Students prepare to champion children’s rights

Second-year Social Work students at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently stepped into the world of legal proceedings during a mock trial at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court. 

This provided them with practical experience in how social workers…

How a 1 900 km TRACTOR journey transformed the hearts fighting dementia

On 18 September 2026, the TRACTOR Campaign team reunited at Crista Galli in Potchefstroom to reflect on a journey that took them nearly 1 900 kilometres across South Africa and left a lasting impact on each of them. 

As they shared their memories, challenges and encounters, it became clear that the campaign had been about much more…

Mahikeng Campus studentpreneurs shine with three wins at NWU Leopard’s Lair pitching finals

North-West University (NWU) studentpreneurs from the Mahikeng Campus have made their mark at the Leopard’s Lair pitching finals, themed “Battle of the faculties”, securing three top positions across the knowledge-based and side-hustle categories of the competition.

The achievement…

Mahikeng Campus studentpreneurs shine with three wins at NWU Leopard’s Lair pitching finals

North-West University (NWU) studentpreneurs from the Mahikeng Campus have made their mark at the Leopard’s Lair pitching finals, themed “Battle of the faculties”, securing three top positions across the knowledge-based and side-hustle categories of the competition.

The achievement…

Mahikeng Campus studentpreneurs shine with three wins at NWU Leopard’s Lair pitching finals

North-West University (NWU) studentpreneurs from the Mahikeng Campus have made their mark at the Leopard’s Lair pitching finals, themed “Battle of the faculties”, securing three top positions across the knowledge-based and side-hustle categories of the competition.

The achievement…

The Constitution has the last word – for now

Opinion piece by Katlego Sesana, a master’s-degree candidate in political studiesfrom the North-West University (NWU)

Amid the ongoing immigration uncertainty and instability in South Africa, the country is once again confronted with an uncomfortable question: Who gets to…

PhD candidate takes indigenous food systems research to global health events in Berlin

North-West University (NWU) PhD candidate Modjadji Mandy Rasehlomi took her research on indigenous food systems to an international audience in Berlin, Germany, where she participated in four major events focused on global health, research and healthcare collaboration.

Modjadji, a…

NWU honours Tim Modise for giving South Africa a voice through broadcasting

A career that began behind a microphone in Mahikeng more than four decades ago came full circle on Thursday, 22 October 2026, when North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate in Communication Science on veteran broadcaster Tim Modise.

The university honoured Modise at…

Grapefruit waste shown to help purify polluted water

What if the peel from a grapefruit could help clean polluted water? Research by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Dr Murendeni Ravele shows that this common fruit waste could offer a cheaper, greener alternative to conventional methods for removing harmful substances from wastewater.

Transport and Logistics Expo bridges the gap between students and industry

Transport is about more than moving people and goods. It connects communities to jobs, education and economic opportunities. This message took centre stage as the North-West University (NWU) brought together industry experts, government officials, traditional leaders and students to explore solutions to transport…