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Young Guns coach: 2026 was a season of growth
Apr 21, 2026 - The 2026 Varsity Cup Young Guns (YS) campaign may be over, but the FNB NWU YGs have once again proven why they remain one of the toughest sides in the competition. Although they fell short of winning the title, the season offered valuable lessons in growth and resilience. The NWU YGs failed to reach the semi-finals for the first time in seven…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-recognised-globally-blockchain-research
Academic recognised globally for blockchain research
Apr 22, 2026 - A North-West University (NWU) academic has earned international recognition for research examining how ready South Africa’s public sector is to adopt blockchain technology. Dr Beatah Sibanda received the 2024 Best Abstract Award from the British Blockchain Association for her study on blockchain adoption in government systems. Her research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-confers-honorary-doctorate-renowned-choral-music-composer-kgotlaetsile-henderson-pule
NWU confers honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule
May 12, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer and teacher Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule during the autumn graduation ceremony at the Mahikeng Campus on 8 May 2026. The graduation ceremony was attended by Dr Anna Mokgokong, NWU chancellor, alongside Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/floods-expose-shortcomings-north-west-disaster-response-systems
Floods expose shortcomings in North West disaster response systems
May 12, 2026 - Heavy floods that cut off roads, bridges and communities across the North West Province have exposed gaps in disaster preparedness, emergency response capacity and long-term planning, according to Prof. Christo Coetzee. While the province has disaster management plans in place across most district and local municipalities, many of these…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-scc-hosts-memorable-freshers26-and-exclusive-boat-cruise-experience
Vanderbijlpark SCC hosts memorable Freshers26 and exclusive boat cruise experience
May 12, 2026 - The Student Campus Council (SCC) at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently set the tone for an exciting academic year by hosting the much-anticipated Freshers26 event, complemented by a unique and exclusive boat cruise experience. Designed to welcome first-year students while strengthening ties within the campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-and-postgraduate-support-celebrates-prestigious-global-certification
Research and Postgraduate Support celebrates prestigious global certification
May 12, 2026 - The Research and Postgraduate Support (RPS) directorate at the North-West University (NWU) celebrated the university’s successful attainment of the Good Financial Grant Practice (GFGP) Platinum Tier certification during an event held in Mahikeng on 22 April. By Oscar Mosiane and Koach Ndlovu The celebration, attended by Dr Joe Molete,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-leader-fights-save-young-men-streets
Student leader fights to save young men from the streets
May 13, 2026 - Lethabo Sebola is carrying the weight of a mission far bigger than himself – fighting to rescue young men from hopelessness, crime, depression and social neglect. Lethabo is a student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, where he is currently pursuing an honours degree in industrial psychology. He is also the founder of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-north-west-author-publishes-debut-thriller-20
Young North West author publishes debut thriller at 20
May 13, 2026 - A 20-year-old author from North West is drawing attention in literary circles in South Africa, highlighting the growing wave of young voices reshaping the fiction landscape of the country. Manqoba Montsho, a former student at the North-West University (NWU), has published his debut novel, Where You Can’t Hide, marking a significant…http://news.nwu.ac.za/harnessed-energy-offers-new-path-smallholder-poultry-farmers
Harnessed energy offers a new path for smallholder poultry farmers
May 13, 2026 - Smallholder poultry farmers who adopt harnessed energy systems such as solar and wind power could improve production efficiency and reduce long-term operational costs, according to research conducted by Ella Mogashoa during her master’s study at the North-West University (NWU). The study focused on smallholder poultry farmers in the Tshwane…http://news.nwu.ac.za/jobs-under-pressure-risks-rise
Jobs under pressure as risks rise
May 13, 2026 - The negative unemployment figures for the first quarter of 2026 are another early warning signal of the shock that the global energy crisis is beginning to have on the South African economy and jobs. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says that while the economy has some resilience and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/director-language-directorate-appointed-ceo-pansalb
Director of Language Directorate appointed CEO of PanSALB
May 13, 2026 - The director of Language Directorate at the North-West University (NWU) has been appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), placing one of the language scholars of the university at the centre of South Africa’s efforts to advance multilingualism and indigenous language development. Dr…http://news.nwu.ac.za/six-nwu-athletes-compete-african-championships-ghana
Six NWU athletes compete in African Championships in Ghana
May 14, 2026 - Six athletes from the North-West University (NWU) are representing South Africa at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, placing the university among the country’s strongest contributors to the national team. The championships, organised by the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) and being hosted at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chris-williams-champions-mens-mental-health-mens-summit
Chris Williams champions men’s mental health at men’s summit
May 14, 2026 - Chris Williams, director for student life at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, recently played a leading role in advancing conversations around men’s mental health and emotional well-being during “The Mindful Man – Men’s Summit”, hosted by the National Association of Student Development Professionals (NASDEV) in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-appointed-supreme-court-appeal
NWU alumnus appointed to Supreme Court of Appeal
May 14, 2026 - The appointment of North-West University (NWU) alumnus, Leonie Windell, to the Supreme Court of Appeal marks the culmination of a legal career spanning more than three decades, rooted in a foundational legal education obtained at the NWU. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, that Judge Windell has been appointed as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-relations-and-economic-experts-drive-critical-conversations-leadership-and-sas-future
Alumni relations and economic experts drive critical conversations on leadership and SA’s future
May 14, 2026 - Alumni Relations at the North-West University (NWU), together with the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, recently hosted an Alumni and Friends gathering at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus. The event brought together leading academics, analysts, business leaders and media personalities for a robust dialogue on governance, economics,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/romania-trip-opens-new-research-path-nwu-physicist
Romania trip opens new research path for NWU physicist
May 25, 2026 - A message about an overseas research opportunity sent North-West University (NWU) PhD student Thamaga Boiketlo into celebration mode. He read the email several times, recorded a video singing “Million little miracles”, and called his family with the news. Thamaga, who is pursuing a PhD in physics, was selected for the Erasmus+ mobility…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-forefront-youth-empowerment-through-outreach-and-creative-arts
Alumnus at forefront of youth empowerment through outreach and creative arts
May 27, 2026 - From volunteering at a local orphanage during her school years to engaging in community outreach and youth development initiatives, North-West University (NWU) alumnus Lentletse Mothusi is committed to making a positive impact in her community. She studied law at the NWU and is currently a second-year candidate attorney at Maponya…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-warns-online-grocery-boom-could-leave-smaller-retailers-behind
Study warns that online grocery boom could leave smaller retailers behind
May 26, 2026 - The online grocery surge in South Africa is helping major retailers move stock faster and keep customers spending, but new research warns that the same shift could deepen pressure on smaller stores and rural communities struggling to keep up the pace with digital retail systems. A study conducted by Ayanda Lesenyego, a PhD candidate at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-introduces-decolonial-lens-reading-southern-african-literature
Professor introduces decolonial lens for reading Southern African literature
May 27, 2026 - For decades, African literature has often been interpreted through theories developed outside the continent. Prof. Muchativugwa Liberty Hove wants to change that now through a new book published by Routledge that places southern African experiences, histories and indigenous knowledge systems at the centre of literary analysis. Prof. Hove…http://news.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-plant-study-opens-new-path-cancer-treatment-research