The dance group took part in the Rumba in the Jungle International Festival  at the Sun City Hotel and Resort in August, while the cross-country runners proudly represented the NWU at the South African Cross-country Athletics in September in Potchefstroom.

 

Donning their dancing shoes

 

The dance team danced circles around other competitors during the Rumba in the Jungle Festival, a global event during which a tapestry of cultures and different dance styles is presented. The festival incorporates the full spectrum of dance, and is open to all dancers from novice to professional levels.

 

In the ballroom section for adults, NWU dancers scooped a first prize in the bronze category and a third prize in the gold category. In the Latin section for adults, they came second in the bronze category, and first in both the silver and gold categories.

 

Cross-country fanatics

 

Another group who is constantly on the move, is the four cross-country runners, Casper Leepile, Pule Nage, Gaopalelwe Manake and Theo Motlhala, who represented the NWU at the South African Cross-country Athletics event in Potchefstroom.

 

Casper and Theo participated in the under-23 category, while Gaopalelwe and Pule participated in the senior category.

 

“This was a huge motivation for me, and I am sure for the others as well,” said Casper. “Running has always been my favourite sport and being afforded the opportunity to represent my university in something that I have immense passion for, is truly a blessing.”