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Psychosocial support in schools: An urgent educational priority
Jan 19, 2026 - By Dr Khido Ramadie The decision of the Department of Basic Education to invest in psychosocial support for learners and educators is both timely and necessary. Schools increasingly face the effects of anxiety, trauma, socioeconomic hardship and behavioural challenges that directly undermine teaching and learning. Without adequate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/red-meat-and-its-role-south-africa
Red meat and its role in South Africa
Jan 19, 2026 - An opinion piece by Prof Simon Letsoalo Few sectors in South Africa carry as much historical, cultural and economic importance as the red meat industry. For many communities, livestock is not just a mere commodity but a symbol of wealth, social status, identity and food security. Yet, in recent years, red meat and its production have been…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-unveils-green-nanotechnology-protect-broilers-aflatoxin-toxicity
Research unveils green nanotechnology to protect broilers from aflatoxin toxicity
Jan 20, 2026 - Aflatoxin contamination continues to challenge poultry producers across the globe, posing risks to bird health, farm profitability, and food safety. In an innovative study at the North-West University (NWU) by MSc researcher Nonsindiso Masuku explored the use of green-engineered nanoparticles to protect broiler chickens against aflatoxin…http://news.nwu.ac.za/one-year-and-donald-trump-has-fundamentally-shifted-global-order
One year on, and Donald Trump has fundamentally shifted the global order
Jan 20, 2026 - Prof. André Duvenhage US President Donald Trump’s stated interest in the annexation of Greenland has escalated into a geopolitical flashpoint that threatens to strain the cohesion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In early January, US authorities detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia…http://news.nwu.ac.za/centre-excellence-indigenous-knowledge-systems-journey-greatness
The Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Knowledge Systems’ journey to greatness
Jan 20, 2026 - In 2001, the North-West University (NWU) established and launched a teaching, learning and research programme in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) at its Mahikeng Campus that was accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). In 2009, discussions and planning commenced between the NWU, the National Indigenous Knowledge…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tackling-perinatal-mental-health-rural-areas
Tackling perinatal mental health in rural areas
Jan 26, 2026 - A two-year initiative aimed at improving the screening and management of perinatal mood disorders in rural communities is being piloted in the North West. The project, Capacity Building in Managing (Perinatal) Mood Disorders in Rural South Africa (CaBu-PeriMooD), was introduced during a recent meeting and workshop hosted at North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/condolences-vanderbijlpark-school-transport-tragedy
Condolences: Vanderbijlpark school transport tragedy
Jan 20, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) conveys its deepest condolences to the families, teachers, classmates, and the basic education community affected by the recent scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark. This tragic event has robbed our country of potential and promise - innocent young lives cut short and dreams permanently shattered. …http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-advances-computer-science-latest-subject-rankings
NWU advances in Computer Science in the latest subject rankings of the THE
Jan 21, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) begins 2026 on a positive trajectory, recording a notable improvement in the Computer Science subject group of the Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings by Subject. This latest ranking underscores the continued commitment of the university to academic excellence and global relevance. In the most recent THE…http://news.nwu.ac.za/molelwane-farm-harvests-success-student-led-watermelon-project-generates-revenue
Molelwane farm harvests success as student-led watermelon project generates revenue
Jan 21, 2026 - Molelwane farm, the agricultural farm of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, has recorded a significant milestone following the successful harvest and sale of watermelons to the OK outlet at The Crossing Mall, demonstrating how practical student training can directly contribute to revenue generation for the university. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/future-bee-changing-south-africa
The Future of BEE in a Changing South Africa
Jan 23, 2026 - Prof. Joseph Sekhampu The debate over BEE has entered a familiar but increasingly brittle phase. One side argues that, more than thirty years into democracy, empowerment has overstayed its welcome and should be scrapped. The other insists that inequality remains so deeply racialised that any talk of exit amounts to denial or…http://news.nwu.ac.za/outcome-sona-depends-commitment-implement-plans
Outcome of SONA depends on commitment to implement plans
Feb 13, 2026 - In the usual wide-ranging State of the Nation Address (SONA) President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the extent to which South Africa is now at a turning point and needs to capitalise on recent positive developments to build a much bigger, stronger and better economy. In commenting on the SONA of 12 February, Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-livestream-partial-solar-eclipse-campus-observatory
NWU to livestream partial solar eclipse from campus observatory
Feb 16, 2026 - Researchers and students at the North-West University (NWU) will livestream a partial solar eclipse from the NWU Solar Observatory* on the Potchefstroom Campus. This gives the public a safe way to experience the breathtaking celestial event on 17 February 2026. Dr Ruhann Steyn, senior lecturer and researcher at the Centre for Space Research in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-opens-2026-academic-year-renewed-vision-and-purpose
NWU opens 2026 academic year with renewed vision and purpose
Feb 16, 2026 - A renewed sense of focus and institutional purpose marked the official opening of the 2026 academic year at the North-West University (NWU) on Friday, 13 February. The ceremony, broadcast live from the Potchefstroom Campus to Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark, signalled not only the start of lectures and registrations, but also served as a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/leading-purpose-itumeleng-joy-molaakgosis-journey-bodibe-principals-office
Leading with purpose: Itumeleng Joy Molaakgosi’s journey from Bodibe to the principal’s office
Feb 17, 2026 - From the quiet streets of the Bodibe village outside Lichtenburg to the helm of a secondary school in Rustenburg, North-West University (NWU) alumnus Itumeleng Joy Molaakgosi embodies resilience, academic excellence and servant leadership. Itumeleng was born on 19 March 1987 and raised by parents who had no formal education, and his story is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/multilingualism-makes-us-distinctive
Multilingualism makes us distinctive
Feb 17, 2026 - The term ‘multilingualism’ can often be used as window-dressing to obscure a lack of commitment to our national inclusivity cause. However, proclaiming a commitment to multilingualism is very different from being an active participant in the promotion of multilingualism. According to Prof. Linda du Plessis, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-honours-decades-dedication-long-service-awards-ceremony
Vanderbijlpark Campus honours decades of dedication at Long-Service Awards ceremony
Feb 17, 2026 - A spirit of gratitude and celebration filled the Tsebonokeng Hall on the Vanderbijlpark Campus as the North-West University (NWU) honoured staff members for their years of dedicated service. The annual Long-Service Awards ceremony followed the official academic opening and brought together staff and campus leadership in recognition of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/duty-free-access-china-opens-door-south-african-exports-risks-remain
Duty-free access to China opens door for South African exports but risks remain
Feb 17, 2026 - South Africa’s exporters may soon find a wider door opening in Beijing, but whether they can fully walk through it will depend on preparation at home. China’s move to allow duty-free imports on selected South African products signals stronger economic ties, yet it is no silver bullet for broader trade challenges. According to North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-soar-bloemfontein-convincing-comeback-victory
Eagles soar in Bloemfontein with a convincing comeback victory
Feb 17, 2026 - In an energetic round one clash of the 2026 Varsity Cup, the NWU Eagles delivered a statement performance in the City of Roses, overpowering CUT 59-42. Played at the CUT Stadium, the fixture saw the hosts desperate to overturn their recent poor results against the Purple Army, including a previous loss at the 2025 USSA Games. The defining…http://news.nwu.ac.za/labour-market-lagging-indicator-political-settlement
The labour market as a lagging indicator of political settlement
Feb 18, 2026 - By Prof. Joseph Sekhampu, chief director of the NWU Business School. Every society organises its economy around a set of implicit bargains about power, access, and reward. Those bargains determine who enters markets easily, who must navigate layers of permission, who receives protection, and who absorbs risk. The labour market does not rise…http://news.nwu.ac.za/taung-helm-siu-alumnus-leonard-lekgetho-leads-integrity