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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…

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…

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…

NWU back to its winning Varsity ways

The Varsity Netball team of the North-West University (NWU) is back to its winning ways after making mincemeat of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) at the Coetzenburg Indoor Centre in Stellenbosch. The NWU beat the UWC 60-38.

It was a welcome return to form for coach Elsunet du Plessis’ team, after a disappointing 54-38 loss…

Zahraa plays her part and creates awareness

Domestic violence is a global issues reaching across national boundaries as well as socio-economic, cultural, racial and class distinctions.

As her last project as Miss Campus 2018, Zahraa Omar organized a Silent March to raise awareness against the surge of domestic violence.

In a moving speech, Zahraa urged everyone in…

Pirates final waits for NWU

The first rugby team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom and defending champions is through to the finals of the Pirates Grand Championships, after beating Roodepoort 41-16 in Alberton.

Burger van der Westhuizen, who needs no introduction to rugby supporters in the North West province, is the team’s coach…

New solutions are needed to solve current social issues

The 21st century has come with a number of new complexities that can only be addressed and solved with new innovative solutions. Prof Petro du Preez, from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education, is dedicated to identifying ways that can address the current social issues that South Africa is confronted with.

Prof Du…

NWU creates disability awareness

The North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all, and regularly hosts awareness day campaigns on various topics as a way to inform and educate staff and students.

The NWU’s Disability Rights Unit recently held an awareness campaign on the campus in Potchefstroom to educate staff and students…

NWU’s School of Music hit all the right notes

Six singers from the North West University’s (NWU’s) School of Music on the campus in Potchefstroom mesmerised the judges during the 6th Voices of South Africa International Opera Singing Competition that took place from 21 to 28 July in Cape Town. 

Segomotso Shupinyaneng, Lebogang Polori, Yolisa Ngwexana, Stephen Schalkwyk, and…

TRADE hosts special lecture on relations between USA and SA

The TRADE research entity hosted a special lecture by the Trade and Investment officer of the United States Embassy on 29 August at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom.

Mr Juan Cammarano, trade and investment officer at the US Embassy, spoke about the trade relations between the United States of America and…