Partnership opens doors for NWU student as surprise laptop boosts her studies

A surprise laptop was more than a new piece of technology for North-West University (NWU) student Owami Mbedu. It was another sign that the people funding her studies believe in her future.

Owami, who is enrolled in the extended BCom in logistics management with statistics programme,…

Another NWU bodybuilder earns world championship spot

The North-West University (NWU) will have another bodybuilder on the world stage after Letlhogonolo Baloyi was selected to represent South Africa at the 2026 IFBB World Championships in Santa Susanna, Spain. 

He joins fellow NWU bodybuilder Bokang Matsetela, who has also secured a…

Seven NWU students shine among the GradStar Top 100

Seven North-West University (NWU) students have earned places among South Africa’s GradStar Top 100 for 2026, putting the spotlight on their potential to succeed in an increasingly demanding world of work.

The GradStar Programme identifies and celebrates some of the country’s most…

NWU Eagles end strong Varsity Netball campaign with second successive final

The North-West University (NWU) Eagles have ended another impressive Varsity Netball campaign after reaching the final for the second consecutive year, underlining their place among the leading teams in the competition.

The defending champions fell 56–44 to the University of…

Double national triumph earns bodybuilder world championship spot

The North-West University (NWU) bodybuilder Bokang Matsetela is heading to the world stage after winning two national titles at the IFBB South Africa National Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships.

Bokang claimed first place in the junior ladies’ bikini category and followed it with another victory in the senior ladies’ bikini…

Nursing student Mecayla Johnson takes her skills to the world stage

Mecayla Johnson is ready to step on the world stage. After months of intensive preparation, the North-West University (NWU) nursing student will represent South Africa at the 48th WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026.

Mecayla, a fourth-year student,…

Student entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level

For some students, university is the start of a career. For others, it is where they discover that they can create their own careers and even create jobs for others. Eight North-West University (NWU) students recently took their business ideas and ventures to the regional stage of the EDHE Absa Entrepreneurship…

NWU Eagles one win away from retaining Varsity Netball crown

The North-West University (NWU) Eagles are one victory away from successfully defending their Varsity Netball title after holding their nerve to beat the University of Pretoria (UP-Tuks) 52–50 in a thrilling semi-final in Pretoria on Monday, 21 September.

The hard-fought victory booked…

Molelwane Research Farm harvest brings fresh support to students during Giving Week

As part of the Giving Week activities at the North-West University (NWU), Molelwane Farm at the Mahikeng Campus has turned a fresh harvest into an opportunity to support students who may be facing financial challenges.

In collaboration with the Soil Science Society of South Africa (…

Heritage with a beat: students turn HR lessons into music, culture and creativity

When human resource management (HRM) meets heritage, the classroom becomes a stage, students become performers, and learning gets a beat.

Heritage Day came alive in a uniquely creative way as HRM students transformed their classroom into a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity and…