Perdeby experience: self-defence class
Every week Perdeby sends its journalists to experience something out of their comfort zones. This week Perdeby attended an MMA (mixed martial arts) self-defence...
#TeamNatural: Merely a trend or here to stay?
Social media has had an influx of hashtags such as #TeamNatural, #Afro and #HairGrowthJourney. Thousands of women all over the globe share selfies of...
Juno probe may demystify first planet formed in our solar system
The Juno probe, launched by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a branch of the US federal government, has travelled over five years...
Free online courses
While rising university fees are making it harder to get a university degree, a growing number of institutions are offering free courses online.
We came across this...
Perdeby app of the month: Cognition
Every month, Perdeby tests and reviews an app that we think makes life easier. This month, Cognition (an app dubbed as the ‘Uber of...
A glance at student anxiety
Feeling anxious is a common emotion when facing problems or before writing an important exam. Despite popular belief, anxiety disorders are not the same...
First SA smartphone launched by Wits Alumni
Two former Wits university students are set to launch South Africa’s first locally manufactured smartphone in August this year.
The T-Touch smartphone was conceptualised by...
Beer drinkers help fill student bellies
South African Breweries (SAB) recently partnered with Stop Hunger Now SA (SHNSA), to combat the biggest problem facing the continent: hunger. The partnership began...
Reflecting on #ZumaMustFall
President Jacob Zuma has once again infuriated the public by sacking one of the few ministers who actually seemed to be doing his job....
Options for graduates
Graduation season is approaching. What should be a time for celebration leaves many graduates anxious as they deal with the uncertainty of entering the competitive...
