By: Lathitha Matebese For many students, days are often filled with lectures and submissions, but amid that, joyful moments do not go unrecognised. For an evening, students filled the lawns with music and anticipation for a night of connection. The shared experience revealed deeper truths about the opportunities Makhanda is missing out on and where universities step in to fill the gap. On Saturday, 18 April 2026, the Helen Joseph residence at Rhodes University hosted its Bonf