Intense rainfall across Potchefstroom on Monday 26 January 2026 has resulted in significant flooding at North-West University’s (NWU) Building E7, causing the temporary closure of key facilities within the Ferdinand Postma Library. Library management confirmed on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, that several high-traffic study and research areas were affected by the water ingress. As a precautionary measure, the university has suspended access to several sections of the building un