Patria is FNB Res Rugby champion

At last! After four consecutive attempts the North-West University’s (NWU’s) men's residence, Patria, was able to beat Maties’ Vishuis at the Danie Craven stadium in Stellenbosch by 16–8.

Although this was not the first time that Patria has captured the crown as Varsity Residence champion, this was perhaps the sweetest victory.…

Mervyn Taylor is Leopards’ new president

Mervyn Taylor – ever-popular, particularly in North West rugby circles – was appointed as the new president of the Leopards Rugby Union on Tuesday evening, 16 April. Mervin, who is also the North-West University’s (NWU’s) rugby manager, takes over the reins from Advocate André May.

Mervyn has served as the NWU’s rugby manager since…

NWU cultivates new hope in Western Cape’s Delft area

For the past few years an extraordinary researcher at the North-West University (NWU), Dr Izanette van Schalkwyk, has been working on drastically changing the lives of residents of the violence-ridden Delft area in the Western Cape through several research projects.

Dr Van Schalkwyk works in the Centre for Child, Youth and Family…

NWU alumni shines in international CIMA examination

Two members of the North-West University’s (NWU) alumni fraternity, Arnu van Wyk and Dedre Uys, have received nationwide acclaim after being ranked among the South African Top 15 students for the November 2018 CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) exams.

CIMA is regarded as the world’s leading management accountancy…

NWU prepares to host fourth Autism Symposium

The Institute of Psychology and Wellbeing at the North-West University (NWU) hosts its fourth Autism Symposium* on 8 and 9 July this year. The NWU and Autism South Africa (A;SA) are jointly presenting the event.

The annual Autism Symposium offers support to families and is a unique platform where parents, educationists, medical care…

NWU snaps up USSA crown

First the Varsity Athletics crown and now the University Sports South Africa (USSA) champion. Needless to say - the North-West University (NWU) is the best university athletics team in South Africa.

From 4 to 6 April the NWU won 29 medals in Stellenbosch on their way to adding the USSA series to their list of achievements for 2019…

NWU researchers nominated for NSTF-South32 Awards

When it comes to academic excellence and innovative research the North-West University (NWU) makes sure that it pulls out all the stops. Two esteemed NWU researchers have been nominated in the 2018/2019 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) -South32 Awards.

Also known as the “Science Oscars”, the NSTF-South32 Awards aim to…

NWU’s High Performance Institute is a global destination

Excellence begets excellence. For the North-West University’s (NWU’s) High Performance Institute (HPI) in Potchefstroom, that cannot be truer. Since its inception, the HPI has played host to a multitude of sportsmen and women from the province, the country and the globe.

The high altitude, safe environment and friendliness of its…

Research explores the spread and prevention of HIV/Aids in Africa

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Erhabor Idemudia recently broke ground on research that looks at African cultural practices that aid the spread of HIV/Aids and what can be done to curtail this. 

According to Prof Idemudia’s research, African culture is generally male-dominated, with women accorded a lower status than men.…

Former construction worker is building a future at the NWU

Six years ago Thabang Belang worked as a construction worker at Mokgethi Construction and later at Shoprite, earning R100 a day.

Even though he did not have money to further his studies after matric, he never gave up on his dream to succeed despite all the hardship.

On Tuesday 9 April 2019 another part of Thabang’s dream…