Student leadership plays an important role in shaping the university experience and preparing students to lead with purpose, responsibility and confidence. The NWU Student Leadership Summit (SLS), first launched in 2023, provides a platform for student leaders to learn from one another, share ideas and develop skills that will help them make a positive difference.
The Energy Mobility Education Trust (EM Education Trust) conducted a site visit to the Vanderbijlpark Campus on Friday, 9 October as part of their ongoing partnership with the Development and Fundraising department of the NWU.
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, received the laptop during an engagement between the NWU and The Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust at the Mahikeng Campus on 23 September 2026.
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 place at the championships after winning two categories at the IFBB South Africa National Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships.
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 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 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 under-172 cm category on 21 August 2026. Her double triumph helped secure her selection for the 2026 IFBB Amateur World Championships in Santa Susanna, Spain.
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.
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 InnoVarsity 2026, showing the creativity, determination and potential of the university’s young entrepreneurs.
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.