Olympic silver medalist and North-West University (NWU) student Bradley Nkoana has once again solidified his status as a global sprinting powerhouse. Competing as a vital member of South Africa’s 4x100m relay team, Nkoana helped secure a stunning second-place finish at the World Athletics Relays held in Gaborone, Botswana, on May 3, 2026. The South African quartet, consisting of Nkoana, veteran Akani Simbine, Cheswill Johnson, and Mvuyo Moss, delivered a masterclass in baton

The North-West University (NWU) has solidified its reputation as a global powerhouse for dual-career athletes following standout performances at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland. Representing South Africa on the international stage, student-athletes Luan Munnik and Franco Le Roux both secured seventh-place finishes in their respective finals, marking a historic chapter for the university’s high-performance sports program. Image: NWU Munnik Shatters Personal

In a display of world-class endurance and speed, Christopher Swart and Luan Munnik recently represented South Africa with distinction at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida. Image; Potch Track Club Competing against the absolute pinnacle of international distance running, the two Potch Track Club standouts played a vital role in securing a highly respectable 6th place overall finish in the senior mixed relay. The event, held at the ren