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25 January 2020

Year 82 | Issue 1

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First Year’s Edition It’s a touchy Subject

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25 January 2020

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Bright eyed and bushy tailed

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new decade with some new faceswelcome first years! You’ve been told a hundred times by now, but this is going be a very exciting time of your life. University is freedom like you’ve never known. Freedom to explore yourself, to explore others (safely) and to explore your future.

University is very different compared to high school. This can be great in that you have more freedom to express yourself, less rules and the space to make your own decisions. But it can also be scary: no one asks if you are in class, your lecturers won’t follow up with you if you miss an assessment, and if you live on The Strip and never in a book, it’s up to you to pass your modules. It can feel overwhelming, but try to remember that everyone you see around campus either feels how you feel or has felt it at some point. Every one of us was a nervous first year and we all coped and made it through – you will too. While there aren’t teachers checking in on you, you can ask for help. You should never feel so alone that you don’t have hope. Ask for help if you need it, speak to a trusted lecturer, the student counsellors on campus, your res HK or a friend. Don’t stay silent when you need help.

Your time at the University of Pretoria will depend on what you make of it. It is easy to come to class and go home, to keep student life and your life separate, and if that’s what you’d prefer, that’s perfect. However, it is also possible to immerse yourself in student life.

There are countless societies on campus and you’re bound to find a group of students with the same interests as you. Often the pressure of academic expectations can feel overwhelming and having a group of friends who enrich your university experience beyond the academics really promotes a healthier attitude towards your education.

This really is your time. Explore who you are as a person, what you want from your life and what steps you want to take to get there.

Often we feel pressured to have a plan and a

five year forecast into our future but it’s okay if you feel lost and it’s okay if you don’t know what you want yet. If you can’t take the time at university to find yourself and discover what you want to spend your life doing, when could you ever?

This edition of PDBY is our “First Year’s Edition” and has everything you need to navigate student life and be campus savvy. A helpful guide to campus for its more social aspects can be found on page 14 and if you’re looking to find your textbooks early, read the textbook guide on page 12.

Try scanning one of the QR codes in the newspaper and read our online exclusives that get published throughout the year. Also, as the first student night approaches during O-Week, we’ve included an essential tour of Hatfield night life on page 19. However, there are also important numbers throughout this edition such as for the Brooklyn SAPS and UP Student Counselling Centre.

Pages 20 and 21 are “fun and games” and can help you stay entertained through dragging introductory lectures or long orientation programmes. Make sure to meet Pssst… while you’re on page 21. Pssst… is PDBY’s staple gossip column and lives under the floorboards in the PDBY office. You’re welcome to come and visit.

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Best of luck with your first year! And take it easy, in twelve short months, you too will be wondering why the first years look so frightened.

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25 January 2020

Another success for SRC president David Kabwa

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avid Kabwa, Student Representative Council (SRC) president and political sciences honours student at the University of Pretoria (UP) was elected as the first African Prime Minister of the 10th Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP) which was held in Delhi, India between 24 and 29 November 2019.

The youth parliament was hosted by the Delhi Legislative Assembly and Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.

To be eligible for the CYP, applicants must be either a youth leader within the Youth Parliament or a leader within the legislature that falls within the age group of what the CPA considers as youth. Applicants are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae to a selection panel at the legislature.

The event equips young people with early exposure to politics and how parliamentary processes work. It provides the opportunity to formulate discussions with institutions that underline values pertaining to good governance.

The event is restricted to individuals from commonwealth countries. Participants of the event are nominated by their country’s Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) branch. Over 14 countries were represented which ranged from Wales to the Bahamas.

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South Africa. Kabwa explains that “this is a role traditionally assigned to the speaker or deputy speaker of the Youth Parliament”.

Kabwa holds the position as chairperson of the second commission in the South African Youth Parliament and was selected from a pool of eight to represent South Africa.

The program allows many politicallyinclined youth to network, practice caucus, meet MPs from India and experience mock press conferences. In talking about the program, Kabwa says that “the overall experience has been enriching and eyeopening”. Kabwa plans to empower many more young people from Africa to enter the parliamentary space.

After being elected as prime minister, Kabwa introduced a Climate Change Women’s Fund Bill that was adopted by the House. Kabwa explains that “the bill dealt with how climate change affects women working in the agricultural sector”.

When it emerged that the Commonwealth Youth parliament could be dissolved or altered significantly, Kabwa formulated an urgent resolution to the CPA and encouraged them to continue organising it in its current form, due to the unique skill sets young and politically-inclined individuals garner from attending it.

Kabwa’s list of feats includes being the first SRC president to be reelected for a second term at UP as well as achieving a gold medalist title in the 2017 UPIM World Championships, and holds the position as the Chairperson of the Second Commission in the South African Youth Parliament.

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RAG of Hope Day in February Tochukwu Eresia-Ekea

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t’s that time of the year where UP students across different residences, day houses and faculty houses band together with other members of the larger community to organise the annual student-driven fundraising event, RAG of Hope Day. RAG of Hope Day was created by the UP RAG (Reach Out and Give) Committee, a student driven organisation dedicated to developing students through participation in fundraising and philanthropy.

With the theme of this year’s RAG of Hope Day being “Together We Make the Perfect Blend”, its organisers aim to bring students, staff and members of the public from all walks of life together in using their time, talents and

arts and crafts skills to raise money for various charities of their choice, and in contribution to the battle against student hunger.

The event will take place at Uitspan, Hillcrest Campus on 8 February and will be open to all members of the UP community, as well as the general public at an entry fee of a can of food or a sanitary towel donation. The UP RAG Society promises a fun-filled day of music, food, sports and games as well as the annual UP’s Got Talent Competition. UP RAG hopes to see the community supporting the day and its cause as they set the pace for a year of giving back to the community. It also encourages lending a helping hand to relief projects aimed at our fellow students, as was the society’s initial intentions in establishing UP’s Rag of Hope Day.

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You are not alone:

The Student Counselling Unit

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Moses Maile n February 2020 the University of Pretoria will welcome first year students from diverse backgrounds. With them they carry their hopes, dreams and academic aspirations that they hope to achieve at the university, but the academic journey is not without its difficulties. It can be a psychologically taxing journey, and adjustment in the early stages can be very hard for some. One of the principal reasons that students find it hard to adjust has been the inability of new students to adapt to the new academic environment, meet the academic demands of higher education and put up the work ethic required. Students find themselves having to adapt to an environment drastically different from high school. It is because of this that many tend to succumb to academic pressures.

The University of Pretoria is well equipped with assistance centres established for maintaining the wellbeing of students while they manoeuvre academic challenges. One of the centres established to deal with the psychological pressures of academic life of students is the Student Counselling Unit. According to the Student Counselling Unit the centre “is a professional psychological support service, with branches on all the campuses of the University of Pretoria”. According to the Student Counselling Unit’s website “The University puts a high priority on the mental health and wellness of our students and therefore provides the student population with access to a counselling unit”.

The Student Counselling Unit offers academic, therapeutic and emotional support consisting of counselling, educational, ethical and clinical psychologists. The centre states that “if a student needs any form of emotional, psychological or mental support, Student Counselling is the correct unit to visit.” The centre provides therapeutic services, psychoeducation, counselling, as well as assessments relating to career choice. The counselling unit is in collaboration with the Disability Unit to assess students with special learning needs, who may qualify for a concession when writing examinations.

The Students Counselling Unit notes that many first year students may think that they may not need student counselling because they think that they could easily cope in higher education system. UP’s Student Counselling notes why students may need

psycho-social or mental health support, establishing that “at Tuks Student Counselling we know that the transition from school to university can be very demanding and may sometimes be overwhelming. We also realise that even though it is said that these are the best years of your life, it can be difficult to cope with the academic workload, emotional changes and social demands”.

According to the Centre, physical or mental illness can take a toll on a student, or family problems can impact the effectiveness of a student at university. The Student Counselling Unit boasts a motivated stuff to assist students to realise their full potential and optimise their chances of success by addressing potential problems early on and restoring excellent functioning.

The Student Counselling Unit is registered at the Health Professions Council of South Africa and therefore adhere to high ethical standard and professional practice guidelines. The unit states that they are also an “accredited training facility for interns and Master’s students in the counselling Psychology Programme”.

Usually such professional health services would come at a cost but they are free of charge at UP for registered students, with only the student card needed.

The Student Counselling Unit also notes that “if a student needs medical care, there are good relationships with doctors and medical services on campus as well as in the immediate vicinity of the university”. This, according to the Centre, is to refer the patient to medication or a physical evaluation to the campus doctor, one’s own general practitioner or even specialists such as a physician, a psychiatrist or a neurologist and this is discussed with the patient.”

All the sessions in the Centre are confidential and you are treated as an independent and autonomous major and in the event that you are referred by another doctor, feedback may be provided to that health care professional with your consent. Any reports or feedback given to the university or parents/guardians, will have to be with the written consent of the student and this remains at the student’s discretion. “We would like students to have a confidential and private space to address their problems”, the Centre emphasised.

For more information about the University of Pretoria Student Counselling Centre, they can be contacted at: Telephone: 012 420 3111 Email: ss@up.ac.za

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While you were away A Francois de Bruyn

s the year begins for returning students and first years some students of specific degrees have been working over the recess for practical course requirements. The strict acceptance process and fiscally heavy privilege of attending any Higher Education institution such as the University of Pretoria has its difficulties beyond the usual classes and exams - as many students that follow professionally oriented degrees will attest.

Teaching, Nursing, Medical as well as Engineering students have practical components that need to be completed as to the fulfilment of their degree programmes and many of these occur over the recess periods.

One such practical component is the Work Integrated Learning module that started on 20 January. Senior Education students will attend Teaching Practises in their respective subject fields and phases, and in schools they booked in August 2019.

In previous years, practical exposure in many degree programmes would only occur in the final year and in postgraduate environments, but the curriculum structure has changed to expose students to fundamental professional skills from as early as the second year. This earlier practical element correlates with increasing experience requirements for graduates to enter the job market. Understandably these professional modules are both aimed towards the students’ preparation to function in the employment market, as well as to satisfy registration requirements set out by their statutory and professional regulating bodies, such as the Nursing Council and Health Professions Boards which require several hundred supervised clinical hours before a student qualifies to write the theoretical Board Entrance Exam.

As a result of these added demands, many students in these degree programmes will tell you that although the university officially starts the first week of February, that they have already been working in schools, clinics, hospitals and mines all over the province and country. Often these practical components are unpaid internships, either as part of a bursary agreement or holiday work to acquire marketable workplace skills. Apart from the further demands and holiday time sacrificed there are extra expenses accrued, such as transport, buying professional clothing/uniforms, accommodation and food. This can take Scanned a financial tollCamScanner not only with on the constrained student, leaving them out of pocket, but in many cases their family or rural communities which sponsor these students at their own expense.

Although Thomas Basson, a third-year Senior Phase and FET Education student feels that “these practicals over the recess breaks ensure that the added workload does not interfere with our theoretical workload scheduled during the academic year.” Other students feel that even with these sacrifices and hard work to qualify many graduates still struggle to find work in the current job market which forces them to search for opportunities overseas such as working on ships or teaching English abroad.

Another option is entrepreneurship where many students such as Basson start their business or end up tutoring, effectively starting and running their own business to support and supplement their academic careers.

The pros and cons of being a student are at times too many to list yet one truth seems evident, it is a time in a persons life that not only challenges your perception of the world but forces one to evaluate and develop skills to succeed and be the best version of themselves.

It’s a #ResLife Kara Olivier and Francoise de Bruyn

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he turn of the new year brings about many changes for every student. The jump into adulthood can be especially hard to navigate for those first years entering the world of #ResLife. Life in a residence can seem like a world in its own but can also provide you with some of the best memories of your student career.

First Year Guidance Many residences have moved away from rules that apply strictly to first years and towards programs and structures in place to help first years bridge the gap. According to representatives from Vividus Ladies, they “guide [first years] through our ‘Little Sister-Big Sister Program’. We try to make them aware of all the opportunities offered by the university and residences as well as making it easy for them to transfer from high school to university.” Cecilia de Angrela, a 3rd year Education Student in Ikageng Ladies, said “each residence has their own house song, greeting and traditions”. She encourages first years to learn them in O-week.

The TuksRes guide contains regulations on the Disciplinary Procedure, Room Inspections, Food Preparations, Occupation during the Holidays, Visitors Rule and the TuksRes policy on alcohol and drugs, sections which many students overlook until it is too late.

Academics All students, depending on their individual Residences, are required to maintain a minimum average GPA of 60% as well as a good standing with UP to ensure placement for the following year.

Although in some cases, like Prinshof Residences, maintaining the minimum requirements are not enough to ensure future placement as the places available to students decrease in second year and beyond. According to the TuksRes Guide of 2019, “Students must reapply for residence placement at the end of every year.” For academic guidance contact your Academic HC member and make use of older students and the many in Res services available. To read more about utilising UP resources, refer to page 11.

Social Calendar In the wake of the success of major Res events like Oesdag/ Harvest Day, many residences have started their own unique events. These allow day students a glimpse into Res life while showcasing the personality of the individual residence. Large scale social events for the year include the Mixed Valentines Netball, Oesdag/Harvest Day (House Mopane), Around the World (House Ukhutula), Night Fest (Curelitzia), Taaibos July (House Ekhaya), Fight Night (Morula Leggae), College Frat Party (The Republic of College) and Kinky Pinky by OP Village an event that trumps even UP’s most seasoned partiers. New events to look forward to include; Rock, Paper, Scissors by Asterhof where you play against the bartenders to win drinks, and House Mopane’s Imbizo Hip Hop and House Event.

Sport All Res Sport is communicated to residents via WhatsApp groups or notice boards. According to Johannes Van Graan, a HC member from House Mopane, “A lot of the time students aren’t even aware of all the different activities they can take part in.” He advises first years to be open minded and to find out what they like by trying out for activities. He also advises, “take part in as many activities as possible. Res is bound to have something for everyone.”

Food Services Food Services are responsible for 13 dining halls across UP campuses. Breakfast and lunch can be bought on the day but dinners have to be pre booked 12 hours in advance at Res screens.

If your student card has been misplaced, you can use a form of ID and a proof of residence to purchase food although it is advised to get a replacement student card as soon as possible. All dining halls stock vegetarian and Hallal dishes. The construction of the Campus Dining Hall is projected to be complete at the end of January 2019 in anticipation of classes which start in the first week of February.

Res Culture First years are encouraged to take part in InSync, a first year sing and dance performance at the end of O-week. According to van Graan, “InSync is most certainly a highlight of O-week. Every first year is encouraged to take part in it and sing and dance as you have never before”. This can be great preparation for StepItUP, where entire residences preform routines, and UP-Acapella where select members participate in an acapella performance.

These activities take months to rehearse but according to Michael Beckenstrater, a former HC member from House Ukuthula, this is exactly what creates a unique bond between members of a residence. He explains that “pouring your passion, time and sweat into a task alongside your fellow Olympians creates a shared value for the opportunities Res gives you and creates a positive sense of pride and competition among residences”.

Day Houses For day students there is a variety of male, female as well as coeducational Day Houses available that also follow and participate in TuksRes activities. The offices for Vividus Ladies, Drageana (formerly Vividus Men) and Luminous can be found on the second floor of the student centre.

As ancient student proverb says “we are not here for a long time, so we might as well make it a good time.” This is certainly the case for #ResLife.

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25 January 2020

Common scams around Hatfield If it’s too good to be true, it probably is Susanna Anbu

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he student diaspora of the UP consists of students from all walks of life. For most first years, this is their first time being away from home and scammers thrive on exploiting their overtly trusting attitude. It is therefore fundamental that every first year student be aware of potential scams that they could fall victim to.

Students must be wary of motorists who ask for directions. In 2018, a student lost their cellphone when they directed and drove with a motorist who had asked for directions. At the garage, the motorist gave the student R100 to buy airtime and asked to use the student’s cellphone. When the student arrived after buying the airtime, the motorist had left with their cellphone.

Similar to this, students who go out shopping for clothes lose their personal belongings to scammers. Students get approached by an unknown woman who mentions a potential discount that the student can get through them. The woman urges the student to try on various articles of clothing in the changing room, and while the student tries these on, offers to look after their belongings. After the student makes their way out of the changing room, the woman would have already disappeared with the belongings.

In other instances, the woman will ask the student to give her their bank card and pin code details, mentioning that the student can only get the discount if the woman makes the payment on their behalf at the till. The student stands a certain distance away and the woman disappears with the student’s card to make further withdrawals. Captain Weilbach of the Brooklyn SAPS urges students to not fall for these scams as “stores will advertise sales and discounts and will never give individual discounts.”

A recurring scam in Hatfield is that of false prophets. During exam season or test weeks, false prophets convince students to invest in prayers and various rituals in return for a high academic potential in their exams. Upon asking the student to make various purchases for the rituals, the false prophets, who were left alone in the student’s accommodation, steal all valuables.

Other times, the false prophets persuade students into thinking that there are evil spirits in their laptop, or they play

on emotional sentiments by offering to pray for sick family members or solve a personal problem. When students leave their personal belongings with the false prophets while going out to purchase ingredients for the ritual, the false prophets escape with the belongings. The Brooklyn SAPS urges students to rather make use of reliable counsellors and registered churches for prayers.

In extreme cases, scammers impersonate police officers in their ploy to obtain money. They will approach a victim and mention to them that they fit the description of a suspect that they are searching for. The victim is then asked to hand over their bank cards and associated pin code to confirm their identity.

The suspects then disappear with the victim’s bank cards, money or personal belongings. Captain Weilbach reminds students that “Police officers do not need a bank card or a pin code to confirm a person’s identification”.

Pertaining to accommodation, it is vital that students who do not get granted placements in official university residences be wary of private accommodation. When using advertisements to look for potential accommodation, parents and students are cautioned to be vigilant as scammers use these adverts to scam potential tenants. In some cases, the deposit paid is for a nonexistent accommodation, has been rented to someone else or the so-called owner was never the rightful owner. Captain Weilbach warns students to “make use of the [university’s] official accredited rental agents for private accommodation”.

The scams that students need to be aware of are not limited to the ones mentioned in this article. Although scams are often recurring, scammers become innovative in devising new ways to exploit gullibility and trust. The call to be vigilant is extended to all students and staff who live in the Hatfield area and not merely limited to first years. Captain Welibach states that “Brooklyn SAPS want students to have a safe academic experience” and urges students not to be trustworthy of strangers and be vigilant in all situations.

Anyone with information on crime can contact the Brooklyn police station at (012)366 1735/6, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or SMS Crime Line on 32211 or download the free MY SAPS app to report crime anonymously.

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The following safety measures recommended by Brooklyn SAPS can be followed when students consider renting accommodation through a private advertisement to avoid being caught by an accommodation scam: - Obtain as much detail as possible about the rental property. Ask family or friends that are living in Pretoria to check out the location of the property and to ensure that the property exists and complies with normal health and safety standards.

- Get the full name and surname and ID number of the rental agent/owner and try to verify it.

- Do not send any money or personal information without meeting the landlord or property manager or without seeing the place.

- Be skeptical if the landlord or the agent claims to be out of the country and is unable to personally show you the property.

- Ask for a copy of the rental contract and obtain legal advice to verify its legality.

- Try to obtain references from previous tenants.

Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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Kayla Thomas n the liberal space of a university campus students are exposed to more sexual opportunities than high school. With the help of apps such as Tinder and Grindr students have near unlimited access to sexual exchanges and it is important to practice what the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS and Gender (CSA&G) describe as “safer sex”. Sex is an integral part of adult life and should be safe and consensual for all parties involved.

Safer sex consists of consent, hygienic habits, protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), contraception and comfort.

The CSA&G explain that students should strive for “safer sex” as “no sex is completely without risk. It’s about being as safe as you can”.

Consent is the first requirement for safer sex and all sexual exchanges must be between consenting adults who may withdraw consent at any time, before or during sexual exchanges. The CSA&G explains that safer sex also includes open and honest communication between sexual partners, and honesty regarding STIs. Sexually active students should get tested regularly for STIs and HIV. Students can get tested by the Student Health Services on Hatfield, Groenkloof, Mamelodi, Prinshof and Onderstepoort Campuses. Students can also get testing as well as treatment and counselling at the CSA&G. Hygienic habits should be encouraged during and after sex to minimise the risk for STIs and to avoid health problems such as urinary tract infections. Hygiene includes a clean environment for sexual experiences as well as clean toys. Healthy sexual practices also include using proper lubricant - waterbased lubricants are preferred above oilbased products as they can “cause friction and break the condom” - and practicing bodily cleanliness. However, the CSA&G explains that students, and especially female students, often mistake genital irritation for an STI and that this is largely due to “over cleaning the vagina”. The CSA&G explains that “the vagina cleans itself” and to “only use water to clean”.

Protection against STIs, such as HIV,

herpes and syphilis, consists of using protection for every sexual experience including oral sex, anal sex and vaginal sex.

There are options to protect against STIs such as male condoms for anal sex, male or female condoms for vaginal sex (these should not be used at the same time) and male condoms or dental dams for oral sex.

Protection is still necessary even when on birth control as no contraceptive can protect against STIs. The CSA&G emphasised to PDBY that even if students “block […] pregnancy, not everything is protected against” and protection should be still be used even when taking birth control. The CSA&G also explains that students should find which protection method suits their needs and to “be aware of the level of risk” when making decisions about protection and contraceptives.

There are many contraceptive options available for students such as contraceptive pills, the implant, the IUD and the diaphragm. Students should make informed decisions to use the contraceptive most suitable to them and their needs. What is critical to safer sex among students is to be aware of the relationship between alcohol and drugs and contraceptives, students should always note the importance of avoiding unsafe sex when drunk. It is also important to know how alcohol can interact with certain contraceptives as some pills can be cancelled out with alcohol use. Alcohol also affects consent as someone who is inebriated cannot give informed consent.

The CSA&G ultimately emphasises the importance of comfort and mutual pleasure in all sexual exchanges. Practicing safer sex is about “comfort, pleasure and communication” and being aware of the associated emotional and physical risks of sexual experiences.

Sex and the liberal attitude towards it is part of the university experience and most students are exposed to a situation where they have to make a choice regarding these practices. To ensure safety and to minimise the associated risks, students should make informed decisions about sex and implement healthy practices to ensure their protection and foster healthier sexual practices for

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25 January 2020

Drug use in the university space Moses Maile

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niversity is a very liberal space in comparison to high school. The environment at university offers the freedom which many students in high school envy. The space opens a door for many other practices which may be foreign to first year students. The transition from high school to university is one that proves to be very important for a student and could open an avenue of personal growth due to new experiences. However, one of the things which is part of the university environment is drug use.

For new students, the transition and experience of the liberty to engage with these new practices comes with a whole new experience, which has left many with regrettable results.

For many students, the move away to university is the first time living away from home. With all the freedoms independent living entails, according to Robert Ralphs and Mike Salinas of the Crime Survey of the University of Manchester, “it is not surprising then that drug use tends to be much higher among students than the general population”. According to the Crime survey of England and Wales, “one in five adults age 16 to 24 has taken a drug in the past year but the figure is much higher for university students. About two in five students are drug users according to a study from the national Union of Students”.

The study by Salinas and Ralph also shows that drug use among students is rife and not a foreign phenomenon as there are many common drugs associated with students. Salinas notes that “the most popular drugs are cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy, but the rise in prescription drugs-included in surveys for students pointed also to the development in people’s drug using repertoires”. According to the researchers, drug use is likely to exacerbate stress among students.

It will also mean that students will be more likely to hide drug use and less likely to discuss any drug concerns with staff or peers. According to Ralph of the University of Manchester part of the problem is that students aren’t just using drugs to get high on nights out. Far from being used for recreational reasons, research shows students are self-medicating with substances to progress in their education. Ralph also notes that “this is, in part, because increased student fees and debt are leading the greater pressure on students to achieve high grades”. According to a YouGov Survey, 77% of all students reported a fear of failure - with their primary cause of stress being university studies. Ralph also states

that “increased levels of stress and anxiety may also account for the recent trend in young people using more benzodiazepines, particularly Xanax”. According to Salinas, “Mental health features as an explanatory factor for drug use among students who used drugs, students do so to deal with stress, while some noted that they use drugs to self-medicate for an existing mental problem”.

Ralph and Salinas of Manchester University did a study into student lives and experiences with drug use and concluded that “drug use is a very much a part of student experience. And, given that drug taking happens at universities for a myriad of reasons, a blanket ban on substances is not the answer”. According to Salinas, university policies should instead aim to minimize harmful effects rather than simply condemn and prohibit them. This is important, because hard-line prohibitionist policies increase stigma and discourage engagement.

Therefore students transitioning from high school to university have to be properly educated about drug abuse in the liberal university space without infringing on personal freedoms and rights of students. This includes informing students of the dangers of drug abuse, of available aid and assistance in the event of an overdose, and an open and supportive environment in which students feel safe and comfortable to approach authority figures with questions or if in need of help. Ralph explains that students must be honest with themselves and be aware of the reality of mental illness.

When mental illness is avoided or overlooked recreational drug use can lead to unsafe drug abuse. Ralph says that “mental illness and substance abuse often go hand in hand. Those with mental illness may turn to drugs as a way to ease the pain. Those suffering from some form of mental illness such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic [stress] disorder should seek the help of a trained professional for treatment before it leads to substance abuse”.

Read about UP’s Student Counselling Unit on page 4.

Coming into university, students have to learn how to deal with pressure, academic and peer.

Ralph says that students should “be helped by [the] university through other means to deal with both academic pressure and life pressure.

Students are overwhelmed and overworked and often feel like a good break or a reward is deserved. But in the end, unsafe drug use only makes life more stressful-and many of the students often fail to recognise this in the moment.”

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Money managing advice from senior students

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t is vital to know how to manage one’s money, especially as a first-year student. This means learning how to budget, actively saving every month, and having self-control when it comes to spending. The Standard Bank Group emphasises the importance of having a plan B on their website, as “[saving] means you have money when you need it, and you are never without essential funds”.

Elke Geerlings, a BCom Accounting honours student told PDBY that it is not always the expensive things that cost students the most money, something as small as buying coffee everyday can cause trouble.

“You might think it is only one cup and one cup is not that expensive, but one cup quickly becomes 3 cups a day”.

As with coffee, all the new experiences and options that university life has to offer, could result in students running low on finances.

Knowing how to manage one’s money, however, is the solution to this problem. The Standard Bank social group offers guidance on many social media platforms. This is an easy way for students to reach out and ask for help when experiencing difficulties with money management.

“It can be very difficult to manage your money when you are suddenly thrown into a new environment,” Nomfundo Silangwe, a second year law student, told PDBY. This new environment includes more options,

new hangout spots and more expensive experiences.

Silangwe told PDBY that a common mistake students make is “thinking there’s more money coming”. She explained that often parents cannot send extra money in the middle of the month, and that is why she encourages students to learn the skill of managing money early on. “Students tend to forget to put money aside for emergencies”, added Silangwe.

Michael Fourie, a fourth year civil engineering student, recalled times during his first-year where he ran out of money before the end of the month. Buying brand name grocery items was the biggest contributing factor to his money problems.

He wants to remind students that it is not always necessary to buy the most expensive product when there is another option for half the price.

This is not the only tip that older students shared with PDBY, Silangwe’s golden tip is packing lunch for campus. Toni Ferreira, a third year BCom Business Management student, similarly believes in meal-prepping.

“Making meals in advance saves you time and money”, she told PDBY. Geerlings added that students should familiarise themselves with the specials around Hatfield to ensure that they get the best deals when they do decide to eat out. “Thursdays are student nights”, says Geerlings, a well-known fact amongst older students. Places like Springboks

and Aandklas have specials for students every Thursday night. Fourie’s money-saving tip on a night out, is leaving bankcards at home. “Decide how much money you want to spend and only take that amount with you for the night”. Silangwe recommends that students only spend money on luxuries after they put enough money away for the necessities.

When it comes to grocery shopping, Fourie always weighs up his options before buying.

The National Debt Advisors (NDA) makes an important statement on their official website, suggesting students “keep in mind that the key to financial success is being aware of how you are spending your money”. They also advise students to sell their used textbooks after every semester and to enjoy student discounts whenever they

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Old Mutual offers an app, 22seven, that aims to help people “budget, track and save” better, for free. Another valuable app is Varsity Vibe, which provides students with specials and deals across South Africa.

University may appear to be a lot of work but managing one’s money does not have to be challenging if dealt with pragmatically and sensibly.

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PDBWhy: Senior advice Mahmooda Milanzie

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he shift from high school to university and from home living to independent living can be a difficult time for first year students.

They may battle to cope with the new expectations placed on them to be self sufficient, to manage their own time and money and to balance their social lives with their academic lives. Balancing academics and enjoying student life will be different for each student, as every senior has experienced. PDBY asked senior students what advice they would offer first years to cope with the changes ahead of them this year:

Corrine Gama: BSc Human Genetics The best advice is to follow the university’s motto, “Ad Destinatum Perseqour” which translates to: “With zeal and perseverance, strive towards the goal”. You need to be very enthusiastic and interested about your degree, because there will be times when you feel like giving up and the only thing keeping you going is your love for what you are studying. Study smart, not hard. Get back up after every fall. Good luck!

S’phesihle Mlungwana: BSc Geology Varsity is not how you picture it to be and as many warnings [as] you receive from family and friends, […] I feel like it is something you will never fully understand until you are in it. Do not kill yourself over the school work you Floyd Landile Mndebele: BSc Physics are going to get, because you are going to get a lot of it. You My first-year experience was hectic. The biggest thing will open ClickUP or your emails and have a lot of work for me was adapting to the different disciplines in varsity that needs to be done, but do not put too much pressure on […] because we are not taught the same way as we were yourself and do not stress too hard[...]. If you were able to in school. What helped me was realising that I needed to win the race against so many people to secure the spot that start asking questions. Asking questions is the best thing you are in right now in varsity, you are going to survive. Be an individual can do […] and asking for assistance in the kind to yourself, move at your pace and surround yourself little things can help a lot like going for consultations […]. I with good people who want the best for themselves because realised that I was struggling so much not because everything that will motivate you to want the best for yourself […]. Do was a lot but because we are all exposed to this freedom that remember to be a person. Discover the campus, discover gives us so many choices to choose from. I advise students Pretoria and discover yourself, but do not forget what it was to sit and look at what they want to do then make the right that you initially came to varsity to do which is to obtain a choices and take good risks […]. degree […].

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he transition from school to varsity is a time of great excitement and selfdiscovery, however it can also be a time of stress and unhealthy lifestyle choices.

Between forging new friendships, navigating the maze that is campus and balancing academics with a decent social life, it is understandable that so many students’ physical health is compromised. It is therefore a good idea to cultivate healthy habits from very first year of university. This will set the tone for UP students’ overall wellbeing for years to come.

UP provides numerous options for students to live an active lifestyle, such as its sports department, TuksSport, as well as the Sport, Exercise, Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI). Their vision includes working to promote health and well-being. Furthermore, there are jogging routes throughout campus for those who prefer their space while working out.

The Hillcrest campus is close to most residences and offers an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in activities like soccer, rugby, swimming, rock climbing, tennis and squash. The three gyms on the campus, SEMLI Biokinetics,

Sport Science Gym and TUKSgym, are available for students to use, at an affordable cost.

Residences also organise teams to compete in “friendlies” against each other, providing physical exercise and social interaction.

An additional part of both physical and mental health is dealing with stress and establishing effective coping mechanisms. Dr Linda Blokland, a clinical psychologist and head of the Student Counselling Unit, told PDBY that students should discover and utilise the “exciting opportunities” and “useful resources” to combat stress and to “get to know the people and the institution”.

For students struggling to cope with the mental strain of university, UP has a Student Counselling Unit (SCU) with professional clinical, counselling, and educational psychologists providing services on every campus. Sessions are free and confidential. Additionally, the SCU partners with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) through a 24/7 call line dedicated to UP students and staff. A Peer Support Group project called #UPliftUP invites students to join peer groups of students who meet regularly at advertised times and venues.

Blokland added that those with a “known medical or psychological condition” which influences

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eing new to university can be quite challenging as students have to adjust to a new environment and meet new people. One significant hurdle first-years may experience is the transition to tertiary level academics. The shift from classrooms to lecture halls, from assisted learning to more reliance on self-study, and the faster pace at which coursework is covered, can be quite daunting. In order to maximise the academic experience, it is important to set a strong and steady start with coursework as the first-year sets the foundation for the rest of one’s university journey.

An essential step of managing academics is having a plan. After first-years have navigated through the unpredictable period of settling in at the university, some realistic goals should be set and a complementary routine should also be established. It can be a challenge for university students to try to balance studies with the development and maintenance of social relationships. Planning social activities and academic responsibilities will help students strike a more cohesive balance.

Attendance is another essential aspect of academic success. A 2019 study, conducted by the South African Journal of Higher Education, investigated the impact of lecture attendance on first-year Accounting students’ academic performance. The study confirmed that there is a positive correlation between lecture attendance and academic performance.

Students often have days when going to class feels difficult. That is often seen as normal and acceptable, however, students should not become occasional guests in lectures. For some, tutorials might be tedious but they can be incredibly helpful with understanding and memorising coursework outside of the regular lecture times. It is also a great opportunity to interact with tutors who often have plenty of relatable academic or even social advice and experiences to share. According to the university’s general rules and faculty regulations, satisfactory attendance is a requirement for exam entrance. The university therefore has the right to refuse students admission to examinations or the promotion to a subsequent year of study if they fail to fulfil the attendance requirements. Students should thus read through their respective

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For the bolder and braver students, participation during lectures will immensely help get recognition from the lecturers. For those who get the jitters from speaking in front of large groups of people, consulting individually with lecturers after class or during their provided consultation hours is just as valuable. It may be intimidating but it shows interest in the module, earning a positive image as a committed and a participative student. A major advantage of this is that it makes it easier to get letters of recommendation students might need in the future for scholarships or job applications.

Another important aspect of student academic success lies outside of the academic sphere in extracurricular activities. Being extremely focused on studying while neglecting other areas of life can negatively affect mental health. Whether it is a campus society or a hobby, students should find something outside of class that they can look forward to.

According to the 2018 Student Academic Engagement Survey conducted by the Centre for Teaching and Learning at the University of Free State, there is a link between academic advising and student success. Further data collected, however, showed little participation in students seeking advising, especially from first-year students.

Many new students hinder themselves by managing their academic struggles alone and then only seeking advice as a last resort. It is advisable to be proactive by developing healthy and effective coping strategies to tackle challenges when problems are first recognised.

The university has a responsibility to help students navigate through studies and the relevant assistance is provided through support programmes, like the Faculty Student Advisors. These advisors can assist with valuable skills and student strategies such as time management, study methods and goal setting. Students can thus maximize their learning experience by being focused, diligent and utilising the structures UP has to offer.

For more information about these structures, read Utilising UP’s resources for future success on page 11.

students’ studying capacity should visit either the Disability Unit or the SCU to find out how UP may assist with accomplishing their academic goals.

Roy Shepard in “Habitual physical activity and academic performance”, suggests that physical exercise can positively impact a student’s studies as “regular physical activity might influence Photo: Kawin Harasai on Unsplash cognitive development”. stress. She notes that stress can be “harnessed Adequate sleep is another important aspect to drive yourself forward” and advises students of cementing a healthy lifestyle. Alex Dimitriu, to view it as “a healthy inner resource”. In a author of online magazine “Psychology Today”, study conducted by Ansari, Khalil and Stock, lists several tips for improving the quantity and “stress management programs” were suggested quality of sleep which include exercising earlier as a possible way to alleviate student-related in the day – not several hours before bedtime, anxieties. This can range from meditation to avoiding caffeine in the morning, adhering to a exercising a positive outlook on stress itself. sleep schedule as well as avoiding technology Blokland also told PDBY that students should and alcohol at night. develop their resilience, stay on top of the Hydration is another underrated yet essential workload, set and maintain clear priorities, create health tip. According to “Harvard Health”, a balanced timetable that incudes rest periods drinking water carries nutrients and oxygen and meaningful socialisations, stay in touch to cells, flushes bacteria, aids digestion and with support systems and “take time out for optimises brain functioning. Stay hydrated, by constructive self-care”. This is often specific to bringing water bottles along to campus. the individual and can range from partaking in Blokland suggests that stress is an “almost hobbies, outdoors activities or spending time with unavoidable aspect” of the transition process new friends. Finally, Blokland reminds first-year from school to university however it does students to “reach out, engage and participate” in not need to be “overwhelming” and there are varsity life to make the most of this life changing resources available to help students deal with experience and opportunity.

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What to do in the event of sexual assault is rather counselled through the process and health, and therefore attention should be decision making. It is noteworthy that the a high priority. The obstacles faced by survivor can stop this process at any point. survivors of sexual violence who wish to SCU is also able to refer students to public seek support or report the incident are wellemergency medical service providers and known and an important part of coping with the SAPS. issues like trauma involve social support.

UP’s support system also includes an Friends of survivors play a powerful role emergency care-line that can be reached on in supporting and encouraging the use of 0800747747 and is run by the South African psychological, medical, and legal support.

Depression and Anxiety Group. The UP “As a friend, one needs to respect the 24/7 Crisis Line and UP Security Services victim’s/survivor’s wishes, rights, and numbers can be found on the back of all UP dignity”, said the #SpeakOut team. All student cards. The numbers 012 420 2310, decisions about possible action should also 2760, 0800 006428 or 083 654 0476 are 24be made freely by the survivor. Blokland hour emergency numbers that can be used to suggests that friends of survivors can also reach Security Services. Matseke added that provide support by offering to accompany students without airtime can send a them to counselling rooms, should ‘please-call-me’ message the survivor feel to the last number uncomfortable. and campus “Students Friends of survivors security should know play a powerful role will call that the back. All services in supporting and processes are sought encouraging the use of initiated voluntarily with the and no-one psychological, medical, above support will ever and legal support. services at UP be made to are confidential. follow the process “Sexual assault or further than what they any other type of assault can have long feel comfortable doing”, said Blokland, term psychological effects on a person”, emphasizing the importance of making use explained Blokland, who said that it also of UP’s resources in the event of sexual carries the risk of impacting a person’s assault or rape.

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Sarah Matseke, the Acting Manager of Transformation. “People don’t always know the definitions of sexual harassment and ape and sexual assault are it is best if they get proper advice before common occurrences at dismissing any unwelcome sexual behaviour university campuses all over as minor”, explained Matseke. the world - making it The Transformation essential Office is part for all of the South African mechanism students to University campuses are that deals know about not safe from the reaches of with the the resources reporting available to issues around gender based processes them. The violence and sexual violence at UP, Citizen’s where factsheet on students can crime last year receive advice, on stated that around 50 whether or not there is 000 sexual offences were a case. recorded nationally. The number of offences A formal complaint can be lodged with could be higher, considering that in 2010 UP’s Security Services and can be done only 3.9% of women who were survivors of when a student would like to open a case rape reported it. According to the Gauteng of sexual harassment. Students opening GBV Indicators Project, the number of a case can expect Security Services’ committed offences are undoubtedly much Investigations Unit to conduct interviews higher. with relevant witnesses, and then refer University campuses are not safe from case statements to the Transformation the reaches of issues around gender based Office, without a judgement. From this violence and sexual violence, relevant point, the Transformation Office assesses examples being the #AmINext protests a case based on whether or not behaviour and #OneRapistOneBullet movement in of a sexual nature has been directed to the September that resulted in cancelled classes complainant, if this was unwelcome and on 5 September. However, many students are if this was expressed by the complainant not aware of the resources that UP offers to in some form, as well as the nature, survivors of rape or sexual assault, such as extent and impact of the behaviour #SpeakOutUP, the Student Support Centre, on the complainant. If the evidence and Student Health Services. warrants a formal process in the form “#SpeakOutUP is a student-led initiative of a disciplinary enquiry, this report is aimed at combatting Sexual and Gender sent to UP’s Legal Services. Otherwise, Based Violence (SGBV) on campus with a “a mediation session will be conducted particular focus on sexual harassment”, said within the Transformation Office, only the #SpeakOut team. if the complainant is willing for such The initiative is supported by both the an intervention”, says Matseke. All Centre for Sexualities, AIDS and Gender, engagement and information involved and UP’s Transformation Office. #SpeakOut in these processes are confidential and runs awareness campaigns, prevention carried out with the consent of the work informing students about UP’s Sexual student who has requested a mediation Harassment Policy and reporting process, as or investigation. well as support from trained volunteers on Understanding what constitutes sexual a walk-in basis between 07:30 and 16:00. harassment and rape is an important Volunteers trained as first responders can aspect for students, especially those be found in the #SpeakOut office, where who might wish to open a case. Many they offer listening and support services, examples of sexual harassment are and “refer all reported cases to the relevant provided in UP’s Anti-Discrimination structures on campus, with the consent of Policy, which can be found on the the student concerned”. Though currently Student Portal. The best guide is located in the #SpeakOut office in the “persistent, sexual behaviour/conduct Graduate Centre, office 2-60, the office that is unwelcomed”, explained will move to the new CSA&G offices in the Matseke, adding that campus security Akanyang Building this year. can escort students to their residences Although bringing a case to #SpeakOut upon request, should a student feel does not establish a formal report, it does unsafe. provide an opportunity for a student to The Student Counselling Unit feel supported and validated in taking the (SCU) is another resource that can process further, should that be the wish link students to other services, or of the student concerned. The power of help lessen the potential long-term peer support is in the opportunity to share psychological effects sexual assault experiences in an informal setting. As or rape could have on a victim. “The rape and sexual assault may require urgent SCU provides trauma counselling in intervention, volunteers are trained to refer a emergency situations as well as in student to emergency support services. routine appointment schedules”, said Dr When asked what a student should do Linda Blokland, a clinical psychologist in the short term should they experience and head of the SCU, adding that “no assault, the #SpeakOut team advised that crisis need is ever turned away but is they should “speak to someone, seek dealt with in the same day”. The SCU is immediate medical assistance and report the located in the Student Centre on Main case to the relevant authorities”. Students Campus, where information regarding can call UP’s crisis line immediately to booking appointments can also be found. access relevant information and assistance, The SCU is linked with all relevant or upon visiting the #SpeakOut office, services like Security Services, medical students can be referred accordingly. support, investigative processes, as Students can also contact the Transformation well as the South African Police Force, Office for support regarding the reporting meaning that any victim of sexual processes. violence can approach the SCU in order Both #SpeakOut and the Transformation to access other support they might Office can be approached by students need. Blokland added that no student is who “are unsure whether there is a case pressured to follow a defined route but or not or which process to follow”, said

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Utilising UP’s resources for future success

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s a student it is necessary to keep in mind that after graduation, in the work environment, success takes more than just having a degree. Fortunately, the university offers many services and resources to prepare students for success after graduation.

These services are diverse and include workshops, counselling and programmes that are incentivised to ensure students are work-ready and more marketable than other graduates.

Career Services Career Services’ main function is to ensure that students are ready for work by providing employability support to equip students with the necessary skills to be successful. These services include a free Ready for Work online programme which consists of four parts: Career Planning, CV writing, Workplace Skills and Personal Development Skills. Other services involve workshops for CV writing, cover letters and interview preparation.

Students can access one-onone consultations to do CV reviews, mock interviews and job campaign planning.

Career Services also serves as a platform, called TuksCareers, where students can find opportunities for part-time jobs, internships, graduate programmes and information about career fairs and company presentations.

To access these services, students are encouraged to register with TuksCareers on the UP portal and frequently check their student email inbox. Alternatively, students can make a booking for a workshop or a one-on-one consultation on TuksCareers.

If students have any queries they can email Career Services via careerservices@up.ac.za or visit them at their office in the Old Chemistry Building in room 1.5.2. Tando Tyakume, project manager at Career Services advises that “students should make use of the available resources while they still have the privilege, as in my time there was no Ready for Work and programme that equips students with soft skills that is offered for free to UP students”.

Faculty Student Advisors Starting studies at university can be a daunting experience, especially for firstgeneration students, but the university has support structures like Faculty Student Advisors (FSA) to help students find their academic foothold. Each faculty has student advisors that can be contacted to schedule an appointment for support. Student advisors offer a wide range of services including; academic support, goal setting and motivation, adjustment to university life, Time Management, Study methods, test and exam preparation, stress management and career exploration. In order to access these services, students can email one of their faculty’s student advisors and can find their emails on the UP website. The Engineering, built environment and IT (EBIT) FSA team advises that students need to “remember that the adjustment to university is holistic. You

need to find a balance that works for you, so that you can manage your social, academic, spiritual, financial, emotional, physical and all other spheres of yourself”.

Entry-level work experience There are many opportunities to get high-quality entry-level work experience on the campuses and it is recommended that students keep an eye out for emails, or actively go job-hunting. These jobs are diverse and can include anything from being a lab assistant, a tutor, a media position at PDBY or TUKS FM, Scienza, TuksNovation and much more. Other ways to gain experience is to become involved with University Societies and Sub-houses where students can run to be on the Executive Committee, such as Psych Society, JuniorTukkie or the Tuks Anime and Gaming society. There are numerous societies that are academically oriented but many of them are informal and a place to socialise and

increases the likelihood of her securing a job and obtaining future success.

UP Business incubator One service many students are unaware of is the UP Business Incubator for young student entrepreneurs to build companies that will shape the future. This is achieved through equipping them with the skills, tools and connections to materialise their business ideas. The programme runs in both semesters and once accepted, students go through a rapid incubation process. This process involves attending a talk series covering crucial business knowledge such as the basics of starting your own business. After this, the students will present a business plan and, from there, six applicants are accepted.

These individuals are personally mentored, consulted to refine their business plan and given training on how to present to investors.

They are then introduced to investors and given the opportunity to develop partnerships

offers a few services that can aid students; including the Merensky Library’s Maker Space, Services for Disabled students, Training, Tutorials, User Guides and Plagiarism workshops. The UP maker’s space is open to some students, and serves as a space to materialise ideas and allows students to explore technology such as 3D printing, 3D scanning, electronics and 3D design software. Access is free and there are assistants to help students familiarise themselves with the equipment. The library also offers different workshops and training sessions- of which the most notable one is the plagiarism workshops for students.

Plagiarism is taken very seriously at the university and if students do not learn how to reference and write properly they run the risk of being in a disciplinary hearing.

For more information about the Merensky Library read the UP textbook guide on page 12. In addition, the Humanities writing centre offers undergraduate students support in the faculty of humanities where students can engage with consultants to improve their academic writing.

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network with other students that have similar interests. Students are encouraged to be bold and run for the Student Representative Council (SRC) or any other leadership positions as these are highly valued forms of experience.

STARS mentorship programme First-year students, especially those living in a university residence, are bound to go through the STARS mentorship programme.

These mentors help students transition from high school to university life through providing emotional and social support.

The programme utilises the knowledge and capabilities of senior students, who receive training to help students with their first-year at university. Once first-year has been completed students can apply to become a mentor themselves. A mentor is assigned to a student(s) who studies a similar degree and is responsible for guiding them, assisting them with their goals and difficulties and referring them to relevant people on campus such as Faculty Student Advisors and psychologists. Kaylin van der Berg, an Honours Student in Industrial Sociology, who was a mentee and mentor herself, explains that “it aided in supplying [her] with an additional reference” which

To study can become overwhelming and emotionally challenging but the university offers student counselling for students who feel they need professional help. Students are offered academic, therapeutic, and emotional support through services like psychoeducation, counselling as well as assessments regarding career choice. To access the services, students need to go to a screening session and from there how they will be assisted will be determined. The Student Counselling unit can be found next to Tuks FM at the back of the Student centre across the Economics building. For more information about mental wellness and physical health, read Healthy lifestyle tips for students on page 9.

The EBIT FSA team reminds students that, “in the Image: Cletus Mulaudi beginning everyone is also new and probably feeling and to help them grow their business. Applicants experiencing similar things. It is normal to are considered according to the following feel a bit overwhelmed and under-prepared, criteria: Innovation, Unique Value feeling like an outsider. It is difficult to go Proposition, Scalability and Solving an through this journey alone and you do not Identified Problem. All students are eligible have to. There are lots of services available and can apply online for the programme at to support you. Seek assistance when you the start of each semester. need it, as early as possible. Be kind to yourself in your journey”.

The Humanities writing centre and First-years are thus especially advised library services to make use of the many services available to help support, guide and coach students The Department of Library Services also throughout their career journey, for free.

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UP textbook guide Mahmooda Milanzie

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he first few weeks on campus are often chaotic, especially for new students.

It is natural to not know how or who to ask for help when trying to get books and set-works for the year. The following textbook guide can be a useful source of information.

Van Schaik Bookstore Van Schaik Bookstore has a wide range of customers including lecturers, parents, students and academic faculties. Students can expect well-trained and experienced staff to get a quotation or help find prescribed books, set works and stationery. The bookstore also has an online platform where students purchase or add to a wish list.

Van Schaik is on Burnett Street and is open on Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 17:00. On Friday the store is open from 09:00 to 17:00.

Protea Bookstore Since 1992, Protea has been a bookstore for students to receive books for academic purposes at universities. According to their website “one out of every five university students in Southern Africa buys their textbooks at Protea Book House”.

Protea Bookstore is on 1067 Burnett Street and opens on Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 21:00, on Saturdays from 08:00 to 17:00.

Bookmark Bookmark is an official bookstore of the University of Pretoria where students can receive quotations and purchase prescribed books and study material. Bookmark is

located on campus close to the student centre. The store opens Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 08:00 to 13:00 and is closed on Sunday and public holidays.

Wizebooks Wizebooks is another common bookstore among the students of UP. Known for its reasonable prices and second-hand purchases, this bookstore is definitely one to visit.

Wizebooks is located on 209 Roper Street and Lynnwood Road. The store is open from Monday to Friday, from 07:00 to 17:00, Saturdays from 07:00 to 13:00 and is closed on Sundays.

Alternatively, for cheaper, second hand set works, students should check posters at the Student Centre and Residence boards. The Merensky library also has a Study Collection for students who need to find study material that they were not able to buy at the start.

Merensky library The Merensky library is one of the best university libraries in South Africa. UP’s library holds thousands of books used by students, lecturers and faculties for more information.

Books can be borrowed for up to two weeks, some are only allowed to use for a few hours. It offers services to

help students with research work, reading materials and a peaceful place to work and study. Students can access the internet using Wi-Fi and computers provided at the library for assignments, work material and access to ClickUP. There are printers in the library for students to use. To use the printers, students need to load money onto their student cards and register on TuksPrint’s website for a password. The most prominently used area at the library is the study centre that is open 24/7 for students. There are also discussion rooms, available through booking, suitable for student groups interested in studying together or working on set works. The library also offers services such as anti-plagiarism training and writing skills training. UP library services are available on an app that

is used to book venues, check library times, find and request study material. The app is available on the App Store or Google Play Store. The library staff are there to assist students with enquiries and problems they may have.

The library opens at 07:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays, the library opens at 08:30, at 09:30 on Saturdays and 11:00 on Sundays.

However, students should still view times on the library website as the faculty libraries have times that differ from each other. It is important to note that the library does have generator capabilities during load shedding hours.

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25 January 2020

A First Year’s App Guide

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Emily Harrison and Susanna Anbu ybrid learning at the University of Pretoria encourages an immersive learning experience that incorporates technology into traditional studying. With smart phones being a staple for many students, apps can be helpful in various ways and when utilised, add to the hybrid learning experience.

Apps to help with studying: UPMobileApp Free on Android and iOS A must-have app for all Tuks students. The app provides a centralisation of all UP services.

It allows students to find lecture venues and keep track of books lent from the library and when they are due. It also provides students with all UP related news, allows them to directly log into their student portal and access blackboard as and when needed. It has a 4.0 rating on the App Store, and a 2.7 rating on the Google Play Store.

Blackboard Free on Android and iOS Studetns can get all ClickUP notifications directly on their phone without having to physically log into the ClickUP platform. Marks, lecture notes or past papers released will be available to you within seconds. ClickUP is the central platform where announcements and documents relating to modules will be made and released. The app has a rating of 4.6 on the App Store and a 4.2 rating on Google Play Store.

Forest Free on Android and R29.99 on iOS This app helps to keep you focused by allowing you to plant virtual trees. As the user, you can select an amount of time to stay focused for. If you stay focused for the full amount of time your tree grows but if you give up or leave the app your tree dies. This app is specifically designed to keep you focused and off of distracting apps on your device. For the time that you stay ‘focused’, you get points for completing it. These points can be used to buy different tree designs. The app also comes with white noise sounds to set the productivity mood.

All the virtual trees you plant make up a ‘forest’ that you can view weekly, monthly or yearly.

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he FLY@UP campaign exists to help us all make informed academic decisions and stay on the right track for finishing strong and graduating on time. TRY@UP is here to give you inspiration for some cool things you can get up to during the year for your own entertainment, as well as a number of events you can’t miss if you want the full UP experience. Let FLY@UP help you structure your academic calendar and graduate on time but leave your social calendar up to TRY@UP, to ensure you have more memories of university than just the pages of your textbooks.

Monday, 3 February 2020 will be your first day of university classes but it is also the date of the first Varsity Cup rugby game of 2020. Varsity Cup rugby is a collection of South African rugby union competitions played by the top rugby playing universities in the country.

The app also allows users to add ‘tags’ to their trees, such as “study”, which allows you to keep track of what you are spending your time on.

The minimalistic and simple design allows for an easy way to keep productive and focused.

This app has a 4.5 rating on Google Play Store and a 4.8 rating on the App Store.

exercises. The lessons are designed by experts and are given in an easy-to-understand way.

Khan Academy is a useful tool for students who want to brush up on some basics or learn new concepts they are confused about. The app has a 4.5 rating on Google Play Store and a 4.6 rating on the App Store.

Quizlet Free on Android and iOS This app is a useful studying tool for any type of student. Quizlet allows users to create their own virtual flashcards which it calls ‘study sets’.

The sets can then be sorted into folders for each subject to be studied. The app also allows other sets made by its users worldwide to be viewed.

The readily-available sets range from definitions to vocabulary for other languages. The study sets can be shared which makes it especially useful for study groups. This app is a useful tool for any memory-based subject or visual learner.

For auditory learners, the app has an option for the words or sentences to be said out loud. The ability to log in to several devices allows you to always have your flashcards with you. This app is great for studying on the go and quickly recapping before a test.

The app has a 4.7 rating on Google Play Store and a 4.6 rating on the App Store.

YouTube Free on Android and iOS Every serial procrastinator knows that YouTube can often be the death of any study plans, but YouTube can often be a useful study tool as well. YouTube offers thousands of videos that can help students study or understand a confusing concept. The platform offers concepts in a creative and fun way, making it an easy and palatable way to study. Channels like Khan Academy, TedEd and Crash Course cover a wide variety of subjects. There are also a lot of channels dedicated to particular subjects. For example, MinutePhysics makes short videos explaining scientific theories and Numberphile is a channel that makes math fun. YouTube can be a valuable resource for any student, and for any problem encountered while studying, there will no doubt be a video to help. YouTube has a 4.3 rating on Google Play Store and a 4.6 rating on the App Store.

Duolingo Free on Android and iOS This app is perfect for any language student or any student wanting to casually learn a second language. The app offers easy lessons in a wide variety of languages, including all western languages that the University of Pretoria offers to students. The lessons start with the basics of the languages and then progressively get more difficult. For any language student, the app is also an incredible tool to pick up new vocabulary. The lessons are very quick and easy to do in your downtime. The app provides a friendly and unintimidating approach to learning a new language. The app has a rating of 4.7 on both Google Play Store and the App Store.

Khan Academy Free on Android and iOS Khan Academy is the app offshoot of the famous YouTube channel. The app provides lessons on a variety of subjects including maths, science and economics. The lessons come in instructional videos, written form and practice

Apps related to lifestyle: Uber Eats / Mr D Free on Android and iOS These two food apps are a must-have for all students. Mr D offers an array of discount codes to use each day which helps to cancel out the delivery fee. These two apps are especially useful during exam season and test weeks. Make sure to keep an eye out for discounts and offers during exam season. The ease of delivery allows a lot of time-saving. One can configure card details on the app or pay upon delivery. Uber Eats has a 4.6 rating on the App store and a 4.1 rating on Google Play Store whereas Mr D has 4.8 rating on the App Store and 4.3 rating on Google Play Store Alarmy Free on Android and iOS This alarm clock app provides innovative ways to get a person out of bed. For instance, one kind of alarm requires you to stand in a certain location such as next to a desk to disable

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it. This is just one of many creative ways that the app requires to turn the alarm off. In some instances, a set of tasks needs to be done to disable the alarm, like shaking the phone vigorously or taking a picture of something specific. It is an app guaranteed to get you out of bed for that early morning lecture. The app has a 4.7 rating on the App Store and a rating of 4.5 on the Google Play Store.

Sleep Cycle Free on Android and iOS As the name implies, Sleep Cycle monitors sleeping patterns. It requires the user to clock in their sleeping time and as per their movements during the course of the night, wakes them up the next morning during their lightest sleeping phase. This app may not necessarily be of use on weekdays when you have early morning lectures but can be beneficial on days that you have a few extra hours in the morning or on weekends. Getting the right amount of sleep can equip students with a clear mind that can sustain longer periods of academic studying. The app has a 4.6 rating on the App Store and a 4.5 rating on the Google Play Store.

Superbalist Free on Android and iOS Superbalist is a one-stop where one can get clothing at reasonable prices. Buying clothes for an occasion or merely purchasing casual clothes? Superbalist gives you a range of offers that don’t dent your student budget. The app has a rating of 3.0 on the App Store and a rating of 4.0 on the Google Play Store.

Circle of Six Free on Android and iOS For every group’s social butterflies, this app enforces a strict sense of safety. It allows ease of communicating safety needs to six trusted individuals. When going out with a group of friends, it is important to have each other’s back and this app reinforces that. The app allows you to register each friend’s live location and contact details and sets off a notification if one of the members in the circle needs help. This can be in the form of vibrations or flashing lights.

Even when the six individuals are not in contact or in the same space, it keeps them connected and allows monitoring via live locations. The app has a rating of 4 on the App Store and a 4.3 rating on the Google Play Store.

First Years Edition: VARSITY CUP It began in 2008 and has been a crowd favourite ever since. The Miss Varsity Cup and Miss Varsity Shield pageant happens alongside the rugby tournament, where female rugby fans can represent their respective teams. Whether you’re a rugby fan or not there is nothing quite like being in the stands and watching the university team play their hearts out. PDBY’s first TRY@UP recommendation for 2020 is to get yourself into your TUKS stripes and make your way down to Hillcrest Campus. The electric atmosphere of the first Varsity Cup game of the year is one that cannot be replicated and it is an opportunity that should not be missed. It may be your first official day in university, but you’ll immediately feel at home in a sea of fellow Tukkies decked out in their UP merchandise and ready to cheer their university on.

The UP rugby team will play three games on their home ground between 3 February and 30 March, with further fixtures

depending on how the tournament plays out this year. FNB TUKS won the 2017 Varsity Cup tournament and was runnerup of the 2019 tournament. Hopefully 2020 will see them crowned champions once again. With these Varsity Cup games spread out over the next few weeks, they are great opportunities to take a break from the classwork for the night and meet up with friends for some fresh air and great rugby. In between the action on the field there is time to grab something to eat or drink, as well as opportunities to win cool prizes from Varsity Cup sponsors. You can purchase tickets online or outside the stadium. They usually cost around R10, but prices are subject to change, so be sure to check on the website beforehand. If you are staying in a residence, tickets are often handed out for free so keep an eye out for those. For more information on what Varsity Cup is about and to purchase tickets online, visit www.varistycup.co.za.

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25 January 2020

Hatfield Campus for Dummies:

Where to conduct your social life while still on campus Kendra Connock, Sam Mukwamu and Kayla Lӧtter

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he University of Pretoria is more than just a collection of buildings in which lectures are conducted. Scattered amongst the academic buildings are some spots which are perfect for a variety of activities, depending on what you are looking for. Read further for a run-down on the best spots on campus for every occasion.

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s a first-year student, you will quickly figure out what it takes to survive on campus with a full day of class ahead of you. To be prepared, there are a few essentials that you will be glad you remembered to pack.

It is essential to bring water to campus to stay hydrated throughout the day. Staying sufficiently hydrated is crucial for clearer brain activity, energy and overall health and well-being. Buying bottled water on campus daily can be expensive, consider bringing a bottle to campus and fill it up throughout the day.

Packing your own food is another simple way to ensure that campus days are more tolerable. Days at university can get long and exhausting, a healthy lunch will spike energy levels and stabilize GI (Glycaemic Index). Many people experience feelings of frustration or anger when they are hungry, this is colloquially referred to as being “hangry”. Scientifically this can be explained by a drop in sugar levels that is caused by the brain craving glucose. The neuropeptides and receptors that maintain hunger also maintain anger and aggression. So, to avoid any “hangry” incidents, be safe and pack a few extra snacks in for class. Packing a lunch can also save unnecessary expenditure.

Chewing gum can also be useful during long days of classes. Chewing gum not only ensures fresh breath, it can also help with studying. Various studies have found that chewing gum can help with memory recollection. This is due to an increase in activity that takes place in the brain as you chew. This increase in acticity increases alertness and makes it easier to focus.

An umbrella is a useful addition to any campus survival kit.

Weather in Pretoria is often unpredictable and an umbrella can offer protection from both the sun and the rain. Large umbrellas can be awkward and bulky to carry around and can increase the chance of misplacing it. Investing in a small compact umbrella that can easily fit into a campus bag will ensure it will always be nearby.

Comfortable shoes are crucial. Campus days involve a fair deal of long walking distances between classes, and sore feet will only make the journey unpleasant. A good pair of sneakers suit most conditions. On hot summer days, open-toed shoes with straps to keep the feet stable are a comfortable and convenient alternative to sneakers.

Some smaller essentials are convenient to have on hand and are easy to keep in carryon bags and around campus. Wet wipes, hair ties and tissues come in handy for many reasons.

Hand sanitiser is a simple way to ensure that your hands are always clean and free from any unwanted germs and is easy to pack.

Keeping a well packed bag with these campus essentials can increase convenience and comfort for busy days of classes and semester tests without unnecessary or careless spending on campus.

The summer months at UP can be brutal, whether it is the sweltering heat or the February rains you are trying to escape, there are several buildings you can find refuge in. Possibly one of the more important things you should know before braving campus is the air conditioners and their settings in various buildings. Air con settings can make or break you depending on the season, you do not want to be caught in a room without air conditioning during a 13:30 lecture in the middle of summer. You can usually rely on Thuto, Chancellor’s Building and the Engineering ‘Dungeons’ to keep you well ventilated in 30 degree heat. Venues in the Humanities Building are hit and miss; sometimes you will be freezing, other times the heat is unbearable.

On the other hand, the air cons can sometimes be a little aggressive and you may find yourself shivering during class while it’s 34 degrees outside. In Pretoria, you can be assured of experiencing all four seasons in one day. Unless you are dedicated enough to wear a summer outfit but carry an umbrella and winter coat with you at all times; you’ll simply have to deal with being caught in the rain or getting cold in class once or twice.

When the weather plays along it can be great to find a shady patch of grass to laze around on or gather as a group of friends.

The large patch of grass nestled between the Aula Hall, Engineering, Natural Science and the Old Arts Buildings, has enough space for everyone. Whether you need a sunny spot to catch a tan, a grassy patch to take a nap, or enough space for the whole gang to gather in between classes – Aula grass is probably the spot for you. There are quieter spots, off the main paths of the university and away from the crowds; for those who would prefer them. Try the benches on the tree-lined path between the theology building and the amphitheatre; the Botanical Garden behind the Mathematics Building, and the courtyard in Roosmaryn. The lawns behind Thuto also boast some resident cats to help keep students calm.

Food Days filled with classes, studying, and various social activities which come with being a university student means that you have to keep yourself well-fuelled if you hope to survive to your next recess without completely burning out. There is a wealth of options when it comes to grabbing something ready-made or ordering something to eat on campus. The student centre is the hub of campus dining with a wide variety of options, such as toasted sandwiches, muffins and your general selection of snacks at Coffee Buzz and Piazza. If you’re looking for something a little healthier, Torpedoes has a selection of wraps, spuds, paninis and stir fry. The Lucky Bread Company offers excellent options for a caffeine fix, as well as a cabinet stocked with delicious pastries - sweet and savoury.

If you’re a student who’s classes aren’t centred around the student centre, there are other options too. A great way to beat the mid-week slump is by dropping by the Steers to grab a Wacky Wednesday. Right next to Steers is the Cafeteria, which serves, pizzas, hotdogs, and an assortment of sweets and cooldrink, if you want to get something to snack on. Pure Café is ideal for those students who want a sit-down lunch at a restaurant with a wide menu; start your morning off right with their French Toast, Banana Bread, or the Build-Your-OwnBreakfast offerings.

For a number of students, staying well-caffeinated will be an important of their university experience. UP’s very own Vida e Caffè is well stocked with fresh food and serves a variety of coffee. Tucked away next to the Vida is a sit down and take away establishment called Adler’s, their wide menu options ensure you can get pretty much whatever you feel like eating.

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second breakfast – coffee and pancakes - in between morning classes. Haloa down by the Engineering buildings also serves an excellent brew and things to munch on. You can find Haloa in a second location on the Groenkloof Campus, great for those studying education, who need all the coffee they can get.

Places to study At some point, some work has to get done (if you can fit it in amidst the socialising, that is). Whatever your preference is for a work environment, UP probably has it. Finding an empty lecture venue or sitting in a building corridor is always an option but there are places on campus designed to help you make the most of your time here by attending to your academics. Find yourself a spot in the Merensky Library where you can enjoy a desk space with comfortable chairs, air conditioning, and campus Wi-Fi. Alternatively, you can pull up a chair in any one of the University’s study centres on campus, designed especially for students who need to get their work done. Come October, Pretoria will begin to turn purple as Jacaranda trees begin to bloom; take advantage of the good weather and the beautiful flowers and study under a Jacaranda tree ( it is UP legend that if a Jacaranda flower falls on you while you’re studying you will pass your exam).

Spots for a little romance University also holds many opportunities for romance, whether it’s keeping a high school relationship going during your university years or maybe starting something new.

Figuring out how to spend time together and getting to know one another can be difficult, especially on a student budget.

Finding cute and creative date ideas can be tiring and it’s easy to fall into the trap of the classic coffee shop date, which is an effective way to get to know each other but there is a wealth of options on campus when it comes to doing something unique. Turn awkward silences into “intellectually staring at an artwork” silences by taking your date on a walk through the Old Arts Building or the brand new Javett Art Centre. The Old Arts Building is centrally located on campus and offers a number of incredible artefacts to view. Cross the bridge onto south campus and view the exhibitions at the Javett Art Centre, built in 2019. The Javett Art Centre is also home to the Golden Rhinoceros of Mapungubwe, previously housed in Old Arts.

There is something incredibly special about seeing someone who loves art light up at the sight of a masterpiece, even if the art is not for you.

Another great option is to squeeze the Lunch Hour Concert into your Thursday. Take your date to listen to the talented artists and students who perform at the Musaion, this is also a sneaky way to get to know your prospective partners taste in music. The Lunch Hour Concert is great for the awkward first interactions as it leaves room for you to sit and enjoy the music without having to make small talk during the whole date.

Stretch your minds and take a visit to the Scienza Centre, located near the AIM computer labs. Scienza is home to a collection of interactive experiments you can participate in.

This is a great way to see how you and your partner work together as a team.

Getting physical If you’re in need of some fresh air or physical activity, head down to UP’s Hillcrest campus sports grounds. Hillcrest is a great place to go for a run or a game of your favourite sport.

Physical exercise is a great way to break the monotony of studying and classes. Take a blanket and some snacks for a sunset picnic by the dam.

Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to show your UP pride as our various sports teams take on the competition.. Support the incredible athletic talent we have at the university by attending any one of the sports games and matches available on Hillcrest campus almost all year-round, such as Varsity Cup and Res League games.

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25 January 2020

The New Roaring Twenties:

Lessons learned and bridges burned 100 years later mission to Mars to study the inhabitability of the planet in preparation for the possibility for future human missions and even the seemingly insane 00 years ago, a new decade began. possibility of people being sent to Mars to live This period would become known there. as the Jazz Age, the era of the Great Radio became the first mass broadcasting Depression, and most commonly – system in the 1920s and in 1925 a great The Roaring Twenties. This was an advancement in sound recording produced age of intense technological advancement electrical recording and gramophone records. as inventions such as the Ford Model T, Since then we have progressed through the age of penicillin, coal power for electricity, and the radio, from cassettes to CDs, and now into an age proliferation of entertainment entered into where music is available digitally to download or mainstream culture. A typical impression of stream; allowing us access to a limitless catalogue the 1920s would likely include something of music within seconds. along the lines of one of Jay Gatsby’s parties; a The revolutionary introduction of radio fed into wild configuration of flapper dresses, copious the culture of mass consumerism by providing a amounts of alcohol, and a reckless approach to platform for mass marketing, but the potential for living life – all of which would end abruptly radio advertisement in 1920 is dwarfed by 2020’s with the economic crash and the setting in of potential for marketing via social media; and what what we now call The Great Depression. was previously seen as “the next big thing” in At midnight on 1 January we entered an advertising is now seen as archaic in comparison entirely new decade – 2020. In the 100 years to the advertising methods we are used to. Crowds since the Roaring Twenties there have been flocked to palatial movie cinemas to watch the remarkable technological and societal strides latest and most exciting form of entertainment – made, the world is indeed a very different place sound films. The first motion picture to feature than the one that existed in 1920. However, lip-synchronised singing there are also startling and speech was 1927’s The similarities between the worlds of 1920 and 2020; The Roaring Twenties Jazz Singer, with a budget of $422 000 the film managed to problems which citizens were marked by a gross $2.6 million worldwide of 1920 most probably due to the excitement over expected to have been period of economic new concept of a film dealt with by the time prosperity and dynamic this with sound. By comparison, 2020 came around. the budget for 2020’s twentydevelopments A surge in the economy fifth instalment in the James following the end of the Bond series No Time To Die Great War meant that is $250 million, almost 600 times more than the American society was devoured by a culture barely half a million dollar budget used for the of mass consumerism. Liberalism thrived world’s first sound film. in a post-war world order which favoured free market economies and national selfMedicine determination. The Roaring Twenties were marked by a period of economic prosperity The most stand out development of the 1920s and dynamic developments in both technology in the biomedical field was the discovery of and the arts. The spirit of the Roaring Twenties penicillin which has since been used to treat a was fuelled by the relief felt by most people number of bacterial infections. The widespread at the end of the First World War, jazz music production and use of penicillin revolutionised the and dancing began to proliferate and an air of treatment of wounds which had become infected modernity prevailed as new technologies were with strep or sepsis, as well as the treatment of constantly being developed. venereal diseases.

2020 shows incredible promise for medical Technological advancements innovations including a handheld ultrasound device which connects to an app on a doctors cell 100 years doesn’t seem that long ago in phone, an artificial intelligence system which the grand scheme of how long the world has outperforms human doctors in the diagnosis of been around. We are used to living in an age lung cancer, and the inclusion of medical centres of information being readily available, cars in large retail chains (eg. Walmart) in order to are commonplace, and it is hard to imagine provide affordable primary health care (including a world where radio and movies are new. services such as vision tests, dental care, lab The 1920s version of rapid technological tests, x-rays, and counselling services) to people development meant that automobiles became a without health insurance. The progression of part of everyday life and signalled a new age of health care from the discovery of a new kind of modernity dawning. Ford and its competitors antibiotic to the current era of three-dimensional began to roll cars out of factories at lightning printers creating new pieces for human bodies. speed and car manufacturing factories began to open around the world.

Economy Nowadays car dealerships can be found practically on every corner of a city and the Technological advancement in the 1920s range of options available to people buying is considered to be some of the most rapid cars is innumerable. We have progressed to development in history due to the sheer number a point where cars are not just commonplace of strides that were made in a relatively short but are being used in ways that Henry Ford period of time. In this way 2020 seems similar would never have imagined in 1920. By simply to the Roaring Twenties, as we enter the Fourth tapping away on an app, a person can have a Industrial Revolution and anticipate the pace car in front of them in a few minutes which has of development to increase. Many countries in the express purpose of transporting you from the world are now enjoying the same economic one place to another. Cars come in every shape, prosperity that the US could boast in the 1920s, size, and colour imaginable and can be fuelled while others live in the destitution and poverty. by petrol, diesel, or even batteries.

These harsh contrasts between the rich and poor In 1927 the first solo non-stop flight over existed in 1920 and continue to exist today, the Atlantic was undertaken by Charles on a greater scale than they did back then. As Lindbergh, it took him 33.5 hours. Since technology advances further ahead, those with then the commercial use of aircrafts as a fewer opportunities for development will simply means of long-distance transport has be left further and further behind. become widespread. At the time, Technologically, the 1920s were much this achievement was so impressive dimmer than the 2020s; in all senses of the word. that no one could have imagined any Electricity was far scarcer in the 1920s than it is more impactful developments in today. On 1 March 1923, South Africa’s public the realm of transport. electric utility was established. Eskom is the 100 years later and largest of South Africa’s state-owned enterprises NASA is set to launch a

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and its first power stations were completed in mid-1928 in Durban and Cape Town. In 2020, Eskom runs 18 coal-fired power plants and generates about 95% of all electricity used in South Africa. When the utility was established there were high hopes with regards to Eskom’s success, citizens were optimistic about the future of South African electricity; 100 years later and it is safe to say that we are less than optimistic about that same topic. Where 1920s South Africans looked to Eskom as a representation of all the wonderful possibilities which exist with the availability of electricity, 2020s South Africans view Eskom with scepticism and even disdain. As we forge into the 2020s, perhaps it will come time to leave the coal-fired ways of Eskom behind and fearlessly pursue alternate sources of electricity.

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in the 1929 elections, thus beginning another decade of oppression for non-white South Africans.

1920 UP Our own university has its part to play in the past century of history and happenings. In 1925, the University of Pretoria started the tradition of Jool in South Africa. Students took to the streets in a procession parade and started a longheld tradition of building and parading floats, seeking donations from members of the public for their chosen charities.

There have been some changes to the way we do Jool/RAG in the past 100 years, the streets are no longer taken over by floats but the spirit of RAG is still as strong as it was in 1925. Students still band together in preparation for one of the first big events of the university calendar, hand-making products to be sold so that the proceeds can be donated to various charities. RAG of Hope Day captures the essence of UP’s generous and charitable focus by getting students involved in making a difference in the community around them.

2020s Rag of Hope Day will be held on the 8 February, so make sure you get all the relevant information and take part in this long-standing tradition.

The 1920s was the era of the “New Girl” as female fashions turned toward looser clothing with lower waistlines and shorter lengths, these new trends represented a social statement on the part young women as they began to break away from the rigid Victorian way of life. Women tended towards a chin-length bob in stark contrast to the long locks and intricate hairstyles of the previous decades and the use of cosmetics became extremely popular.

We’ve come a long way from the 1920s in the 2020 bringing hope sense that although there are overarching trends in beauty and fashions, we are not expected to It’s been 100 years since the start of the adhere to them and we are not as restricted in the Roaring Twenties. In 100 years, the world has ways we express ourselves through our clothing. advanced in terms of automobiles, aviation, The greatest development for women of the and, more. Medicine has progressed to a point 1920s was not their clothing nor their hairstyles, that people are living longer than they did in but actually their newlythe 1920s. We can access awarded right to vote. The movies, music, and Maybe one day people encyclopaedia’s worth spirit of women’s suffrage won women the right to of knowledge through will read about the participate in their country’s devices which hadn’t 2020s and realise that even been dreamt about democracy; and it is that same spirit that lives on in in the 1920s. There are this was the decade the women going into 2020 electric cars, frequent where everything who not only participate in trans-Atlantic travel, and but help shape the world we changed, for the better even space travel. Where it live in. That same spirit lives previously came as a shock on in the #MeToo’s and the to see a woman with short #AmINext movements which refuse to take the hair or wearing a pair of pants, 2020 is a whole poor treatment of women lightly, and hopefully different world for women. Women can go to in 100 years people will read their history books school, study whatever they want at university, and see that it is that same spirit than won in and pursue any career they want. There are little the 2020’s – the New Roaring Twenties – and girls who dream of being doctors, and lawyers, ultimately made the world a safer place to be a and presidents; and in 2020 none of those woman. dreams seem out of reach.

As we enter the New Roaring Twenties we Race bring with us centuries old traditions, such as the enduring blight of racial discrimination.

The political landscape of South Africa in the Gender inequality persists to this day. We may 1920s was not too different from that of the 1940s have advanced in some areas, but it seems that or 1960s. The 1920s in South Africa saw a steep 2020 will bare many of the same societal traits progression towards the kind of marginalisation that 1920 did; we have come a long way in 100 and prejudices which would be exercised against years but for most people we still haven’t come non-white South Africans in the coming decades. far enough. However, there is one element South Africa’s Roaring Twenties were steered by which has not been accounted for. The 1920s the leadership of prime minister, J.B.M Hertzog, happened to a very different generation than the who used his position in government to secure the 2020s will. The 1920s featured the so-called privileged position of the white labour force. “lost generation”, a collection of young people The 1920s would also see the introduction of without purpose or direction, disillusioned by legislation which would effectively restrict and the horrors of the First World War. 2020 in reduce the voting rights of Africans, as well as South Africa will be driven by the so-called replacing Dutch with Afrikaans as an official “born frees”, a collection of young people born language. The introduction of these further forms into a democratic South Africa, determined to of oppression were not ignored or taken lightly right the wrongs of the past and steer the future and this decade also saw movements of resistance into brighter days. 2020 in South Africa will beginning to form against the imposition of these be determined by the energy of a generation oppressive policies. that fuelled the #FeesMustFall and #AmINext The deteriorating work conditions produced movements, and globally is represented by an environment where protest could thrive. By the cohorts of school-aged children skipping 1928 the Industrial and Commercial Workers school in the interests of acting against climate Union (ICU) boasted membership of 150 000 change. Maybe the 2020s will be a to 200 000 Africans, 15 000 coloureds, and 250 new Roaring Twenties; Roaring with whites; unified in the call to end discrimination. activism and determination to beat The organisation collapsed in the final stretch the status quo. Maybe one day people of the 1920s but laid integral foundations for will read about the 2020s and realise the countless freedom fighters and resistance that this was the decade movements still to come. Prime minister Hertzog where everything changed, would lead the National Party into another victory for the better.

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ince the release of his first EP in 2011, Matthew Mole has become a household name in South Africa; his cheerful folkstyle music has been taking radio stations by storm. In late 2019 he released his third fulllength studio album GHOST and, in traditional Matthew Mole fashion, the lyrics and sound of the album are familiar enough but with new elements that make it distinct from his previous offerings.

There are songs with the beautifully-crafted lyrics we’ve come to expect from Mole, as well as the familiar rhythms and ukulele/ banjo/guitar-driven sounds of his catalogue; but what GHOST does differently is a new version of Mole with interesting rhythms and frantic shouting spliced in amongst what we’re used to hearing from the Cape Townborn singer. Speaking about the real-world issues of facing societal pressures, fears, and overwhelming doubts against the backdrop of cheery instrumentals, Matthew Mole has struck the perfect balance between music which is pleasant to listen to but still resonates with listeners on a personal level.

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The first song on the track list, “Colours”, speaks about finding positivity and sets the tone for the rest of the album both sonically and lyrically as it builds on an upbeat and catchy tune while carrying lyrics which pack an emotional punch. The first song written for this album, “At The Corner”, was written a few years ago about the way people tend to avoid living their lives to the fullest because of their fears. This song encompasses the theme of the entire album, it speaks honestly about what it feels like to be trapped by your own fears and doubts but the end of the song offers the kind of hope that we need to hear sometimes.

“Keep It Together” offers Matthew Mole’s distinctive use of ukulele and layers harmonies and instruments to form a fascinatingly cohesive combination of sounds. The piano-driven “Kilimanjaro” displays the artist’s clarity and range of voice. It proves that although the electronic sounds and various instruments in the other songs make for interesting listening, he is by no means reliant on them to make his music good; his voice and a piano melody are more than enough to carry a song. His message of positivity and perseverance continue in “Be Gone” as lyrics like “Every part of me will

leave you here to die” and “I’m never broken when I’m down” serve as encouragement for listeners trying to defeat whatever demons exist in their own lives.

The familiarity of Matthew Mole and his music culminates in the penultimate song on the album, “Autumn”. The song, which appeared on his first full-length album The Home We Built, was reimagined for the new album. The message of the song is as relevant now as it was when the song first appeared, the chorus of “We all fall down sometimes” reinforces the theme of GHOST which emphasises that it’s okay to not be okay and that eventually, things will be better. The interesting thing about the reworking of this song is the way in which it demonstrates how far the artist has come since the song was first recorded. The years of live performances since we first heard Autumn means that Matthew Mole’s voice has only improved, the quality of his voice is clearer and the overall sound stronger. This new version also reveals the changes in the style of his music over the past few years from the folksy-instrument heavy first version to the 2019 version which includes newer elements of his style such as the inclusion of electronic sounds and a slight change in the rhythm and tempo of the song.

The beautifully crafted lyrics and gentle voice of the album make it easy to identify that GHOST belongs to Matthew Mole but the continuing evolution of the artist’s sound and music style means that listeners can never be bored of hearing his music. The characteristic sound of this album is constructed of building drums and piano, constantly shifting tempo, and echoing yells; quickly spoken words are contrasted by a gentle melodic voice. All of these elements make for an interesting auditory experience for the listener and produces an album reminiscent of one by Twenty One Pilots but with a distinct Matthew Mole stamp that cannot be replicated nor disguised.

Katniss volunteers in her place. She then has to overcome adversity as she fights to the death.

When Katniss does survive, the next two books follow Katniss as she has to deal with her fame and an eventual revolution which she becomes the face of. Suzanne Collins is a writer for children’s shows, however, her Hunger Games series has won many awards such as the GA Peach Award. These books were also produced into a successful film series.

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Best books of the decade

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he past decade has yielded many great books. Many of these books have helped define a generation and have a special place in the literary hearts of today’s young adults. Here is a list of some of the novels that truly stood out from the past ten years:

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green This is Goodreads’ number one book of the decade and it most certainly deserves the spot.

This was a widely popular book when it came out. It was turned into a film which was a box office hit. The book tells the story of Hazel Lancaster and Augustus Waters who are both battling cancer. They fall in love and the story builds a tragic love story from there. This book may be a young adult novel, but it is suitable for all ages as it has something to teach everyone.

As an author, John Green is one of the most popular YA novelists of the decade, with other popular titles such as Looking for Alaska and An Abundance of Katherines also behind his name.

The Fault in our Stars won the Goodreads Choice award in 2012 and topped the New York Times Children’s Paperback Bestseller list.

Divergent by Veronica Roth This is Goodreads’ second book of the decade.

This trilogy includes Divergent, Insurgent and Allegiant. These books were so popular that they were turned into a film series. The story is a dystopian tale unlike any other. The world is split into five factions; Candor, Abnegation, Dauntless, Amity, and Erudite. At the age of 16, each teenager needs to leave their family and find a new family in a new faction. We follow Beatrice Prior (Tris) around in her crazy and action-packed story. Tris must try and save the ones she loves while grappling with feelings of fear, love and rebellion. There is also a spin-off novel of this series which follows the character Four through his journey before Divergent. These books have become a cult classic with a large following.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games trilogy consists of The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay.

One of the most popular dystopian trilogies of all time, The Hunger Games follows Katniss Everdeen on her journey through a game of life and death. The fictional nation of Panem is centred around the cruel Capitol and the yearly Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death.

When Katniss’ sister gets chosen as tribute,

Americana by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Africa’s most popular author wrote one of the most popular books in the African Literary genre. Americana was on the New York Times best books list in 2013. This book is based in the newly democratic Nigeria. Ifemelu heads out of military-headed Nigeria and to America where she has to deal with racism for the first time. This book deals with the idea of racism and how it affects people’s everyday lives. It also explores immigration and military-based states as thematic concerns. 9/11 is documented in this novel and that too impacts our characters’ lives and causes them to be away from those they love due to the lockdown on immigrants in America post 9/11.

This book is also largely a love story between two immigrants. Americana won the National Book Critics Circle Award.

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr All the Light We Cannot See is a novel by the multiple award-winning author, Anthony Doerr.

This won the Goodreads choice award in 2014.

This book tells the story of a blind French girl named Marie-Laure whose father works in the Museum of National History. When Marie is 12 years old, the Nazis occupy Paris, so Marie and her father flee to Saint Malo. They do this while carrying the museum’s most precious jewel. Marie’s story gets intersected by Werner Pfenning, a German boy. His life mission is to track down the resistance. This is a book that shows the way in which people try to be good to one another.

The Help by Kathryn Stockett The Help tells the story of three domestic workers and their lives as black women in

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Modern poetry books Jackson, Mississippi during the 1960s. The story starts off when Skeeter comes home from university, but she is unmarried, so her mother is unimpressed. She would usually find solace in her maid Constantine, but she has disappeared, and no one will tell her where she has gone.

Aibileen is one of the protagonists in the story and she is looking after a white woman’s baby whom she has come to care for greatly, even though she knows that both their hearts will be broken when Aibileen eventually leaves. This book deals largely with racism and the prevailing effects of slavery on the lives of AfricanAmericans. This book was also produced into a film.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes This is a very popular trilogy consisting of Me Before You, After You and Still Me. Jojo Moyes is a number one New York Times bestselling author and her books have exploded in popularity over the past decade. 20 million copies of Me Before You were sold. The premise of this story is that Louisa Clark works for Will Traynor, who is wheelchair-bound. He is a grumpy and bossy man but Louisa, with her sunny disposition, refuses to treat him like a child and his happiness becomes important to her. This is a story of love and devotion and captured readers’ hearts everywhere and was also produced into a film.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern The Night Circus tells the story of Le Cirque des Reves which arrives without warning. This creates a sense of suspense and mystery in this novel. There is a duel between two magicians, Celia and Marco who don’t know that they are up against each other. Marco and Celia then fall in love which causes tension throughout the novel.

This novel became a number one national best seller and has been sold around the world and translated into 37 languages.

This list has been compiled according to the Goodreads and New York Times best book lists of the past decade. While there are many wonderful books that have come from this past decade, these are some of the most influential and popular.

They make a great addition to any reading list, if you have not read them already.

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Where To Use Your Student Discount

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ne of the best perks that comes with being a student is the discount. Not all places offer a student discount, but it is always worth it to ask at check out as you might be pleasantly surprised. Here is a list of the best places to use your student discount:

all bus tickets. You will have to show your valid student card when purchasing your ticket as well as when you board the bus.

Intercape also offers a 5% discount to students if you cannot find what you are looking for with Greyhound. This is great for students that are not from Gauteng and are looking for a cheap

information you need on how to have a budget friendly trip. To qualify for discounts on flights you will have to provide a valid student card or proof of studies. SAA also offers student flights.

Another tip for travelling cheaper is to try staying in a hostel rather than a hotel, not only is it a lot cheaper, but it is also an easy way to meet people. This is great for all students who dream of traveling, but feel like they cannot afford it.

Gold Reef City South Africa’s biggest theme park has always been a popular destination for young people.

Luckily for students, they offer a really great student discount.

The usual price for the ‘Thrill Rider’ ticket (the ticket that allows you access to all the rides) is usually R215 but if you present a valid student card you only pay R180. Another money saving tip is to buy your tickets online because then it is even cheaper (R165) and you get to skip the long line to buy tickets at the gate. Why not take a couple of your friends down for a fun weekend study break?

Computicket Image: Cletus Mulaudi Computicket offers student discounts on most of their tickets for their shows and other activities. The tickets have to be bought physically rather than online because you have to present your valid student card. So next time there is a concert you really want to go to or a show you are dying to see, first check if you could get a discount.

Greyhound This famous bus company offers students a 10% discount on

Varsity Vibe Varsity Vibe is a student discount app that allows users to get student deals that are exclusive to Varsity Vibe users.

How it works is that you have to pay R200 for a 12-month membership. You can only access the exclusive deals they have if you have the membership.

R200 may seem like a steep price but if you are savvy enough you will end up saving R200 in no time. There are new deals that come in all the time and some that are permanent. Some popular deals are 20% off Monday to Friday at Cotton On, Factorie and Typo and a variety of other clothing stores offer deals as well. Contiki offers up to 25% off of their packages with a Varsity Vibe membership. There are also many food and drinks deals available as well, ranging from a percentage off, to free drinks. If you are a Standard Bank Student Achiever, you get Varsity Vibe for free. way to visit home, or even for those who have friends in other provinces that they want to visit.

TravelStart TravelStart gives huge savings on their student flights to certain destinations. The company will give you all the

Ster-Kinekor This one is not a student discount, but it is a good money saving tip to know. If you join the Ster-Kinekor Club, you get to watch any movie for half price on Tuesdays.

For every movie you watch, whether on a Tuesday or not, you accumulate points which can be used to buy snacks or eventually another ticket.

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ocial media plays a big role in today’s society, especially for students. According to a 2015 survey from Pew Research Centre, Instagram is the most popular social media site used by university students. The statistics showed that 53% of adults, between the ages of 18 to 29, use Instagram every day.

First year students might find it challenging to stay up to date with the latest news, events and rules around campus. Luckily, there is an entire Instagram community dedicated to the students of the University of Pretoria.

PDBYMedia PDBY is the University of Pretoria’s official newspaper. It is also South Africa’s oldest student newspaper. We bring the latest news and broadcast media to students at UP. You can find a hardcopy of our paper on campus or you can read it online. Follow us at @pdbymedia, to be the first to know about what is happening on campus.

TUKSSport UP has its own sports page. They update it regularly to make sure that you never miss an event. Action shots of matches are shared and diverse sport interests are represented by the page. Find them under @tukssport.

Meme Pages Memes have revolutionised the way we communicate. Memes are understood all around the world, regardless of your native language, and they have become a tool to build strong

relationships within the cyber community.

Memes inform the youth in a humorous way about politics, local and international issues and can create awareness. @life_at_tuks centres around the highly relatable university experiences one goes through as a student. Around 40% of the memes found on this account come from students themselves. @life_at_tuks started off with a meme about test results and the comparison from a high school 50% to a university 50%. It is comforting to know that you are not the only student struggling with certain issues. The @ life_at_tuks creator says: “memes are a means to get by for some, and I’m just happy to help in that regard”. @tuks_facultyofmemes is another must follow. This page finds inspiration on campus by carefully eavesdropping for new information, current student affairs and news.

This page has received a lot of positive feedback from students and according to its creator: “We’ve had students contact us who say that the memes help them feel less alone or different in the face of adversity, helping them understand not only that their problems are manageable and common, but also helping them heal through humour”. It is true that the sense of camaraderie created by memes is beneficial and helps create bridges that people can cross socially, which is the main goal for @ tuks_facultyofmemes.

Another meme page that should also be

on your following list is @tuksmemes. @ tuksmemes started off with a great passion and an opportunity to create their own meme page. They encourage students to send in meme submissions and any information about bizarre, funny things happening around campus. Their ultimate goal is to make you smile.

Memes are definitely one of the quickest ways to include humour into your daily life.

During a quick break, scroll through these meme pages as they are sure to brighten up your day.

TUKS FM TuksFM is the University of Pretoria’s awardwinning, official radio station. You can listen to them on 107.2FM and also stay updated on extra news reports, their own memes, album of the week and famous throwback Thursdays on their Instagram page @tuksfm1072.

The University of Pretoria The official Instagram account for the University of Pretoria is a highly recommended page to follow as a student. This page will keep you updated on important dates such as online registration and SRC elections. It also showcases great achievements by UP students.

You can find insightful posts about mental health, how to handle exam stress and study tips as well as healthy food options for better brain clarity. This page is your basic guide to life at the University of Pretoria and can be found at @universityofpretoria.

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Where to Find Cheap Fits

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eing in first year often means the sudden realisation that you have to wear normal and acceptable clothes, every single day. This usually leads to the panic of worrying about having enough clothes to not wear the same outfit three times a week. Don’t go and buy a whole new wardrobe, instead find some cheap fits.

Thrift Shops Thrift shops are classic places to find cheap fits and have surged in popularity over recent years thanks to Macklemore and trendy YouTubers. A quick Google search for ‘charity/thrift shops near me’ will provide you with a list of shops in your area. A big part of finding wearable pieces in thrift shops is knowing where to look, and the answer is to look everywhere. You have to look through every single item of clothing in the both the men’s and women’s sections, this is the only way to find those perfect items of clothing. There are a few questions that you should ask yourself before you buy an item; are there any stains that you would not be able to get out, are the zips working, are there any holes that are not fixable and can you make more than one outfit with the item? A cool aspect about thrift shopping is that almost any item you find can look trendy because vintage inspired fits are in fashion right now. Thrift shopping also allows you to be a lot more creative with your outfits as you buy clothes you usually would not. Another great tip for thrift shopping is to not be afraid to ‘thrift-flip’ items. You could cut a t-shirt that is the wrong size, you could swap out old-fashioned buttons for trendy tortoise shell ones and you could do a bunch of other DIYs. The current campus favourite thrift shop is the Sungardens Hospice Charity Shop, but there are a lot of other thrift shops in Pretoria that are worth checking out as well.

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hosts a bunch of different vintage thrift stores with a wide variety of clothes. This thrifting option is for anyone who does not want to get their hands dirty in traditional thrift stores or for people who simply do not have the patience to sift through every item. This option is a little pricier but there are definitely bargains to be found. Most of the stall holders are young entrepreneurs so by shopping there, you are supporting young business owners, and who knows maybe you will gain some inspiration and start a shop of your own.

Car Boot Sales There are a ton of car boot sales that happen nearly every weekend all over South Africa. Here people who are just trying to get rid of clutter sell a bunch of different items, including clothes.

Because people are usually just trying to get rid of their excess stuff, the prices are usually dirt cheap.

A popular car boot sale that happens in Pretoria is the Menlopark Car Boot Sale that happens on the first Saturday of every month, but sometimes more frequently. Follow them on Facebook to see when the next sale is happening as well as the location. Church fetes and other fundraising markets are also great places to get cheap clothes.

H&M This one may seem like it does not quite fit on this list, but there is a little-known secret about H&M. If you bring a bag of your unwanted or second-hand clothes to H&M, they will give you a discount code on your slip to use on H&M clothing. The clothing you bring in does not have to be from H&M, they accept any unwanted clothing.

H&M then recycles your old garments to create their line of recycled clothes. H&M started this initiative to prevent clothes from being put into a landfill once they are thrown out. Not only is this extremely sustainable but it also gives you a discount to buy some trendy clothes from H&M. Instagram Shops/Facebook Marketplace A trend that has recently gained popularity is young people starting their own Instagram shops to sell second-hand clothes. There are a lot of Instagram shops that sell cool vintage items for

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a reasonable price. It may take some Instagram digging to find shops you like, but when you find a good shop, you also end up finding some unique items. Make sure that the shop is reliable by checking comments on their posts to see if customers are happy, the more effort they put in to make their posts look professional the more likely it is that they are reliable, and if they ask you strange questions when you are trying to buy an item, it is best to just avoid them. Usually the Instagram shops have ‘retro’ or ‘vintage’ in the name.

Another way to find cheap fits online is through Facebook Marketplace. Facebook Marketplace can often be an interesting experience with some of the items people choose to sell on the internet, but sometimes there is a perfect clothing item waiting for you. The more specific you are in your searches, the more likely you are to find something worthwhile. Again, be sure that the seller is trustworthy and reliable.

Shop Your Own Closet It is a universal experience to look at all the clothes you own and still feel like you have nothing to wear. This is where shopping your own closet comes in handy. First you will need to find some inspiration, look for outfits that you like the look of on the internet. From your inspiration try to make similar outfits from the clothes you already own. For every item of clothing you own try to make at least ten different outfits, here things like layering (obviously not in the Pretoria summer) and swapping out different accessories and shoes, will help. What this exercise does is show you that you do not necessarily need to buy new items but rather look at your clothes from a different perspective.

edge does not fray. If you do not like the crop top look you can also make change up the t-shirt by cutting off the sleeves or changing the neckline.

For inspiration, YouTube thrift flip videos show many different ways to cut a t-shirt. Cutting an old pair of jeans is also a classic way of freshening up a jean’s look. Holes over the knees or just sporadically work for jeans.

Tie-Dye- Another classic way to DIY clothes is to tie-dye it, this look is also on trend at the moment.

The easiest way to tie-dye would be to take darker coloured clothes and use the reverse tie-dye technique which uses bleach. But if you are willing to spend a little money on clothing dye then you can tie-dye lighter colours as well. A quick Google search will give you detailed steps on how to do it.

Embroider- This is a more time consuming DIY, but it is also very trendy at the moment. Embroidering a word onto a t-shirt or simple pattern will immediately change up your shirt’s whole vibe. Embroidering jean pockets is also a trendy way to shake up your jeans’ look. Embroidering is a cheap DIY because all you need is a needle and some cotton. If you do not know what to embroider just think of a word you like or search for embroidery ideas on apps like Instagram or Pinterest Patches- Adding patches to t-shirts, pants, jackets or just about any clothing item is one of the easiest ways to DIY clothes. Patches are a trend that keep coming and going over the years, when they go out of trend again you can easily remove them.

DIY Everything There are so many ways to change up an item of clothing, whether it be an item you do not wear anymore or a basic item you just want to jazz up a bit. Here are some ways to DIY your clothes:

Paint- Spray painting and acrylic painting hard materials like denim has always been a way to customise your clothes, but recently it has surged in popularity thanks to TikTok. The video sharing platform has tons of videos of people painting their jean pockets or denim jackets, so pop on to the app for some inspiration.

Cut- The easiest way to change up a t-shirt is by making it into a crop top, but make sure you hem the bottom with fabric glue or sew it so that the

A mixture of these DIYs will also work, the point is to be as creative as possible to give your clothes a new life.

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The Grind Bar & Eatery The Grind is situated on the end of The Strip. The Grind often hosts live gigs over weekends where you can see names like Van Pletzen, DSCO Cam and Shortstraw. Another staple at The Grind, is Bar Acoustics. Bar Acoustics takes place every Sunday afternoon and is a great way to unwind before the week begins.

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The Corner Pocket The Corner Pocket is a pool bar situated just past The Strip on Lynwood Road. This is an affordable option for any avid pool lovers. They often have good bucket specials. The Corner Pocket is close to The Strip and is a great stop before you head out to party.

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atfield is home to a collection of five bars and clubs along Lynwood Road, famously known as “The Strip” but the party doesn’t stop there. Here is a breakdown of all of the places you can go in Hatfield to experience student life to the fullest:

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Café Livingstone

Café Livingstone is commonly known as Livingstones and is situated in Burnett Street. Livingstones is one of the The Social Club oldest bars in Hatfield and forms a core part of The Social Club is a cocktail bar situated in Burnett Street. They host fun events and the University of Pretoria’s student life. Livingstones you can expect to see acts like South African DJ sensation, DJ Fresh perform here. If you is best known for their beer special. You can buy one need a pre-party snack, they also offer half-priced burgers and wings on Tuesdays through Castle Draught for R28.00 and get another one for free. This Sundays from 12:00 until 15:00. special runs from Monday until Sunday from 12:00 until 13:00 and then again at 17:00 until 18:00. Livingstones is a sit-down Instagram: @tsc_hatfield bar and is perfect for watching a sports game with a group of Facebook: The Social Club Hatfield friends. They have many affordable drink specials and they are close to the residences.

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Alternative Activities: Bravo Pizzeria Pizza is an essential comfort food for students. Bravo Pizzeria, located on the corner of Jan Shoba Street and South Street, is another Hatfield gem. The quaint restaurant boasts a 4.4/5 rating on restaurant finding app, Zomato, and is widely praised for its thinbased and gluten free pizzas. It is also a social hub for live music and open-mic poetry nights.

Bravo Pizzeria is the perfect place to grab a bite and enjoy a homey night out with friends.

There is local art on display that is available for purchase. There is also a small book exchange corner and a comfy reading nook.

Bravo Pizzeria stays open untill 21:00. Bravo Pizzeria does not serve alcohol, but you can often bring your own drinks to events such as the open-mic poetry nights.

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Hazel Food Market The Hazel Food Market in Menlo Park sometimes offers a night market alternative to their weekly Saturday morning food market.

Craft beer, craft gin and home-made treats can be found at the market. Be sure to check out their Facebook page to stay updated on any night market events. If you want to enjoy the market during its normal hours, it is usually open from 8:00 until 14:00 on Saturdays. It is suitable for a good time out with friends, morning or evening. It boasts an array of different stalls, from jewellery to brewery.

There is no entry fee and it is a good idea to take cash.

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Spoken Sessions Spoken Sessions is a poetry/performance platform that takes place in and around Hatfield. The locations vary for each session, so it is best to check their social media accounts to see exactly what is going on and when. You can expect to see live music, slam poetry and performance art.

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The DeepRoots night market takes place on the first Friday of every month at the CBC Old Boys Memorial Club in Groenkloof. It boasts a variety of different stalls but is mainly known for the gourmet food and craft beer. There is always an impressive line-up of live music and dogs are welcome. The market usually starts at 16:00 and stays open until around 21:00.

Be sure to check out their Facebook page for more information on upcoming events. There is usually a small entry fee and it is a good idea to bring some cash with you.

Facebook: Café Livingstone Aandklas As you move away from The Strip and into Hatfield itself, you will find Aandklas on the corner of Prospect and Hilda Street. Here you can expect to dance on tables and listen to rock music. Aandklas often hosts live music events and you can expect to watch performers such as Jack Parrow, CrashCarBurn and Spoegwolf. They usually have a weekly schedule packed with fun activities, such as Karaoke on Thursdays, quiz night on Wednesdays and open-mic nights on Sundays.

News Café News Café can be found in Instagram: @aandklas_pta the Hatfield Plaza on the corner Facebook: Aandklas Pta of Hilda and Burnett Street.

News Café boasts an exciting The Jolly Roger (Jolly’s) cocktail menu and offers great The Jolly Roger was the first club on drink specials. They often host DJ’s The Strip. Jolly’s is famous for and Fresh Fridays are an exciting its First Thursday events. These addition to anybody’s week. News take place on the first Thursday Café is a great place to sit down of every month and you can and have a cocktail with friends. expect to hear the likes of Chunda Munki, DJ Speedsta and Timo Instagram: @newscafehatfield ODV perform. Jolly’s is also well-known Facebook: News Café Hatfield for its “all you can drink” special on a Monday. They often have weekly specials and performances.

Latino’s Bistro Instagram: @jollyrogerhatfield Latino’s is Facebook: The Jolly Roger Hatfield situated next to The Grind. They Jukes Bar often have good Jukes is situated next to the specials and you popular Varsity Bakery and is can expect to hear mainly in the same row as Latino’s. hip-hop or house music. On Jukes usually plays good singbusy nights, one can expect along music and has a nice outside area if a decent wait to get inside. It you need to take a breather during a night is a small club, so it can get out. Jukes usually hosts a bingo night on crowded pretty quickly.

Tuesdays and a quiz night on Wednesdays.

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Fokof Bar Fokof Bar is the latest addition to The Strip and is the bar of legendary South African rock band, Fokofpolisiekar. Here you can expect ice cold Fokof Lager on tap.

Fokof Lager is the band’s carefully crafted beer range. The bar is more of a sit-down bar and is perfect for those not wanting to dance the entire night away. The walls are decorated with memorabilia from the band’s tours and is a must-visit for any South African rocker.

Mystic Bull is commonly referred to as Mystics and you can find them in the Duncan Yard centre, in Prospect Street. Happy hour at Mystics is from 17:00 until 19:00 every day and incudes a “buy one, get one free” special on cocktails and certain beers.

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The Blue Room In Arcadia Street, you will find The Blue Room. The Blue Room is a stylish bar and nightclub. They often host live performances and you can expect to watch performers like Kwesta, DJ Fanatic and Yanga Chief. A popular drink special is a R10.00 Savanna, served from 19:00 until 21:00 on Thursdays.

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Springbok Bar Opposite Aandklas is another signature bar, Springbok Bar, commonly referred to as Springboks. Springboks is a great place to sit down and have a few drinks with friends and it gets especially busy during the Varsity Cup season. A quiz night takes place every Wednesday and there are many drink specials on throughout the week. The food is reasonably priced and makes for a great lunch stop, as it is within walking distance from the university.

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i hi. Happy New Year. Pssst… is feeling new and refreshed with 2020 resolutions and all that rubbish. No, Pssst… doesn’t want to know how you have been. Wait…you don’t look familiar. Oh yes, how could Pssst… forget? You are new, fresh faced first years. So you have no idea who Pssst… is.

Well this is slightly embarrassing. Pssst… is Pssst…, UP’s favourite spice collector, gossip trader and rumour sharer. But as a first-year, Pssst… supposes that advice would probably be more useful. Ugh. Fine, Pssst… will help. Just this once and begrudgingly! But first, Pssst… needs you to relax. Your nervous energy makes Pssst… uncomfortable. And yes, Pssst… speaks in third person. Get used to it.

To start, ClickUP is a campus. No it is not, Pssst… is just hilarious. And yes Pssst… makes this joke every year, but Pssst… didn’t ask for your opinion.

ClickUP is your online saviour and a virtual message board. For goodness sakes, check it every day. Pssst… doesn’t, but you should.

Next, there is no official dress code for varsity. Jazz hands for self-expression. But please, Pssst… personally has no interest in seeing anyone naked. Or barefoot.

Pssst… thinks you should also know that there are other gates besides Main Gate.

Use them or Pssst… will laugh at you.

Pssst… will also laugh if you mess up

during O-week.

Pssst… knows this is a time for liver poisoning and social bonding, but be responsible. Pssst… doesn’t think a sex tape looks enticing on a CV. You may also have to face the person you vomited on in Chemistry 110 the next day.

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Psychology doesn’t help you read minds, test-week will never get better, they don’t let you make potions in the labs (Pssst… has tried), and just complete the monstrosity that is OPU, UPO, YPO? Whatever it is called, just do it. Something equally as revolting is AIM. Go to class, if you want to graduate. Pssst…also wants you to know that there is probably a turf war going on between the cyclists and pedestrians (you will see what Pssst… means) and that taking newspapers from the PDBY humans is compulsory.

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Racism in football going into 2020 never saw anything like this. In France I’ve not seen much, but no one is like Italy. In Italy, it is really extreme.”

Abuse towards players has not been limited to stadia. There has been an increase in the amount of abuse aimed at players on social media. Tammy Abraham (Chelsea and England), Paul Pogba (Manchester United and France) and Marcus Rashford (Manchester United and England) faced racist abuse on social media in the same week in August. Speaking about the abuse,

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content has no place on our service,” it said in a statement.

“We want to play our part in curbing this unacceptable acism has been ever-present for many years, but has behaviour.” been an increasing problem for the sport’s governing Various campaigns have been initiated to raise awareness bodies, as incidents have started to receive more and for the issue, such as FIFA’s “Say No to Racism” and EUFA’s more media attention in an a more socially conscious world.

“Equal Game”. Kick It Out, formed as “Let’s Kick Racism Out 2019 saw numerous reports of discrimination that have brought of Football” in 1993, is an organisation that works to challenge more of a focus to the level of discrimination in the sport, all discrimination and encourage inclusive practices in football, of which brought on calls for bodies such as FIFA, EUFA and educational and community sectors. other football associations to do more to tackle the issue.

However, not all campaigns have been as well thought Racist chanting and monkey gestures aimed at black out as others. In December, Italy’s top league, the Serie A, players have been the most persistent form of abuse reported, revealed a poster showing three monkeys with painted faces while cases of anti-Semitic and homophobic chants were for an anti-racism campaign. The “No to Racism” poster was also reported in 2019. Players had previously, and do still, done by Italian artist, Simone Fugazzotto, who defended take action into their own hands, by walking off the pitch his creation, saying “we are all monkeys”. Fugazzotto said: in response to the abuse. Earlier in the decade, as more “I decided to portray monkeys to talk about racism because cases started to be reported, football’s governing body they are the metaphor for human beings. Last year I was at FIFA started looking at ways to cut out discriminatory the stadium to see Inter v Napoli [a match in which Napoli behaviour in stadia, and ahead of the 2017 Confederations defender Kalidou Koulibaly was racially abused] and I felt Cup in Russia they came up with a three step procedure in humiliated, everyone was shouting ‘monkey’ at Koulibaly, a case any discriminatory behaviour took place: the referee player I respect.” was given authority to stop the match and request a public He added: “I’ve always been painting monkeys for five announcement to insist the behaviour cease, then suspend the to six years, so I thought I’d make this work to teach that match until the behaviour stops, and finally if the behaviour we’re all apes […] The monkey becomes the spark to teach still persists, the referee would have to abandon the match. everyone that there is no difference, there is no man or Despite the implementation of the three-step procedure, monkey, we are all alike. If anything we are all monkeys.” discrimination in stadia is stile rife. European football However, Fare, a network set up to counter discrimination in leagues, more specifically the top five leagues (England, European football, said: “In a country in which the authorities Spain, Germany, France, Italy), have the biggest viewership fail to deal with racism week after week, Serie A have and have therefore faced the most scrutiny. English media launched a campaign that looks like a sick joke.” has started to report more cases of discrimination, with As much as racism and discrimination is rife in football, perpetrators receiving lifetime bans and being reported to it isn’t necessarily only a football problem, but a societal authorities. According to BBC News, in the 2018-19 season, one. In a column in the Guardian, Kick It Out chair, Sanjay the number of matches in England and Wales where a hate Bhandari said that the “public discourse has coarsened and crime was reported increased by 47%, from 131 matches to dog-whistle racism has become normalised”. Bhandari says 193. Last year, black players on the English national team that society’s tone has become “fiercely tribal”, much like The artwork submitted by Italian artist Simone Fugazzotto as part of the Serie A’s faced abuse from fans in matches against Montenegro (26 attempt to combat racism in football. The poster was for an anti-racism, “No to football. Bhandari also attributes the persistent presence of Racism” campaign. Image: Global News April), and Bulgaria (4 October). discrimination to anonymity in crowds and social media. “The Rashford said, “It seems to me like things have been going Italy has had recurring incidents of racist behaviour targeting anonymity of the physical crowd mirrors the anonymity of the backwards rather than forwards”. black players. Speaking on Italian TV Show Quelli Che Il virtual social media crowd so that football is on the receiving On 4 September, Twitter said it had taken down “more than Calcio, Italian striker Mario Balotelli, who is of Ghanaian end of a double whammy of hate. Some of our football pitches, 700 examples of hateful conduct” in two weeks, after several descent, said Italy is the worst country he’s played in when from grassroots through to the professional level, have become English Premier League players were abused. “This vile it comes to discrimination. “In England, on a football level, I spaces for expressing hate and prejudice,” said Bhandari.

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thletes may need to make some adjustments in terms of their diet to ensure peak performance on the field, however it is important to guard against dietary restrictions that may have dire consequences to the athlete. Proper guidance is needed when deciding to stick to a sportsperson diet.

Diet is a vital aspect in terms of high performance and general health. Good nutrition contributes to a healthy and strong body, ensuring that performance on the field is not compromised.

It is important to choose food that suits you and your lifestyle. For instance, less active people may need to eat less to maintain their health. This is

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different when it comes to athletes who are almost always active and may need to eat much more. This should be done under the right supervision or and proper knowledge about the sportsperson diet.

As an athlete it is always good to start with a good breakfast as it provides the body with the right amount of carbohydrates and protein to start the day on a high note. A good breakfast can consist of oatmeal or a bowl of low fat yoghurt with fresh fruit. Drink a cup of tea or a glass of fruit juice with breakfast for hydration and sugar. Varied sources also agree that a good lunch may consist of the correct carbohydrates and proteins that may include soup or salad with chicken. Fish, eggs or 2-3 wholemeal sandwiches with egg will provide the necessary protein required, a healthy fruit drink can also be added. For dinner, a large variety of meals every week helps to avoid boredom and temptation for unhealthy foods. Dinner may include fish, eggs, chicken, rice, pasta and potato; however, athletes are not restricted to this particular diet, they can be flexible.

It is important as an athlete to stick to a certain diet to ensure outstanding performance on the field, however most athletes have testified that it is a difficult job as it requires sacrifice and commitment but such commitments bring about positive results. These dietary decisions may sometimes require coaching as some athletes may give up and end up compromising their performance.

In some instances, some athletes may be required to lose some weight and this will mean cutting down on certain foods or changing lifestyles. The aim is to ensure that they perform at their best in the field. The problem comes when athletes may take extreme measures to attain the required body without any guidance and end up compromising their health and possibly developing chronic illnesses.

Seek proper knowledge and proper coaching before deciding to change your diet to avoid adverse health results.

Benefits of sports on academics

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t is no secret that sports and regular physical activity help to reach fitness goals and to maintain good health, but participating in sports can also be beneficial to your studying.

The regular physical activity that comes with participating in sports can help boost your confidence together with your self-esteem. Playing sports helps increase stamina, strength and strategic skills, which can aid in improving self-image. This can improve confidence and help you to succeed in tasks that may require you to, for example, stand in front of a class and deliver a presentation, add your ideas in group work, or be a class representative.

Playing sports is a good way to make new friends as it allows you to interact and engage with a wide range of people in a way that you might not usually. This could aid in your ability to interact with other students, tutors and lecturers in academic settings.

Engaging in regular physical activity can help to improve sleeping habits. Many students have irregular sleeping patterns, which lead to exhaustion and an inability to get proper rest – which can further hinder academic performance. Participating in sports could be a way to improve quality of sleep. Feeling properly rested assists in fostering a healthy mental outlook which will aid in planning study time and daily agendas. The combination of regular exercise, a consistent sleeping pattern and good mental health aids in learning, logical reasoning and critical thinking.

Exercise is also proven to help reduce stress and symptoms of depression. Being active reduces levels of stress hormones in the brain, which can reduce negative thoughts and can help students cope with the daily stressors of academic life.

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uksSport had many highlights throughout 2019 from a variety of sports. Different sports showed that they are forces to be reckoned with and each athlete worked hard throughout the year to make successes of their sporting careers.

With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games being in the near future, 2019 was an important year for qualifications and preparations.

The Varsity Cup tournaments and the USSA tournaments were also exciting tournaments for UP and many of our teams won or came close to winning.

A 2019 recap of TuksSport would not be possible without mentioning the excellent performances of TuksNetball. The Gauteng Jaguars started by winning the Telkom Netball League title in June. This was held at UP’s Rembrandt Hall and they won by beating the Western Cape Southern Stings in the final with a winning score of 53-38. This is the Gauteng Jaguars third consecutive Telkom Netball League title. TuksNetball then took the Varsity tournament by storm, being the first team to remain unbeaten throughout the whole tournament. In October, UP beat Maties 48-43 in the Varsity Netball tournament final to take their second Varsity Netball tournament win.

In 2019, TuksCricket celebrated a century

In April, TuksRugby came close to winning the Varsity Cup final, making it all the way to the final to play against Maties in Stellenbosch, but unfortunately missing out on the big win. Even though TuksRugby didn’t win the title, they fought hard and successfully won silver in the Varsity Cup. The TuksRugby senior teams won all three Volcano Super League finals in September.

Further highlights in September were when the men’s sevens rugby won the USSA tournament, beating UJ in the final with a lead of 7-5 which was played in Margate.

TuksAthletics saw a few promising stars rise out of the ranks. In March, UP came second overall in the Varsity Athletics tournament. In April, at the USSA championships in Stellenbosch, Jovan Van Vuuren won the long jump with a jump of 8.10m. He is only the 14th local athlete who broke through the eight metre barrier. UP was also second in the USSA tournament and they earned eight gold medals, eight silver medals and nine bronze medals. At the South African Athletics championships held in Germiston in April, Lindsay Hanekom won gold in the 400m-hurdles with a time

of excellence. TuksCricket started off by winning the Northerns Premier league in March. Then in September, they won the Varsity Cricket championships and defended their title. The tournament was held in Potchefstroom and this was the fourth time in five years they have won this title. They won this title by defeating UJ in the final by eight wickets. They ended the year in November by winning the Red Bull Campus Cricket T20 tournament held in Dubai. This was the third time Assupol TuksCricket won this tournament, winning previously in 2014 and 2015. In the 2019 final, they won the final against the University of Karatsji, based in Pakistan.

The Delta Drone TuksRugby women’s sevens team did an outstanding job in 2019.

Firstly, they came second in Spain’s Costa Blanca tournament, beating France in the semi-final in May. Secondly, the women won their fourth consecutive USSA women’s sevens title in September, beating the University of Fort Hare with 19-7. Thirdly, the women won the Varsity Cup sevens title in October by beating Fort Hare with an excellent score of 46-0.

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of 48.01s. Further, Akani Simbine (100m), Clarence Munyai (200m) and Ruswahl Samaai (long jump) all finished in third place at the IAAF Diamond League Series in Shanghai, China. Other outstanding performances were when Tebogo Mamatu won the 100m at the Resisprintmeeting in La Chaux, Switzerland with a time of 11.04s.

This was the second fastest time clocked by a South African female sprinter. At the World Student games in Napoli, Sokwakhana Zazini won silver in the men’s 400m-hurdles and Zeney Van der Walt won silver in the women’s 400m-hurdles. Many UP athletes qualified for the World Championships in Doha and competed well.

TuksSwimming athlete, Tatjana Schoenmaker, had another successful year. At the World Student Games in July held in Naples, Italy, she won the 100m-breaststroke and set a new African and South African record with a time of 1:06.23 which was 0.09 seconds faster than her previous time. Schoenmaker also won the 200m-breaststroke and she has qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Swimmer Kaylene Corbett also qualified for the Olympic Games after a good performance at these student games. Also in July, Schoenmaker won a silver medal at

the World Championships in Korea. After this, in August, she won two gold medals at the FINA Swimming World Cup Series in Tokyo. She won the 200m-breaststroke by setting a new World Cup record time of 2:22.35. With the help of Schoenmaker and Corbett, TuksSwimming won the 2019 USSA swimming championship in September. This was the second consecutive title after winning the championship in 2018.

At the conclusion of this year, Schoenmaker deservedly won SA sports star of the year and the SA sportswoman of the year.

Other 2019 highlights from different sports include TuksRowing, TuksTennis, TuksArchery, TuksJudo and TuksChess.

At the USSA Boat Race Regatta in Port Alfred, the TuksRowing men’s A-crew won their 11th consecutive race and this was a new USSA record. TuksRowing was also the overall USSA rowing champions.

TuksTennis won this year’s Sun City South African Universities Tennis Tournament in April 2019. UP athletes Helga Jeske and Kyla Yelverton won the South African Beach Tennis Tournament at Badplaas.

UP’s wheelchair tennis players also impressed in November when winning six international tournaments in 12 days.

TuksArchery stood out in May when they won two gold medals at the Archery World Cup in Antalya. Dannelle Wentzel became

the first South African archer to ever win an individual event at a World Cup, while Reuben BrentMeek and Jeanine van Kradenburg won the compound mixed final. In April, Michaela Whitebooi won a gold medal during the African championships held in Cape Town.

Further, Whitebooi medalled in August when she won a silver medal and the first medal for South Africa at the African Games. In September, TuksJudo became the USSA tournament champions for the fifth consecutive year at the event held in Port Elizabeth. They won ten gold medals and three silver medals at this tournament. Lastly, in November, UP judoka Unelle Snyman won a gold medal at the African Open Judo championship in Dakar.

In December, TuksChess won the USSA tournament held in Grahamstown and they were the overall champions for the third consecutive year. Both the men’s and women’s team won their categories and set new records with high overall points. UP claimed 35 of the 36 medals that were up for grabs at this tournament.

2019 was a year of successes for TuksSport. To be a part of 2020’s successes, consider joining a TuksSport team and becoming a part of the #StripeGeneration.

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here are many options for non-academic activities at university, and sport is a popular choice. The University of Pretoria is equipped with a wide range of facilities to suit any sport preference.

Joining a TuksSport team offers an opportunity to further the benefit of the university experience through the legacy of the #StripeGeneration.

UP has a range of sporting activities to choose from, depending on individual interests. Some available options include athletics, chess, hockey, soccer, netball, rugby, cricket, and swimming. TuksSport told PDBY that “TuksSport is home to 38 exhilarating sporting codes which are offered from recreational right up to elite level”.

For information regarding trials and how to get involved, the TuksSport social media pages are regularly updated.

TuksSport explains that “We want each first year to get excited about working out in a way that speaks to them” and there are various sports students can join aside from the traditional options. For those interested in encouraging spirit while also being physically challenged, TuksCheerleading offers a fun and engaging activity.

Trials are hosted throughout the year at Hillcrest Campus.

Students are encouraged to stay active and try diverse activities, “be it through joining any of the TuksGyms or taking up track and field with TuksAthletics. Our TuksWomensRugby7s are always something to rave about as they continue to represent on a global scale. With 38 codes on offer, there is something for everyone.”

TuksSport expressed that they look forward to a great sporting year in 2020 and this is what they had to say; “TuksSport has always formed an important part of UP student life and 2020 plans to be no different. We are excited for first years to get into attending sporting tournaments, taking part in res leagues and signing up to join a club.” You can read more about attending sporting events in [“Try@UP” on page 13. ] For 2020, TuksSport explained that their “focus this year broadens to include those who have never taken up a sport to consider playing, even if it is recreationally. #UPYourSportingGame is literally about getting students into the swing of having

TuksSport play a role in their daily lives.”

For Res students TuksRes offers various sporting events throughout the year. Residences compete against each other in rugby, hockey, netball, soccer and other team sports. To get more information on the TuksRes sporting activities that take place throughout the year, you can ask your house sports committee members.

For those that are not staying in TuksRes and want to be involved in sports, you can ask your faculty sports committee about faculty sporting events. For those interested in TuksSport but are not in a team, you can still be a part of the action by supporting the #StripeGeneration at matches and games.

Varsity Sports takes place throughout the year. Look out for matches throughout the year for various sports such as Varsity Football, Hockey, Cricket, Netball, Athletics, Basketball and Varsity Rugby (standard and 7s). Posters will be put up around campus hotspots in advance, and tickets are affordable for a student budget.

PDBY asked TuksSport what they would tell first years who want to be involved in TuksSports and they welcomed all students to join a sport if interested, saying, “Welcome to the #StripeGeneration! The structures at TuksSport are designed to help you start and reach your sporting goals.

Get behind all our teams and be part of an electrifying culture of winning, good sportsmanship and constantly pushing yourself to #UPYourSportingGame”.

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South Africa to host Netball World Cup 2023 Boitumelo Makepea

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n March 2019 it was announced by the International Netball Federation (INF) that South Africa will be hosting the 16th Netball World Cup in 2023. This prestigious tournament will be held in Cape Town and it will be the first time that such a tournament will be held in Africa. South

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Africa was also the first African country to host the Soccer World Cup in 2010. Considering the history of South Africa as a whole and in sports, this is a very important milestone.

During apartheid, many sporting facilities were available exclusively to white people due to discrimination. South Africa was banned from participating in international sports because of allegations of race having played part in the national squad selection. However, South Africa has been a longtime competitor in the international netball scene and South Africa’s Spar Proteas have experience in international competition and have participated in a number of the Fast5 Netball World Series. They finished sixth in 2016 in Melbourne, Australia and their best result in the Fast5 Netball World Series was in 2012 in Auckland, New Zealand where they came out third with the bronze. They also competed in the 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool, England and were in the fourth place after being beaten by the hosting nation, England, in a bronze play out. 2019 was a great year for South African sports on the international stage with Banyana Banyana going to the Women’s World Cup for the first time, the Proteas going to the Cricket World Cup and the Springboks winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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n order to have a good sporting experience, there is a great deal of work that happens behind the scenes. In any sporting discipline there is the team behind the scenes to make sure that the sporting environment is favourable to both the athletes and the supporters. They ensure that the competition is fair and also that the right atmosphere is created.

The multi-disciplinary team involved in making sure that the sporting experience is not problematic or unfavourable have vast experience and knowledge in administration of sport. This team may involve the technical team, news reporters, commentators, and sport analysts. It is important to recognise the contributions that are made by these professionals to ensure the sporting event runs smoothly and is enjoyable for all involved. If we look at analyses of games and pre-match reports, these experts have done a great deal to creating a competitive atmosphere that still ensures the safety and enjoyment of athletes and supporters.

The technical team also ensures that the participants are fully prepared mentally and physically to perform at their best. These professionals may go unrecognised in some instances but the amount of work they put in, in making sure everything goes according to plan, is substantial. The technical team also does a great deal to motivate the athletes and also ensure that they know the rules of the competition.

The media also plays a significant role in the sporting environment. To many supporters media coverage of sporting events is the only experience available to be part of the event.

This coverage may include the visuals, sound engineering and creating an atmosphere of tense emotions and feelings.

Such emotions and feelings create a memorable and historic experience for athletes and supporters alike. Furthermore, the media has also succeeded in creating an atmosphere of anticipation of a very important event, this has made the experience more memorable for supporters not physically at the events.

The teams behind the scenes have a significant role to play to ensure that both the participants and the fans of the sport have an unforgettable experience and also that the sporting experience is fair and administered appropriately.

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