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This channel consists of special NWU FM broadcasts.

A major staple here is Front Page Fridays is a high-stakes, fast-paced news and current affairs program that serves as the definitive weekly wrap-up for the NWU community. Produced as a premier joint venture between NWU FM and the School of Communication, the show bridges the gap between professional journalism and the next generation of media leaders.

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Weekly English South Africa News
10 Episodes

Africa Day Simulcast 2026 Part 2

Five nations, five campus stations, and one powerful continental voice—join NWU FM (South Africa), UB Radio (Botswana), VU Radio (Uganda), Uneswa FM (Eswatini), and UNC Ke Radio (Kenya) for a historic 90-minute Africa Day 2026 collaborative broadcast. Opened by NWU Deputy Vice-Chancellor Dr. Joe Molete, this special podcast hands the…
26 May 38 min

Africa Day Simulcast Part 1

Five nations, five campus stations, and one powerful continental voice—join NWU FM (South Africa), UB Radio (Botswana), VU Radio (Uganda), Uneswa FM (Eswatini), and UNC Ke Radio (Kenya) for a historic 90-minute Africa Day 2026 collaborative broadcast. Opened by NWU Deputy Vice-Chancellor Dr. Joe Molete, this special podcast hands the…
26 May 56 min

Front Page Fridays: Episode 8 - 8 May 2026

In Episode 8, Mahikeng residents face the aftermath of a fatal police operation against ATM bombers and the tragic loss of a child in Taung. The educational sector remains in flux as authorities navigate the decision to place NSFAS under administration amidst ongoing student concerns. National health and economy take…
8 May 41 min

Front Page Fridays: Episode 7 - 24 April 2026

In Epsiode 7, Residents and students in Mahikeng begin the cleanup after Tuesday’s devastating hail storm. Corruption takes a hit as the SIU seizes assets from Siyabonga Nkosi regarding the Eskom scandal. Rising fuel prices threaten the winter planting season and the general cost of living for farmers. The nation…
24 Apr 27 min

Front Page Fridays: Episode 6 - 17 April 2026

In Episode 6 of Front Pages Fridays, the team looks at the Malema firearm case, Musa Khawula and Malema defamation case, and the Dobsonville rape case. We also discussed fuel price increases, the Judge Mbenenge misconduct case, the Athlone Stadium stampede, and the Robben Island accommodation plans. Lastly, we looked…
17 Apr 35 min

Front Page Fridays: Episode 5 - 10 April 2026

In Episode 5, We lead with a report on the classroom fire in Itsoseng and its impact on the local schooling community. Nationally, we examine the case of Fanie Nkosi, facing charges over illicit firearms and the suspicious disappearance of SAPS dockets. We analyze the recent fuel price hikes and…
10 Apr 27 min

Front Page Fridays: Episodes 4 - 27 March 2026

In Episode 4, we explore a range of stories from campus, local, national, and sports news. We begin with a campus speed dating event that sparked important dialogue on safety and gender-based violence, followed by a local look at SASSA’s support for disadvantaged learners with school resources. On the national…
27 Mar 23 min

Front Page Fridays: Episode 3 - 20 March 2026

In Episode 3 of Front Page Fridays the team looks at The State of Campus Address with the SCC happening on 20 March Interview with the Marketing and Public Relations of the SCC. The North-West University department of Public Administration and Local Government in partnership with South Africa Association of…
20 Mar 49 min

Front Page Fridays: Episode 2 - 13 March 2026

In Episode 2 of Front Page Fridays, we cover mental health at North-West University and student support during exams. We analyze the Madlanga Commission’s probe into corruption and provide updates on the court proceedings for a TUT lecturer. The team breaks down escalating international tensions in the Middle East and…
13 Mar 40 min

Front Page Fridays: Episode 1 - 6 March 2026

In Episode 1 of Front Page Fridays the team looks at the NWU Registration Challenges. Corruption & Crime at the Madlanga Commission and the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee. Mafikeng is under the spotlight as the team looks at the infrastructure collapse in city, where sewage spills and tainted water have…
6 Mar 24 min