By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
9 February 2026 – The North West University (NWU) warns the public against scammers and fraudsters during registration period. The university said it wishes to alert prospective students, parents and guardians, and members of the public that scammers and fraudsters are actively operating during the registration period.
The NWU principal and vice-chancellor, Professor Bismark Tyobeka said these individuals falsely pose as NWU officials with the intention of deceiving innocent citizens, particularly prospective students and their parents or guardians into paying money under false pretences. Tyoybeka said their goal is to unlawfully obtain hard-earned funds by promising admission, registration or accommodation placement at the university.
“The NWU wishes to state categorically that the university does not charge any fees for application or admission. Fees are charged only for registration and such payments can be made exclusively at the Student Finance Offices on the NWU’s three campuses.
“During the institutional welcome of first-year students, we strongly condemned these fraudulent activities. We warn in the strongest terms against any form of scamming or the selling of student spaces,” he said.
Tyobeka further said at NWU, they do not sell admission spaces. He added that students do not pay to be admitted to the university, nor do they pay to be placed in their residences.
“If we catch any official or any person selling spaces, they will be arrested. The university urges all students and parents to be extremely cautious of anyone, including individuals claiming to be NWU staff who offers to secure admission or accommodation in exchange for payment.
“All applications and registrations are handled exclusively through the official NWU Admissions Office. Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or cases related to corruption, bribery or fraud through the following independent whistle-blowing channels: Whistle Blowers (Pty) Ltd Toll-free number: 0800 666 361,” said Tyobeka.
He said students can Email: nwu@whistleblowing.co.za or use Toll-free fax: 0800 212 689. Tyobeka said they can also SMS: 33490 or WhatsApp: 031 308 4664 Post: Freepost, KZN665, Musgrave, 4062
Website:www.whistleblowing.co.za
“The North West University calls on all stakeholders to remain vigilant and to verify all information through official NWU communication channels,” he said.
Picture: NWU in Mahikeng campus
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