Affairs. I am currently a 3rd year Psychology student. I am running for the SRC under the banner of the Democratic Alliance Student’s Organization (DASO TUKS).

I was also part of the Faculty of Humanities HK: Sport Portfolio, for the year of 2013/2014. I will be receiving an Award for my service to the Humanities Faculty. I also love playing sport, that’s why I have played netball for 3 consecutive years for Tuks Netball.

I think I will be the perfect candidate to run for the SRC portfolio because I have previous leadership experience. I am also a hardworking and very dedicated person. My past two years of experience in and out of Magrietjie residence makes me well suited for this portfolio. I will give my all to promote the DASO mission which is Creating a Better Future Today, by utilizing my portfolio to make all Tuks Students feel more inclusive and be apart of all Campus events through effective communication and good organization not only on Main Campus but also External Campuses. Therefore, I sincerely hope you will help make my dream come true by voting for me for SRC.

I have been involved in one or two community projects. I was the proud recipient of a Certificate of Achievement at the Denel Dynamics Top Young Achiever Awards 2013, presented in January 2014.

n my capacity as your elected SRC representative, I’ll establish a healthy link between the SRC and the student body. This will constitute establishing a bilateral communication system between the SRC and students, to ensure that issues affecting the everyday student are addressed effectively and within reasonable time. I’ll work to create an SRC that advances the interests of all students, residence and day students alike. I’ll strive to bring equal access to University resources to all students, in this way ensuring an environment that facilitates better learning for all. Transformation will therefore be a key goal in my administration, as transformation and equality promote student success. I have hopes of an SRC that is transparent, one that is accountable and in turn holds the University Management to the same level of accountability. An SRC that is visible, that reaches out to and works amongst its constituents. The time for active representation of the student body is now. The time for active participation and engagement of all relevant parties is now. The time for students to take charge of their learning, and indeed their futures is now. The time to be heard is now. Vote Reitumetse Ratlhogo! #GetHeard

Marizanne van Tonder

Reitumetse Ratlhogo

Candidates for SRC Portfolio

Marketing, Media and Communications Profile

Participation in UP student structures

Why I am the best candidate for this portfolio

My name is Chandré du Plessis and I am currently a third year LLB Law student at the University of Pretoria. I enjoy being active and I participate in a variety of sports activities, including athletics and biathlon. I have been competing in the SA CrossCountry Championships for the past 6 years and would one day like to represent South Africa at the Olympic Games. Some of my interests include drawing, art and other creative activities.

The societies that I belong to at the moment are AfriForum Youth on the Tuks main campus, which aims to improve student life on campus, as well as YPIB (Young Professionals in Business), which is more business orientated. I am also a member of the sport subcommittee at our Law Faculty’s Law House.

The portfolio I am standing for in the upcoming SRC election is the Marketing, Media and Communications portfolio. I believe that I am the best candidate for this position because I am committed and extremely passionate about our country, our university and our students. I will be proud to be of service to you all. Nothing would make me happier than to ensure that all students are involved and kept informed about things that will not only affect our lives as students but also our future as members of a proud nation. If you vote for me I vow to do the best I can to represent each and every student, without exception, bias or predisposition, through whatever means available to me to ensure that you have a say and that you are kept informed about what is happening in and around our university. Exercise your right to be heard by voting for me. Thank you.

I am Christinne du Bruyn and I am currently 3rd year of Bcom Law. I am hardworking and I aspire to never give up on my goals. I am a positive person and I live life to the fullest. I believe that as long as you persevere and endure, you can overcome any obstacle

I am a proud member of the Democratic Alliance Student’s Organisation (DASO TUKS). I was a proud resident of Magrietjie and I participated in the res activities. I am currently playing netball for Law House. I am a proud member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. I am actively involved in charity work and hold it dear to my heart.

The majority of students do not know what the SRC is, which is unacceptable because the SRC is the foremost student structure whose aim is to serve the students. The main reason why I am running for this portfolio is because I want to improve the visibility of the SRC amongst the students. If you give me the opportunity to represent you on the SRC I will be the voice of not only the SRC but the voice of my fellow students. My aspiration for the year 2015 is that every student will know who their SRC is and what their goals are.

I am an activist, a student of life and an entrepreneur. My activism exists in my membership with SASCO and the activities within the Progressive Youth Alliance (PYA). I’m currently busy with my postgraduate studies, doing my Honours in Development Studies. Beyond my campus activities and responsibilities I am working at establishing my business and am involved in volunteer work as well.

I am currently a full time counsellor (Befriender) for the Centre for the Study of AIDS (CSA), doing my work at the Student Health Clinic on campus. I’m the Deputy Head of the Marketing portfolio in the Corporate Youth Society (CYS) and have served as a teaching assistant at the Sociology Department.

I am standing for Marketing, Media and Communication. I am the best candidate in this portfolio as I have vast experience in all three spheres. In a Marketing and Media point of view, I have gained skills and experience in this respect, from the current position in which I occupy in the Corporate Youth Society, and in my entrepreneurial business endeavours. From a communications point of view, I am articulate and well able to convey messages, concerns and all relevant information to the necessary audience. With the support of SASCO, I will be well empowered to deliver all issues that students are burdened by to the various portfolio’s within the SRC. Furthermore, in line with the vision championed by SASCO, I will ensure that within the functions of my portfolio that students are put first. With me in office, the SRC will deliver a non-racial, nonsexist, non-discriminatory or any other message that encourages the segregation or alienation of a student of the University of Pretoria.

Chandré du Plessis

Christinne du Bruyn

Tumelo Duke Rasebopye

25 August 2014

> Features

Capital city revival: rediscover Pretoria

Photo: Liese-Marie Heyns

LIESE-MARIE HEYNS Once daylight is replaced with a darkness the streets become ominous, faces become hostile and you start feeling out of place. Best keep a look out because you might just drive into a dead end, and who knows what is waiting for you at the end of a dark alley. The inner city of Pretoria can be a daunting place. However, if you take a step back and clear your mind of everything that you think you know about the city, you might just be surprised. People don’t look as scary anymore, and if you are courageous enough to venture further into the city’s depths, you’ll unravel all the secrets it has to offer. One of these hidden gems is Molo Mollo, a pop-up rooftop cinema that provides an alternative to Ster Kinekor and Nu Metro. To get there, however, you have to make it through the city’s labyrinth of construction work, blind alleys and one way streets. Finding parking is the first challenge. Your clue is a Totalsports, signalling you to turn right immediately, up a ramp, to the safe house where you will leave your car for the night. A security guard signals you to follow him up a flight of stairs, through a tiny shopping centre, across a walkway to the glass doors of Bank Towers. You’re thinking “maybe I should just go back, go to the mall like other people” when he tells you to “take the lift to floor six, use the stairs on your right and then turn left.” The view when you get upstairs is stunning. From up there Pretoria doesn’t look so intimidating anymore. “Molo Mollo creates alternative city experiences. It goes further than just cinema,” says Carla Taljaard, co-founder and organiser of Molo Mollo. On Wednesday night Jaco van der Merwe

Photo: Liese-Marie Heyns

from Bittereinder was showcasing a handful of his favourite music videos. You can buy refreshments and popcorn, or even take your own beer and wine along. Spread across the roof on camping chairs and picnic blankets are young adults and students alike enjoying some very unconventional music videos. “This is extremely cool. It’s a great venue. It’s so nice here on the roof, especially now that it’s not so cold anymore. Cool screen, cool sounds. The only thing that could bother you are the aeroplanes flying overhead,” says Van der Merwe. Michael Kruger, a mechanical engineer, has been to the rooftop cinema twice and says, “It’s really nice to come into the city like this. Everyone is always saying how dangerous it is, that sort of nonsense. But here we are, in the middle of the city, in the middle of the night and it’s awesome. I recommend everyone to come here.” Molo Mollo has film screenings the first two Wednesdays of every month. Their next few events will be happening in collaboration with Cool Capital, which is hosting 87 events in and around Pretoria from 29 August to 16 November. “16 November is an important date as it is Pretoria’s birthday,” says Taljaard. In conjunction with Impac, another nonprofit cinema club, they will be screening cult silent movies with soundtracks provided by live artists. In October they will be showing Blikskottel, ten years after its release. It is a comedy skit series, which has been banned three times and was filmed and produced in the Capital City. Cool Capital Biennale 2014 is a DIY guerilla bienalle – an art exhibition every two years – which Taljaard describes as an uncurated exhibition of ideas and they are inviting

everybody to take part. “There are a lot of ways that we as citizens can make a difference and Cool Capital offers people the opportunity to interact with their city,” she said. The event is launching on 29 August, with performances by Bittereinder and Tidal Waves and a sneak peak of what the biennale will have on offer. “And at the end of the night we’re going to light a huge thing on fire,” says Taljaard. You can find more information about the events on CoolCapital. co.za. For those who love a good ghost story, the Pretoria Spookbus will take you on an eerie adventure through Pretoria, sharing some of the city’s greatest legends. Ghost stories will be told about the Vlieënde Hollander along with more recent stories about the hospital-ghost in the Eastern Cape, all while driving through the city. The tour stops at the Ou Raadsaal, the Erasmus Huis and the Victoria Hotel. Tour leader Jaco Hough-Coetzee says that although the tour is in Afrikaans, this is an adventure that all students will enjoy. Their next tour is happening on 6 September. The founders of Park Acoustics and Capital Craft are also planning an event in the CBD for 2015. Although they didn’t want to say what genre music the show would be, Neil Groenewald says “watch this space”. Henk van der Schyf, his business partner, said that City Property has been showing them some cool locations in the inner city. “There are some nice incentives to go and do something in the city again”, he said. To view the city through the camera’s lens, the Pretoria Street Photography initiative is the perfect opportunity. Founded by Emmanuel Munano, it is an internet-based project that shares pictures people take within

the boundaries of Pretoria. Munano says that “Photographers are encouraged to capture and share images captured in the city metropolis, surrounding townships and rural sections of Pretoria.” Even the university is getting involved. The architecture honours students are looking for new, inventive ways to reuse some of the old buildings in Pretoria. The best ideas will be showcased in one of these buildings on 1 September, while Swedish social scientist Prof. Göran Therborn will discuss the future of capital cities on 2 September in the Sanlam Auditorium. Just because places in the Square are closing down doesn’t mean that Friday nights are limited to watching reruns of The Big Bang Theory in bed. There are amazing performances at the State Theatre, such as their jazz and African music nights or Tshwane comedy nights. You can even go on a night tour in the Pretoria Zoo. It’s time to take back the city and indulge in all it has to offer.

The Pretoria Spookbus is giving away two tickets worth R450 for any of their upcoming tours. t Simply send your name, contac details and scariest ghost story of 350 words to features@ perdeby.co.za. Winners will be contacted on 1 September. To book a tour or to find out more about the Pretoria Spookbus, visit Spookbus.co.za.

25 August 2014

Entertainment

Cool Capital: showcasing Pretoria’s cool factor

Morrow documents each individual through a photo that can be found on her website. Photo: thinkoutsidetheboxpta.wordpress.com

Lie inside the box but think outside it LIZL LOMBAARD The 2014 Cool Capital Biennale taking place from the end of August will see students from Tuks’s visual arts department showcase their art to citizens of the capital. As part of their class project titled “Intersections”, led by Nicola Grobler, the third-year students studying BA Fine Arts were encouraged to get out of their comfort zone and experience places in and around Pretoria that they would not normally visit and use modes of transport that they would not normally take. They then had to create an installation, an intervention or performance that related to these experiences. On her journey, third-year student Kim Morrow noticed a “large disparity between different social and cultural groups in the public sphere”. To address this issue she created a vessel out of a cardboard box she recycled from a dumping site that would “generate a one-on-one experience with the public, to bring about human interaction”. She then took the box to various locations in Pretoria and invited people to climb into the box. Everybody who enters the box is on the same level, no one is superior. “When you enter the box and you are lying on the floor, you can’t tell differences in social status or class, race and age.

We are all the same,” says Morrow. She also wanted to challenge people’s stereotypical perceptions about who belongs where in Pretoria. “For example, I can’t go into Sunnyside, because I don’t belong there,” she says. Her project, titled “Think outside the Box”, documents people’s experiences with the box by taking their photograph while they are inside the box. She then asks them to draw a picture or a map on the box of the journey that brought them there. “It’s all about the networking of how people get around Pretoria,” Morrow says of the drawings. The box also forces everyone who enters it to be confronted with a sense of alienation, because you are only allowed to enter it on your own. Through this Morrow wanted to show that all of us experience a sense of alienation at some point in our lives. “Being from Zimbabwe, for example, I also feel alienated sometimes, because I am not allowed to join many competitions or banks,” says Morrow. She will be continuing her project throughout the duration of the biennale at different locations around Pretoria. To follow her project visit her blog www.thinkoutsidetheboxpta.wordpress.com or her Instagram account @thinkoutsidetheboxpta.

Partyfest to relaunch MICHAL-MARE LINDEN Three years since their last event, Partyfest has returned to Tuks. Founded by Lian Fourie in 2009, Partyfest sees residences competing against each other to create the best social experience. Partyfest events will be held from 25 August, starting with Curlitzia’s Zombieland themed party. Erika, Klaradyn, Asterhof and Magrietjie will also be representing the Tuks ladies’ residences in the ladies’ season, which takes place during this semester. The men’s season takes place in the first semester of next year. Partyfest has become more structured since it ended in 2011. Each residence has to choose a movie theme for their event and decorate the venue accordingly. T4 will host all of the events. In an effort to improve their image, Partyfest has moved away from the drinking games that the men traditionally hosted. Instead, they have introduced KO Rhythm, a dance competition that sees the winners compete on a national level against other university residences. Partyfest has also offered more support to the residences in terms of funding and marketing, as well as a sponsored video and camera crew for the duration of the event.

Image: Partyfest’s Facebook page

Each event will be judged according to decor, pre-sale tickets (of which 200 tickets have to be sold), creativity, residence spirit, the KO Rhythm performance and number of people attending. The top three residences from each season will have the chance to compete in the regional grand final for the overall title, which includes a R10 000 prize, and the KO Rhythm title, which includes a R4 000 prize and entry into the national competition.

UP hosts music therapy showcase YANGA TYIKWE UP’s music therapy showcase was held at the Groenkloof campus Auditorium on Saturday 16 August. The event was not just a showcase, but also an educational experience on music therapy. The afternoon started off relaxed as everyone engaged in quiet walks around the venue, reading more about music therapy from the numerous displays of examples on music therapy and case studies conducted by various individuals and organisations around the country. The audience was able to observe music therapists working with patients through video feeds that were set up at the venue. The Unica School for Autism performed two pieces, one of which they composed themselves. Sherri Symons, a music therapist who works at Unica, says, “Music therapy has given the children a newfound confidence.

Many of the children now have something of their own to show their parents – something that they can perform and be creative in. This in turn gives them a sense of self-worth and pride.” Of the importance of such an event, she says, “Music therapy is a relatively new profession in South Africa and even this showcase has grown in scale from what it was five years go, but the more there are such showcases, the more aware people are of this field of therapy.” The showcase featured informative speeches from music therapy professionals about the different disciplines of music therapy and the research done on this type of therapy, both locally and internationally. Music therapist Karen de Kock interacted with the audience by making the attendees use their voices to make music. UP is the only university in Africa that offers music therapy at postgraduate level.

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LIZL LOMBAARD Do you ever feel like there isn’t anything going on in Pretoria? Well, don’t worry. The Cool Capital initiative pilot project launching at the end of August aims to prove you wrong. The Capital 2014 Biennale intends to showcase the city’s creative potential. “The main aim of Cool Capital is that it should encourage people to creatively express the way that they experience the city and to encourage people to use Cool Capital as a platform for their own initiative in creative expression and for people to also take ownership and responsibility for the city that they would like to live in, instead of merely complaining about the things that are not currently happening in the city,” says programme coordinator Carla Taljaard. She emphasises that the responsibility of making Pretoria a better place to live lies in the hands of its citizens. With this in mind, the world’s first non-curated DIY guerrilla biennale (as it is referred to), asks citizens of Pretoria to launch their own creative projects around the city. Their website features a link to which you can submit your own creative project. The biennale coincides with the Cape Town 2014 World Design Capital and the Durban Otherwhere 2014 conference of the International Union of Architects. However, Taljaard describes the event as different to the other two events in Cape Town and Durban. “This is not a Britannica Encyclopaedia approach where one person decides what goes through and what doesn’t, this is rather something like Wikipedia, where everybody’s contribution in the end will make something great,” she says. Taljaard adds that Cool Capital aims to show that Pretoria, just like other cities, has a very big pool of creative talent, not only in the various creative industries themselves, but also among everyday people on the street who express creativity in their own unique way. A no budget project, Cool Capital is web-based and information on various events taking place in Pretoria is available on their website’s calendar. The campaign runs from 29 August to 15 November 2014.

Calendar 22 August-13 September 2014: 25° 46’ 5” S | 28° 13’ 26” installation exhibition by Guy du Toit and Carla Crafford – Association of Arts Pretoria 24-29 August 2014: FiredUP week featuring Loyiso Bala and The Arrows – UP campuses 29 August 2014: Cool Capital 2014 launch – Open Window 29 and 31 August: Carmina Burana by UPSO and Tuks Concert Choir – Aula 30 August 2014: Grietfest – Town Hall, Newtown, Johannesburg 06 September 2014: I Heart Joburg Music Festival – Ellis Park, Johannesburg 09 September 2014: Pre-Spring Republic Day – Trademarx 10 September 2014: Spring Day 19 September 2014: Cool Inc Tattoo Expo – Voortrekker Monument To get your event listed on our event calendar, send the date, event name and venue to entertainment@perdeby.co.za. UP societies are welcome to send their events, too.

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“I’m trying to prove that good music goes beyond simple genre classifications” LISA KAHIMBAARA Only a few years ago electro artist Das Kapital burst onto the scene. Recently named on GQ Magazine South Africa’s 35 Coolest People Under 35 list, 23-year-old Kyle Brinkmann performs regularly at SA’s biggest festivals, owns a record label, navigates 5FM’s Thursday night DJ slot and still has time to run a charity drive. Perdeby recently chatted to the wunderkind about his crazy life ahead of his Grietfest slot. You played an incredible set at Oppikoppi Odyssey and Grietfest is up next, how do prepare for big gigs like this? Firstly, thank you. Secondly, I’m really comfortable with letting my music do the talking, especially at festivals. The energy during festival season is unparalleled, and I’m really easygoing on stage. I spend a lot of time each week finishing off new tracks, and grabbing promos from labels and artists I like, so I’m always loaded with new and unreleased music for my sets. I play whatever I think works best, regardless of style or tempo, so every time I play it’s a really fun and interesting endeavour putting that stuff out there. Basically, I try to know where I’m starting and ending the performance, and let the rest of it happen on its own. Earlier this year you bagged a segment on DJ Warras’s 5FM show The 5th Element. What do you feel you are achieving with this? In Das We Trust is my platform to showcase what’s going on in dance music right now. I play either brand new, or as of yet, unreleased tracks, to give South Africans a taste of what’s happening within the club and festival scenes. Established DJs get tracks before major radio [stations] and before release, as club play is the first line of promotion. My feature on Warras’s show provides South Africa with a concept that has long existed elsewhere in the world – a feature that speaks to, and for, the dance music tastemakers. In the 15 weeks the show has been running, I’ve debuted quite a few tracks that have gone on to end up on the full daytime playlists here in South Africa, so I’m comfortable with the idea that people are ready to hear what’s really going on, rather than being spoonfed the poppier, “safer” side of dance. Your Facebook page describes your music as “educated dance music for the working class”. What does that mean? I play and make what I like, provided it’s good. I’m not going to play or make “X” just because that’s what every other DJ or radio station is playing or making. People are used to hearing the same thing over and over again (that’s the nature of music on a mainstream level) and I’m trying to prove that good music goes beyond simple genre classifications. The people that like my music and my DJ sets stand behind them because they’re not samey cookie-cutter nonsense. I don’t compromise my output for easy success, and I feel that’s the least an artist owes the people that support them. You started your own record label Do Work Records last year. What do you look for in artists that you would potentially sign? We look for a lot of things when picking up new artists. There are varying degrees of artist, and we take those and help build

them up to a point [that] they can deliver better music, ultimately playing off their strengths. A lot of new artists have unbridled creativity, but lack the skills and knowledge to execute them on an international level. Some other artists have all the technical skill but don’t know the first thing about structuring their track so it works as a song. Ultimately, we look for a unique, mature sound, regardless of genre. You can tell when somebody has a “thing”, and we are just a vehicle to showcase that “thing” on a bigger scale than they would otherwise be able to when we sign them. How has the record label progressed so far? The love behind the label already has been beyond words. I’ve released two EPs on Do Work in 2013, and we are set to release a load of EPs and remixes now, having really sat and worked out the plan for the music moving forward. Expect some power singles and EPs from new South African artists, as well [as] some international artists being brought in to remix. Do Work has already done a tour and staged a three-hour takeover of Synergy Live Cape Town last year. It’s a really exciting time for South African dance music on the world stage, and Do Work is heavily committed to building and further extending our dance community’s reach outward. Join the family. What can we look forward to in the near future from the artists from your label? Releases. The coming summer is going to have some special moments. Anyone who was at my set at Oppikoppi this year can atest to this. Expect music videos (because people like pretty, shiny things), gigs and tours with me and the extended Do Work roster, coming very soon (they’re already in the works). You’re very busy with your own production, radio shows, gigs and record label. What do you get up to when you’re not working? I attempt to sleep. I don’t get a lot of time off (such is the nature of doing what you love as a career), but I try engage in things that make me happy – museums, good food, supporting the arts, fashion, seeing my friends. As with anything, it’s about striking a balance. At 23, I’m still getting the hang of that. But man, it’s all worth it, at the end of the day. Earlier this year you stole Tiger Tiger’s “boob job giveaway” thunder and established the Kyle Brinkmann Breast Cancer Survivor Project. How can people get involved? The charity constantly runs, raising funds to provide breast reconstruction surgery to breast cancer survivors in underprivileged communities, via The Pink Drive. I’m going to be throwing some more charity events after the largely successful parties in Cape Town and Johannesburg earlier this year, all proceeeds of which will go to the fund (again). Otherwise, people can head over to The Pink Drive’s GiveNGain and donate at any time, to help change the life of someone that really needs it. Das Kapital will play alongside local and international electronic artists such as Koan Sound, Black Sun Empire and Niskerone at the fourth annual Grietfest happening on 30 August in Newtown, Johannesburg.

After the southern seas have turned to ruins, overrun by demonic critters that all seem to have a taste for your flesh, you are one of many trying to survive this new hell. However, your soul has been stolen and you hope to get it back while fighting your way through the worst islands of them all. Risen 3: Titan Lords kicks off where the previous game in the trilogy ended. Compared to Risen 2: Dark Waters, its successor is different in a few ways, so gamers who enjoyed the previous game will find this one equally exciting. Risen 3: Titan Lords offers a great sense of freedom throughout. The game leaves many gamers’ character choices up to them to develop according to their own desires. One of the areas one can develop greatly in is non-combat skills. A wide variety of skills can be learnt that prove useful on quests across magical islands but also serve as entertainment along the way. In contrast, the complex combat system leaves the player able to perform a multitude of attacks and sequences. This combat system can be frustrating as an attack by the enemy can disrupt your sequence and prevent your attack from being completed. The extreme number of enemies to combat does offer a chance to practise mastering this system but all the demons, magi and pirates that lurk behind every bush and wait behind every corner gets tiring and boring. The redundancy of attacking lesser enemies is somewhat worth it as the player meets interesting and diverse non-player characters along the way. The game is filled with colourful people of different places, cultures and opinions which adds depth to the game. Despite this though, the depth of the plot may seem too much when these characters appear as they result in a distraction from the main quest, making the main objective seem less urgent. Beautiful scenery and exotic places in the game make this frivolous monster-bashing fun which, together with the overall aspects of the game, makes the third instalment an excellent choice for avid gamers.

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LISA KAHIMBAARA It’s no surprise that a road trip comes to mind when listening to David Meulen’s debut album @davidmeulen for the first time: he wrote the majority of the record driving across the Garden Route. The 20-year-old comes from Knysna and is the former frontman of the recently disbanded Dividable Grand. Using the momentum of the band’s success, Meulen has released a debut album making waves in the indie-pop and folk scene. At first listen most of the songs sound the same, but when you listen to the album more closely you realise its appeal lies in its directness. The record is an acoustic music fan’s dream. With the right balance of simplicity, easy listening and catchy lyrics, it’s perfect for when you’re stuck in traffic commuting to and from work or lectures. Meulen’s vocal ability is a pleasant surprise. He has a mature sound for such a young artist. A self-proclaimed Beatles fanatic, Meulen had the opportunity to attend some lectures at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London and admits to noting a change in his song-writing after the visit. Listeners will be pleased by the quality of production of the album, which comes as no surprise as Meulen worked with industry heavyweights such as Barry van Zyl, Johnny Clegg’s drummer, and Maurice Paliaga of the Dirty Skirts, who only improve an already solid album. The album’s first single “Remember me” sets the tone for the album: sentimental lyrics to a catchy tune. The album has an honest feel good sound which is sure to be a hit when played live. The 12-track album is a mix of bittersweet, nostalgic and cheerful tracks which make for a well-rounded body of work. Meulen has found his musical niche and will go far should he stick to his effective formula of genuine simplicity. @davidmeulen is an impactful first offering about a journey of youth from an artist we are likely to hear for a long time to come.

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Notable 2014/2015 transfers SIMPHIWE NHLABATHI The transfer window is every football fan’s favourite time of the season. The thrill of new players moving to different clubs helps create fresh expectations of the respective leagues. The most notable of the recent transfers is Luis Suárez’s move to Barcelona. The Uruguayan has moved to Spain following an incredible season with Liverpool. The £75m move has put Suárez among the most expensive players in the world and sees him playing alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar. Thomas Vermaelen has also moved to Barcelona from Arsenal following the retirement of Spanish

legend Carles Puyol. After interest from Manchester United and a few other top flight clubs, the Belgian opted for a move to the Nou Camp where he is set to be a short-term replacement for Puyol. On the other side of the El Clásico, Real Madrid have signed 23-year-old Colombian player James Rodríguez from Monaco. The World Cup golden boot winner joins after an incredible showing at the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil where he helped Colombia reach the quarter-finals and also walked away with the goal of the tournament award. Toni Kroos has also joined Real Madrid from Bayern Munich. The German has signed a six-

year deal for an undisclosed fee. Arsenal, who splurged last season on Mesut Özil, have now bought Chilean attacker Alexis Sánchez from Barcelona. The signing has also made Sánchez the club’s second most expensive signing in history. Chelsea have also made a few purchases, the most notable being that of Cesc Fàbregas (moving from Barcelona), Diego Costa and Filipe Luís (both moving from Atlético Madrid). Chelsea’s prodigal son Didier Drogba has returned to Stamford Bridge. Following stints at Shanghai Shenhua and Galatasaray, Drogba has come back to his old number 11 as Oscar now wears Frank Lampard’s number

eight. After a shock opening day loss to Swansea, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal refused to comment on the number of players he might need to sign. “I don’t discuss that with you. That would make the wrong theme of this press conference. You [the press] will now make it a relationship with this match. It is not like that,” Van Gaal said. With a few days left in the transfer window, more twists and turns are set to shock us before the window closes.

UP-Tuks 1 captain reflects on a good season KAYA NOCANDA UP-Tuks 1 retained their Carlton Cup title after they beat Pretoria Police on 9 August at Loftus Versfeld. The Tuks Rugby Club also maintained their status as a dominant force in the local club rugby scene as all their teams won their respective finals on the day. UP-Tuks 1 played a total of ten games in this year’s edition of the Carlton Cup, winning nine and losing one. Perdeby spoke to team captain Reniel Hugo about how he felt about the whole season and how well the team has done in Pote Human’s first year as coach of the side. What was your message to the team in buildup to the Carlton Cup final? We knew it was going to be tough. In a final you get limited chances to get points so my message was that when we get an opportunity to get points we have to convert. What changes did the coach make or what did the team do differently to ensure that you were able to beat Police in both the top four phase and in the final? After that loss [against Pretoria Police in the first round] we as a team got together and decided for ourselves that this season is in our hands. We weren’t playing as a team but since

that loss we started to play much more as a team and that’s because of our brotherhood and friendships we formed within the team environment. Your blindside flank got a red card early in the game. Had the coach devised a contingency plan in case something like that happened? That card inspired each one of us even more. Not one guy in the team believed for a moment that we were going to lose that game and every single guy lifted his game by 10%. What are your thoughts on the season as a whole and how the team progressed as the season unfolded? It was an awesome season. The friendships that were made throughout this year in the team is enormous. We were really like one big family and played for each other. We won three out of a potential four trophies. It was at the USSA tournament that we as team started to peak and find rhythm with big wins against other top universities. What has it been like to play under Pote Human? Do you think his track record gave UP-Tuks 1 an advantage over the teams you faced during the season? Coach Pote is a phenomenal person. Every single player in the club has the utmost

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respect for him. He wanted us to go out, enjoy ourselves and not for a moment worry if you do something wrong. He gave us freedom to play and express our abilities. Not only is he an excellent coach but also a mentor who taught as lessons in life as well. He will have many more successes at Tuks.

With the end of the season, are you going to continue playing for Tuks or have you been approached by other teams? I am contracted with the Bulls next year so I will still be in Pretoria. There is definitely a chance that I will represent Tuks in the Varsity Cup.

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Tuks archers at the new archery range. Photos: Charlotte Bastiaanse USHENTA NAIDOO TuksArchery have unveiled their new archery range on LC de Villiers Sport campus after 18 months of extensive planning. The unveiling took place at their annual TuksArchery Winter Challenge. According to Alex Mouldon, TuksArchery chairman, the biggest challenge faced in opening the rangen was the initial task of acquiring the range itself, which was done by Shawn Anderson, a para-archer and Johan Steyn, a coach who travelled to the 2012 London Olympics with the South African Archery team. The opening of the range was attended by many Tuks and South African National Archery Association (Sanaa) dignitaries.

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The new range is guaranteed to have a great influence on the progress of TuksArchery, as it allows the archers to practise outdoor distances, varying from 15-90 metres. The range will be host to all TuksArchery’s World Archery sanctioned competitions, as well as home to a monthly outdoor league shoot. Having a permanently laid out range at Tuks has attracted more experienced archers, as it is one of the only two outdoor ranges in Gauteng. “The greatest achievement we can hope for is to develop the sport of archery and to assist our top archers [in] achieving excellence at international level,” said Moulden. TuksArchery already have five archers who have earned their Protea colours.

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WILLIAM ALDRIDGE TuksRugby has had a lot of success in the last two years. However, the 2012 and 2013 Varsity Cup winners were unfortunate in not being able to defend their title in this year’s competition, losing two home games and ending their competition. Tuks have always had a good crop of players and are involved with the Blue Bulls, who run an academy with the university. The most notable player that Tuks has produced recently is Handré Pollard, who helped Tuks win the 2013 Varsity Cup title by scoring a total of 68 points, making him the second highest point-scorer in the competition. Pollard has signed with the Bulls and made his Vodacom Cup and Currie Cup debut in 2013. The 20-year-old fly-half made his Super Rugby debut for the Bulls in 2014 and made a good impression that saw him being included in the Springbok squad, making his debut against Scotland in June this year where he contributed 13 points. Pollard also scored a conversion and a penalty for the Boks in their win over Argentina at Loftus in Pretoria on 16 August. Courtnall Skosan is another player who helped Tuks with the 2012 and 2013 Varsity Cup title with a string of impressive performances. The winger then moved to the Bulls but struggled to make an impression, making only 12 appearances in his two years at the Bulls. At the start of this year he moved to the Golden Lions based in Johannesburg. Skosan is now a regular starter for the Lions in the Currie Cup but has yet to break through into the Super Rugby side. Clayton Blommetjies lit up the 2013 Varsity Cup competition with his pace and counterattacking prowess, often running the ball 30 metres from his full-back position. He spent three years at the Bulls but only managed to make up 13 Currie Cup appearances. Blommetjies has recently committed his future to the Free State Cheetahs for the 2015 season. There are undoubtedly great futures for these players and hopefully Tuks will carry on bringing new talent to the South African rugby scene.

TuksArchery is hoping to further develop the new range, which will be funded by events that they host. Other developments such as establishing a clubhouse, shading for summer practices and lighting for evening shooting are high on TuksArchery’s priority list. They are also striving to further develop the sport of archery by hosting a monthly league shoot, a school league, coaching courses did open days. As a club of roughly 60 members, which was only established five years ago, TuksArchery seem to be making great progress. Their next event the South African Indoor Nationals, will be held in the Rembrandt Hall in October and will be televised by SuperSport.

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Tshidiso Matebesi, a first-year BA Law student and TuksBasketball player, has recently been selected for the South African student men’s basketball team. He is the youngest player travelling with the team to Zambia from 1623 August to compete in the Confederation of Universities and Colleges of Southern Africa (Cucsa) Zone VI Games. Matebesi became interested in basketball when his older brother introduced him to the game when he was 11. He attributes his success in the game to practising often, working tirelessly on the parts of his game in which he lacks, and improving on the aspects of his game which he is already good at. Matebesi said that his selection for the South African student men’s team “is just the beginning of a long road”. He said that he does not intend to use his youth as an excuse for a mediocre performance at the Cucsa Games, as he wants to be a player to watch out for among competing countries. As a point-guard, Matebesi holds a great deal of responsibility, saying that his position can be identified as a “coach on the court” as he is expected to control the game and call the right plays at the right time while simultaneously getting his teammates involved in the game. With intense training building up to the tournament in Zambia, Matebesi is eager to build on his experience. “My advice to [emerging basketball players] is that only three things are needed in order to excel in basketball, namely hard work, persistence and patience. With those three, eventually good things will unfold for you,” he said.

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