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Onward and upward for team NWU
2017-08-11 Maintaining its scorching track record and number one position in the 2017 Varsity Football tournament, the North-West University (NWU) drew against their third-round opponents, the University of Pretoria (UP Tuks) in Potchefstroom on 10 August 2017. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumna-appointed-ceo-project-isizwe
NWU alumna appointed as CEO of Project Isizwe
2017-08-15 What better way to celebrate Women’s Month than to congratulate a young alumna of the North-West University (NWU) on being appointed as the CEO of Project Isizwe – the innovative Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) behind Africa’s most successful, large-scale…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-expert-focus-research-challenges-inclusive-education
International expert to focus on research challenges in inclusive education
2017-09-20 Prof Susanne Schwabb, an international expert in inclusive education, will be presenting a workshop on the methodological problems that can be experienced when conducting research in this field. The workshop to be held on 26 September at 09:00, will form…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-farm-mechanics
NWU and farm mechanics
2018-08-06 The words ‘land expropriation’ are undoubtedly the buzzwords of the day and have sparked both national and international debate about its subsequent effect on the South African economy. Add to this the motion by the ruling party to pursue an amendment to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/human-rights-day-day-celebrate-or-commemorate
Human Rights Day: a day to celebrate or commemorate?
2020-03-19 On 21 March is South Africa observes Human Rights Observance Day. This day is historically linked with 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville. On that day 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that had gathered in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sandile-mbatha%25E2%2580%2599s-genius-maintains-undisputed-reign-against-ufh
Sandile Mbatha’s genius maintains undisputed reign against UFH
2017-08-01 If the electrifying encounter between the North-West University’s (NWU’s) football team and their host University of Fort Hare (UFH) on 27 July 2017 is anything to go by, the NWU has made its presence felt in this year’s Varsity Football tournament. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-varsity-football-%25E2%2580%2598underdogs%25E2%2580%2599-bag-another-crucial-victory
NWU Varsity Football ‘underdogs’ bag another crucial victory
2017-08-04 The North-West University (NWU) Varsity football team, the 2017 tournament’s underdogs, clinched yet another crucial victory against Wits University in their encounter at the Mahikeng Stadium on Thursday, 3 August 2017. This clearly sets them on their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-honours-iconic-alumni
North-West University honours iconic alumni
2021-11-29 The North-West University (NWU) honoured some of its most remarkable alumni at an awards ceremony in Sandton on 26 November. The university’s prestigious Alumni Awards of Excellence gave recognition in nine categories to prominent alumni who have excelled…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/prof-tobie-van-dyk-seconded-sadilar
Prof Tobie van Dyk seconded to SADiLaR
2023-02-09 Prof Tobie van Dyk, a highly respected applied linguist from the School of Languages at the North-West University (NWU) has been seconded to the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) from 1 January to 31 December 2023. “Prof van Dyk…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://sport.nwu.ac.za/hpi/contact-us
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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://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://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-shares-advice-2025-matric-exams
Academic shares advice for 2025 matric exams
2025-10-27 Come 26 November, more than 900 000 Grade 12 candidates will be celebrating the conclusion of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. The exams commenced on 21 October with the computer applications technology (CAT) practical paper, one of…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://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-machailo-appointed-national-nursing-leadership-role-fundisa