TUT stains NWU’s stellar start with 1-0 victory

In what was undoubtedly a game of settling old scores, the North-West University (NWU) faced-off against Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) on Thursday night, 16 August 2018.

In an epic televised clash, TUT put an unwanted stain on the NWU record of three wins from three, and the NWU lost 1-0.

Following a thrilling first…

NWU exact revenge on UKZN

The North-West University (NWU) tasted sweet revenge with a 2-0 victory over the University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) on Thursday night, 2 August 2018.

This is the NWU’s second win during this year’s Varsity Football season.  

The NWU came looking for revenge as soon as the match kicked off and were rewarded for their hunger…

NWU Soccer Institute ready for UKZN encounter

North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute coach Monde Hlatshwayo says his team is ready for the Varsity Football encounter with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) on Thursday, 2 August 2018 at the UKZN campus in Pietermaritzburg.

“Even though our last defeat against them in the University Sports South Africa (USSA) finals…

NWU noble boys pip UWC in a 2-1 stunner

The North-West University (NWU) Varsity Football team, dubbed the noble boys of the tournament, did not disappoint as they delivered a solid and convincing 2-1 victory to their hopeful challengers, the University of Western Cape (UWC).

Determined to cement their status as the best of the two teams, the NWU drew first blood with a…

NWU noble boys are ready for their clash with UWC

Hot on the heels of their win against the University of Western Cape (UWC) at the recent University Sports South Africa (USSA) championship, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) noble boys will seek to fortify their dominance during the kick-off of this year’s Varsity Football tournament.

The NWU football team will face UWC at 16:00…

NWU players aim for Sevens glory in Namibia

The North-West University (NWU) is proving that it is more than just a rugby force in the 15-man code. Six NWU players – the most from any university - were included in the South African Sevens squad that will compete in the SISU World University Rugby Sevens Championship in Swakopmund, Namibia.

They are:  Hein Kritzinger, Gideon van…

Another NWU Soccer Institute player signs with professional outfit

Another player from the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute, Cameron Chweu, recently signed with a National First Division team.

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila Football Club is based in the Limpopo Province. The club purchased the National First Division status of Milano United FC in July 2017.Cameron is a BEd graduate from…

NWU Soccer Institute shines bright at USSA tournament

The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute secured second place at this year’s University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament that took place at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) from 2 to 6 July 2018.

The road to the final for the Soccer Institute included a goalless draw with the University of Johannesburg, a 2-0 victory…

NWU boxing team tops at USSA championship

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) boxing team at the campus in Mahikeng was announced the overall winner during the University Sports South Africa (USSA) championship that took place from 2 to 4 July 2018 on that campus.

The team secured seven gold medals thanks to Lemogang Moote, Tshegofatso Lentswe, Nompumelelo Dlamini,…

Bodybuilders flex muscles at USSA

The bodybuilding team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark made their presence known at the recent University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament in Secunda. For the second year running, the team from NWU Vanderbijlpark finished their USSA campaign with a national second place ranking.

Several bodybuilders…