From “knolle” to “madeliefies”

 The history behind the Madelief commencement ceremony. By Jana Van Der Wath and Ayden Kruger In the past, the first years of Harmonie were referred to as “knolle” (meaning “bulbs”) and weren’t allowed to use the wooden staircase in the old...

Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup

By Stephny-Ann Claassen  INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp sunflower oil 1 small onion (Finely chopped) 1 small garlic clove (Very finely chopped) 1 Litre chicken stock 75g vermicelli tagliati 2 chicken fillets Parsley Salt & pepper METHOD Pre-prepare chicken into strips and cook...

bored of those fried eggs?

BY Olivia Saffer Here are two simple tricks to liven up fried eggs. Homemade tomato sauce 1 sachet tomato paste 1 tablespoon vinegar or to taste pinch salt pinch pepper pinch cayenne pepper (optional) 1/3 teaspoon mixed herbs (dried, so...

It’s Sêr season

By Olivia Saffer Hooray! Hooray! It's finally that time of year again when people create harmony and hearts flutter. Sêr (or SU A Capella, as it is now) is the absolute highlight of my year. I had never heard about...

Blast from the past

by Jana Van Der Wath and Ayden Kruger Harmonites from 1926 donated the house flag in celebration of the residences 21st birthday After the new part of Harmonie was constructed in 1966, the old sections called themselves “Oufia” and the...

GYM BUDDIES

BY Carmen- Marie Payne We all speak about gym buddies, but what are they really? Speaking from personal experience, a gym buddy is not only a motivator, but also a good friend. Exercise is not for the faint-hearted. It takes...

How to get spot on eye makeup

BY Andrea Swart Do you sometimes notice how half way through the day your eyeshadow is creased and flaky? Here’s a few tips and tricks to help improve your eye makeup game. The most important thing is blending! I find...

Makeup routine by Andrea

BY Andrea Swart My make up routine: I start with washing and moisturizing my face. Then I use my eyebrow razor and touch up my brows and get rid of any unwanted hairs. Then it is prime time. I have...

Res Friendly Cleaning Hacks

By Francesca Visage CLEANING WHITE SNEAKERS Mix 1 cup of white vinegar and ¼ cup of baking soda. Spray, scrub and there you go, your shoes will look brand new CLEANING PERMANENT MARKER STAINS There is an easy way to...