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From Taung to the helm of the SIU: alumnus Leonard Lekgetho leads with integrity
Feb 18, 2026 - When Leonard Lekgetho speaks about justice, it is not as an abstract ideal but as a lifelong calling. Appointed as acting head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) by President Cyril Ramaphosa, this North-West University (NWU) alumnus carries with him more than two decades of experience in the fight against corruption, and the values shaped…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-work-students-build-global-perspective-through-coil-collaboration
Social work students build global perspective through COIL collaboration
Feb 04, 2026 - A group of North-West University (NWU) social work students recently participated in an international Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) programme aimed at strengthening ethical, intercultural and professional competence in social work practice. The initiative focused on understanding and responding to sexually transgressive…http://news.nwu.ac.za/minister-leads-oversight-visit-assess-nwus-readiness-2026
Minister leads oversight visit to assess NWU’s readiness for 2026
Feb 04, 2026 - Ahead of the opening of the 2026 academic year, Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela led a high-level oversight visit to the North-West University. Joined by Waseem Carrim, the acting chief executive of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and senior Department of Higher Education officials, the minister assessed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/third-annual-masters-degree-retreat-strengthens-postgraduate-research-skills
Third annual master’s-degree retreat strengthens postgraduate research skills
Feb 05, 2026 - The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its third annual Master’s Research Retreat, bringing together more than 30 first-year master’s degree students for an intensive two-day academic experience. The retreat took place at Woodlands Country Lodge in Parys. The Master’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-jb-marks-local-municipality-strengthen-partnership-community-impact
NWU and JB Marks Local Municipality strengthen partnership for community impact
Feb 05, 2026 - Today, the North-West University (NWU) and JB Marks Local Municipality held a strategic engagement aimed at deepening cooperation and advancing shared developmental priorities within the municipal area. The meeting, hosted at the NWU Potchefstroom Campus, brought together senior leadership from both institutions to reflect on existing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fmd-outbreak-sends-shockwaves-through-south-africas-beef-industry-warns-nwu-scientist
FMD outbreak sends shockwaves through South Africa’s beef industry, warns NWU scientist
Feb 06, 2026 - As the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) pandemic tightens its grip in the Gauteng, North West and the Free State provinces, the impact is spreading far beyond farms, placing pressure on South Africa’s beef industry, food security and jobs across the agricultural economy. Dr Kaya Myeki from the School of Agricultural Sciences at North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-highlights-its-readiness-2026-academic-year-during-visit-deputy-minister
The NWU highlights its readiness for the 2026 academic year during visit by deputy minister
Feb 06, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the deputy minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, and officials from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), along with representatives from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), as part of a national assessment of the readiness of universities for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/law-students-head-india-elite-global-criminal-law-moot-competition
Law students head to India for elite global criminal law moot competition
Feb 09, 2026 - From 13-15 February 2026 three North-West University (NWU) law students will argue some of the world’s toughest criminal law questions in a premier mooting event in New Delhi in India. Potchefstroom Campus students Lindiwe Ngophe, Ethan van Wyk and Connor Anderson will represent the NWU at the University of Delhi’s 22nd KK Luthra Memorial Moot…http://news.nwu.ac.za/all-blacks-are-coming-and-so-are-bucks
The All Blacks are coming, and so are the bucks!
Feb 09, 2026 - It’s been 30 years since the New Zealand All Blacks last toured South Africa for a traditional rugby test series, but 2026 will see the old foes meet for three tests in the Republic and one abroad. For rugby fans at home and in the Land of the Long White Cloud, The Greatest Rivalry Tour – which includes provincial matches between the All Blacks…http://news.nwu.ac.za/state-nation-age-private-substitution
State of the Nation in the Age of Private Substitution
Feb 10, 2026 - By Prof Joseph Sekhampu, chief director of the NWU Business School Imagine a state-of-the-nation address delivered without triumph or ceremony. The President rises, not to announce renewal, but to offer thanks. He thanks the households for installing solar panels that kept the lights on when the grid could not. He thanks parents who found ways…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-appointed-division-head-uk-law-firm
Alumnus appointed division head at UK law firm
Feb 12, 2026 - North-West University (NWU) alumnus Thato Mashishi has been appointed head of the corporate and commercial division at Berwins Solicitors Limited in the United Kingdom (UK), marking a significant career milestone. Thato joined Berwins in November 2025 and took over leadership of the firm’s business arm from founder Paul Berwin as the firm…http://news.nwu.ac.za/soprano-thando-secures-german-scholarship
Soprano Thando secures German scholarship
Feb 12, 2026 - Soprano Thando Mabuza, an honours degree music student at the North-West University (NWU), has received a scholarship to further her studies at the Musikhochschule Lübeck in Germany, following her participation in the Vocal Masterclass and Scholarship Scheme with Martin Hundelt. “When I received the news, I could not believe it, because during…http://news.nwu.ac.za/makhotsos-bold-initiative-helps-students-hang-their-dreams
Makhotso’s bold initiative helps students to hang onto their dreams
Feb 12, 2026 - As the new academic year began at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), some returning students faced a harsh reality: without money to register, their dreams of continuing their education were at risk. For months, these students had juggled part-time jobs, family responsibilities and academic pressure – only to be met with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/varsity-cup-opener-reignites-rivalry
Varsity Cup opener reignites rivalry
Feb 12, 2026 - The 2026 Varsity Cup will kick off with a highly competitive opening fixture, with previous seasons having delivered drama, late winners and high scores. On Monday 16 February, the FNB NWU Eagles will take on the CUT Ixias in Bloemfontein in a clash that has become a seasonal highlight. The Eagles will face a determined CUT side eager to bounce…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-years-build-early-team-spirit-during-sport-fair
First-years build early team spirit during Sport Fair
Feb 12, 2026 - The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) was filled with the sounds of friendly competition and excitement on Wednesday 4 February as first-year students participated in a recreational sports fair to build team spirit. As part of the orientation programme, which began on Saturday 31 January, the sports fair gave new students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-publishes-book-mathematical-modelling
NWU academic publishes book on mathematical modelling
Feb 12, 2026 - North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Patrick Tchepmo Djomegni, Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics has added an important scholarly contribution to the field of applied mathematics with the completion of his new book on mathematical modelling techniques, a project that reflects both academic excellence and deep personal meaning. Rooted…http://news.nwu.ac.za/qs-ranks-nwu-among-top-7-sub-saharan-africa
QS ranks the NWU among the top 7 in sub-Saharan Africa
Feb 12, 2026 - The inaugural 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for the sub-Saharan Africa region place the North-West University (NWU) among the top seven institutions in the region. This latest impressive performance in the rankings follows as the NWU, guided by its strategy of Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and beyond, continues to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/early-action-crucial-researchers-warn-rising-high-blood-pressure-children
Early action is crucial as researchers warn of rising high blood pressure in children
Feb 12, 2026 - A significant global health concern is that growing numbers of children and adolescents worldwide are developing high blood pressure. Newly published research highlights childhood hypertension, once considered rare in young people, as a rapidly growing health problem and a powerful predictor of cardiovascular and kidney disease later in life.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-wildfires-leave-some-land-scarred-years-and-how-satellites-are-helping-damage-control
Why wildfires leave some land scarred for years, and how satellites are helping with damage control
Feb 13, 2026 - When wildfires tear through landscapes, the flames disappear quickly but the damage they leave behind can last for years. A new study by North-West University (NWU) academics shows how satellite technology is helping scientists and decision-makers better understand the true impact of wildfires and plan smarter responses for the future. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cricket-dreams-take-flight-vanderbijlpark-campus-duo