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ONE-DAY CUP: NW DRAGONS EYE VICTORY

Lesiba Dikhoba @lesiba.dikhoba   The North West (NW) Dragons are preparing for their One-Day Cup opener against the Knights on Saturday afternoon at JB Marks Oval, with the home side eager to start the campaign on a positive note.   The Dragons narrowly defeated the Knights in their previous match against the Bloemfontein-based side, winning by just three runs at the Mangaung Oval. A brilliant performance by Kerwin Mungroo, who […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025 58 9

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SPORTS AND RECREATION OFFICE HOST AWARDS DINNER

Atlegang Dube   The annual Sports Awards Dine recently returned on the first day back from the September recess where all the house committee (HC) and Student Academic Chapter (SAC) representatives, the portfolio and sub-committee members for the ‘Sports and Recreation’ (SR) office met at Crista Galli for a fancy night of opulent fashion, prize-giving, and fine dining.   Wapad honoured their invitation to the exclusive event in the capacity […]

todayOctober 6, 2024 54 7 2

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NW DRAGONS SECURE VICTORY AGAINST WESTERN PROVINCE

Lesiba Dikhoba @lesiba.dikhoba    In a thrilling encounter at the Potchefstroom JB Marks Oval, the North West (NW) Dragons triumphed over Western Province by three wickets, chasing 142 runs in 20 overs to secure the win on Friday night.   After winning the toss, the Dragons elected to field, and their bowlers responded with early success. In the first over, Western Province lost David Bedingham, caught out after just four […]

todayOctober 5, 2024 33 9

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T20 CHALLENGE: NW DRAGONS SEEK VICTORIES

Lesiba Dikhoba @lesiba.dikhoba   The North-West (NW) Dragons are preparing for a thrilling T20 double-header this weekend, taking on Western Province on Friday and Boland on Sunday at the JB Marks Oval. After securing a vital win against the Knights, the Dragons are eager to maintain their momentum and continue their strong performance in the T20 Challenge.   The Dragons claimed a narrow victory over the Knights, winning by just […]

todayOctober 4, 2024 80 3

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King Brothers – Kings of the Cricket Field

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalal   J.P. King and C.J. King, two brothers who were formerly part of Caput Men’s Residence, have both been selected for South Africa’s premier T20 cricket league, SA20. The season will start on January 9 2025, and the six franchises have finalized their players. Each franchise is required to fill their teams with 19 players and select a rookie player in the rookie draft. A rookie is defined as a South African player aged 22 or under […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 50 10

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NWU AIMS FOR VARSITY NETBALL GLORY

Lesiba Dikhoba  @lesiba.dikhoba    The North-West University (NWU) Senior Women’s Team is preparing for their opening FNB Varsity Netball clash against Madibaz netball at the Wits Sports Hall on Sunday afternoon — with the team determined to go the extra mile and clinch the 2024 edition.    The team was knocked out in the semifinal against the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in the previous campaign. The NWU head coach, Elsunet […]

todayAugust 28, 2024 29

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2024 INTERCAMPUS SPORT DAY

Lesiba Dikhoba and Atlegang Dube @lesiba.dikhoba and n/a   Potchefstroom was the host campus for this year’s Intercampus Sport Day, which took place on 17 August. The Fanie du Toit sportsground had an electric atmosphere as teams from the North-West University’s (NWU) Potchefstroom, Mafikeng, and Vanderbijlpark campuses faced off in a thrilling inter-campus showdown.    The day’s rugby matches were closely contested, with Potchefstroom prevailing in both their encounters. In […]

todayAugust 23, 2024 30

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NWU HOCKEY FACES PRETORIA

Lesiba Dikhoba  @lesiba.dikhoba    North-West University (NWU) hockey teams geared up for their Northern Blues Hockey Association League games at the Tuks Astro, Pretoria. The men’s team faced the University of Pretoria (Tuks), and the women’s team played against Harlequins on 17 August.   Placed 3rd in their Men Premier group, the NWU men’s team aimed to make it two wins in a row and climb up the standings. Both […]

todayAugust 23, 2024 13

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MSA SOCCER TOURNAMENT: ALL STARS VICTORIOUS

Lesiba Dikhoba  @lesiba.dikhoba    The Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted their annual soccer tournament on the 18th of August at Hoër Tegniese Skool Potchefstroom, with spectators witnessing thrilling soccer matches as 24 teams competed fiercely for a prize money of R5 000.   All Stars FC faced Masandawana in the final of the MSA Soccer Tournament after a penalty shootout victory over La Masia. Similarly, Masandawana secured their place in the final by winning on penalties against Omar Abdulla FC. […]

todayAugust 23, 2024 15

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