Human Interest

KZN’s tourism promise faces its municipal test

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Tick-tock, tick-tock. The clock is counting down to the start of KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN’s) summer tourism season. Soon, visitors will be treated to the warm Indian Ocean lapping against the shores of some of the country’s most scenic beaches. Inland, about 200 km of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg escarpment culminates in Mafadi, the province’s highest peak at roughly 3,450 metres. Between coast and mountains lies a landscape rich in culture, nature reserves and year-round outdoor activities.

Double national triumph earns bodybuilder world championship spot

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The North-West University (NWU) bodybuilder Bokang Matsetela is heading to the world stage after winning two national titles at the IFBB South Africa National Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships.

Bokang claimed first place in the junior ladies’ bikini category and followed it with another victory in the senior ladies’ bikini under-172 cm category on 21 August 2026. Her double triumph helped secure her selection for the 2026 IFBB Amateur World Championships in Santa Susanna, Spain.

NWU Eagles one win away from retaining Varsity Netball crown

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The North-West University (NWU) Eagles are one victory away from successfully defending their Varsity Netball title after holding their nerve to beat the University of Pretoria (UP-Tuks) 52–50 in a thrilling semi-final in Pretoria on Monday, 21 September.

Changing the conversation on suicide through hope and resilience

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Hope, open conversations and stronger support systems can help save lives. This was the message as health professionals gathered at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) to mark Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Day on 10 September 2026.

When the body count becomes a data point: what Kempton Park tells us about the academy we built

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By the time this goes to print, the number may have changed again. As I write, at least nine, possibly 10, women have been found dead in and around Kempton Park since mid-July, most half-naked, several with visible bruising, left along the same stretch of the R21 and its surrounding veld.

NWU to celebrate 25 years of Kgosi Jeffrey Montshioa’s leadership through Heritage Public Lecture

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The North-West University (NWU) will host a special Heritage Public Lecture and Celebration on 9 October 2026, bringing together traditional leadership, academia, students and communities to celebrate heritage, leadership and the living cultural legacy of the Barolong Boo Ratshidi.

UN resolution challenges world maps that make Africa look smaller

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For generations, millions of people have looked at world maps that make Africa appear smaller than it really is. A recent United Nations (UN) resolution has put that distortion under fresh scrutiny and sparked debate about how the world should be mapped.

NWU Eagles ready for Tuks semi-final showdown

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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 Netball final. For the NWU, the focus is on staying composed, protecting possession and delivering a consistent performance for the full 60 minutes.

Purple Walk unites NWU community in support of students

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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, Vanderbijlpark and Mahikeng campuses, the annual fundraising initiative brought together students, staff, alumni, donors and partners in support of the We Care Fund of the university.

Expert urges caution over proposed tax expansion to taxis and e-hailing services

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Plans to bring more taxi and e-hailing operators into South Africa’s tax net could raise state revenue, but they may also increase transport costs and put pressure on operators and cash-strapped commuters.

This is according to Dr Olebogeng Ambrocius Baikgaki, senior lecturer and programme leader in the subject group Transport Economics and Logistics Management at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus.

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