How well do you know the NWU?

How well do you know NWU?” is a weekly social media quiz that challenges your knowledge of the North-West University and highlights its academic excellence, campus life, achievements and student opportunities.

 

Terms and conditions


Competition Period

  • The competition runs for four (4) weeks, from 1 March to 31 March 2026.
  • Weekly quiz questions will be posted every week, and weekly winners will be announced at the end of the competition.

Eligibility

  • This competition is open to all currently registered students of North-West University (NWU) across all campuses.
  • To enter, participants must be able to provide a valid NWU student number upon request.
  • Participants must be 18 years or older.

How to enter?

  • Follow NWU on the relevant platform (Facebook or Instagram).
  • Answer the Curiosity Test question by commenting the correct answer under the official quiz post.
  • Each correct answer counts as one (1) entry into that week’s draw.
  • Multiple comments with the same answer on the same post will count as one entry only.

Platforms

The competition will run on Facebook and Instagram (including Instagram Stories where applicable).

Prizes

Weekly prizes may include:

  • A limited-edition NWU merchandise hamper to the value of R400 – R1 000.
  • Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash.

Winner Selection and Announcement

  • Winners will be selected by random draw from all correct entries received for that week.
  • Winners will be announced on 31 March via NWU’s official social media platforms.
  • Winners may be required to provide proof of identity and contact details to claim their prize.

Prize Collection / Delivery

  • NWU will make reasonable arrangements for prize delivery or collection.
  • If a winner cannot be contacted within 5 working days of announcement, NWU reserves the right to select an alternative winner.

Data Protection (POPIA)

By entering the competition, participants consent to the collection and use of their personal information for competition administration and prize fulfilment purposes only, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Personal information will not be shared with third parties without consent.

General

  • NWU reserves the right to verify entries and disqualify any participant who tampers with the entry process or submits false or misleading information.
  • NWU reserves the right to amend, suspend or cancel the competition should circumstances beyond its control arise.
  • The Promoter’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

Contact Information

For any queries regarding the competition, please contact digitalmarketing@nwu.ac.za.

Platform Disclaimer

This competition is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook or Instagram.