To the first-years from rural and township schools: Don’t despair
/ 31 January 2020

To the first-years from rural and township schools: Don’t despair

My colleagues and I were talking about our experiences as first-year students and how things can get particularly difficult if you come from a rural or township school. This discussion took place while universities in the country were registering new students. In no time their lectures will commence. This column is dedicated to all first-year […]

Slice of life: How my mom taught me to save
/ 31 January 2020

Slice of life: How my mom taught me to save

In high school I used to be that guy who put together events such as the Valentine’s Day bash, as well as the teacher and learner awards. In university, a friend told me that I should start a PR company. She was like: “You’re good with PR.” And I was like: “Huh? What is that?” […]

The Portfolio: Stefan Naudé
/ 31 January 2020

The Portfolio: Stefan Naudé

Print is not dead. It is just collectable now. Publications have become desirable to archive: collectable omnibuses documenting subgenres and their integrational patterns. Most likely magazine pages will soon be taken as a form of currency, like in that postapocalyptic movie with a gilled Kevin Costner in it. These subgenres should all be closely observed […]

Editorial: Capture virus hits again
/ 31 January 2020

Editorial: Capture virus hits again

State Security Agency still cannot produce the security clearance certificate required for the incumbent, Baptiste Dungu, to occupy the top post at the Onderstepoort Biological Products