Once again, the North-West University (NWU) must categorically refute and reject the falsehoods spread through voicemails regarding the status of Christianity across its campuses and facilities including residences. The latest voicemail that we have been alerted about is from someone informing a pastor by the name of Christo and the Bethuel Network. Previously, a ‘student’ named “Mira” distributed a similar voicemail in 2023 and 2025.

The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its third annual Master’s Research Retreat, bringing together more than 30 first-year master’s degree students for an intensive two-day academic experience. The retreat took place at Woodlands Country Lodge in Parys.

A group of North-West University (NWU) social work students recently participated in an international Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) programme aimed at strengthening ethical, intercultural and professional competence in social work practice.

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 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. 

Thabo Rakuba, a 27-year-old Master’s student at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus, recently represented South Africa as a delegate at the BRICS Research Institute Debate, hosted by the Durban University of Technology.

Human movement science students from North-West University (NWU) will step out of the classroom and onto the field as they take on key support roles at the National School Sports Summer Games on 11 to 15 December 2025 in Kempton Park. The Mahikeng Campus group, guided by lecturer Siyanda Mbatha, will apply their academic training directly to the competitive school sport environment.

The esports team on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus delivered an electrifying performance at the Varsity Weekend held at the EFC World Sport Betting Arena in Fourways, Johannesburg. They earned themselves a coveted place in the Rocket League Grand Finale this December.

By Gosego Phutieagae

When final-year social work students at the North-West University (NWU) gathered for their annual conference, their message was clear: transformation begins with small acts of service.

The subject group Social Work hosted the event to showcase how students have translated classroom theory into real-world community engagement, demonstrating their readiness to serve as ethical and responsive professionals.