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by Bertie Jacobs | Tue, 08/26/2025 - 10:02
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Fundraising for universities is a cornerstone to realizing the educational dreams and aspirations of South Africa’s youth. At the NWU, caring for our students and society is at the heart of everything we do. The Development and Fundraising team together with our generous donors are dedicated to increasing access to quality education and eradicating socio-economic challenges; one project at a time.
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