Jeanett and Zibusiso’s debating skills put NWU on the map

The North-West University (NWU) can finally boast about producing two of the best South African university debaters. Jeanett Mosala (25) and Zibusiso Ndlovu (20) who are both members of the NWU Debate Society, recently won the South African National Universities Debate Champions (SANUDC) in the category English as a Second Language.

Resignation of Jacob Zuma paves way for better economic prospects

According to renowned economist Prof Raymond Parsons from the North-West University’s School of Business and Governance, the resignation of President Jacob Zuma and the expected accession of Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to the presidency of South Africa now paves the way for better economic prospects for the country.…

Back to business at the NWU School of Business and Governance

It’s back to the books for students of one of the most sought-after degrees a university has to offer. On Monday 29 January, the North-West University’s School of Business and Governance held its official opening for the MBA academic year, and it was an event unlikely to be forgotten soon. 

MBA students were treated to an inspiring…

NWU research book discusses racism, xenophobia and inequality

Researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology recently published a research book, Togetherness in South Africa, discussing religious perspectives on racism, xenophobia and economic inequality.

The synopsis on the back page describes the book as a comprehensive critique on racism and its widespread,…

Catch the NWU PUK Choir on kykNET

The NWU PUK Choir is one of the top four university choirs forming part of kykNET’s new programme series about the Kuesta University Choir Festival that took place in Stellenbosch at the end of 2017.

This programme will be broadcast on kykNET every Sunday from 4 to 25 February at 14:30.

The North-West University (…

NWU off to winning Varsity Cup start

The North-West University (NWU) kicked off its 2018 Varsity Cup campaign with an emphatic 70-7 win over CUT in Potchefstroom on Monday night, 29 January 2018.

The home crowd on the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds was treated to nine tries from the NWU who donned their new purple kit for the first time. Wing Dean Gordon and flanker…

NWU maestros nominated for kykNET Fiësta’s

It’s that time of the year again, when all roads lead to kykNET’s most prestigious awards, the Fiësta’s. This year Antoinette Olivier, Dr Santisa Viljoen and Dr Conroy Cupido from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Music have been nominated in the category: Best Achievement in Classical Music.

This nomination comes after…

NWU welcomes back Demi-Leigh

A group of North-West University (NWU) ambassadors welcomed Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters – recently crowned Miss Universe and NWU alumna – back on South African soil.

She arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday, 24 January 2018, coming home for the first time since she bagged the prestigious title almost two months ago.…

Caster up for world’s top sport award

North-West University (NWU) student Caster Semenya again finds herself in exalted company. The 27-year old, who celebrated her birthday on 7 January, received a belated present when she was named as one of the 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards nominees.

Caster will be vying for the top honours in the World Sportswoman of the Year…

Penelope Motshwene – the fairest of them all

With more than 4 000 women across the country having entered the Clicks Beauty Cover Model Search Competition for 2017, North-West University (NWU) employee Penelope Motshwene was recently crowned the winner – “the fairest of them all”.

The Clicks Beauty Cover Model Search competition is an annual contest where women between the ages…