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Awards and Events
Jul 03, 2026 - Dr Aldrin Ngorima received a special award at the Faculty of Engineering Awards ceremony for his impressive number of publications during his PhD studies: five papers published from 2023 to 2025.Recent master’s graduates Leon Freese and Ruan van der Spoel celebrate graduating with distinction.Walter Heymans was the winner of the S2A3 Award 2023.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/government-must-stop-confusing-paperwork-performance
Government must stop confusing paperwork with performance
Jul 01, 2026 - The Governing Body Foundation national report on the administrative load of public-school principals should force a national conversation about the administrative burden placed on schools and public institutions.When did paperwork become more important than educating children? South Africa's principals are becoming administrators when they…http://news.nwu.ac.za/testing-will-people-state-citizen-confrontation-south-africa
Testing the will of the people: the state-citizen confrontation in South Africa
Jul 01, 2026 - Opinion piece by Dr Mabutho Shangase, senior lecturer in Political Studies and International Relations at the North-West University (NWU) The emergence of anti-illegal immigration movements such as Operation Dudula, and more recently, March and March, represents a significant moment in the democratic trajectory of South Africa. …http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ttis-launches-impact-lounge-empower-researchers-and-innovators
NWU TTIS launches Impact Lounge to empower researchers and innovators
Jul 01, 2026 - The NWU Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office is open for business and coffee. The Impact Lounge is a new dedicated space that bridges the gap between a great idea and a real-world solution.Dr Janine Chantson opening the Impact Lounge.By Vukosi MathaleLocated on the second floor of Building D1, it is an informal hub for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-hypertension-africa-demands-new-approach
Why hypertension in Africa demands a new approach
Jul 03, 2026 - Hypertension is no longer only a concern for older people. It is affecting younger Africans, increasing the risk of kidney disease and heart complications, and demanding a shift from treatment to prevention. That was the central message delivered by Prof. Lebo Gafane-Matemane from the Faculty of Health Sciences during her inaugural lecture at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-communities-knowledge-creation-african-knowledge-co-creation-conference
NWU hosts Communities for Knowledge Creation at the African Knowledge Co-Creation Conference.
Jul 06, 2026 - African communities are stepping into the spotlight as equal partners in shaping knowledge. From 7–9 July 2026, at the African Community-Led Knowledge Co-Creation Conference at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus, bringing together academics, community leaders, and development partners to explore how collaborative knowledge…http://news.nwu.ac.za/breaking-silence-encouraging-men-prioritise-mental-well-being
Breaking the silence: Encouraging men to prioritise mental well-being
Jun 30, 2026 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental wellness and healthy lifestyles when it hosted a Men's Health Event on Saturday, 27 June 2026.The event brought together staff and stakeholders under the theme of encouraging men to prioritise their physical and mental well-being while…http://news.nwu.ac.za/borders-and-jobs-what-march-and-march-debate-means-sas-agricultural-labour-force
Borders and jobs: What the ‘March and March’ debate means for SA’s agricultural labour force
Jul 01, 2026 - Opinion piece by Ella Mogashoa, a researcher in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU).As dawn breaks across South Africa each morning, thousands of farm workers are already hard at work. Long before most South Africans begin their day, they are planting, pruning, harvesting and preparing the food that…http://news.nwu.ac.za/forgotten-cost-food-production-south-africa
The forgotten cost of food production in South Africa
Jul 01, 2026 - Opinion piece by Ella Mogashoa, a researcher in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU).South Africans have become all too familiar with rising food prices. Every trip to the supermarket seems to confirm the same reality: the weekly grocery bill is higher than it was only a few months ago.Something as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seven-nwu-footballers-earn-south-africa-call-cucsa-games
Seven NWU footballers earn South Africa call-up for CUCSA Games
Jun 30, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute will be represented by seven players and its head coach at the 2026 Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Association (CUCSA) Games after they were selected for the South African university football team.The seven players selected are Aphelele Sibisi, Xolani Masethi, Lucky Letwaba,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/no-student-left-behind-fundraising-gala-dinner-support-financially-struggling-students
‘No Student Left Behind’ fundraising gala dinner to support financially struggling students
Jun 30, 2026 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is taking a bold step towards addressing student financial hardship through the launch of the “No Student Left Behind” fundraising gala dinner. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that no deserving student is denied an opportunity to succeed because of financial constraints.The fundraising gala…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-athletes-shine-2026-sa-road-running-championships
NWU athletes shine at the 2026 SA Road Running Championships
Jul 03, 2026 - NWU athletes showed grit and determination during the 2026 SA Road Running Championships in Gqeberha (Nelson Mandela Bay) on Saturday, 27 June.Two of the standout performers were Thinus Erasmus and Bertus van der Linde, who dominated the junior mile race. Erasmus outsprinted his NWU teammate Van der Linde in a thrilling finish, edging ahead at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-crowned-ussa-bodybuilding-and-crossfit-overall-team-champions
Vanderbijlpark crowned USSA Bodybuilding and CrossFit overall team champions
Jul 06, 2026 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus bodybuilding and CrossFit team has once again demonstrated its sporting excellence by securing the Overall Team Championship at the 2026 University Sport South Africa (USSA) National Bodybuilding and CrossFit Championships. The outstanding performances of the team across multiple…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/af/unit-reformational-theology-and-development-sa-society/morele-ontwikkeling-van-die-samelewing
Morele ontwikkeling van die samelewing
Jul 02, 2026 - Fokus: Die toepassing van kernbegrippe van die Reformatoriese Teologie op morele vernuwing in die proses van nasiebou en die ontwikkeling van die Samelewing Subprogramleier: Prof Riaan Rheeder e-pos: riaan.rheeder@nwu.ac.za Doelwitte: Om in die proses van nasiebou en die ontwikkeling van die Samelewing konstruktief deel…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/unit-reformational-theology-and-development-sa-society/moral-development-society
Moral Renewal of the Society (Christian Ethics)
Jul 02, 2026 - Focus:The application of core concepts of Reformed Theology on moral renewal in the process of nation building and the development of the society.Focus Area leader:Riaan Rheeder (riaan.rheeder@nwu.ac.za)Members of focus area:Koos Vorster (koos.vorster@nwu.ac.za)Nico Vorster (nico.vorster@nwu.ac.za)Objectives:Nico Vorster (Anthropology)South Africa…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/af/m-d-programme/tuis
Meesters en Doktorale Studies
Jul 03, 2026 - OorsigTeologie op Reformatoriese grondslagDie M & D-programme van die Fakulteit Teologie van die Noordwes-Universiteit fokus op goeie in diepte navorsing op meesters- en doktorale vlak. Teologie word vanuit die vertrekpunt van die gesagvolheid van die Bybel as Woord van God beoefen. Alle vooronderstellings (insluitend ons eie) word krities-…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/m-d-program
Masters and Doctoral Studies
Jul 03, 2026 - OverviewTheology on Reformational foundationThe Higher Degrees programmes of the Faculty of Theology of North-West University focus on producing meaningful writing of dissertations and theses on Masters and Doctoral. We practice theology from the conviction that the Bible is the authoritative Word of God, All presuppositions (including our own)…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/af/m-d-programmes/nagraadse-fakulteit-beurs