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.

She did it again!

This alumna from the North-West University (NWU) is no stranger to the Land of the Rising Sun, as she also competed in Japan during the 2021 Paralympic Games.

Liezel finished third in the women’s 400m T37 race, and in doing so she also claimed South Africa’s first medal at the championships. In addition, she finished fifth in her long jump event.

There are few sounds in life as sweet as that of a wicket being uprooted, or that of a bat bludgeoning a ball to the boundary. Cricket is a sport that thrills and enthrals in equal measures, and one the North-West University (NWU) excels at.

On Saturday, 11 May, North West Cricket held its annual awards ceremony and the NWU Eagles occupied the podium crease.

The NWU Eagles’ team from the Mahikeng Campus was honoured as First League team winners, as was the Eagles team from the Potchefstroom Campus, who won both the Premier A League and the Premier A T20 League.

In a little more than two months, the 2024 Olympic Games will be hosted in Paris, France, and a number of North-West University (NWU) Eagles will make the journey to the Île-de-France region to represent South Africa ... and New Zealand.

In the world of sport, to keep the edge, you need to know the cutting edge.

The first ever Spring Sport Science Summit will be hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) from 16 to 19 September.

The primary objective of this summit is to invest in academic excellence and promote professional development, especially in the field of sport and coaching sciences. The focus of the summit will be to look at innovations in performance enhancement and injury prevention. It is about cutting-edge sport science.

The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns (YGs) defended their 2023 title after defeating FNB UFS Shimlas 39-36 in Bloemfontein on Monday, 22 April. The camaraderie between the coaching staff and players was exemplified on the field of play, as the NWU Eagles won the tournament for the second year in a row - without losing a game.

The Eagles were able to claim bragging rights thanks to tries from Hanro Venter (4), Pieter Coetzee, and Angelo Daniels. Michael Mosert's amazing footwork, together with a penalty, gave the Eagles the deserved win.