Hunger, Wakanda, Melanin… are you African?
By Khanyisa Hobyane This article can also be found in the print Edition 3 (Wrap Edition) of VARSITY Newspaper. Africanism seems to be trending to the extent whereof …
Africa’s Own Great Minds: Pushing Africa Forward
By Nolitha Ngamlana This article is exclusive to the online Edition 2 (Wrap Edition) of VARSITY Newspaper. Stephen Hawking has been one of the greatest minds to shape …
Solution to Chain Messages from our Parents
By Eudine Duval This article is exclusive to the online Edition 2 (Wrap Edition) of VARSITY Newspaper. I love my parents probably more than words could explain, …
What I Wish I Knew in First Year
By Cade Cannon This article is exclusive to the online Edition 2 (Wrap Edition) of VARSITY Newspaper. “Why didn’t anyone tell us that?!” – You Ah, first year; …
The Art of Meal Prepping: Student Edition
By Aqeelah Bray This article is exclusive to the online Edition 2 (Wrap Edition) of VARSITY Newspaper. Meal prepping: the art of preparing meals in advance – often …
10 Great Things about Autumn
By Hannah Wolpe This article is exclusive to the online Edition 2 (Wrap Edition) of VARSITY Newspaper. We may feel like South African Autumn is unexceptional compared to …
Inxeba – through the eyes of a Xhosa womxn
By Babalwa Nomtshongwana This article is exclusive to the online Edition 2 (Wrap Edition) of VARSITY Newspaper. Inxeba – The Wound. The very first time I heard about …
Dear Katy Perry: Here is your (Should Already Know) how-to Guide for Consent
By Ntombi Khulu This article is exclusive to the online Edition 2 (Wrap Edition) of VARSITY Newspaper. Imagine this – you’re one step closer to your dream of …
SA’s Listeriosis hysteria
By Milda Mojapelo This article can also be found in the print Edition 2 of VARSITY Newspaper. So, a few days ago, I bought one of my favourite …
How to Navigate First Thursdays
By Tiyani Rikhotso This article can also be found in the print Edition 2 of VARSITY Newspaper. On the first Thursday of every month, Cape Town has art exhibitions, restaurants …
Staying Off the Grid
By Nolitha Ngamlana This article can also be found in the print Edition 2 of VARSITY Newspaper. About a week ago, I decided to stay off social media …
Young, Bold and Budding
By Phophi Tshikovhi This article can also be found in the print Edition 2 of VARSITY Newspaper. UCT students start their own businesses. “We do not have to …
The proper etiquette for sliding into the DM’s.
By Kamogelo Moloi This article can also be found in the print Edition 2 of VARSITY Newspaper. With technological developments and upgrades in social media, approaching a person face-to-face …
Profile Piece: Snikiwe ‘Sni’ Mhlongo
By Nwabisa Mazana This article can also be found in the print Edition 2 of VARSITY Newspaper. Snikiwe Mhlongo is a third year UCT student who was born …
10 things to do during your Easter Vac
By Fran Rattle and Nwabisa Mazana This article can also be found in the print Edition 2 of VARSITY Newspaper. If you do not want to have a …
How to Stay on Top of Work
By Sasha Broom This article can also be found in the print Edition 2 of VARSITY Newspaper. Staying on top of your workload and making sure you don’t lose …
Crash Course in Cryptocurrency
By Jess Worsley This article can also be found in the print Edition 2 of VARSITY Newspaper. Over the last few years you’re most likely to have heard of …
One ‘Nude’? That’s Rude
By Beulah Kruger This article is exclusive to the online Edition 1 of VARSITY Newspaper. Up until recently the word ‘nude’ has been defined as “a pale pinkish-beige …
“Wakanda Forever,” But Not for Everyone?
By Caroline Petersen This article is exclusive to the online Edition 1 of VARSITY Newspaper. Black Panther’s release in early 2018 has gotten Africans on the continent, as …
Interview with a Two Time Champ
By Caroline Petersen This article is exclusive to the online Edition 1 of VARSITY Newspaper. With university back in full swing, it’s often hard to maintain a set schedule …