Of prophecy, fate and glory – the Noble Boys’ rise to brilliance

“This is the greatest moment of my life,” said Sir Alex Ferguson when his side beat Bayern Munich in the summer of ’99, completing their famous Champions League final comeback.

Seeing the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Lindane Nkabinde’s 25-yard cracker of a shot find the back of the net, brought forth the same emotion.

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NWU hosts successful international conference on social sciences

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The 10th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS), which recently took place in Vanderbijlpark, is yet another sterling example of how the North-West University (NWU) collaborates with international partners in the pursuit of academic advancement.

The conference represents a dynamic collaboration between the NWU’s…

Today a reader, tomorrow a leader

Albert Einstein once said: “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”

It is an alarming fact that, in the modern era in which we find ourselves, children do not get enough exposure from parents or caregivers with regard to storytelling…

Golden season for NWU Vanderbijlpark rugby

An undefeated season is something that any coach and player dreams of, but only a select group will be able to put that achievement against their name.

The under-21 rugby team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark achieved this exceptional feat earlier the month after beating arch rival Brakpan 42-37 during the…

Lightning does not strike twice in the same place – NWU ready for semis

The North-West University (NWU) hopes to bring the high-flying University of the Western Cape (UWC) down to earth when the two teams meet for the second time in the Varsity Football semi-final double header on Thursday 12 September in Cape Town.

Should the NWU’s Noble Boys manage to end the UWC’s run of wins, this will be their…

Heartbreak after dizzying high for NWU Netball

First jubilation, then the blues. This was the story of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) two-day stint in Bloemfontein during the recent leg of their Varsity Netball campaign.

On Sunday 8 September the sweet couldn’t be any sweeter as they squashed the University of Johannesburg 68-35 at the Callie Human Hall. The NWU team was…

Times Higher Education ranks NWU 5th in South Africa

For the first time the North-West University (NWU) participated in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University rankings and made it to position 5 in South Africa. Globally we are ranked between 501 to 600 out of the 1396 universities which were evaluated for the 2020 rankings.

The THE World University Rankings are the only…

Potchefstroom welcomes new Student Campus Council

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom recently elected their new student leaders.

During a congratulatory ceremony, members of the Campus Management Committee met the new representatives on the Student Campus Council (SCC) and wish them well on their leadership journey.

The SCC is made up of 15…

Howzat! Friendship and fun the KFC mini-cricket way

A crowd of little tykes sporting cricket bats, pads and wickets will shortly descend on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark to showcase their mini-cricket skills.

On Saturday, 14 September, more than 590 little ones – representing 19 schools from across the Southern Gauteng region – will join in the fun of this…

NWU embraces Black Monday

On Monday 9 September the North-West University (NWU) united to say no to gender-based violence.

From Mahikeng to Potchefstroom to Vanderbijlpark, staff and students took a firm stance and embraced Black Monday with their compatriots across the country.

All three the campuses hosted various activities.

On the…