The North-West University (NWU) Rugby Institute has been the breeding ground for some of the most talented rugby players in the country – this is no exception in 2026.
Six Varsity Cup stars of the NWU Eagles have signed professional contracts with South African rugby unions. They are Matthew Fortuin (Sharks), Jaco du Toit (Sharks), Stephan Krugel (Pumas), Jordan McLoughlin (Pumas), Sean Roulston (SWD) and Ricardo Fourie (Leopards).
By Michelle Hammann
Men who are struggling with their mental health seek treatment less often than women. This is in part due to the ongoing stigma against men who ask for mental health support. At the North-West University (NWU), Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month in June is centred around making male students and staff aware of how they can ask for support and whom they can approach.
For Zimri Leuvennink, life has never been about standing still. Whether in a gym, on a stage or in a recording studio, she thrives on movement, energy and connection. This final-year biokinetics student on the Potchefstroom Campus is stepping confidently into the spotlight after landing a recording contract.
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) officially unveiled its final TeamSA squad and competition kit for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at the Olympic House in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 24 June.
The announcement marked a significant step forward in the country’s preparations for the multi-sport event, scheduled to take place in Scotland from 23 July to 2 August 2026.
Rogail Joseph discovered her love for athletics in the streets of Rodewal in Worcester, and has always believed that she could achieve anything. Now, as a South African 400 m hurdler and Olympic semi-finalist, it is her dedication and self-confidence that have paved her way to the world’s biggest sporting stage.
She became a running sensation at the age of 16, competing in the 2016 400 m hurdles U/16 Championships in Germiston and the 200 metres heat at the National Secondary Schools Championships in Bloemfontein. From there, her success on the track took off.
Even his name has a musical ring to it … Sergio José Tavares. But it is not his name that audiences remember. It is his playing and how much love he pours into it.
It takes countless hours of practice and dedication to master an instrument. Sergio, a young, talented and accomplished pianist, knows this well. His deep love for music makes all the demanding work worthwhile and, even if it is challenging sometimes, also rewarding – in the form of applause and awards.
The North-West University (NWU) has hosted thousands of prospective students, parents, guardians and educators at its annual Open Days across the three campuses. These events offer a rich opportunity to witness university life first-hand, gain an insight into the study programmes of the university and explore future careers.
The Anime Club Society of the North-West University Vanderbijlpark Campus, in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities, recently took an exciting step towards bringing Purple Con 2026 to life. The team gathered at a local restaurant to officially launch their partnership drive for what is shaping up to be one of the Vaal’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. The activation was more than a pitch. It was a declaration of intent.
The newly established South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Student Chapter at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management has made an impressive debut, securing first place in the Best Slogan Category at the Mahikeng Campus Open Day on 23 May 2026.
Against the backdrop of national conversations on governance, accountability and ethics, students from the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion that explored the realities of labour relations in contemporary South Africa.