Mandilive Mbethe

The ongoing conflict between the United States of America (USA), Israel, and Iran has had many widespread effects on many nations, including driving up fuel prices globally. In South Africa, fuel prices increased, with petrol going up by R3.06 per litre and diesel rising by over R7 per litre despite a temporary reduction of the fuel levy by R3.00 per litre. These fuel hikes are bound to have a ripple effect on many South Africans, including the University of Pretoria (UP) students and staff.

On 11 April, TuksEkhaya hosted a social at their clubhouse called Rodney’s Revival, an event that Jason Dickinson, the First Year Guardian and Head of Clubhouse and Marketing of TuksEkhaya, described as their “biggest clubhouse of the year”. Rodney’s Revival is the headline clubhouse event for the year. Traditionally, it is the first clubhouse of the second quarter, and it symbolises the return of Rodney’s after its “death” at the end of the first quarter.

For many students, the library is a sanctuary of focus, a hub of late-night cramming sessions, and the backdrop to countless academic journeys. But how much do we really know about this campus cornerstone? Beyond the books and silent floors, the library is evolving, sometimes loudly, with construction buzzing in the background. The Merensky 2 Library is much more than a place to study because different activities take place throughout the year.