As the 2024 Varsity Football tournament approaches, the North-West University (NWU) is gearing up for a strong performance in both the men's and women's competitions.
In their eighth week of preparation, the men's team is showing promising signs of readiness under the guidance of coach Nkululeko Malgas.
The women's team, led by head coach Alfa Dolopi and team captain Hlalefang "Castro" Moledi, is also set to compete.
Three players from the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute played for the South African teams that won gold at the regional Confederation of University and Colleges Sports Associations (CUCSA) games at the Tshwane University of Technology's Pretoria Campus.
Lesego Motsepe and Lucky Letwaba were selected for the men’s team, and Lethabo Moemi for the women's team. Both teams won gold during the games.
Mduduzi Mccoy Sithole, currently an administrator at the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute, has transitioned from playing for South Africa’s junior teams – Orlando Pirates FC and Kaizer Chiefs FC – to a significant role in soccer administration.
The staff soccer and netball teams of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus demonstrated their athletic prowess and team spirit during a friendly tournament held at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) this past weekend. The event also featured teams from the University of Pretoria (UP) and Metropolitan Life, offering a thrilling mix of competition and camaraderie.
Soccer team results
By Loveness Hulwane
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted the national University Sports South Africa (USSA) Karate tournament at the Tsebonokeng Hall.
The competition featured Clicker, Kata, and Kumite (fighting) categories, and the NWU team ranked sixth in Overall Team Performance among the 12 participating universities.
Nkululeko Khwezilomso Malgas has been appointed as the new head coach of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute. He brings a wealth of experience and a diverse background in football coaching and analysis to the role.
Originally from Ngqamakhwe in the Eastern Cape, Nkululeko has dedicated his career to football development and coaching. He began his journey in football as a regional technical officer for SAFA Amathole from 2003 to 2011. During this period, he also served as a full-time football coach at Walter Sisulu University.
The North-West University's (NWU’s) bodybuilding team recently achieved remarkable success at the University Sports South Africa (USSA) games that was held at the Tsebonokeng Hall on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.
Competing against seven other universities, the NWU team secured second place, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.
Headed by bodybuilding coach Raphael Kayembe Ntumba, the NWU team's performance garnered notable individual achievements across various categories.
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus is set to host the University Sports South Africa (USSA) games, which will include the national karate and bodybuilding competitions.
These events will take place from 28 to 30 June 2024, promising an exciting showcase of athletic prowess and dedication.
The semi-contact karate competition will be held at Faranani Hall, while the full-contact competition will take place at the Tsebonokeng Hall, where the bodybuilding competition will also take place.
The air was filled with excitement and anticipation as the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education on the Potchefstroom Campus gathered for its first annual Sports Day on 28 May 2024.
This event – aimed at fostering team spirit and providing a day of fun away from the usual hustle and bustle of the office – was held at the Fanie du Toit sportsgrounds: Tawana soccer fields.
Academic and support staff participated with enthusiasm, making it a resounding success.
She has been here, in this situation, many times before. She knows pressure – it has been a companion for most of her life. Tazmin Brits stares down the wicket, her focus is pinned on the bowler storming in with the intent of breaking bails, or the batter’s spirit. The crowd’s cheering and the surrounding fielders’ chirps – she hears nothing.