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5 days ago
iPhone 5s hits the market in June iPhone 5s hits the market in June

  The new iPhone 5s will hit the stores in June. This new addition to the iPhone family has major updates compared to its predesesors, featuring substantially enhance specs and other goodies. The handset informally dubbed the...

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5 days ago
YouTube launches paid channels YouTube launches paid channels

  The rumored are true YouTube is launching paid channels! A small number of shows, now can be accessed after paying a subscription fee, which starts at $0.99 per month. A list of  subscription channels can be found on YouTube's...

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12 days ago
Wits has shaveathon for CANSA Wits has shaveathon for CANSA

  Wits University hosted their second shavathon in front of Umthombo. Students of all faculties congregated to demonstration their support for cancer survivors and sufferers and to raise funds for cancer research. ‘Take Away...

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14 days ago
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson retires after 26 years Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson retires after 26 years

  The end of a sporting era Sir Alex Ferguson announced his plans to retire on Wednesday 8 May ending a legendary 26 year career. Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as Manchester United manager at the end of the season after 26 years in...

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3 weeks ago
Gupta landing response from Wits students Gupta landing response from Wits students

On Tuesday the Gupta family private jet brought in about 200 wedding guests from India. But instead of landing on a public runway, the private plant landed on a national key point, the Waterkloof military base in Pretoria. The guests were...

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3 weeks ago
Anti Rhino Poaching Flash Mob At TUKS Anti Rhino Poaching Flash Mob At TUKS

Check it out, Prestige, a newly formed flash mob company did an anti-rhino poaching performance at TUKs on Tuesday 16 April. According to Jesse Lodge, a third-year tax student and director of Prestige, the flash mob’s purpose was...

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Current Affairs

3 weeks ago
Gupta landing response from Wits students Gupta landing response from Wits students

On Tuesday the Gupta family private jet brought in about 200 wedding guests from India. But instead of landing on a public runway, the private plant landed on a national key point, the Waterkloof military base in Pretoria. The guests were...

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1 month ago
Disproving the Myth: Facebook South African is not on the decline Disproving the Myth: Facebook South African is not on the decline

  Rumors that Facebook users in South Africa are in swift decline are deeply overstated, according to Arthur Goldstuck, the MD of local research firm World Wide Worx. Although the recent stats could indicate a changing demographic that...

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2 months ago
When is loud too loud? When is loud too loud?

A few weeks ago Student Village managed an event at the University of Cape Town (UCT). While the event was a success for those involved, there were several crucial issues raised by the greater university community (UCT staff and local residents)....

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3 months ago
Youthless State of the Nation Address Youthless State of the Nation Address

  President Jacob Zuma's State-of-the-Nation speech left many unimpressed. In particular it left the youth of South Africa disappointed. Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille said it had been a "wasted opportunity". In the...

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6 months ago
Students on New Bank Notes Students on New Bank Notes

South African president, Jacob Zuma, has unveiled a new set of banknotes featuring a picture of the country's first black president, Nelson Mandela. On the 22nd anniversary of the anti-apartheid movement's leader's release from prison, Zuma...

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9 months ago
A study-guide for financially fit futures! A study-guide for financially fit futures!

Author: Laurence Hillman, Managing Director for 1Lifedirect Published by: 1LifeDirect Ah...The life of a student...noodles, spring rolls, buy one get one free, exams, sunny days outside at the campus, late classes, no classes, living...

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Celebrities

1 month ago
Scarlett Johansson reveals skin beauty secret- vinegar Scarlett Johansson reveals skin beauty secret- vinegar

  Ladies we all want beautiful porcelain skin like Scarlett, well she has given us a chance to achieve this! Scarlett Johansson cleans her face with cider vinegar. The Lost in Translation actress admits the product can be...

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1 month ago
Change of Venue for  up coming Metallica concert Change of Venue for up coming Metallica concert

  Big Concerts announced this week that the venue for the Metallica concert in Cape Town has changed. The group will now perform two Cape Town concerts at the Bellville Velodrome on the 24th and 25th of April. According to the Big...

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3 months ago
The Ultimate Combination – Sexiest Men Calendar, Cosmopolitan and Brutal Fruit The Ultimate Combination – Sexiest Men Calendar, Cosmopolitan and Brutal Fruit

South Africa’s style blazers, glamazons, über-cool and not to forget 12 extremely gorgeous men, could all be found at one location on the 31st of January, at the official launch of the Cosmopolitan Sexiest Men 2013 Calendar...

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6 months ago
Celebrity Cocktail-Off’ at SA Style Awards 2012 Celebrity Cocktail-Off’ at SA Style Awards 2012

South African celebrities Jena Dover, Lalla Hirayama, Gert Johan Coetzee and Poppy Ntshongwana showed off their style and true sense of taste when they participated in a celebrity charity ‘cocktail-off’ hosted by Brutal Fruit at...

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6 months ago
Calling young film-makers and screenwriters Calling young film-makers and screenwriters

The competition that gives young filmmakers a first shot in the movie business is back – Jameson First Shot returns for a second year Jameson Irish Whiskey is delighted to announce that the short film competition that gives the...

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9 months ago
Q & A with MISS PRU THIS WOMEN’S MONTH Q & A with MISS PRU THIS WOMEN’S MONTH

  This women’s month Student Village takes the time to appreciate women who are making their mark in theentertainment industry. We took the time to chat with DJ Miss Pru. Read on, to see a different side of this talented woman....

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Sport

14 days ago
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson retires after 26 years Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson retires after 26 years

  The end of a sporting era Sir Alex Ferguson announced his plans to retire on Wednesday 8 May ending a legendary 26 year career. Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as Manchester United manager at the end of the season after 26 years in...

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4 months ago
The Student Village Varsity Beer Pong Challenge The Student Village Varsity Beer Pong Challenge

Varsity Beer Pong Challenge At all the parties, gigs and generally any student event where copious amounts of alcohol are being served, one thing always seems to be missing. A piece of furniture that says, “come to me, but leave all...

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4 months ago
Tuks crowned kings of USSA Football National Club Championships Tuks crowned kings of USSA Football National Club Championships

  The University of Pretoria men’s student team has won the 2012 University Sport South Africa Football National Club Championships, held from 3 to 7 December at the University of the Western Cape. This is Tuks’ third...

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4 months ago
AFCON SuperBru Prediction AFCON SuperBru Prediction

Do you love your football? Excited for AFCON? So are we! Join the Student Village SuperBru group, make your predictions and win. There is something for ever one. If you are a prophet predictor you can win. If you are just guessing,...

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4 months ago
University Sporting Highlights  University Sporting Highlights

The FNB Varsity Cup Rugby always comes with its own unique atmosphere. The best feeling a rugby fan can experience is playing in front of a packed stadium with lots of enthusiasm from supporters. Sometimes this can also be the worst...

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6 months ago
Venus and Serena, Break the Mould. Venus and Serena, Break the Mould.

When it comes to monumental clashes, an exhibition match between Venus and Serena Williams is right up there with the best. Playing in South Africa for the first time, both sisters brought their best and showcased some classy entertaining...

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Campus Life

12 days ago
Wits has shaveathon for CANSA Wits has shaveathon for CANSA

  Wits University hosted their second shavathon in front of Umthombo. Students of all faculties congregated to demonstration their support for cancer survivors and sufferers and to raise funds for cancer research. ‘Take Away...

 Profile picture   danni May 10, 2013    0 comments

3 weeks ago
Gupta landing response from Wits students Gupta landing response from Wits students

On Tuesday the Gupta family private jet brought in about 200 wedding guests from India. But instead of landing on a public runway, the private plant landed on a national key point, the Waterkloof military base in Pretoria. The guests were...

 Profile picture   danni May 3, 2013    0 comments

3 weeks ago
Anti Rhino Poaching Flash Mob At TUKS Anti Rhino Poaching Flash Mob At TUKS

Check it out, Prestige, a newly formed flash mob company did an anti-rhino poaching performance at TUKs on Tuesday 16 April. According to Jesse Lodge, a third-year tax student and director of Prestige, the flash mob’s purpose was...

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3 weeks ago
Stellenbosch MFM: Finalist for station of the year MTN awards Stellenbosch MFM: Finalist for station of the year MTN awards

  The annual MTN Radio Awards were held and Stellenbosch University’s campus radio station, MFM was praised for its success and received numerous awards. Aimed at acknowledging and celebrating the best of South African radio in...

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1 month ago
Tuks’s first Idol Tuks’s first Idol

BOIPELO BOIKHUTSO Stuku hosted its first annual Idols competition in the Aula last Tuesday. Kenneth Mabela, a fourth-year BMus student, won the competition while Kirsten Dey was placed second and Zipho Tshapela came third. All ten...

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1 month ago
UKZN Looking for Life on Other Planets UKZN Looking for Life on Other Planets

  There seems to be billions of galaxies out of there, with billions of stars, with billions of planets, a visiting German astronomer told an audience at UKZN recently. Dr Lisa Kaltenegger of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in...

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