Potchefstroom Campus News
Eagles dominate Varsity College in Varsity Netball opener
In their 2025 Varsity Netball campaign opener, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles displayed confidence and teamwork in their convincing 63-29 victory against Varsity College at the Maties Coetzenburg Indoor Centre in Stellenbosch on Sunday, 24 August.
The Eagles dominated from the outset, taking the lead in the first quarter and maintaining their momentum throughout the match. By the end of the second quarter, they were leading 32-14, showcasing a stellar team performance.
Coach Elsunet du Plessis commended her team’s performance. “I am pleased with the performance and… Read more
Celebrating women’s strength, compassion and authenticity
“So amazing how this world was made, I wonder if God is a woman. The gift of life astounds me to this day. Give it up for the woman, oh, that woman. With a smile and a style, she’ll protect you like a child, that’s a woman.”
These powerful lyrics from Shaggy’s Strength of a Woman perfectly captured the spirit…
Eagles dominate Varsity College in Varsity Netball opener
In their 2025 Varsity Netball campaign opener, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles displayed confidence and teamwork in their convincing 63-29 victory against Varsity College at the Maties Coetzenburg Indoor Centre in Stellenbosch on Sunday, 24 August.
The Eagles dominated from the outset, taking the lead in the first quarter and…
A night full of punchlines to help students in need
The Totius Hall recently came alive with joyous uproars, infectious laughter, clever punchlines, and a sense of excitement.
The NWU Comedy Night, a vibrant evening of comedic fire, was not just about telling jokes. It was an evening where humour ignited possibility and laughter played a crucial role in paving the way for students to…
Alumnus powers the future
Growing up in the Eastern Cape, Eniswa Kandzi, an engineer in training at Lesedi Energy Engineering, developed an early interest in electricity. This interest now drives her work in renewable energy, where she helps design solar systems that power homes and industries across South Africa.
After completing matric at Phumlani Senior…
Shining bright: Humanities students celebrated for academic excellence
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing.” – Pelé
This quote could not be more fitting for the occasion, as the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities honoured academic excellence on 30 July during the Dean’…
Mandela Day Walk/Run initiative brings smiles, steps and support
In true Mandela Day spirit, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus turned up the energy and heart rate (?) on 18 July with a vibrant and meaningful walk around the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds.
The event, which invited staff and students to complete either a 2,25 km lap or a double loop, was…
Inaugural lecture explores promising tools to tackle drug-resistant diseases
In drug development, a “magic bullet” is a compound designed to kill disease-causing organisms without harming healthy cells. Such compounds are needed now more than ever because diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria and sleeping sickness, which kill more than 10 million people each year, are becoming resistant to existing treatments.
…Research calls for shift in media reporting of GBV
By Gofaone Motsamai
Gender-based violence (GBV) is seldom an isolated crime, yet it is often portrayed as such in South African media reports. This is borne out by the research findings of North-West University (NWU) master’s graduate Elsje-Marié Jordaan.
She analysed media coverage of GBV from 14…
The allure of stardom: How celebrity casting is shaping musical theatre
Musical theatre, a vibrant blend of song, dance and drama, has long been a playground for the audacious and the talented. Star and celebrity have always been a staple for glittering marquees of Broadway to the neon-lit stages of the West End, however this has in recent decades become a contentious issue as celebrity as a concept has undergone…
Prof Ankit Katrodia champions NWU’s global footprint in Europe
Prof Ankit Katrodia, associate professor in the WorkWell research unit at the School of Management Sciences of the North-West University (NWU), recently undertook an enriching academic tour across Poland and Romania.
His participation in this European engagement was made possible through some of the external funding from the Bucharest…