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Controversial res decision put off for now MICHAL-MARÉ LINDEN AND MAXINE TWADDLE UP will not make a decision on splitting residences this year. Instead, the proposal to make Olienhout, Inca and Jasmyn exclusively first-year residences, and Boekenhout, Asterhof and Lillium exclusively senior residences has been postponed for further discussion on the proposed model or an alternative model.

The decision to split the residences was initially announced on 26 June and was opposed by the university’s residences, who felt that they had not been properly consulted.

Residences and student groups questioned the timing of the announcement, which was made during the recess when many HKs were not in Pretoria. They also complained about how the announcement was communicated to them, as most students – including SRC portfolio holder for residences Gabriel Nel – found out about the proposed changes through Facebook.

TuksVillage house parents Dr Johan and Karin Hendrickz posted news of the announcement on TuksVillage’s Facebook page after a meeting attended by house parents.

Nel said that he was not able to access the minutes of this meeting, and therefore is not sure what exactly the proposal entailed or why it was made. “I have submitted a letter to Prof.

Mosia requesting further details on the reasons for the model as well as for details on the communication process. I have yet to receive an official response to the letter,” Nel told Perdeby.

Prof. Themba Mosia, vice-principal of Student Affairs and Residence Affairs and Accommodation, said that the university did not communicate information about the proposal to students because it had not yet been finalised.

SRC President Enwee Human told Perdeby that the SRC had not been consulted on the proposal before it was announced. He said that he sees no problem with the current residence model and that the university should build more residences if they wish to accommodate more first-year students.

According to Prof. Mosia, if the university does create first-year-only residences, an

The controversial decision to split residences will be discussed next year. Photos: Charlotte Bastiaanse and Brad Donald

equal amount of residences will be reserved for senior students. He said that the university is also exploring other ways to expand the accommodation it can offer to students.

There is speculation that the Department of Higher Education (DHE) is putting pressure on South African universities to increase the number of first-year students that they admit and accommodate. According to DHE requirements, 40% of first-year students must live in a residence, although Human says UP’s policy allows for a lower percentage.

However, Prof. Mosia denied that the proposal was influenced by the DHE. “While the university is mindful of what goes on in the higher education sector as a whole, it manages its residence environment in a manner that is appropriate for the UP environment and student body,” he said.

When asked why the university considered the proposal, Prof. Mosia said that, “The University of Pretoria manages its residences in the context of its strategic vision regarding academic excellence.” He added that the proposal was put forward in light of efforts “to create an environment in which resident students, and new first years in particular, can achieve academic success and participate in

student life in a balanced and safe manner”.

Prof. Mosia said that the idea of first-year-only residences came from students themselves.

He also said that initial discussions, which included “significant input [from] students, staff members and the late Director: Residence Affairs and Accommodation [Prof. Roelf Visser]” took place before his appointment.

In a statement issued on 11 July, UP said that, “The introduction of a number of firstyear residences, with associated mentorship programmes, tutorials and leadership initiatives, is but one of several options being considered for the future to improve academic success and the throughput of undergraduate students.”

Some residences have expressed fear that the proposal will be implemented in the near future regardless of their input, and Prof.

Mosia assured Perdeby that “consultation with students and other role players has been underway and will continue”.

It is likely, however, that students will continue to oppose the proposal. TuksRes posted a survey online in which members of the public could vote whether they supported or opposed the proposed change to residences.

Although the results of the survey found that 94% of respondents opposed the changes, the

survey was not open exclusively to UP students and the statistics may not be completely accurate in terms of what UP students feel.

Rochelle Oosthuyse, chairperson of AfriForum Youth at UP, said that the proposed changes would damage student culture, sport and traditions.

Boekenhout chairperson James Johnson also expressed similar concern. “It is hard to believe many traditions will remain,” he said. “It is a tall task to expect a first year to take control of something they know nothing about.”

Johnson also said that seniors play an important role in guiding first years, a sentiment that was echoed by Inca primaria Philisiwe Mawhayi, who said that, “How first years will cope socially and with academics without guidance is rather questionable.”

The separate residence model is popular in the United States. The University of Cape Town also uses this model.

A meeting was scheduled to be held on 28 July to further discuss the matter.

Additional comments from heads of residences can be found on perdeby.co.za.

With additional reporting by Molebogeng Mangoale and Mariëtte van Schalkwyk

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It’s been quite depressing to follow the news over the last few weeks.

If you were somewhere completely without signal during the holiday (really the only

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excuse for not knowing what’s going on), let me fill you in.

One of my favourite South African writers, Nadine Gordimer, passed away on 13 July.

I admired Gordimer for her honest, striking writing and for not being shy to deal with moral and political issues. Writers and artists tend to skim over difficult issues these days for fear of ostracism or censorship. South African literature is certainly the poorer with the loss of Gordimer.

The Gaza conflict has worsened dramatically, leaving many civilians (including children) dead. I’d like to think that I live in a world where, when children are blown up while playing football on the beach, there’s some sort of regulatory body (called the UN or something) to hold those responsible accountable.

Apparently not.

A Malaysia Airlines passenger plane heading from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down by a missile while flying over eastern Ukraine. I’d like to think that you’d have the right to live freely and safely – including the right to travel freely and safely – despite political tensions, but again that seems too much to wish for. Again, there seems to be a lack of will to bring the perpetrators to justice,

with people spending more time saying who didn’t launch the missile or preventing teams from investigating the crash site than actually trying to find out who was responsible for 298 deaths.

It’s easy to become disheartened with all of this happening around you. There’s so much ugly in the world that sometimes we forget to look for the beautiful.

There’s always something nice in the world, though. The smallest thing can make you realise that things aren’t so bad after all.

This happened to me on Sunday 20 July, when I participated in a cycling event called Freedom Ride Jozi.

First of all, there’s something about riding a bicycle that makes the world seem like a better place. Endorphins are real. It was also incredible to see so many people from all walks of life participating in the event.

What I enjoyed the most was being able to experience parts of Johannesburg and Soweto in a way that driving through just doesn’t let you do. It would be great if a similar initiative could be organised in Pretoria.

Forgive the doom and gloom. Hopefully the next few weeks are more cheerful.

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The world is spinning faster than normal and if you’ve been in a coma the last couple of weeks you might have woken up to a distorted parallel universe. From passenger jets being shot down in Ukraine to a catastrophic loss of

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life in the Middle East.

Life goes on whether we like it or not. For the families of the passengers of MN17, for the militia who shot it down, for the unemployed youth in Mamelodi and Diepsloot, and even for you as a privileged UP student.

I’ve been in the fortunate position to spend the June/July break in Italy and I would like to think it gave me some perspective. By choice I didn’t take my phone and considered myself cut off from technology, not reading any news.

This is torture for someone in the media but in the end a very liberating feeling. I actually took in the experience instead of trying to document it. I challenged the perception that we are so reliant on technology. I tried a different perspective. The beauty is that sometimes, when perspective sets in, the often trivial elements of our concerns get exposed. The alternative view of not being preoccupied with news from South Africa makes one realise that we as South Africans carry scars of our past and it reflects in the content that is sometimes considered newsworthy, especially if there are more important issues that require our attention.

The saying goes, don’t judge a man until

you’ve walked a mile in his shoes. The problem is, perhaps, that we are too easily convinced that the shoe won’t fit. I’m not suggesting I have the answer to all the world problems but through perspective we might gain the sympathy, empathy and even humanity that is lacking in this “me, myself and I world”. Imagine if the person who fires a rocket at a civilian aircraft could for a second consider the impact of his action on the lives of the relatives of the people on that plane. War makes no sense. I won’t even start with what is happening in Gaza and the indifference from international community.

Perspective shouldn’t become a comparison game. It is not about placing your views in contrast to that of others. It is simply about trying to understand that which we often don’t want to understand.

The next time you are angry, upset or irritated by someone else’s actions, just try to view the situation from their perspective. We don’t have to agree with each other at all but the least we can do is to consider a different point of view.

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Comment piece: Ignorance is bliss Ignorance is something which many people suffer from. Two current issues are as a result of this.

The first issue is e-tolls, which is applicable to all Gauteng road users and I feel that there is not enough information available about what is going on or that which is available is misinformation. Over the last month or so there have been “e-toll roadblocks”. I would like to inform you that this is just another scare tactic

by Sanral. The Gauteng traffic police who are at these roadblocks only have the jurisdiction to stop you and check if you have any traffic violations. They may not enquire about e-tolls and cannot make you pay – this can only be done through a court summons.

This information as well as more FAQs about these roadblocks comes from information compiled by Justice Project South Africa. From the beginning of the e-toll saga, Sanral has

employed numerous scare tactics to try to get road users to buy e-tags and pay e-tolls. The vast majority of Gauteng road users are still refusing to pay e-tolls and there is currently a committee set up by the Gauteng Premier, which is investigating alternatives to the e-tolls.

Do what you wish with this information but just make sure you are informed, and maybe you will even have the same bumper sticker as me: “Proudly e-tag free”.

The second issue, which is much more controversial, is that of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Western reporting has shown the conflict to be evenly matched or has even stated that any attacks from Israel are simply them defending themselves. Israel has a massive army and has backing from military powerhouses such as the USA. Israel has been killing innocent Palestinian civilians with a reported 70% of all deaths being civilian

casualties. They have a policy of killing 100 Palestinians for every Israeli killed and have employed this for years. Having said that, one must also be aware that there is retaliation from the Palestinian militants and I do not condone this for one moment. However, if you are in support of or accept what Israel is doing, you should look again. Read both sides of the story and try to understand what is really going on.

I have the utmost respect for those who have different opinions and you are entitled to just that, but it is your responsibility to ensure that your opinions are informed. In the words of Martin Luther King Jr, “Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” Or as Karl Popper said, “True ignorance is not the absence of knowledge, but the refusal to acquire it.”

Michael Reinders Sport editor

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NSFAS assistance not likely to increase MAXINE TWADDLE Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande allocated R8.8 billion to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in his 2014/2015 budget.

This is not much of an increase from the 2013/2014 R8.2 billion and concerns have been raised that the government is not doing enough to provide funding to students who cannot afford tertiary education.

Of the R8.8 billion, only R3.9 billion has been allocated to university loans and bursaries, with the remainder of the money going to further education and training bursaries (R2.1 billion), scarce skills bursaries, including Funza Lushaka (R2.4 billion).

SRC President Enwee Human told Perdeby that he is “very concerned” about how students who rely on NSFAS will be able to fund their education.

“Our students already have a huge issue with NSFAS, and with the amount of money in the current budget (the 2014 budget) not covering the needs of our students, it is really a scary prospect for the next few years,” he said.

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Blade Nzimande has allocated R8.8 billion to NSFAS. Image: timeslive.co.za

A report from the National Assembly’s portfolio committee on higher education found that only half of the students who applied for assistance from NSFAS received funding.

The report also found that government did not provide sufficient funding to universities, which contributed to high fees

and overcrowding across South Africa’s universities.

According to the report, state funding per student enrolled full time fell by 1.1% each year from 2000 to 2010 while tuition fees per student enrolled full time increased by 2.5.% each year over the same period.

Centre for Human Rights calls for Maseko’s release

Prof. Russel Botman, rector and vicechancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU), died unexpectedly at the age of 60 on 28 June. SU held a special memorial service for staff members and students on Tuesday 22 July.

Acting rector Prof. Leopoldt van Huyssteen assured students on SU’s website that the university would continue to implement the 2030 vision which Prof.

Botman, who he described as a “visionary leader”, had approved Bohlale Selahle, spokesperson for the Frederik van Zyl Slabbert Institute for student leadership development, encouraged fellow students to start believing in the potential that Prof. Botman saw in them by making the world a better place and ensuring that Prof. Botman’s legacy lives on.

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The Centre for Human Rights, linked to UP’s Faculty of Law, has called for the South African government to exert pressure on its Swaziland counterpart to release UP alumni Thulani Maseko.

Maseko was convicted with contempt of court on 27 July. He has been sentenced to two years in prison. The prosecution had asked for the harshest possible sentence, which was three years in prison.

Maseko, who was working in Swaziland as a lawyer and human rights activist, was arrested in March after criticising Swaziland’s Chief Justice Michael Ramodibedi for issuing an arrest warrant for Bhantshana Gwebu, Swaziland’s chief vehicle inspector. It is alleged that Gwebu was arrested after issuing a ticket to a driver of a government vehicle who was transporting a judge without authorisation.

Maseko voiced his criticism in a piece entitled “Oh, Cry the Beloved Swaziland!” in the February edition of Nation, Swaziland’s

According to Wits Vuvuzela, the Wits Sexual Harassment Office (SHO) is currently looking into 25 complaints of sexual offences, including one of rape.

This comes in the wake of the dismissal and resignation of four staff members over sexual harassment issues last year.

While most of the current cases involve students, there are some relating to male staff members being sexist towards female colleagues.

A disciplinary enquiry is looking into the alleged rape of a student at a party last year by a fellow student.

SHO director Jackie Dugard told Wits Vuvuzela that although these investigations have only just started, the SHO strives to raise awareness of the organisation’s support to victims of sexual harassment and a website has been established on the Wits intranet to improve communication.

Thulani Maseko faces two years in jail. Image: newsofthesouth.com

only independent newspaper. The newspaper’s editor, Bheki Makhubu, was also arrested.

Maseko and Makhubu have been in detention since their arrest, and, according to a statement issued by the Centre for Human Rights, “Clearly, their prolonged detention – without the option of release on bail – violates the right

to presumed innocence.”

The Centre for Human Rights also said that their conviction violated their right to freedom of expression, as set out by the constitution of Swaziland, and international human rights.

Maseko graduated with a master’s degree in human rights from UP in 2005.

2015 SRC set to be elected on 3 September STAFF REPORTER Elections for the 2015 SRC are set to be held on 3 September.

The provisional date for the SRC elections was announced last Thursday by the SRC and the Department of Student Affairs (DSA).

The elections will be officiated by the Independent Electoral Commission.

Dr Matete Madiba, the director of the DSA, urged students to vote in the SRC elections. She also reminded students that, under the new Constitution for Student Governance, individuals can contest the elections.

Students can run for 12 SRC portfolios and seven ex-officio portfolios.

Nominations open on 29 July and will close on 11 August. Nomination forms can be found in the Roosmaryn Building.

“We believe that with strong leaders we can build a strong leadership team,” Dr Madiba said.

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Advocate Vusi Pikoli launched his new book entitled My Second Initiation, cowritten by Mandy Wiener, at a public lecture on ethical leadership hosted by the University of Johannesburg (UJ).

The UJ Observer reported that advocate Pikoli encouraged the public “to become active citizens in an effort to promote good, ethical leadership”.

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All Faculty of Medicine classes at the University of Limpopo, including clinical rounds on Saturday, have been cancelled following student strikes. The SRC also ordered that all gates and access points to the campus except one be locked.

Students occupied the administration block and took staff members hostage. The staff members have since been released.

Striking students allegedly also started fires in the building and broke windows.

According to eyewitnesses, one staff member was told that he would be stabbed if he tried to stop the striking students.

There were also reports of female staff members being pushed around and having their hair pulled.

Students who are not involved in the strike have expressed concern that the strike will increase academic pressure once lectures resume.

It is not yet clear why the students are on strike.

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NWU students: we won’t keep quiet anymore MAXINE TWADDLE Students at the North-West University (NWU)’s Potchefstroom campus held the first protest in the campus’s history yesterday.

The protest formed part of the SalJyOpstaan campaign, which aims to fight for the continued use of Afrikaans on campus, transformation, and human rights. The campaign also seeks to eradicate the negative views of the Potchefstroom campus following media reports on residence traditions.

The protest was organised in response to media reports of initiation and practices, including the alleged use of a Nazi salute, in residences on the Potchefstroom campus, which were published earlier this year.

SRC president Janco Jordaan said NWU students will no longer remain silent while the media reports “lies” about them.

Reitz Magdali, a member of the university’s Residence Council, told marchers that, “We have remained silent long enough while the media dragged our name through the mud and [we] apologised while we did nothing wrong.”

“We are not racists or fascists and nobody’s puppet,” he said. “We are proud South Africans who believe in democracy, inclusiveness and positive traditions, not initiation or human rights violations.”

The march went through Potchefstroom’s streets and ended at the NWU’s institutional office, where a memorandum was handed to the university’s vice-chancellor Prof. Dan Kgwadi.

What do NWU students want?

The memorandum handed over to Prof. Kgwadi contained the following demands: • That the university management pay more attention to students’ voices, particularly when the university is being reported on by the media.

• That the Potchefstroom campus becomes a multilingual campus, keeping Afrikaans as a teaching language while promoting access to English and Tswana.

• That transformation be considered not as a figure but as an attitude.

• That management takes firmer action against media who unfairly or incorrectly report on perceptions of students’ integrity, credibility, and ability to serve.

• That a forum is created for discussion between the vicechancellor and students to identify and eradicate negative perceptions of NWU students.

Policeman shot while on duty in Hatfield BOIPELO BOIKHUTSO

A police constable was shot after confronting hijackers. Photo: Eddie Mafa

Mandela Day:

A 29-year-old police constable was injured in a shootout with three suspected hijackers in Hatfield on Sunday 13 July.

The three suspected hijackers, aged between 20 and 25, have been arrested, according to SAPS provincial spokesperson Noxolo Kweza.

Members of the Pretoria Flying Squad received a signal of a hijacked vehicle while they were patrolling in Silverton. Other police unit members also responded to the signal, which registered a stolen vehicle in Hatfield Kweza said that, “upon arrival, when the suspects saw the police, they fired at them and the members returned fire”.

Renate van Heerden, a master’s student in environmental sciences at UP witnessed the incident from her bedroom window in Burnett Village in Burnett Street. Van Heerden told Perdeby that on Sunday night she heard what she thought sounded like fireworks followed by sirens and a car alarm going off behind her complex.

Van Heerden also said that she saw policemen scouting the place, “The policemen pointed their guns upwards towards one of the flat window, shouting … it seemed [like] they were looking for a person.”

According to Van Heerden’s account, the hijackers were allegedly hiding in one of the flats.

According to Kweza, the police have recovered a police blue light, a bulletproof vest, and three stolen vehicles after the hijacking.

The stolen cars were all VW Golfs. “One [was] hijacked in Pretoria Central, another one in Midrand and a third car with false registration numbers,” Kweza said.

A police jersey, and two stolen pistols were also seized and all of the vehicles have been taken into police custody for further investigation.

Kweza reported that the suspects will appear in court soon and are facing charges of attempted murder, possession of stolen property and possession of unlicensed firearms.

The Department of Student Affairs (DSA) partnered up with Julian Hewitt to paint four shacks and help build a house in Phomolong, Mamelodi. The intention of this outreach was to build a stronger relationship between the DSA staff as well as with community members in Phomolong. Hewitt made international news in 2013 when he and his family lived in a shack in Mamelodi for a month.

UP gives its 67 minutes

On 18 July numerous departments at UP did their bit to better the lives of those in need by giving 67 minutes of their time for Mandela day.

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The Department of Business Management in collaboration with a local small business H Brian Customs MAG RIM Repairs / Car Sales celebrated Mandela Day at the Child Welfare Tshwane centre in Eersterust. Both the department and H Brian Customs donated groceries, clothing and food to the centre’s children and adults. Hotdogs and juice were also prepared and handed out.

Dr Madiba and Dr Jorissen from the Department of Student Affairs paint a shack. Photo: Carel Willemse

Staff members of the Department of Business Management and H. Brian Customs celebrating Mandela Day at the at the Child Welfare Tshwane centre in Eersterust Image: up.ac.za

On Friday 18 July, staff from UP and members of the Morokolong community Hammanskraal converged at the Tshedimosetso Community Development Centre to celebrate Mandela Day. At the beginning of June the Department of Facilities Management in collaboration with the Department of University Relations embarked on various projects to renovate the centre.

The projects included renovations of offices, the library, the sick room, classrooms and the community hall. A new toilet facility which would be connected to the local sewerage system was added to the building.

Furniture, books and toys were donated to the day-care section of the centre. UP staff members established a vegetable garden at the back of the building and painted the interior walls of the centre.

UP staff members create a vegetable garden for the centre. Image: up.ac.za

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Pharmaceutical vending machines To advertise in Perdeby contact carel.willemse@up.ac.za to be installed on UP campuses TEBOGO TSHWANE UP is considering installing pharmaceutical vending machines which will allow students to access over-the-counter medication and other health items across all campuses.

“These machines will sell over-thecounter type products similar to what may be bought on the shelves of supermarkets.

The machine will also offer some female products,” said Prof. Susan Adendorff, the director of the Department of Facilities Management. One such machine has been installed on the Prinshof campus on a trial basis.

SRC member for facilities, safety and security Kim Ngobeni said that idea of having pharmaceutical vending machines on campus came to her after she came across

a female student in need of a sanitary towel in a bathroom. “We started speaking about how it would be nice to have a machine that dispensed sanitary towels for emergencies like this, and how it could also have disprins and so on. So we wrote it down and proposed the idea to management,” said Ngobeni.

Prof. Adendorff told Perdeby that the university hopes that the vending machines will provide students with convenient, safe access to medication at all times.

In a statement issued by Daso, SRC Deputy President Taymoon Altamash echoed Prof.

Adendorff saying that the vending machines will contribute to the “overall health, comfort and well-being of students”. He added that, “Such facilities will add to the University of Pretoria’s reputation as a world class institution.”

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MonArk’s new album Negatives was released on 13 July. Photo: MonArk’s Facebook page

MonArk talk debut album

Band wants to make their debut album a “blueprint” for the future ELMARIE KRUGER On 13 July MonArk released their debut album Negatives. The day before the album’s launch, Perdeby interviewed MonArk’s vocalist Eugene Coetzer, bassist Deon de Klerk and guitarist Ewald Janse van Rensburg.

It’s the launch of your debut album tomorrow, which is quite exciting. What can fans expect from the album?

We’re hoping that people will see some form of variety in our songs and that they’ll discover something new about us in each song that they hear. We’d like to uphold certain expectations that fans may have after having heard our previous singles.

The album is a way of getting to know us, of getting the whole picture of who MonArk is.

Negatives is an attention-grabbing album title. Is there a reason for it or a story behind the title?

Negatives refers to the negative of a photo, the blueprint or most basic form of that photo, and in a way, that is how we see this project. The album is the blueprint of the direction we’d like to take and the standards we want to uphold, but it also refers to certain feelings and emotions that went into the album – something that has always been there and will always be there.

You performed at Innibos recently. Did the crowd receive you well?

Yes, we received a warm welcome. It was our first time performing there and our show had a wonderful vibe. It’s surprising to hear people singing along to songs like “Smiling”.

It’s a great feeling that comes with the work we do.

Do you have any interesting rituals that you do as a band before taking the stage?

It’s not that we really have a visual ritual, but we mostly talk through the songs we’re playing and make sure we know the songs’ names. We also speak about our setlist and ensure that we have a game plan.

Tell us a bit more about the album. Are there any specific songs that are especially close to your hearts? Or is it tough to choose a favourite?

“Smiling” is definitely a favourite, especially when we perform

it live. “You make” is also special in terms of the writing process behind it and the lyrics themselves.

The video for your single “Something” was released a short while ago and the concept behind it seems really interesting.

Could you elaborate on the video’s concept?

The idea behind the video is that there are many people portraying their own careers and their own emotions. It ends up looking like absolute chaos because everything happens at once, but every now and then the camera focuses on one person. The director’s idea was that even though everyone goes through different situations and has their own vocations, and even though it looks like they have nothing in common, everyone goes through the same things emotionally.

You were already firmly rooted in the music industry before the formation of the band. Would you say that this has made it easier to get the project off the ground?

The industry really is tough, and just like there are people who drive the industry forward, there are people in the industry who are only interested in making quick cash. It’s hard for a band to “make it” among such people, and there’s always a certain expectation of what a band should be. Sometimes it’s hard to adhere to these expectations, as there’s always a certain direction a band is expected to go. Many people expect you to be a rocker – regardless of what your music is like, you have to have that image. But really, all we’re trying to do is make music, because that’s all that matters.

Do you have a specific song-writing process, or is a different method used for each song?

The idea behind a song is usually very personal and individual.

Usually one of us will come up with an idea and maybe finish the song as a whole, but when we come together, we rely on each other to get the song arranged and to push it into a certain direction. This is the hard part of song writing and there are many variables involved, like different tastes and ideas. When you sit down at 03:00 to write a song, you feel a specific emotion and you have a specific idea in mind, but we have an unwritten rule that when we sit together, we try to get our ideas to correspond. We also have it within ourselves to understand what each other’s emotions are, hopefully.

Win with Perdeby and Oppikoppi It’s nearly that time of the year again, where the crowds descend onto the dusty plains of Mordor to revel in good atmosphere, sleepless nights and great music. Thankfully, if you haven’t bought your ticket yet, Perdeby has three sets of double tickets to give away to Oppikoppi Odyssey.

In preparation for this epic adventure, we want you to go on a practice journey and collect a photo or three along the way.

There are three categories and you may enter each as many times as you like. The best photo in each category will win one double ticket. And, of course, this journey must all be undertaken in your most creative Odyssey gear.

We want to see you: - With your favourite lecturer - With a Perdeby staff member - In the most interesting place on campus Bonus marks will be awarded for creative inclusion of Perdeby and Odyssey spirit.

After liking our Facebook page or following us on Twitter, email your photos along with you name and contact details to entertainment@perdeby.co.za. Competition closes at 12:00 on 01 August. Winners will be announced in the following edition.

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Women of Wealth talk

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Women of Wealth talk

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11-15 August 2014 Serenade hosted by Stuku 13 August 2014

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Music Therapy Showcase

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Five minutes with Hawkword LISA KAHIMBAARA Perdeby caught up with with cat-fanatics Hawkword ahead of their Oppikoppi set to chat about preparation and performing.

You’ll be busy with huge events like Grietfest and Oppikoppi for the next few months, how do you keep your sets fresh?

We just try to make new tunes or find rad tunes to play.

What do you think is the secret to working successfully in a duo?

Disagreeing all the time or arguing until someone’s right.

Do you still make time for individual projects outside of Hawkword?

Zain: I also play under Phizicist.

Jwan: I don’t do nuthin’ How will you be preparing for your set at Oppikoppi?

Perfecting our culinary skills. Bacon is tight.

How will you be spending the rest of the festival?

We recently wed, so we’ll be frolocking around on our honeymoon.

What top survival tip would you give to first time Oppikoppi goers?

Don’t die.

Hawkword will be performing on Oppikoppi’s Red Bull Stage on 8 August.

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Krêkvars 2014: proof that the art scene on campus is growing LIZL LOMBAARD Krêkvars 2014 marks the start of a new direction for the student arts festival. Hosted annually by the UP drama department, Krêkvars is a platform for theatre students and other theatre practitioners to showcase their art. It isn’t limited to traditional drama but also gives artists a chance to present experimental work.

The shows this year dealt with a wide variety of themes including gender, religion, race and romantic relationships.

A wide variety of genres including drama, comedy, musicals, children’s theatre, physical theatre and dance were also presented.

Several original and atypical pieces were presented.

Among them was performance art piece The Funeral of Narcissus, created by Morné Volschenk. Performance art is an experimental and interdisciplinary work of art and usually does not have a set script or narrative. Volschenk’s performance consisted of two coffins with mirrors inside of them. Volschenk would lie in one coffin the whole day and then invite members of the audience to lie in the other one.

“My piece has many layers to it. It deals with mortality and how we are afraid to face death on the one level and also narcissism, and how that leads to different kinds of death, like the death of creativity and relationships,” said Volschenk.

Another first to Krêkvars was a mobile puppet theatre that moved around the allocated festival area and presented puppet shows to passers-by and even invited them to present their own puppet shows.

Festival organiser Missy Maguire said that the annual festival experienced a number of firsts, including shows being allowed to run up to an hour long, whereas in previous years they were only allowed to be a maximum of 45-minutes long. Krêkvars 2014 also saw first-time partnerships with Oom Gert se Plek, who provided all the food and drink for the festivalgoers, as well as with Woordfees, KykNet, eNews anchor Anina Peens and the State Theatre, who all sponsored prizes.

“Next year we are hoping to involve other tertiary institutions such as TUT, Wits, UJ and Oakfields. This was the trial year for all these changes and next year it will definitely be a lot bigger,” said Maguire.

20th anniversary of health sciences’ Talent Evening YANGA TYIKWE The 20th annual Talent Evening was hosted by Pulse, the Medical students’ society, at the Musaison on Sunday 20 July.

The show’s theme was “A Night on the Nile” and the entire stage was transformed into an Egyptian postcard to set the backdrop for the talent as contestants wowed the audience.

The Faculty of Health Sciences proved that their talents don’t only lie in dissecting bodies, learning complicated terms and writing indecipherable prescription notes.

“The Talent Evening has become tradition and is really important to the faculty in many ways. It is an opportunity for health sciences students to showcase their various talents in other fields,’’ said Pulse cultural committee chairperson Bronwyn Krause. She added, “It is also a chance for lecturers and other students to enjoy a completely student organised

event and appreciate the diversity that we have within our faculty. It gives us an artistic outlet to strive to live balanced lives.”

The standard of talent was high and the procession of the show was seamless.

The organised evening provided a variety of talent, from Indian, hip-hop and ballroom dances, to classical music pieces such as Pequeña Czarda and modern mash-ups of familiar favourites.

Rubber Duc, an up-and-coming band known for their humour and energy, were the MCs of the evening. Rubber Duc also entertained the audience by throwing yellow rubber ducks at the audience, parodying a Top Billing presenter and performing their hit “Ain’t nobody got time for that”.

The evening was successful and was aided by the enthusiastic and encouraging audience.

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TuksDance’s Life of an Artist wows crowds at Krêkvars TIISETSO TSOSANE While everybody was getting ready for a fresh semester TuksDance was preparing to present Life of an Artist at the 2014 Krêkvars Festival.

On 24 and 26 July TuksDance presented an outstanding performance at Masker Theatre. Life of an Artist is a performance in which an artist’s thoughts are expressed through different dances.

Ashley Rainier, chairperson of TuksDance, produced the show and played the lead role. Rainier told Perdeby that the idea behind the performance is clearly observed when he starts painting the ideas of art in his mind.

These ideas eventually start pulling him apart and he loses his mind.

Life of an Artist was directed by Tidimalo Peloakgosi, Estelle Fouche and Troy Zuma. Zuma told Perdeby that, “It is never easy to put on such an intriguing show although it was not as challenging because they were working with new artists but despite the challenges it was all a labour of love.”

The ideas were expressed through ballet, contemporary dancing and lap dancing. The usage of carefully chosen music and dramatic lighting contributed to the message being conveyed. Loud music and bright colours were used during the happy moments of the artist and rather darker colours and slow music was selected for the depressing moments of the artist.

Pietfrik Liebenberg, a BCom Financial Science student, says, “It was a great experience to be part of the dance as a dancer although it required a lot of practising to put together and perfect.”

Tuks Camerata crowned World Choir Champs 2014 MICHAL-MARÉ LINDEN Tuks Camerata were announced as the winners of the Mixed Youth Choir category at the World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia on 12 July. The choir achieved a mark of 95.25% to claim first place in their category. Tuks Camerata also placed second in the Scenic Folklore category with a difference of 1% between themselves and the winners, the Student Choir of Nankai University in China. The World Choir Games is a bi-annual event which is now in its eighth year. The competition sees approximately 2 700 participants in 460 choirs from 73 different countries taking part.

Tuks Camerata weren’t avaliable for comment on their achievement.

Tuks Camerata performing at their ready for Riga Farewell Concert. Photo: Paulo Jorge

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The Black Market Rise Against

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Zelda La Grange served as Nelson Mandela’s personal assistant for nearly 20 years. Image: Africa Green Media

Good Morning, Mr Mandela: Zelda La Grange’s sad goodbye Zelda La Grange Good Morning, Mr Mandela Image: Penguin

ELMARIE KRUGER For nearly 20 years, Zelda La Grange dedicated her life to former president Nelson Mandela as his personal assistant. In her personal memoir Good Morning, Mr Mandela, La Grange recounts both her life before working for Mandela as well as the years she spent by his side. The book is well-organised in a chronological sense, beginning with La Grange’s childhood.

In the first section of the book La Grange speaks of her formative years, which were spent in a conservative Afrikaans household in the midst of the apartheid regime. Here she admits that at the tender age of 13 she had already been conditioned to think like a racist without ever questioning the reason for the apartheid government’s existence or its actions.

Despite this thinking, La Grange fondly remembers how the family’s domestic worker acted as a “surrogate mother” to her during her childhood, which she describes as being traumatic at

times. La Grange also recalls her mother’s suicide attempt and the lasting effect it has had on her.

Good Morning, Mr Mandela tells with respect, fondness and tact the story of La Grange’s professional and personal journey with the former president. La Grange speaks of Mandela with great affection and this book acts as a sort of testimony to how he changed her outlook regarding politics and racism.

Dialogue is used sparingly in the book and the writing is repetitive at times, making certain segments challenging to read.

During the course of the narrative, La Grange occasionally goes into too much detail regarding the history of family names and the history of apartheid and South Africa itself, deviating from the original story and distracting the reader.

La Grange’s writing style and grammar also tend to be clumsy at times, and some factual errors can be found in the book.

However, this can be overlooked considering that this is a unique look into how La Grange perceived Mandela and she offers interesting insight into their exceptional and close relationship.

Good Morning, Mr Mandela is an honest book, written with much discretion and dignity. Despite its minor flaws, Good Morning, Mr Mandela has already gained attention and acclaim worldwide, and is being translated into seven different languagesaside from being released simultaneously in both English and Afrikaans. Good Morning, Mr Mandela is an undoubtedly essential book to read in order for South Africans and the world to remember Madiba as the caring, accepting and forgiving leader that he was.

Strike in Berlin have just been annouced as a finalist in the Converse Get Out of the Garage competition. Image: Strike in Berlin’s Facebook page

Strike in Berlin: making waves with their gut-bucket funk LISA KAHIMBAARA Hailing from Johannesburg, Strike in Berlin have an infectious and distinct indie-electro pop sound. They have also recently been announced as one of the ten finalists in the annual Converse Get Out of the Garage competition that has produced the likes of Matthew Mole. Perdeby chatted to Martin, the man behind the keyboard and electronics while also making up one half of the vocal duo, about the exciting news as well as their future plans.

Your SoundCloud page describes you as a “constantly progressing sound scape of gut-bucket funk”. That’s quite a unique term. What exactly is gut-bucket funk?

Gut-bucket funk is a term used by Flea when Red Hot Chili Peppers were here not too long ago. We like to imagine it’s got something to do with bumping fat funky basslines. It’s the essential ingredient to any Strike in Berlin music.

Why did you decide to participate in Converse’s Get Out of the Garage competition?

It’s our third year entering the competition, our first being the year Matthew Mole won Get Out of the Garage. We have seen the big leap forward it’s offered him in his career and we think we’re up to the challenge of taking it on. This competition is a great opportunity for young and unsigned musicians to get their music heard.

Making the top ten in the competition must be quite something. How did you feel when you heard the news?

We were both shocked. I had entered [us] a few weeks ago and just totally forgot about it. When I received the email I almost fell off my chair.

Did you celebrate in any way?

I wouldn’t call it celebrating but I did start working on our new EP frantically because I knew we’d have the opportunity to get a professionally recorded single produced with Rubber Tracks.

Politicians are corrupt, war is looming over America, the education system ruins our children and big corporations are destroying the morals of society. These are the statements an average American punk-rock band grinds into their music to a point of redundancy, but multi-award winning punk-rock band Rise Against also believes that the power of love and acoustic music is equally as powerful as thick drum lines and roaring bass guitars.

The triumphs and tragedies of love affairs haven’t always been a prominent part of Rise Against’s lyrical content, but with their seventh full-length studio album, many things have changed.

Lead vocalist and lyricist Tim McIlrath has kept the lyrics substantial and full of angry protests, but there is the odd track with overwhelming sentimental themes. In The Black Market the message against governments and the state of human existence has been altered from previously general lyrics to personal and specific ideas.

Despite the lyrical content, McIlrath’s vocals come across more moderately than usual and the lack of anger is rather surprising. Unfortunately the lack of emotion one would expect detracts somewhat from the meaning of the lyrics.

The harmonic composition has also changed noticeably. The melodies are decidedly more complex and the harmonies more dynamic, yet this seemingly experimental phase for the band is still pleasing to the ear. A lighter mood is present throughout the album, even in the more intense tracks.

With an explosive introduction, their new sound is present from the start and then progresses to the older sound of Rise Against that loyal fans would expect.

Overall, the album is a new kind of Rise Against with glimmers of their previous work. This might not be the best album for diehard fans but The Black Market could still be an opportunity for Rise Against to gain new fans.

How was working with Rubber Tracks at the Openroom studios?

Working with Rubber Tracks was an experience we’ll never forget. It’s a real shift from the indie recordings we’re used to and a definite improvement from the Guitar Hero microphone we used to record our first EP. Converse gave us the opportunity to record with a producer who’s worked with the likes of Bono, Tiesto, Kimbra and James Murphy. Converse spoiled us and we appreciated every moment.

In what way do you feel Strike in Berlin stands out from the other competitors?

All the bands in this competition have a really good chance of winning and it’s inspiring to know that there’s so much variety in South Africa. But what sets us apart is our experimental, electronic, smile-invoking melodic charm, not to mention our addiction to bass.

You have a single and a music video called “Three hands”.

The idea of having three hands is quite a different one and perhaps not one many have considered before. What triggered that thought?

It’s derived from the idea that making computer music is almost like having another hand in the music-making process because the computer has become a part of the band in an odd way. It led us to think about all the different things you could do with three hands and the song was born.

Do you have anything new in the pipeline?

We are currently working on our third EP Dancing in Your Living Room, which features two of the songs recorded at Rubber Tracks. We are also featuring Pretoria locals We Are Charlie and Hawkword as well as Johannesburg wonderboy Phosphene on the upcoming EP. If you win the competition, do you have any fears going forward?

If we win this competition the only fear either of us will have is brushing up on our French for Paris and learning how to call a taxi in New York.

What future do you envision for Strike in Berlin?

I see a future where festival stages are turned into places of happiness and energy because of our addictive gut-bucket funk where every frown is turned upside down when people listen to our music, where everyone understands that bass, melody and rhythm are pivotal in the production of a smile.

Strike in Berlin’s music is avaliable on their SoundCloud page.

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But Pssst… doesn’t think that this means Kiaat should spend every waking minute talking about their gym routine and how much they lift. Leave a little to the imagination boys.

No really, please don’t overshare, because all those moves to Jason Derulo’s “Wiggle” showed a side to Kiaat which Pssst… and the whole of Groenkloof would rather not see.

Pssst… has noticed how Taaibos is still harbouring selfconfidence issues. The boys’ low ticket sales for their annual Taaibos July caused them to start harassing girls to buy their tickets. Pssst… thinks Taaibos should lay off the desperation.

How many unsuccessful daily trips to the girls’ reses do you have to make before you get the picture?

As if Jasmyn’s Red Mondays aren’t enough for the girls to flaunt around campus, Pssst… sees that Jasmyn decided to make a whole week out of it. Although, Pssst… isn’t too sure what exactly the girls think they have to show off. Besides, throwing paint at boys sounds like a pretty lame excuse to show off and get close to boys, especially when the boys in question are Kiaat. Pssst… doesn’t think you need to try so hard with Kiaat next time, Jasmyn.

It seems like desperation is all over Hatfield’s reses and Nerina decided to join in on the game and beg for money under the pretence of it being for their hockey team. Come now Nerina, Pssst… along with every other Tuks student knows what the money was really for. Pssst… can imagine what a fun time you must’ve had on Thursday night.

Curlitzia, however, were far too busy releasing heliumfilled balloons into the atmosphere to go out and enjoy themselves.

So while some reses are staying out late and waking up even later, Maroela made a special effort to wake up early and in turn wake up all of their neighbours. Pssst… hears that Mopanie weren’t too impressed with Maroela’s rude awakening but knowing Maroela, Pssst… can only guess that the sole purpose of the noise-making and countless swearing was to annoy the neighbours they “love” so much. Pssst… foresees a counteraction coming soon from Mopanie.

So it seems Kollege and Magrietjie are back on talking terms, it’s a pity Pssst… can’t say the same for Magrietjie and Mopanie, whose social quickly got cancelled L DEAthe R under KILLE EW rules. premise that it wasn’t allowed byNTuks Pssst… isn’t saying that this isn’t true, Pssst… is just saying that maybe Mopanie wanted to get out of a sticky situation.

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Roommate rancour: when you’re sleeping with the enemy JARED DE CANHA Unless you are fortunate enough to live in a single room in res, the chances are that you will need to share a room with someone during your student years. A roommate is someone who will be in your company for a substantial amount of time, therefore many of us hope for a significant other who will be the Marshall to our Ted, or the Monica to our Rachel.

Sadly, not all of us are lucky enough to turn our roommates into our BFFs, and instead live alongside each other in the same way North and South Korea do. Navigating the minefield that is sharing a room can be tricky, so it can be extremely helpful to be equipped with tips on how to diffuse tense and hostile situations.

The best way to deal with roommate friction and to avoid awkward and uncomfortable situations is to identify the kind of roommate that you have been assigned. There are five classic categories of roommates, each presenting their own unique set of potential problems and requiring different management strategies. Employing the correct management strategy to your troublesome roommate could significantly improve your relations and ease the tensions between the hemispheres inside your room. Begin by identifying your roommate from the list below.

The scatterbrain The typical scatterbrain roommate usually lives among mountains of clothes that span across the floor and bed, consisting of indistinguishably clean and dirty laundry. These individuals seem to thrive in living conditions similar to the aftermath of a bomb, and will usually throw on whatever clothing is nearest to the edge of their bed in the morning.

Another sign that your roommate is a scatterbrain is their work space. If their desk is a forest of textbooks, party fliers, empty food containers and loose papers, you are living with a textbook scatterbrain. Constantly staring at the warzone with a gaze that could disintegrate the mess on its own is a solution that very often is not explicit enough to make your roommate change their ways. The best solution in this instance is to become confrontational, carefully avoiding the fine line between confrontation and hostility, and to ask for a compromise.

It is important to keep the saying “a leopard never changes its spots” in mind because a scatterbrain cannot be expected to make the transition from beat to neat after a single confrontation.

It can, however, be expected that the roommate in question could meet the

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compromise by restricting the disaster area to their half of the room and practising better hygiene by throwing away rubbish.

Remember that a blanket request to “be cleaner” is an ineffective way of communicating with a scatterbrain. Instead, make sure to give clear and specific suggestions and requests to your roommate, such as saying, “Please put your dirty clothes into the laundry bin after wearing them and not onto the floor.”

In this way a scatterbrain roommate can be successfully managed.

The loudspeaker A loudspeaker roommate is known for their blatant disregard for silence. A typical loudspeaker is a very talkative person who will spend their time constantly talking on the phone, blaring their music, singing incessantly and throwing a pre-drinks bash every Thursday night. However tempting they may seem, locking the door or throwing your roommate’s speakers out of the window are not suitable solutions to this problem.

This is the time when ground rules must be established regarding when the appropriate times are for the noise levels to be allowed to rise. While many of us pity Leonard from The Big Bang Theory for the strict set of rules he has to live by, the essence of Dr Sheldon Cooper’s Roommate Agreement is a wise tool which can be used to regulate noisy roommates.

The wages of student jobs

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NONHLE SITHOLE With a high inflation rate like ours and a high demand for university education, by the time their third child goes to university, parents are already drowning in debt. This is just one of the many reasons why most students have to find jobs to stay afloat. Being a student is

already a full-time job, but having another one on top of that comes with its own fair share of commitment and sacrifice.

There is a wide variety of part-time jobs available to students, ranging from the peculiar to the commonplace. The most popular job choices for students are offered by the university such as tutoring, promotional jobs,

Remember that it is not unreasonable for you to request a respite from the audio assault when trying to sleep or study. It is, however, unreasonable to prevent your roommate from socialising altogether. This is where communication is vital among roommates. Also, suggest headphones to your roommate when listening to music, and invest in a pair of noisecancelling headphones for your own sanity.

The eager beaver The eager beaver is a person who can easily forget boundaries and can become a constant disruption or bother in their attempt to be friendly. This person is persistently seeking your attention and is always looking to talk and bond, especially during times when you need solitude. While having a good relationship with your roommate is very important, the relationship must not interfere with your wellbeing, especially when your roommate’s eagerness to know every single thing about you has the potential to create unpleasant tension in your sanctum.

This situation is a delicate one, because your roommate has an honest and overall good intention while trying to get to know you, and asking them to back down will create an awkward energy for the rest of the year. Employ visual clues in such situations, such as putting headphones on when you are in need of quiet time. These subtle gestures should do the trick

the call centre, the IT labs, the library, the Law Clinic, and Student Health Services. Malls also attract many students, where they work as waiters at restaurants or as attendants at clothing shops. Other students opt for more laid back informal jobs, such as being representatives for service commission companies.

Having a part-time job as a student means you get to work flexible hours and make extra money. With expenses such as rent, food, clothes, stationery, textbooks, transport and socialising, being a student comes at a price.

Gaining some work experience early on can be beneficial. BrazenCareerist.com reports that many ambitious young adults disregard the value of work experience because they’ve had jobs that have no connection to their future plans. It adds that young adults do not realise that working can teach you many valuable lessons.

Kaliso Zulu, a law student who works parttime at a law firm, says, “I got offered the job I am currently doing and accepted it purely to gain work experience and not so much for the money. I felt the practical experience will be an added bonus next to the theoretical experience that I will have by the time I graduate. Although the job I am currently doing is not related to my major or interest, I am learning a great deal by being exposed to the working environment.”

Getting a job before you graduate means that you will not have to leave out the work experience part in your CV when applying for your chosen career.

in establishing some boundaries between you and your roommate.

Mr/Mrs longfingers These are roommates who, unintentionally or deliberately, take things without returning them. They tend to pillage your wardrobe or fridge without permission or, in extreme cases, help themselves to your jewellery. This can cause extreme distrust and discomfort among roommates and is one of the more difficult situations that can arise from having a roommate, especially when accusations begin to surface.

The first thing to do in a situation like this is to invest in a lock. Once this has been taken care of, it is time for confrontation. Avoid putting the confrontation off, because the longer you do, the worse the situation will get. Begin by letting the person know that they are welcome to borrow things as long as they ask permission. This then places the ball back into your court, because it is now up to you to answer when your roommate asks. By saying “no” a few times your roommate will eventually stop asking for things. Remember that many people have grown up in homes where borrowing from siblings without asking for permission was acceptable and they may accept this as the norm. If the confrontation doesn’t do the trick, then take your problem to higher authority because living in a crime zone is not acceptable.

Mean girls (or boys) If you are unfortunate enough to be paired with Regina George do not be discouraged. While some roommates can be cold, abrupt or rude, remember that there are other people in your corridor to make friends with, and hopefully you will spend more time hanging out with them and will barely see your sour companion.

Some people have a difficult time adjusting to having to share space. Do not attempt to warm a cold or abrupt roommate, but rather accept that you will not be thick as thieves all the time.

If the situation becomes worse do not hesitate to ask your roommate what is bothering them.

It might be a family situation, the stress of passing their course or even something you are doing, such as bothering them with your alarm ringtone or another habit.

By keeping these five types of roommates in mind, you will be able to identify and approach your troublesome roommate appropriately, which could significantly improve the relations between the two of you. Communication in these cases is vital to maintaining a healthy roommate relationship. After all, if you are living in a comfortable environment it is a lot easier to focus on your degree.

Although the idea of making a little extra cash may seem appealing, beware that it can interfere with your studies. Not giving your books the amount of time and focus they require can result in poor academic performance. Lydia Mello, a third-year education student who works at the university’s call centre, says, “I decided to work part time because I wanted to be financially independent, university life is not easy. However, it does become an inconvenience at times when I have to do school projects. I try to balance school and work as much as possible. I choose work hours that do not clash with my class time and pay more attention towards my school work.”

Balance coupled with time management are vital aspects when it comes to working while studying. Failing one or two modules is a major loss. You are left with the added expense of having to repeat that module.

When opting for a part-time job, bear in mind that you will be exposed to treatment that may be biased. Depending on the type of person that you are, facing such situations can either make or break you.

By the time we graduate most already have student and government loans waiting to be paid off. Having a part-time job helps you to cut down on the amount of loans that you take out compared to someone who does not have a job. The less you owe the quicker you can begin to pay off your loans. Consequently, you can quickly start enjoying your salary and sipping margaritas by the beach.

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Defeat the holiday hangover in three quick steps GABRIELLA FERREIRA The holidays have come to an end and class is back in session. Students are no longer able to frolic freely doing whatever they like, whether it be backpacking through Europe or simply staying in bed and watching series all day. Early morning classes, assignments and semester tests now dominate the agenda, but the holiday mood still looms and there is very little desire to start studying again. If this applies to you, you have the dreaded case of the holiday hangover.

Holiday hangover refers to the mindset experienced by many individuals when returning to their everyday routine after a significant period of time off. The most common reason for experiencing the holiday hangover is simply because of the change in lifestyle. The beginning of the second semester means having to accept certain responsibilities that the holiday period did not have.

The idea of watching the entire Game of Thrones series in three days does not seem any less appealing during the semester than it did during the holiday, but if you have a test in a few days, a rational person would make the better decision to study for the test.

Although holiday hangover is not a formally registered condition, it has been recognised by various studies, such as those performed by the British Human Resources Development organisation, Investors in People, which reports that about 58% of individuals suffer from the holiday hangover when returning to work or studying after time off. The effects of the hangover often decrease productivity and motivation.

Despite these findings, students are not doomed to face the consequences of the holiday hangover as there are various actions that can be taken to reduce the negative effects of it.

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Plan your semester Lifehacker.com suggests that organising your life soon after returning to studying may allow you to return to the mindset associated with being at university quicker. University life in general can sometimes be unorganised and it is beneficial to plan in advance. Knowing when exactly assignments and tests are due may not only help to prepare students to deal with these tasks, but may also allow them to feel less apprehensive about having to perform them.

Planning may also relieve feeling hesitant about returning due to poor performance in the first semester, as peace of mind will be gained in knowing that a plan has been made for tests and assignments.

Create a routine Classes may not always start or end at the same time everyday, resulting in students to creating inconsistent routines. The problem with inconsistent routines is that they are very similar to what is experienced during the holidays.

Having late classes on some days may allow students to sleep in, but it will also make it harder to get up on the days that students have early classes. According to multiple studies performed by the Sleep Health Foundation in Australia, creating a routine in which a person receives a healthy amount of sleep and wakes up at a set time every morning will lead to increased levels of motivation. Therefore it is essential to create a routine with consistent

sleeping patterns.

Start with small easy goals It is easy to become discouraged before the beginning of the semester if your primary focus is on the amount of tests and assignments you will need to complete before the end of the year.

To think of the workload on such a scale only succeeds in creating a negative mindset towards returning and so prolongs the holiday hangover.

Lifehacker.com suggests starting with small, easy to complete tasks first, and slowly working towards bigger tasks. Instead of focusing on the 15 assignments one needs to complete before the end of the semester, focus on a more immediate task such as going to class, and then move on to working on the first assignment which is due. This makes the workload seem a lot more manageable and in turn reduces the effects of the holiday hangover.

It is important to note that sometimes negative feelings towards returning may be caused by problems greater than just leisureliness. In studies conducted at the University of Derby and the University of Leicester in Britain, it was shown that returning for the second semester can often be more daunting than beginning the first semester for reasons other than a lifestyle shock or laziness.

Other factors indicated as possible causes for being apprehensive about returning to university included having to leave the comforts of home for the second time, anxiety about the workload and poor performance in the first semester which could also influence productivity and motivation.

In such cases UP offers Student Support services to help students deal with these or similar issues.

If all else fails, just begin counting down the days until the next holiday. The decreasing number should give some reassurance that it is nearly here again.

Ink: an indelible part of everybody’s life his images.

Victor Whitmill, who is responsible for the tattoo around Mike Tyson’s left eye, sued Warner Brothers because the pattern was replicated in The Hangover: Part II on actor Edward Helms’s face. According to Raustiala and Sprigman’s article “Can you copyright a tattoo?” on Freakonomics.com, Whitmill wanted to stop the movie from being released because the tattoo was recycled without his permission.

Had Whitmill been given the right to claim copyright over his work, Tyson and any other person with a tattoo made by him would be deprived from doing the simplest things, such

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NAISARGI PATEL Tattoos have been around for a substantial amount of time and have become a popular fashion trend. Over the years ink has created a new industry that is constantly evolving. The artists want to be recognised more than before and tattoo “collectors” are using ink for more than just appeal.

Tattoos were once a form of rebellion and an expression of non-conformity. At one time it was even assumed that an individual with tattoos had to be part of a gang. However, tattoos have now become a much admired art form. They range from nonchalant markings that carry little significant meaning to something that holds great sentimental value.

Going back to approximately 2000BC tattoos were initially the after-effect of a certain therapeutic treatment. According to an article titled “Tattoos: ancient and mysterious history”

by Cate Lineberry published on Smithsonian. com, the so-called “Iceman”, a carbon-dated 5200-year-old frozen mummy, had tattoo-like markings around the lower spine and ankle joint areas. Profe. Don Brothwell from the University of York, who examined the mummy, says that the random distribution of the tattoos and their

locations are indicative of treatment for joint pain.

It is not traditional oil on a canvas, but tattooing is an art and requires a certain skill. Jonathat Jones’s article titled “Tattoos: eye-catching, but are they art?” published on TheGuardian.com, says that individuals “collect” tattoos on their bodies just as one would collect paintings. Tattoo artist Amy Savage, says, “People who are into tattoos know that it’s an art.”

The tattoo industry has grown so large that many artists want their work to be recognised as their own and retain ownership of their work.

If one purchases a painting, it becomes the property of the purchaser, but the artists still holds the copyright. Something as personal as a tattoo raises questions about ownership. Does the artist remain the owner of the design after it has been transferred to skin or does the person who paid for it become the new owner?

An article from LATimes.com called “Whose tattoo is it anyway?” by Kal Raustiala and Christopher Sprigman says that it is the wearer of the tattoo that should remain the owner as he or she paid for it. Tattoo artists, however, believe that they are entitled to have a copyright over their work just as a photographer has over

People who are into tattoos know that it’s an art.

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as walking around in public. The case was therefore ruled in favour of Warner Bros.

Claims of compensation for such “infringements” are not prevalent in South Africa, but it is certain that artists overseas feel violated. The National Football League (NFL) in the USA has advised all players to get waivers from their tattoo artists for the public display of their works.

Glenda Williams writes in her article “Insight: it’s your tattoo, but do you own the copyright?” published on FinWeek.com, that unless the artist copied a design that a customer made and asked to be replicated, the artist or the studio should remain the owner. Williams says that “unless it can be proven that you were the originator and author of the artistic work or unless you have entered into a contract regarding copyright ownership with the tattooist or tattoo studio,

you may not be able to reproduce it without their permission.”

John Foster, an associate at Spoor & Fisher in Cape Town believes that the copyright that vests in a tattoo does not change just because it is on a human body. Foster equates a tattoo with a logo and an architect’s design in which the creators hold the copyright.

However, that is not where the obsession ends. Some individuals have gone the distance and become human billboards, offering their body as advertising space for anyone who makes the highest bid.

“The body as billboard: your ad here” article on NYTimes.com by Andrew Newman, says that a public relations firm called Mischief ran a marketing campaign for an online business that sells beauty products (FeelUnique.com) in England. The firm hired ten individuals to temporarily tattoo the website’s name on their eyelids and wink at strangers. They were paid £100 for 1 000 winks (ten pence per wink).

In 2005 Andrew Fischer and Kari Smith offered their foreheads as advertising space through eBay. Green Pharmaceuticals Snore Stop made the highest bid at $37 375 to Fischer, who temporarily tattooed the website name on his forehead. A second time Fischer only made $5 000 from Golden Palace, a casino. However, Smith received $10 000 from the casino to get a permanent tattoo on his forehead that would display their website name in a large and bold font, in capitals.

While some may think that tattoos are the new “in thing” and break boundaries that no one thought existed, others are doing their best to keep their children away from it. According to “Obama threatens ‘family tattoo’ if daughters get their own” on Reuters.com, US President Barack Obama threatened his daughters that should they ever get a tattoo, the first lady and himself would get the same tattoo in the same place and show it to the world. One can either accept or reject the new notions in art and the extremes that people are willing to go to. The conventional manners, permanently tattooed into daily life, will not be easy to let go. Openmindedness, however, might be the answer.

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Young stars from the 2014 World Cup

James Rodríguez, Mario Götze, Memphis Depay and Paul Pogba. Images: fifawallpaper.com

BRIAN KIAUTHA The World Cup brought out the best in coaches, players, and fans. The following five young players, some of whom are already stars at their clubs and some of whom made a name for themselves in this World Cup, are worth keeping an eye on in the upcoming domestic leagues and in Russia in 2018.

James Rodríguez (Colombia) Rodríguez, who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger, received the Golden Boot award for scoring the most goals in the 2014 World Cup despite only reaching the quarterfinal stage of the tournament, where Colombia was beaten by Brazil.

Rodríguez scored six goals and produced two assists in five matches. He also scored what was arguably the goal of the tournament against Uruguay in the round of 16. The goal

was described by the Uruguay coach Óscar Tabárez as “one of the greatest goals the World Cup has ever seen”. His goals also meant that he is the first player to score in all of his team’s opening matches since Brazil’s Ronaldo and Rivaldo in 2002.

Rodríguez’s performance in the group stage saw him being ranked as the best performing player at the tournament by Fifa.

Paul Pogba (France) The French international displayed his prowess in the midfield, showing why he is a highly rated and valued member of Italian club Juventus.

Pogba scored France’s opening goal against Nigeria in the round of 16 match and also went on to be named man of the match. In addition to helping France reach the quarter-finals and putting in a better display than in the 2010 World Cup (where they were eliminated in the

The Red Bull Campus Cricket World Finals

group stage), Pogba received the Young Player of the tournament award.

Mario Götze (Germany) Götze, already a star player for German champions Bayern Munich, scored two goals in the tournament but most notably scored the winning goal against Argentina to help his team lift their country’s fourth World Cup trophy.

If the tournament is anything to go by Götze, who is only 22 years old, is among the players to watch out for.

Memphis Depay (Netherlands) Memphis, who chose to drop the surname Depay on his shirt due to his father’s lack of involvement, displayed some brilliant runs and interplay with his Dutch teammates.

He made his debut appearance in the World Cup against Australia where he scored the winning goal, becoming the youngest Dutch

player to score in the World Cup at the age of 20. Memphis also went on to score against Chile.

His overall performance in the tournament put him on the shortlist for the Young Player award alongside Frenchmen Paul Pogba and Raphael Varane.

Divock Origi (Belgium) Origi, who plays as a striker for Lille, was utilised as a substitute in the opening two matches. However, his performance earned him a starting 11 spot in the remaining three fixtures over Romelu Lukaku.

Origi scored the winning goal for Belgium in their second group stage game against Russia in the final minutes of the game. The goal was crucial goal as it ensured Belgium’s progression into the round of 16 with one game to spare. He is the youngest goal scorer in Belgian World Cup history at the age of 19.

Interview with Tuks Varsity Football coach

Assupol Tuks celebrate victory after a match. Image: redbull.com

LAUREN NEUHOFF The Red Bull Campus Cricket World Finals began on 17 July in London and Oxford.

South African champions Assupol Tuks are competing for the best university cricket team in the world.

The Assupol Tuks squad will be competing against seven universities from other countries, including the University of New South Wales from Australia, the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, Rizvi College Mumbai from India, Karachi University from Pakistan, the International College of Business and Technology from Sri Lanka and a team, which is yet to be confirmed, from the West Indies.

India are the reigning champions from the Red Bull Campus Finals 2013.

The Assupol Tuks squad have been sharpening their skills under the expert guidance of head coach Pierre de Bruyn. “We are going to London to win this thing,” said De Bruyn.

The squad had six to seven weeks to prepare for finals. “We finished our training with a match against South Africa A and we convincingly beat them, so I’m over the moon with our preparation and where the guys are with their skills. We’re ready now to get on the plane and to go and dominate,” De Bruyn said.

However, De Bruyn and assistant coach Chris van Noordwyk not only focused on physical training but also took time to concentrate on the mental aspect of training.

They made the squad train in situations with specific pressure circumstances that could

possibly happen during a game. “So from a mental point of view we believe that pressure is good for us, we thrive on that and we want those situations,” De Bruyn explained.

Having played professional cricket in England, De Bruyn is familiar with the different conditions his team may face in London and Oxford. “If there are any kind of overhead conditions (cloud cover and so on) it will be very conducive to fast bowling and that will suit us,” said De Bruyn.

With the thorough training they have received and their victory over South Africa A, the Tuks team is confident.

De Bruyn sees the defending champions India as their biggest threat and thinks that they have set a high standard. “We are going in a bit blind, but we’ve prepared so well that we’re ready for everything that comes at us.

We’ll probably face a lot of spin bowlers with three or four subcontinent teams there, but we’re ready for that,” he said.

De Bruyn is confident he has a very well balanced squad of talented players such as Titans players Theunis de Bruyn, who is also the Assupol TuksCricket captain, and Vincent Moore. The squad also has former SA u/19 captain Aiden Markram and previous SA u/19 player Corbin Bosch. “I can’t really single anyone out, there’s a good mix of experienced players and youngsters. I believe that every one of the 13 players I’m taking over can play a massive role,” said De Bruyn.

Assupol Tuks finished group two with three wins from three matches. They are in a good position as the tournament proceeds.

Tuks Varsity Football coach Evangelos Vellios.

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Tuks celebrating their 2013 Varsity Cup win.

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strength and focusing on what we have to do and hopefully that will be enough to get us three points.

Which opponents do you think will be the hardest to beat?

That’s a tough question. I mean, I believe every team will step up their game this year. I think we’d need a round of two games to start getting a feel of what the teams are and what they have done. Sort of recruitment, players retained and players released. Let’s just give it a couple of more weeks because this is not like PSL or international league where you know who is who, where you can see that two players left and three have come in. Here we have lots of changes and other teams also have changes. We need a couple of weeks to see who is who. We can then study our position and then I think the league will shape up from then on. We’ve got capable people who will analyse and study the other teams.

Which players should we look out for?

We’ve got a tremendous squad, a lot of quality.

We have retained some players that played a big role last year like Mbongeni Masilela. He scored a lot of goals last season, he was one of the best players. Look out for a couple of them as the competition goes. We’ve got two very strong strikers Lucky Mathosi and Botshelo Mfulwane.

Tuks were crowned the champions of the 2013 Varsity Football competition and their coach Evangelos Vellios played a big part in their winning. Perdeby spoke to Vellios about his plans for the upcoming matches.

How are the preparations for the Varsity Football matches coming along?

Everything is going okay. The boys are ready, the squad is ready. We are excited, we’re just ready to go.

How does it feel to be the defending champions?

It was a wonderful year knowing that we have accomplished something great and we are the champions. We have achieved but now the trophy has gone back to Varsity Sports, they are keeping the trophy, so it’s no longer ours. I have to make sure that it comes back here and stays here at the University of Pretoria. It’s been good but now it’s time to focus and work, it is not alright for us to keep it.We have to fight to keep it.

What are your plans for upcoming matches and the season ahead?

Well, it’s a difficult one because usually as the competition progresses we can analyse teams and study them, so for this time we going a little bit behind now. We are just preparing our

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Tuks Cycling defend USSA tour crown WILLIAM ALDRIDGE UP played host to the 2014 USSA student cycle tour and successfully defended their 2013 title. The race began on 30 June and consisted of five stages over the course of three days in which cyclists were tested in different disciplines.

The first day started with stage 1A, the Rooiwal road race, consisting of a three lap course which was 72km in total. Tuks’s Thomas Weeks managed to break away from the bunch in the final lap as the competition was too focused on Tuks team captain Kevin Patten. Weeks held onto his lead to win the stage and the yellow and green jerseys. Patten followed closely behind Weeks and finished third.

Stage 1B was an individual time trial of 20km. Patten finished in first position, earning the yellow jersey, while Weeks retained the green jersey, finishing seventh alongside teammate Jacques Horn.

On day two stage the second stage took place, which was arguably one of the toughest stages that took place, consisting of a 135km road race that took place at Boschkop. Patten once again led from the front for Tuks but was unable to retain the yellow jersay as he finished third.

The third and final day consisted of stage 3A, a hill climb race around the Voortrekker Monument. Patten led proceedings again and comfortably finished first with Weeks managing to finish in fourth place.

Cyclists preparing to begin the race on day 1. Image provided

Kevin Patten in the yellow jersey and Thomas Weeks in the green jersey on day 2. Image provided.

Tuks found themselves in prime position to win the 2014 USSA cycle tour with the final stage to go. Stage 3B took place on LC de Villiers campus. A track, where the riders had to race

around and complete a final sprint lap, was marked off and Patten claimed the win to hand Tuks Cycling their second consecutive USSA title.

UP-Tuks 1 wins gold at USSA Rugby Championship

Assupol TuksCricket win Sports Team of the Year

TuksCricket celebrate during a match. Image: redbull.com

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UP-Tuks 1 after their win. Image: Tuks Rugby Club’s Facebook page.

KAYA NOCANDA UP-Tuks 1 won gold at the USSA rugby festival hosted by Rhodes University in Grahamstown from 30 June to 4 July.

The Tuks side, under the mentorship of Pote Human, succeeded in winning back the title that Tuks had last won in 2012, beating 2013 champions the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in the final.

UP-Tuks 1 came into the competition as strong favourites as the core of their team had been participating in the BBRU Carlton Cup, where they dominated. This meant that most of the Tuks players were already match fit whereas some of the other participating teams did not have this advantage.

A total of 32 teams took part in the competition, with the teams divided into four pools based on strength. All the teams participating in the FNB Varsity Cup were placed in Pool A. UJ kicked off the defence of their title with a 52-15 win over the University of Witwatersrand. UP-Tuks 1 recorded a 65-0 win over Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, a side which had

beaten UP-Tuks 1 earlier this year in Pretoria.

On day two UP-Tuks 1 managed to beat another team who had beaten them earlier in the year, when they beat the University of Stellenbosch in a closely contested game that ended 22-19. UJ made easy work of NWU-Pukke, beating them 37-10 to set up a clash between themselves and arch rivals UP-Tuks 1 in the final of Pool A. In the final, UP-Tuks 1 raced to an early lead and went into half time leading UJ 22-8. UJ fought back valiantly and managed to reduce the deficit to only five points with a quarter of the match still to play. UP-Tuks 1 proved to be too strong for UJ and Tuks beat them 37-29 to claim the title.

Tuks’ captain Reniel Hugo was awarded player of the tournament while the team’s pivot Anton Beswick won the award for the best back of the tournament.

UP-Tuks 1 will confidently go into their remaining Carlton Cup fixtures with the belief that they can defend their title after finishing the USSA tournament unbeaten.

Assupol TuksCricket won the coveted Sports Team of the Year award for 2013 at the Gauteng Sport Awards held on 11 July at Montecasino in Johannesburg.

Last year was a successful year for TuksCricket. Assupol Tuks 1 won the Momentum Cricket South Africa (CSA) National Club Championships for the second year in a row, having gone unbeaten in 12 matches throughout the past two seasons. They also won the Northern Cricket Union (NCU) Premier League for the third year in a row, the NCU KnockOut Competition for the fourth year in a row and the NCU T20 Club Competition. Assupol Tuks 1 were also crowned winners of the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Cricket Week.

“In my opinion of all the awards that we’ve won in the last three to four years, this is by far the most prestigious award,” said head coach Pierre de Bruyn, who won the TuksSport Coach of the Year award.

De Bruyn attributed the club’s success to all of the people who played a part in TuksCricket’s journey, saying “This award goes to a very mature and dedicated team, including all TuksCricket players, coaches and administrators.”

Even though Assupol TuksCricket is already ranked as the number one club and university team in South Africa, De Bruyn says that his team “will keep on setting the benchmark higher and higher to dominate amateur cricket in this country”.

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