Nominate the cream of the crop of NWU alumni

The North-West University (NWU) will again celebrate the remarkable achievements of its outstanding alumni during the seventh biennial Alumni Excellence Awards ceremony, which is set to take place in October this year.

It is the ideal opportunity for NWU alumni,…

Former rugby captain passes away

It is with the deepest regret that the North-West University (NWU) has to say farewell to Tiaan Bezuidenhout who tragically passed away in a car accident on Saturday, 8 May.

Tiaan (26) was the captain of the NWU’s Varsity Cup side who reached the final of the 2018 tournament.

He was travelling to his mother when tragedy struck…

Wihan Lubbe in Proteas fold

Memorable exploits on the cricket pitch can take many forms. A sublimely timed cover drive to bring up a century in the most trying of circumstances, a catch that defies the laws of physics, or an over bowled with such venom and resolve that the opposition is unable to secure the winning runs.

The NWU’s one-test lock wonders

There are two flights of stairs leading to the first floor of the North-West University’s High Performance Institute. Traversing these stairs you will find, on the one side, photographs of the sports managers who have led the NWU to the top echelons of varsity glory. Helené Botha guided the NWU netball squad to…

The good, the bad and the ugly of online learning

South Africa, like many other countries, quickly went into lockdown last year due to the rapid spread of the Corona virus. A number of people moved from contact schooling and work to virtual learning and remote work.

While this has come with a number of advantages, there are also…

Psychosocial management of depression among adolescents

Depression in adolescents is the most prevalent mental health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa and a major cause of disability.

In South Africa, depression among adolescents is the leading cause of poor cognitive and social development, posing a…

NWU alumnus and male netball star is shining bright

North-West University (NWU) alumnus Thulani Tlhapi has proven that netball is not a sport only women can excel in.

Thulani, who currently plays for the Ikageng Classics, an all-male team based in Potchefstroom, recently represented the Dr Kenneth Kaunda district at the Spar National…

NWU webinar puts the spotlight on Covid-19 vaccine nationalism

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Government Studies recently hosted a webinar on Covid-19 vaccine nationalism, titled “Covid-19 vaccine nationalism and its socio-economic and geopolitical implications for Africa”.

The main speakers…

In this together

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted how organisations, institutions and people across the globe need to support each other - now more than ever. The North-West University (NWU) has been fortunate to receive donations from various businesses, alumni and friends over the years, and especially during lockdown.

Apply now to study at the NWU in 2022

At the beginning of every year, thousands of students across the country can be found scrambling for space at various institutions of higher learning. Applying on time when applications open in the previous year can help students and parents avoid this unnecessary stress.

During 2020 the North-West University (NWU) received…