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Mario Chauque elected president-elect of SAACDHE
Dec 15, 2025 - “Leadership is not a title, but a responsibility, and I am honoured to carry it forward.” These words capture the heart of the moment as the North-West University (NWU) celebrates the election of Mario Chauque as the new president-elect of the South African Association for Counselling and Development in Higher Education (SAACDHE) for the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-staff-sports-club-potchefstroom-closes-year-energy-fun-and-red-bull-support
NWU Staff Sports Club Potchefstroom closes the year with energy, fun and Red Bull support
Dec 15, 2025 - Shouts of encouragement, playful competition and the clatter of spoons against eggs filled the air as the NWU Staff Sports Club Potchefstroom wrapped up its year with a high-energy closing celebration on 5 December. Staff members eagerly took part in a range of activities designed to encourage participation and enjoyment. Tug of war challenges…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-campus-council-brings-festive-season-hope-families-need
Students Campus Council brings festive season hope to families in need
Dec 19, 2025 - By Mzwandile Ndlovu As the festive season draws near, many families in need have little to celebrate. In response, the North-West University (NWU) Student Campus Council (SCC) at the Mahikeng Campus stepped in to make a difference. On 4 December 2025, the SCC donated clothing and food to Families South Africa (FAMSA) and Men for Real, who will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-examines-link-between-faith-stigma-and-hiv-treatment-south-africa
Study examines link between faith, stigma and HIV treatment in South Africa
Dec 19, 2025 - A milestone reached on World AIDS Day has focused new attention on how faith communities influence South Africa’s response to HIV. On 1 December 2025, a PhD study focusing on HIV stigma in religious settings was formally completed when the degree was awarded, marking the completion of research that examined a long-standing barrier to treatment…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-honoured-icons-africa-awards
NWU alumnus honoured at Icons of Africa Awards
Dec 19, 2025 - What began as a digital footprint in South Africa has grown into a continental voice, one strong enough to earn North-West University (NWU) alumnus John Nchoe an honorary award at the prestigious Icons of Africa Awards. Nchoe, a social media entrepreneur who holds a BA and BA Honours in Communication from the NWU, was recognised for his growing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/advocate-andy-mothibi-appointed-national-director-public-prosecutions-ndpp
Advocate Andy Mothibi appointed as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)
Jan 07, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) congratulates its alumnus, Advocate Andy Mothibi, on his appointment as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Advocate Mothibi, a recipient of the NWU Allumni Excellence Award for public service in 2021, has demonstrated his dedication and commitment to our country’s public service. Under his…http://news.nwu.ac.za/no-walk-enquiriesapplications-allowed-during-registration-first-year-students-2026
No walk-in enquiries/applications allowed during registration of first-year students in 2026
Jun 01, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) congratulates matriculants who have passed their 2025 examinations. Well done and best wishes. You are now at a very crucial stage of your life that requires you to make decisions about your career(s). We look forward to welcoming successful applicants who have chosen to advance their careers at the NWU. We…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mkp-has-reached-ceiling
The MKP has reached the ceiling
Jan 14, 2026 - Opinion piece by Dr Mabutho Shangase Dr Mabutho Shangase, a senior lecturer in Political Studies and International Relations at the North-West University (NWU) is of the opinion that the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has reached the zenith of its political existence and is currently engaging in actions that will undermine and diminish its future…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-work-students-take-ubudlelane-community
Social work students take ubudlelane into the community
Jan 27, 2026 - For social work students at North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus ubuntu is no longer a concept only discussed in lectures. It is becoming a structured community programme with students preparing to lead projects that strengthen support networks in local neighbourhoods through a growing framework known as ubudlelane. The university’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-maths-behind-matric-pass-rates-do-not-add
Why the maths behind matric pass rates do not add up
Jan 27, 2026 - South Africa’s celebrated matric pass rates do not reflect the reality of a “leaking pipeline” that serves neither the country’s ailing economy nor the future prospects of matriculants. At the centre of this dilemma is what might be called a pass-rate hostage crisis. Schools, under pressure to maintain high headline results, increasingly steer…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-education-honours-excellence
Faculty of Education honours excellence
Jan 28, 2026 - By Gosego Phutieagae and Mafumane Tlhapi The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education hosted a special celebration to honour its most productive researchers and dedicated community engagement practitioners. The event recognised excellence across a range of areas, including research publications, postgraduate supervision, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/career-coach-joins-mahikeng-campus-career-services
Career coach joins Mahikeng Campus Career Services
Jan 29, 2026 - By Mzwandile Ndlovu Tshegofatso Bogatsu has joined Career Services on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus as a specialist career coach. She will support students and graduates in navigating their academic careers and preparing them for the world of work. “The goal is to empower and support students and graduates in making…http://news.nwu.ac.za/olympic-champions-flock-potchefstroom-altitude-and-facilities
Olympic champions flock to Potchefstroom for altitude and facilities
Feb 12, 2026 - While Europe is in the icy grip of winter, athletes are sharpening their form in Potchefstroom, drawn by the altitude, climate and a high-performance sport hub that has quietly become a base for Olympic gold medallists. Members of the Netherlands’ Olympic gold-winning 4x400 m mixed relay team, including Femke Bol, Lieke Klaver and Isaya Klein…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-participates-erasmus-sacredtravels4growth-project-kick-albania
NWU participates in Erasmus+ SacredTravels4Growth project kick-off in Albania
Feb 02, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) recently took part in the kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+-funded project, SacredTravels4Growth – Higher Education and Sustainable Growth through Religious Tourism - at the LOGOS University College in Tirana, Albania. The project is co-funded by the European Union under the ERASMUS-EDU-2025-CBHE-STRAND-2 call and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lower-borrowing-costs-are-still-likely
Lower borrowing costs are still likely
Jan 30, 2026 - The 4 to 2 majority decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on 29 January to pause its interest rate easing cycle and leave the repo rate unchanged for now was widely expected. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the MPC majority view provided a plausible case as to why it was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/psychosocial-support-schools-urgent-priority
Psychosocial support in schools is an urgent priority
Jan 30, 2026 - The Department of Basic Education’s commitment to increasing psychosocial support for learners and teachers has the potential to deliver long-term gains for education and the country. At the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results, South African education officials, including the Minister of Basic Education, acknowledged…http://news.nwu.ac.za/support-groenewald-and-vf-plus-confirms-conjunctural-and-fluid-nature-south-african-politics
Support for Groenewald and the VF Plus confirms the conjunctural and fluid nature of South African politics
Feb 02, 2026 - An opinion piece by Dr Mabutho Shangase There appears to be a growing trend of advocacy and political support for Dr Pieter Groenewald and the Freedom Front Plus (FF+) among black users of social media platforms. Although the overall scope of the campaign has not yet been precisely defined, its presence is nonetheless widespread and highly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-turns-military-discipline-academic-success
Alumnus turns military discipline into academic success
Feb 02, 2026 - By Mzwandile Ndlovu Mphumudzeni Siphuma, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus, has swopped his military fatigues and rank for civvies and the title of lecturer in Communication, Journalism and Media Studies at the university’s Potchefstroom Campus. His career change began in 2019 when he decided to pursue a path beyond the military. During…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-ankit-katrodias-academic-visits-advance-scholarly-research-and-collaboration
Prof. Ankit Katrodia’s academic visits advance scholarly research and collaboration
Feb 03, 2026 - Prof. Ankit Katrodia, an associate professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) WorkWell Research Unit in the School of Management Sciences, recently concluded an extensive international academic tour spanning Vietnam, India, Dubai (UAE), Nepal and other global academic hubs. These academic visits, conducted over the past two months,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-becomes-first-south-african-university-official-ai-policy