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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
NWU Eagles claim the 2025 Pirates Grand Challenge title
In a battle of experience versus youth, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles emerged triumphant on Saturday, 20 September, with a well-matched… Read more
Minority MPC view was the better judgement call
As was widely expected, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decided (by a 4 to 2 vote) on 18 September to… Read more
Faculty of Humanities celebrates community engagement at showcase
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”… Read more
NWU to honour former UNIBO vice-chancellor, Prof John Makhene
Professor John Makhene
On 3 October 2025, the North-West University (NWU) will host a high-profile colloquium themed “… Read more
We did it! The NWU Eagles are Varsity Netball champions!
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Bertie Jacobs
Sometimes words fail. What a performance. The… Read more
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