NWU Eagles ready for Tuks semi-final showdown

The North-West University (NWU) Eagles will aim to move one step closer to defending their Varsity Netball title when they face UP-Tuks in the semi-final on Monday, 21 September 2026.

The knockout clash brings together two strong sides with one clear goal: a place in the Varsity…

Purple Walk unites NWU community in support of students

A sea of purple swept across the North-West University (NWU) campuses as students, staff, alumni, donors and partners came together for the Purple Walk, turning the university purple in a powerful show of solidarity with students facing financial challenges.

Held at the Potchefstroom,…

Nightmarish sleep condition inspires Ashley to create award-winning art

What started as a university illustration project inspired by the myths and mysteries of sleep paralysis has earned Ashley du Rand, graphic design graduate of North-West University (NWU), international recognition.

She has been named New Talent Winner in the publishing division of the…

Law student to represent South Africa at international UN conference

By: Phenyo Mokgothu and Sthembiso Seyama

North-West University (NWU) law student Tshepiso Given Mabitsela is preparing to take his leadership journey to the international stage after being selected to represent South Africa in Turkey.

Tshepiso will…

Five goats put NWU student on path to entrepreneurship

A childhood spent caring for goats has become the foundation of a business venture for the North-West University (NWU) student Agobakwe Tau “Deman” Diphoko. Starting with just five goats, he is building Ane-Man Pty Ltd, a goat-milk enterprise that combines agriculture, logistics and entrepreneurship. 

Eagles soar past CUT to strengthen title defence

The North-West University (NWU) Eagles continued their push to defend their Varsity Netball crown with a convincing 60-37 victory over newcomers Central University of Technology (CUT) in round five of the competition.

The defending champions took control after a competitive opening…

NWU FC suffer second consecutive defeat against Hope FC

North-West University (NWU) FC suffered their second consecutive defeat in the Motsepe Foundation Championship after going down 1–0 to Cape Town-based Hope FC in a tightly contested home encounter.

The result follows the 2–0 defeat last weekend to Lerumo Lions in Dobsonville, Soweto,…

Eagles rediscover team connection to edge Kovsies

The North-West University (NWU) Eagles showed their ability to respond under pressure when they bounced back from their first defeat of the 2026 Varsity Netball season to beat UFS Kovsies 50-48 in Bloemfontein on Monday, 31 August.

The two-point victory at the Callie Human Hall was a…

Law student turns living allowance into business that creates nine jobs

When an idea, sacrifice and support come together, lives can change. A law student at the North-West University (NWU) used her savings from her NSFAS living allowance to buy a maize-grinding machine and created a business employing nine people.

Thando Masutu, a fourth-year LLB student…

Seminar puts entrepreneurship on the career map

By: Mafumane Tlhapi and Sthembiso Seyama

For students and graduates facing a changing job market, creating a business could offer another route into the world of work. This was the message at an entrepreneurship seminar hosted at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus.…