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NWU SCC INAUGURAL MARKS NEW TERM

Lesiba Dikhoba  @lesiba.dikhoba    The North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus, witnessed the official handover of the Students’ Campus Council (SCC) governing body on 21 August alongside the presentations of the SID awards.   The event took place at the Amphitheatre, with the outgoing SCC board for the 2023/2024 term handing over their positions to the newly elected members for the 2024/225 term. Ruben Coetzer was elected as the new SCC […]

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Arts and Entertainment

LIFT LIVES PROJEK, MAAK SO ‘N VERSKIL

Nica-May van Zyl @n.i.c.a.vz_12_ English translation follows   Hoekom staan daar ʼn groot oranje boks by die ingang van die Ferdinand Postma-Biblioteek? Natuurlik omdat dit die boks is waarin jy jou boekdonasies vir die Lift Lives projek moet sit.   Dina Mashiyane, senior bestuurder van die biblioteek, het gesê dat die Lift Lives projek ʼn eerste van sy soort vir die Noordwes-Universiteit biblioteek en Inligtingsdiens is. “Dit is al voorheen […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024 26 11 2

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SÊR-FINAAL SKITTER MET EERSTEKLAS VERTONINGS EN KREATIEWE TEMAS

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalalal English translation follows   Die NWU se jaarlikse sêrkompetisie se finaal het hierdie jaar op 23 Augustus in die Sanlam Ouditorium en NWU Konservatorium plaasgevind. Die groot aanvraag na kaartjies het tot twee vertonings gelei, waarin die sêrgroepe van een lokaal na die volgende geskuif het. Vyf dames en vyf manskoshuise is gekies om in die finaal op te tree. Dié koshuise was Patria, Veritas, Excelsior, Heimat, […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024 117 35 2

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NWU CAREER SERVICES

Kgabo Senyatsi @kgabo.senyatsi   As the year is almost finished, the North West University (NWU) final-year students need to find employment. According to Stats SA, South Africa’s youth unemployment rate sits at 45.5%. The NWU Career Services is a centre that aims to address the challenges of youth unemployment by providing graduates with valuable knowledge so that they may become employable according to Nombulelo Malunga who is the Campus Liaison […]

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Sport

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 […]

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Arts and Entertainment

A RECAP OF THIS YEAR’S KALEIDOSCOPE CHOIR FESTIVAL

Jomari Langenhoven @___joma.ri__   On 18 August the 2024 Kaleidoscope Choir Festival took place at the Miederpark Dutch Reformed Church in Potchefstroom. This is a bi-annual choir festival where the choirs of the North-West University (NWU), the University of Pretoria (Tuks) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) come together in celebration of choral music.   This year’s Kaleidoscope was truly a transporting experience. It was a brilliant showcase of the […]

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TEAM TOMORROW: INSPIRING CHANGE IN POTCHEFSTROOM

Lesiba Dikhoba @lesiba.dikhoba In Potchefstroom, a group of dedicated individuals has come together to form Team Tomorrow, an initiative aimed at inspiring and uplifting the community. The group has quickly grown and gained recognition for their commitment to making a difference in the lives of those around them.   Team Tomorrow was launched in April by Hanro Potgieter and Calvin Walster, who had a collective desire to create meaningful change. […]

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Arts and Entertainment

DISABILITY STALL DAY: A STEP TOWARDS INCLUSIVITY AT NWU

Mhlengi Khumalo  @into.mbiyakwakhumalo   On Wednesday, 14 August, a Disability Stall Day took place in Lovers' Lane, aiming to raise awareness about various disabilities and the challenges faced by students with disabilities on campus. This event was a collaborative effort between faculties and residences, each presenting a specific disability to educate and engage the North-West University (NWU) community.   The idea for Disability Stall Day originated from Erin Blume, the […]

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Sport

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 […]

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Sport

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 […]

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