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NWU Rugby Institute celebrates a remarkable season and honours outstanding achievements
The Varsity Cup team and Joubert Schoeman were among the many award recipients who received recognition on a night dedicated to excellence and a… Read more
The 2025 NWU Leadership Summit: leading with resilience and intention
The 2025 North-West University (NWU) Leadership Summit, hosted by the Student Life division, took place on 3 and 4 October at the Stonehenge River… Read more
Standing on the shoulders of a giant: Celebrating Prof John Makhene’s legacy
One of the most influential figures in South Africa’s higher education history, Prof John William Mokone Makhene, was the guest of honour at a… Read more
We did it! The NWU Eagles are Varsity Netball champions!
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Bertie Jacobs
Malgas eyes back-to-back Varsity Football finals
For North-West University (NWU) head coach Nkululeko Malgas, history is both a lesson and a motivator. The NWU Eagles thrashed the University of… Read more
NWU Eagles secure spot in 2025 Varsity Netball final
The North-West University (NWU) Eagles are through to the 2025 Varsity Netball final after defeating the University of Johannesburg (UJ) 58-28 in… Read more
Rankings confirm NWU’s steady path of excellence
The North-West University (NWU) continues to build on its reputation as a globally competitive and innovative institution, maintaining its position among the world’s leading universities… Read more
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