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NWU Eagles begin Varsity Netball title defence with back-to-back wins

The NWU Eagles have started their journey to defend the Varsity Netball crown with two wins from two matches, combining a dominant opening performance with a one-goal test of nerve against UP-Tuks.

The defending champions opened their 2026 Varsity Netball campaign with a 74–31 victory over Madibaz on Sunday, 23 August, before edging UP-Tuks 60–59 in Round 2 on Monday, 24 August. Both matches were played at the Maties Coetzenburg Indoor Centre in Stellenbosch.

The opening weekend marked the first steps in the bid by the NWU to retain the title they won in 2025.

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From the Cederberg to space: Rooibos can take South African tourism further

Rooibos has long helped to place South Africa on the international tourism map. Now, the country’s distinctive indigenous plant is preparing to leave the planet.

In October 2026, rooibos seeds are scheduled to travel to the International Space Station, where they will be exposed to microgravity and cosmic radiation before returning to Earth. Scientists will compare them with control seeds to determine how the conditions affected their germination and growth.

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NWU and Pukyong National University strengthen ties through new agreements

The North-West University (NWU) and Pukyong National University (PKNU) in Busan, South Korea, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and a student exchange agreement aimed at advancing academic cooperation and international mobility.

The agreements mark a new chapter in the NWU’s internationalisation efforts and strengthen its strategic engagement with the East Asian region.

The respective delegations were led by Dr Myunshin Ha, vice-president of PKNU, and Prof. Linda du Plessis, senior deputy vice-chancellor of the NWU.

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NWU dominates North West Sports Awards with six major honours

The North-West University (NWU) reaffirmed its status as one of the leading sports universities in South Africa after securing six of the top honours at the 10th North West Sports Awards event, with its football, athletics and road running programmes all recognised during the ceremony held at the Sun City Superbowl on Saturday.

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NWU captain Aphelele Sibisi crowned North West Sport Star of the Year

The historic rise of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute into professional football has earned another milestone after captain Aphelele Sibisi was named the 2026 North West Sport Star of the Year at the 10th North West Sports Awards held at the Sun City Superbowl on Saturday, 1 August 2026.

The award, determined through a public vote, was in recognition of his performances and leadership during the first half of the season.

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