Jan-Hendrick claims SA’s only gold medal at under 20 championships

North-West University (NWU) javelin star Jan-Hendrick Heymans delivered a stellar performance at the 21st World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, United States, where he won gold in the javelin event.

Held at the Hayward Field and drawing at least 1 659 athletes from 137…

NWU strengthens collaboration with Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation

The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its relationship with key provincial stakeholders following a meet-and-greet engagement between Dr Joe Molete, deputy vice-chancellor for student life, transformation, people and culture with the assigned function of the Mahikeng Campus, and officials from the…

The main kahuna behind bodybuilding excellence on Mahikeng Campus

Bodybuilding has transformed from being a sport into a complete lifestyle for Tshepo Baloyi, the bodybuilding coach on the NWU Mahikeng Campus. 

Baloyi (29) went through the ranks from athlete to coach on the NWU Mahikeng Campus– a journey that has seen numerous success stories,…

NWU’s first female athletics manager builds a culture of excellence

The first-ever female athletics manager at the NWU, Tracey Olivier, is a history-maker.

Olivier, who has been at the helm as NWU Athletics manager since 2026, is furthering the proud athletics legacy of the university as the proverbial mother of the house – a caring leader with an…

NWU FC targets strong start as professional era begins

The release of the 2026/27 Motsepe Foundation Championship fixtures has shifted the focus of North-West University (NWU) FC from promotion celebrations to preparations for its first season in professional football ranks in South Africa.

After earning promotion through the ABC Motsepe…

Meet NWU Mahikeng’s table tennis trailblazer

A skin problem turned from an obstacle into an opportunity for Thamia Kganedi, the USSA Table Tennis captain and NWU honours student in Human Movement Science.

Thamia could not play outdoor sports due to a skin condition and had a burning passion to participate in sport to channel her…

NWU alumnus wins prestigious Rural Cricketer of the Year award

One of the most renowned cricketers in the Vaal Triangle has shown that talent, temperament and a love for the game can take a player to great heights. Wikus Botha, the former NWU Vanderbijlpark director of Cricket, was named the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Rural Player of the Year at the 2026 awards ceremony.

5-Aside Fridays to reignite football culture at the Mahikeng Campus

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is set to reignite its vibrant football culture with the launch of the 5-Aside Fridays programme, a nine-week inter-residence football tournament aimed at promoting student wellness, residence pride, talent identification and campus vibrancy.

NWU Soccer Institute sweeps top honours at North West Sports Awards

The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute capped a landmark season by claiming three of the province's top honours at the 10th North West Sports Awards. 

The institute was named Team of the Year, head coach Nkululeko Malgas received the Coach of the Year award, and captain…

Dylan Pienaar carries the hopes of South Africa

Before dawn breaks and long before most students open a textbook, Dylan Pienaar is already at work – honing techniques, pushing through punishing training sessions and chasing a dream that stretches far beyond the walls of the North-West University (NWU).

At just 19 years old, the…