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Why South Africans are staying away from the polls
Jun 17, 2026 - South Africa's voter turnout has been falling for more than two decades, even as the country's electoral system was designed to broaden political participation. New research by Dr Naledi Modise, Political Science and International Relations lecturer at the North-West University (NWU), suggests that the decline is not only a matter of voter…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-outreach-brings-youth-day-spirit-matlwang-village
NWU outreach brings Youth Day spirit to Matlwang Village
Jun 18, 2026 - "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." On Youth Day, this sentiment came to life in Matlwang Village, where a football tournament served as the starting point for a meaningful act of generosity. On 16 June 2026, in commemoration of Youth Day, Student Life and Sports on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nursing-duo-represent-nwu-nursing-students-south-african-nursing-students-association
Nursing duo to represent NWU nursing students on the South African Nursing Students Association
Jun 18, 2026 - Oreratile Letuka and Ina-Mari Kloppers have been chosen to serve on the South African Nursing Students Association (SANSA) committee for the 2026 academic year. They will represent student concerns and help to create a positive and supportive learning environment. Their selection places them among student leaders from universities across…http://news.nwu.ac.za/proposed-cabinet-changes-spark-debate-over-presidential-powers-gnu
Proposed cabinet changes spark debate over presidential powers in the GNU
Jun 18, 2026 - A request by the Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis for changes to the representation of the party in Cabinet has sparked debate about the extent to which coalition partners can influence executive appointments in the Government of National Unity (GNU) of South Africa. The request, which has been widely reported in the media…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-xcel-campus-opens-more-doors-future-engineers
New Xcel Campus opens more doors for future engineers
Jun 08, 2026 - A new chapter in engineering education has begun with the opening of the Xcel Campus on the grounds of the Ferdinand Postma High School, creating more opportunities for students who aspire to become engineers but did not initially meet the university admission requirements. The Xcel programme, a partnership between the Faculty of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chhp-highlights-importance-mental-wellbeing-school-sport
CHHP highlights the importance of mental wellbeing in school sport
Jun 08, 2026 - Sport is an integral part of South African culture and young athletes work hard to reach the pinnacle of their sport disciplines. Unfortunately, their emotional wellbeing can be severely impacted by the pressures of high-level competitive sports, especially at school level. The North-West University’s (NWU) Centre for Health and Human…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-fundisa-business-meeting-shape-future-nursing-education-and-training
NWU hosts FUNDISA Business Meeting to shape the future of nursing education and training
Jun 08, 2026 - The School of Nursing at the North-West University (NWU) hosted the two-day business meeting of the Forum of University Nursing Deans of South Africa (FUNIDSA) on 28 and 29 May. The meeting brought together the heads of nursing schools from 22 universities across South Africa to discuss issues of critical importance to the nursing profession…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-participate-2026-brics-postgraduate-forum-brazil
NWU to participate in 2026 BRICS Postgraduate Forum in Brazil
Jun 08, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) will strengthen its international research footprint when it participates in the 2026 BRICS Postgraduate Forum, taking place from 9 to 11 June 2026 at the University of Campinas in Brazil. Convened by the BRICS Research Institute in partnership with RUDN University, the forum will be held under the theme “BRICS…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-first-iamcr-regional-conference-africa
NWU hosts first IAMCR regional conference in Africa
Jun 08, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) marked a significant milestone in global media and communication scholarship when it hosted the first regional conference of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) to be held on African soil. By Oscar Mosiane, Sibusiso Moledi and Ntombikayise Mahuma Hosted by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/khunganani-sigadi-crowned-national-playoffs-player-tournament
Khunganani Sigadi crowned National Playoffs Player of the Tournament
Jun 08, 2026 - While the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute celebrated their promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship in Mthatha this past week, one of its student-athletes returned home with an additional accolade that underscored the successful campaign of the team. Khunganani Sigadi, a first-year student and key member of the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/apply-study-university-you-know-and-trust-mynwu
Apply to study at the university you know and trust – #MyNWU
Jun 09, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) 2027 application season is open, and applications are coming in thick and fast. Since the opening of the application season on 1 June 2026, close to 20 000 prospective students have already submitted their applications. Applications for selection courses will close on 30 June 2026 while applications for general…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-anthem-team-awarded-chancellors-medal
NWU anthem team awarded Chancellor’s medal
Jun 09, 2026 - In June 2011, the North-West University (NWU) adopted its second university anthem, Bless us oh Lord”. On Friday, 5 June 2026, the university awarded the Chancellor’s medal to the group of people responsible for composing and translating this anthem. The team included members from the well-known South African acapella boy-band, Flip a Coin.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-shines-inaugural-indigenous-knowledge-based-technology-innovation-investment-summit
NWU shines at inaugural Indigenous Knowledge-Based Technology Innovation Investment Summit
Jun 09, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) played a prominent role in the inaugural Indigenous Knowledge-Based Technology Innovation Investment Summit, hosted by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) in partnership with the Innovation Hub, the NWU, the University of Limpopo, the University of Venda and the National Science and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ayanda-nkabinde-takes-south-africas-voice-continental-leadership-forum-liberia
Ayanda Nkabinde takes South Africa’s voice to continental leadership forum in Liberia
Jun 09, 2026 - When young leaders from across Africa gather in Liberia to discuss the future of governance, democracy and development on the continent, one of the voices in the room will belong to a North-West University (NWU) student representing South Africa. Ayanda Nkabinde, the Student Campus Council (SCC) societies liaison and international students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ethics-justice-and-world-work-students-lead-powerful-labour-relations-dialogue
Ethics, justice and the world of work: Students lead powerful labour relations dialogue
Jun 09, 2026 - Against the backdrop of national conversations on governance, accountability and ethics, students from the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion that explored the realities of labour relations in contemporary…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sabpp-student-chapter-shines-open-day-winning-slogan
SABPP Student Chapter shines at Open Day with winning slogan
Jun 10, 2026 - The newly established South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Student Chapter at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management has made an impressive debut, securing first place in the Best Slogan Category at the Mahikeng Campus Open Day on 23 May 2026. The winning slogan of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/anime-club-society-ready-take-purple-con-2026-next-level
The Anime Club Society ready to take Purple Con 2026 to the next level
Jun 10, 2026 - The Anime Club Society of the North-West University Vanderbijlpark Campus, in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities, recently took an exciting step towards bringing Purple Con 2026 to life. The team gathered at a local restaurant to officially launch their partnership drive for what is shaping up to be one of the Vaal’s most anticipated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-ushotanefe-useh-receives-continental-honour-lifelong-contribution
Prof Ushotanefe Useh receives continental honour for lifelong contribution
Jun 11, 2026 - During the World Physiotherapy Africa Region Conference, held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 6 to 9 June 2026, the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating the recognition of one of its distinguished academics and healthcare leaders. Prof Ushotanefe Useh, Deputy Dean for Community Engagement and Stakeholder Relations in the Faculty of Health…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tete-dijana-eyes-history-2026-comrades-marathon
Tete Dijana eyes history at 2026 Comrades Marathon
Jun 11, 2026 - Three-time Comrades Marathon champion Tete Dijana believes he is ready for Sunday's 2026 Comrades Marathon – a race that could see the North-West University (NWU) protection officer make history. Dijana, who won the Comrades Marathon in 2022, 2023 and 2025, will line up among the favourites for the 89-kilometre up run from Durban to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-expert-presents-engaging-lecture-measuring-value