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‘No Student Left Behind’ fundraising gala dinner to support financially struggling students

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is taking a bold step towards addressing student financial hardship through the launch of the “No Student Left Behind” fundraising gala dinner. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that no deserving student is denied an opportunity to succeed because of financial constraints.

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NWU Eagles set to fly with new professional contracts

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).

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NWU athletic stars named in TeamSA Squad for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

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.

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Africa’s hurdle queen is driven by self-belief

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.

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Dynamite comes in small packages

When the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute celebrated its promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship earlier this year, much of the attention was on the players and coaches who made history on the field. Behind the scenes, however, was a young woman capturing every moment, crafting stories, managing social media platforms and ensuring that the journey of the team reached supporters across the country.

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