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NWU alumnus wins prestigious Rural Cricketer of the Year award
One of the most renowned cricketers in the Vaal Triangle has shown that talent, temperament and a love for the game can take a player to great heights. Wikus Botha, the former NWU Vanderbijlpark director of Cricket, was named the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Rural Player of the Year at the 2026 awards ceremony.This is an incredible achievement for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-nwu-mahikengs-table-tennis-trailblazer
Meet NWU Mahikeng’s table tennis trailblazer
A skin problem turned from an obstacle into an opportunity for Thamia Kganedi, the USSA Table Tennis captain and NWU honours student in Human Movement Science.Thamia could not play outdoor sports due to a skin condition and had a burning passion to participate in sport to channel her energy into a positive outlet. Her life changed in 2014 when she…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-fc-targets-strong-start-professional-era-begins
NWU FC targets strong start as professional era begins
The release of the 2026/27 Motsepe Foundation Championship fixtures has shifted the focus of North-West University (NWU) FC from promotion celebrations to preparations for its first season in professional football ranks in South Africa.After earning promotion through the ABC Motsepe National Playoffs in June, the club has reshaped its squad and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cederberg-space-rooibos-can-take-south-african-tourism-further
From the Cederberg to space: Rooibos can take South African tourism further
Rooibos has long helped to place South Africa on the international tourism map. Now, the country’s distinctive indigenous plant is preparing to leave the planet.In October 2026, rooibos seeds are scheduled to travel to the International Space Station, where they will be exposed to microgravity and cosmic radiation before returning to Earth.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inter-varsity-moot-court-competition-puts-future-legal-practitioners-test
Inter-Varsity Moot Court Competition puts future legal practitioners to the test
Students from four universities across South Africa participated in a legal argument that challenged their strategic thinking and courtroom advocacy.The 2026 Inter-Varsity Moot Court Competition, hosted by the NWU’s Law Clinics, united student teams from the North-West University, University of Limpopo, University of Venda, and the Vaal University…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/colloquium-shuta-tanaka-role-turbulence-solving-classical-problems-pulsar-wind-nebulae
Colloquium by Shuta Tanaka: The Role of Turbulence in Solving Classical Problems of Pulsar Wind Nebulae
You are cordially invited to a colloquium by Shuta Tanaka.Title: The Role of Turbulence in Solving Classical Problems of Pulsar Wind Nebulae.Speaker: Shuta Tanaka, Department of Physical Sciences, Aoyama Gakuin University, Kanagawa, Japan.Abstract:Non-thermal electromagnetic radiation extending up to PeV gamma rays from pulsar wind nebulae (PWNe)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-strengthens-collaboration-department-arts-culture-sports-and-recreation
NWU strengthens collaboration with Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation
The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its relationship with key provincial stakeholders following a meet-and-greet engagement between Dr Joe Molete, deputy vice-chancellor for student life, transformation, people and culture with the assigned function of the Mahikeng Campus, and officials from the North West Department of Arts,…http://www.nwu.ac.za/university-calendar/september
University Calendar - September
LegendMC - Mahikeng CampusPC - Potchefstroom CampusVC - Vanderbijlpark CampusM - Masters degreePhD/D - Doctoral degreeUDL - Unit for Distance LearningHDA - Higher Degrees AdministrationFHS - Faculty of Health SciencesFHUM - Faculty of HumanitiesFEMS - Faculty of Economic and Management SciencesFNAS - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural…http://www.nwu.ac.za/university-calendar/august
University Calendar - August
LegendMC - Mahikeng CampusPC - Potchefstroom CampusVC - Vanderbijlpark CampusM - Masters degreePhD/D - Doctoral degreeUDL - Unit for Distance LearningHDA - Higher Degrees AdministrationFHS - Faculty of Health SciencesFHUM - Faculty of HumanitiesFEMS - Faculty of Economic and Management SciencesFNAS - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-advances-entrepreneurship-hub-development-empower-entrepreneurs
NWU advances entrepreneurship hub development to empower entrepreneurs
Following a site visit to assess developments at the North-West University (NWU) Enterprise Hub and ongoing renovations at the NWU Business School, Dr Joe Molete, deputy vice-chancellor for student life, transformation, people and culture with the assigned function of the Mahikeng Campus, concluded that the university is making progress in its…http://news.nwu.ac.za/jan-hendrick-claims-sas-only-gold-medal-under-20-championships
Jan-Hendrick claims SA’s only gold medal at under 20 championships
North-West University (NWU) javelin star Jan-Hendrick Heymans delivered a stellar performance at the 21st World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, United States, where he won gold in the javelin event.Held at the Hayward Field and drawing at least 1 659 athletes from 137 countries, the championships became a global stage where young…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/soccer-institute/facilities