The North-West University (NWU) and javelin success are synonymous.
It seems like javelin stars are manufactured at the Fanie du Toit Sport Grounds, ultimately producing a conveyor belt of world-class athletes.
One of these stars is 19-year-old Jan-Hendrik Heymans, who recently became the World Champion at under-20 level with a personal best throw of 80,50 metres.
The North-West University (NWU) FC marked its historic debut in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Upington City FC at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground in Potchefstroom on Saturday, 22 August 2026.
A green-and-gold jersey bearing the leaping springbok. It is synonymous not only with South Africa’s national rugby team, but with the country as a whole. The jersey can be seen in stadiums, pubs and public spaces across the globe.
The North-West University Football Club (NWU FC) officially unveiled its new kit and announced their squad for the 2026/27 Motsepe Foundation Championship season, marking a new era in the club’s inaugural campaign in professional football and bringing a long-held dream to life.
North-West University (NWU) javelin star Jan-Hendrick Heymans delivered a stellar performance at the 21st World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, United States, where he won gold in the javelin event.
Held at the Hayward Field and drawing at least 1 659 athletes from 137 countries, the championships became a global stage where young talent could make their mark on history. Of the 42 countries that won medals, only 24 struck gold, and Jan-Hendrick ensured that South Africa was among them.
The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its relationship with key provincial stakeholders following a meet-and-greet engagement between Dr Joe Molete, deputy vice-chancellor for student life, transformation, people and culture with the assigned function of the Mahikeng Campus, and officials from the North West Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation.
Bodybuilding has transformed from being a sport into a complete lifestyle for Tshepo Baloyi, the bodybuilding coach on the NWU Mahikeng Campus.
Baloyi (29) went through the ranks from athlete to coach on the NWU Mahikeng Campus– a journey that has seen numerous success stories, such as USSA titles in 2024 and 2025 and a runner-up spot in 2026. This makes the NWU Mahikeng Campus the place to be as a premier bodybuilding factory.
The first-ever female athletics manager at the NWU, Tracey Olivier, is a history-maker.
Olivier, who has been at the helm as NWU Athletics manager since 2026, is furthering the proud athletics legacy of the university as the proverbial mother of the house – a caring leader with an unrelenting passion for the sport.
The release of the 2026/27 Motsepe Foundation Championship fixtures has shifted the focus of North-West University (NWU) FC from promotion celebrations to preparations for its first season in professional football ranks in South Africa.
After earning promotion through the ABC Motsepe National Playoffs in June, the club has reshaped its squad and intensified preparations as it readies for the demands of the second-tier professional league in the country.
A skin problem turned from an obstacle into an opportunity for Thamia Kganedi, the USSA Table Tennis captain and NWU honours student in Human Movement Science.