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We are all active participants in the NWU journey – Prof Dan Kgwadi
2022-08-19 “The academic year is about to start and I would like to welcome each and every member of the University community back into the fold as we prepare to actively participate in the NWU journey.” With these words the vice-chancellor of the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-tshiamo-ready-take-worldskills-international-competition
NWU’s Tshiamo is ready to take on the WorldSkills International competition
2022-09-16 North-West University (NWU) nursing student and the winner of the WorldSkills South Africa Occupational Standards National competition, Tshiamo Mokgoetsi, is preparing in all earnest for the international WorldSkills competition that will take place in France…http://news.nwu.ac.za/african-communities-must-benefit-artificial-intelligence
African communities must benefit from artificial intelligence
2024-10-22 For artificial intelligence (AI) to become a tool for economic empowerment without worsening existing inequalities, various ethical considerations around AI must be addressed. This is according to Evans Mohlatlole, a lecturer in the subject group Social…http://news.nwu.ac.za/khayakazi-dazzles-playhouse-companys-10-south-african-sopranos
Khayakazi dazzles at Playhouse Company’s ’10 South African Sopranos’
2023-05-08 Khayakazi Madlala, a final-year BA in music and society student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Music and Conservatory, was part of the stellar ensemble that performed at the famous Playhouse Theatre in Durban on 26 March 2023. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/will-young-people-turn-out-register-vote-weekend
Will young people turn out to register to vote this weekend?
2023-11-17 The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is ready for this weekend’s voter registration (18 - 19 November) and is urging the youth to make use of this opportunity to be able to vote in next year's local and national elections. However, Naledi…http://news.nwu.ac.za/athletics-superstars-set-global-stage-alight
Athletics superstars set global stage alight
2024-11-20 Young man, you have got some wheels on you! Bradley Nkoana from the North-West University (NWU) once again burnt up the tarmac on the international stage when he won bronze in the 100 m event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru on Thursday…http://education.nwu.ac.za/edu-hright/social-justice-and-diversity
Social Justice and Diversity
2025-05-15 Led by Prof Shan Simmonds Social justice and diversity are inscribed within the multifaceted and interconnectedness of all spheres (economic, social, political and environmental) to encourage inclusive and equitable perspectives on the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-claim-2025-pirates-grand-challenge-title
NWU Eagles claim the 2025 Pirates Grand Challenge title
2025-09-22 In a battle of experience versus youth, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles emerged triumphant on Saturday, 20 September, with a well-matched 23-16 victory over Pirates Rugby Club, claiming the 2025 Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge title. The intense…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sibisis-header-seals-nwu-victory-over-cut
Sibisi’s header seals NWU victory over CUT
2025-08-15 Thanks to a decisive second-half header from captain Aphelele Sibisi, the North-West University (NWU) secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Central University of Technology (CUT) in their second round Varsity Football clash on 14 August at the NWU Mahikeng…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-machailo-appointed-national-nursing-leadership-role-fundisa
Prof. Machailo appointed to national nursing leadership role at FUNDISA
2026-03-11 Prof. Rorisang Machailo from the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) has been appointed as the nursing practice portfolio chair at the Forum for University Nursing Departmental heads of South Africa (FUNDISA…http://news.nwu.ac.za/we-can-do-it-coach-burger-van-der-westhuizen
“We can do it,” Coach Burger van der Westhuizen
2026-04-09 The FNB NWU Eagles are ready to step up in the Varsity Cup final against the FNB UP-Tuks in a rivalry battle on Monday 13 April in Tshwane. Coach Burger van der Westhuizen’s side dominated FNB Maties at the Fanie du Toit Sportsgrounds to secure their place in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/economic-recovery-south-africa-will-likely-be-interrupted-year
Economic recovery in South Africa will likely be interrupted this year
2026-03-27 As was expected, in the light of the prevailing elevated global economic uncertainties, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has again left interest rates unchanged for now. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/ilma-public-lecture-dr-masego-ezekiel-easy-matjila
ILMA: Public Lecture by Dr Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila
2025-03-07 Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) Research Entity from the Faculty of Humanities cordially invite you to a Public Lecture by Dr Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila. Title: My journey in Setswana broadcasting. Short bio of Dr Masego “…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/step-programme
STEP programme
2026-03-04 STEP programme, STEP Programme – Startup Training & Empowerment Pathway, Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with the STEP Programme — a free, no-stress training track designed to help you build business skills, grow your confidence and turn ideas into real potential. Whether you’re just curious or already have a concept…, What is STEP?, STEP (Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion) is entrepreneurship training for young adults. STEP develops young people’s skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue an entrepreneurial career. In the training, students will work in teams to develop…, Why join?, Learn how to think like an entrepreneur Get guidance on starting your own venture Build real skills (not just theory) Connect with innovation support at NWU, What is expected of you?, Actively participate and attend all sessions Engage in running your own group business outside of class, Kick-off session, The first session is on 25 March 2026 15h00-18h00 Mahikeng - Building A20 Room G01 Potchefstroom - Building E8 Room G38 Vanderbijlpark - Building A8 Room 209, Programme duration and schedule, 13 weekly training sessions of 3 hours each, followed by implementation to apply the concepts to each team's business. Session Format Date Programme Kick-off In Person Mar 25, 2026 Identifying Business Opportunities Podcast Apr 15, 2026 Goals, Plans and…, STEP champions per campus, Vanderbijlpark Campus : Bernice Richardson Potchefstroom Campu s: Hendrick du Plessis Mahikeng Campus : Kezell Klinck, Register here, [/accordion]http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-spring-week/call-abstracts
Call for Abstracts
2026-05-26 You are invited to submit an abstract for the international Spring School. The abstract needs to fall within the general theme. Submissions may not have been presented or submitted for presentation elsewhere. All abstracts should be in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-leopard-lair-competition-%25E2%2580%2593-entry-deadline-looming
NWU’s Leopard Lair Competition – entry deadline looming
2020-07-09 The deadline for entries for the 2020 version of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) popular Leopard’s Lair Business Competition is approaching, and all studentpreneurs are invited to take part. If you consider yourself to be an innovator with an out-of-the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-professor-collaborate-prestigious-research-foundation
NWU professor to collaborate with prestigious research foundation
2019-02-12 The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation recently invited to North-West University (NWU) research professor Erhabor Idemudia for a research stay in recognition of his academic achievements and cooperation with German specialists. The foundation typically…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-challenging-gender-gap-engineering
NWU challenging the gender gap in engineering
2019-06-20 The days of men dominating the engineering scene are still evident and an alarming fact. Despite an improvement in recent years, a serious shortage of women pursuing careers in engineering remains. The North-West University (NWU) aims to change this – one…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-educates-learners-gis-application
NWU educates learners on GIS application
2019-08-23 The subject group Geography and Environmental Studies on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently hosted 42 learners from Tiegotawana High School. The purpose of this event was to educate these Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners on the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/watch-your-step-student-pedometer-challenge