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Lecturer earns PhD with groundbreaking political biography
Jul 24, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) proudly congratulates History Education lecturer Dr Mojuta Motlhamme on receiving a PhD in History from the University of the Witwatersrand.His doctoral research makes a significant contribution to South African historiography. By presenting a comprehensive political biography of Kgosi Lucas Manyane Mangope, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/step-programme-expands-communities-entrepreneur-turns-training-business-growth
STEP programme expands to communities as entrepreneur turns training into business growth
Jul 24, 2026 - What began as an entrepreneurship programme for students at the North-West University (NWU), has expanded into a community initiative that is helping local business owners grow their enterprises. The Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) programme at the Mahikeng Campus now includes community members, with one participant…http://news.nwu.ac.za/national-dialogue-empowers-young-farmers-shape-future
National dialogue empowers young farmers to shape the future
Jul 27, 2026 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus welcomed the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Nokuzola Capa, to a high-level youth dialogue aimed at empowering the next generation of agricultural leaders and advancing sustainable food security.Hosted in partnership with the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-schools-have-not-collapsed-and-precisely-why-we-should-be-worried
South Africa’s schools have not collapsed, and that is precisely why we should be worried
Jul 28, 2026 - South Africa’s schools have not collapsed — but “not collapsed” must never become our standard for success. A child who cannot read for meaning by Grade 4 is not merely behind at school; that child faces a narrowed future. A country cannot build an innovation economy when hundreds of its schools do not even offer Mathematics.Education…http://news.nwu.ac.za/safe-drinking-water-tap-thanks-nwu-waterwise-project
Safe drinking water on tap thanks to NWU Waterwise Project
Jul 17, 2026 - A new initiative by the North-West University (NWU) is ensuring that staff and students have access to drinking water of the highest quality across its campuses. Through the university's Waterwise Project, the Mahikeng Campus has become the first to achieve this milestone, with every tap now delivering clean, safe drinking water that meets South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/iaea-delegation-explores-research-collaboration-nwu
IAEA delegation explores research collaboration at NWU
Jul 13, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) welcomed a high-level delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) to its Potchefstroom Campus on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, for a strategic engagement aimed at strengthening collaboration in nuclear science, research and human capital development.The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/legal-scholar-explores-new-approach-municipal-service-delivery
Legal scholar explores new approach to municipal service delivery
Jul 14, 2026 - As South Africa prepares for local government elections later this year, questions around the future of municipalities, public participation and service delivery remain central to national discussions. Research by North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Law lecturer Dr Krisdan Bezuidenhout offers a legal framework aimed at strengthening…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-liasa-call-librarians-lead-ethical-ai-revolution
NWU and LIASA call on librarians to lead ethical AI revolution
Jul 14, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) Library and Information Service, in partnership with the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA), has challenged librarians to move beyond traditional information management and become leaders in ethical artificial intelligence (AI), digital inclusion and smart library innovation.The call was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-partners-soccer-legend-inspire-next-generation
NWU partners with soccer legend to inspire the next generation
Jul 20, 2026 - "Legends are not only remembered for the goals they score, but for the lives they continue to shape long after the final whistle." Marks "Go Man Go" Maponyane continues to prove that some of football's greatest victories happen long after the final whistle has blown.The South African football legend recently joined forces with the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-inclusive-cities-one-conversation-time
Building inclusive cities one conversation at a time
Jul 15, 2026 - In an effort to continuously pave the way towards building sustainable communities, the Faculty of Law’s Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability (CLES), funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) as part of its South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI), recently held its second critical conversation of the year.Themed “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/animal-health-centre-builds-bridge-between-classrooms-and-communities
Animal health centre builds a bridge between classrooms and communities
Jul 17, 2026 - For many farmers and animal owners in the North West Province, access to animal healthcare can determine the health of their livestock, household income and food security. At the North-West University (NWU), the Dale Bieghle Animal Health Centre has become a link between academic training and community service, providing animal healthcare while…http://news.nwu.ac.za/serious-play-chhp-lays-brickwork-stronger-communication
Serious play at CHHP lays the brickwork for stronger communication
Jul 15, 2026 - Effective communication is essential for organisational success, yet many teams struggle with meaningful engagement, collaboration and problem-solving. This is especially true in increasingly digital workplaces where online interactions often replace face-to-face communication. A practical way to improve communication by making conversations…http://news.nwu.ac.za/weight-what-remains-ga-ke-se-bope-ga-se-ipope-fragments-what-we-carry
The Weight of What Remains, Ga ke se bope ga se ipope - Fragments of what we Carry
Jul 17, 2026 - By Khumo Sebambo Ga ke se bope ga se ipope: Fragments of What We Carry is Lerato Motaung's third solo exhibition. Showing at the North-West University (NWU) Gallery, Motaung brings together secondhand luggage and pallets—materials that continue his exploration from his previous solo exhibition, Whispers of what was, shown at Constitution Hill…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-economic-update-challenges-students-become-job-creators-not-just-job-seekers
NWU Economic Update challenges students to become job creators, not just job seekers
Jul 16, 2026 - Against the backdrop of South Africa's persistent youth unemployment crisis, the North-West University (NWU) hosted its Economic Update under the theme Umuntu Omusha – "Education for Jobs in Our Economy", challenging students to rethink their role in the economy by becoming adaptable graduates, innovative entrepreneurs and ethical leaders capable…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-athlete-spotlight-danielle-verster
NWU athlete spotlight: Danielle Verster
Jul 28, 2026 - By Michelle HammannDanielle Verster has been in the running game for most of her life. She is currently a North-West University (NWU) student-athlete and has been sponsored by Nike for five years. She has been to numerous countries for athletics championships, mostly for the 1 500 m or 800 m, and for cross-country events. She is well-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-next-tourism-boom-may-begin-its-churches
South Africa's next tourism boom may begin in its churches
Jul 07, 2026 - For decades South Africa has sold itself to the world through lions, beaches and vineyards. Yet one of its largest untapped tourism assets attracts millions of people every year without featuring prominently in national tourism strategies. It is not wildlife or wine. It is faith.Religious and sacred tourism has quietly become one of the fastest-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-entrepreneurs-do-not-need-another-business-plan
South Africa's entrepreneurs do not need another business plan
Jul 28, 2026 - Walk into almost any entrepreneurship workshop in South Africa and the ritual is familiar.Someone hands out a business-plan template. Boxes must be completed. Markets analysed. Revenue streams estimated. Risks quantified. Funding projections prepared.Only afterwards comes the awkward silence.Many participants have never written a business plan…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-running-out-political-enemies
South Africa is running out of political enemies
Jul 07, 2026 - "The real divide in South African politics may no longer be between left and right, liberation and opposition, or even government and opposition. It may increasingly be between those who continue searching for political enemies and those prepared to confront structural constraints that have no face, no party and no obvious villain."Prof. Joseph…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-staff-contribute-shaping-future-student-affairs-nasdev-best-practice-summit
NWU Staff at the NASDEV Best Practice Summit
Jul 07, 2026 - The 30th National Association of Student Development Practitioners (NASDEV) Best Practice Summit, held at the University of Cape Town from 24 to 27 June 2026, brought together higher education leaders, student affairs professionals and practitioners from across South Africa under the theme, "30 Years of Positioning Student Affairs for Impact:…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-calls-stronger-support-systems-protect-sas-vulnerable-children