Joubert Botha

DISCLAIMER: Amidst the current pandemic, the widespread fear and anxiety may cause people to confuse their symptoms with Coronavirus. So,...

Gerta Gerwig’s markedly unorthodox style of storytelling in this 2017 coming of age film is what truly makes it distinct from the endless...

Memory… a funny thing isn’t it? Whilst happy memories can leave us feeling nostalgic and grateful for having shared such memorable...

Self-Quarantine or not, binge watching a TV show is nothing new, particularly for students. Whether you’re procrastinating from...

It’s somewhat of an understatement to say we are living in unusual and uncertain times amidst the current outbreak. With the COVID-19...

So yeah… I think this is just about my longest hiatus yet. Unfortunately, the reasoning for this break goes beyond the typical excuses of...

Yeah that didn’t last long did it? At this rate I may as well set a jar aside and for every challenge I set out to do and fail, stick to...

There’s no denying that we are now caught in an inescapable slew of Disney Live Action remakes – with the upcoming release “The Lion...

One of the major developments in my life recently is that I’ve got a job – for the Times! Upon doing that mandatory Indeed search that...

I wasn’t quite sure what to write about for today’s post. Every morning so far this month, I’ve always woken up with a vague idea of what...

Broadway legend and Cinematic Powerhouse Lea Salonga graced the stage last night with her one-woman show performing at the Manchester...

So today, guess what! I’m off to the theatre! Whilst it’s very exciting and a full review will be coming tomorrow, sadly it means hardly...

Makeup has always been so therapeutic for me. It was always something I would find relief in; keeping those anxious thoughts at bay in...

So, this is probably about as close to a “bare minimum” blog as I’m going to get. It’s 9pm at night and am currently lying in bed in my...

We all need a day of pampering every now and again. And health spas are the perfect opportunity to escape the busy world around you and...

It doesn’t come as a surprise that listening to music can influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Whether that be getting all...

When we reach our lowest point, it’s very difficult to see a way out. We are all human and each of us have our own challenges and...

We all like to treat ourselves every now and again. But sadly the limits of student budget make that a bit difficult. Most of us feel...

Sooo, really sorry for today’s blog post being so late. Saturday’s been quite hectic. One 8AM start, shopping spree and a lovely hour...

Salvation thy name is bedtime… at least it used to be. Most students if not all of them struggle at some point in getting a good night’s...