By: Mukelani Cele When one has a goal but not enough resources, there is deep frustration. You are always conscious of what you do not know, even if you can clearly picture the life you wish to create. It might seem as though life has come to a standstill when there is no money for registration, no immediate academic track, and restricted access to opportunities. It's simple to think that progress has halted or, worse, that your future has been irreversibly postponed during t

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