What started on the football field nearly two decades ago has now produced another doctoral graduate for the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute. Former player and current team manager Dr Lawrence Koagile Mosala has obtained his PhD in computer and information sciences with information systems.
Alumni Relations at the North-West University (NWU), together with the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, recently hosted an Alumni and Friends gathering at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus.
The event brought together leading academics, analysts, business leaders and media personalities for a robust dialogue on governance, economics, leadership and social development.
The appointment of North-West University (NWU) alumnus, Leonie Windell, to the Supreme Court of Appeal marks the culmination of a legal career spanning more than three decades, rooted in a foundational legal education obtained at the NWU.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, that Judge Windell has been appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal with effect from 1 June 2026. The appointment was made in terms of section 174(6) of the Constitution and on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission.
Smallholder poultry farmers who adopt harnessed energy systems such as solar and wind power could improve production efficiency and reduce long-term operational costs, according to research conducted by Ella Mogashoa during her master’s study at the North-West University (NWU).
A 20-year-old author from North West is drawing attention in literary circles in South Africa, highlighting the growing wave of young voices reshaping the fiction landscape of the country.
Pastor Sandiso Likhuleni, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), has launched a new book that draws on his experiences as a student leader, social worker and pastor to guide young people searching for purpose and direction.
Sandiso, who studied towards a Bachelor of Social Work degree at the university from 2013 to 2016 and graduated in 2017, says the book was inspired by his personal journey, spirituality and the belief that people should use their God-given abilities to shape their lives.
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus will host a general management public lecture aimed at equipping emerging entrepreneurs with practical tools to overcome barriers to business growth.
The lecture, titled “Breaking barriers to business growth: Practical strategies for emerging entrepreneurs”, will be presented by Bokamoso Selepe, a lecturer in Business Management at the Mahikeng Campus.
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a highly successful Career Aspirant Day at the Tsebonokeng Hall, bringing together graduates, students, alumni and industry professionals.
The annual event, hosted by the Career Services and Alumni Relations department, was designed to equip graduates with practical skills and insights needed to navigate an increasingly competitive and fast-changing job market. The programme focused on employability, professional development and bridging the gap between academic learning and workplace expectations.
The North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Law reunion recently brought together distinguished alumni who are legal practitioners, academics and institutional leaders for an evening of engagement, reflection and knowledge-sharing. The event was held at the Seven Villa Hotel and Spa in Sandton, Johannesburg.
The reunion formed part of the ongoing efforts of the NWU to strengthen alumni relations and reinforce professional networks in the legal sphere, while also exploring contemporary issues shaping the legal profession.
Twenty-eight-year-old Kamohelo Zwane, a former chairperson of the Student Representative Council (SRC) at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), an honours degree holder and now an administrator on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, is on a mission to change lives.
With the launch of the Amukeleni Youth Development Organisation, Kamohelo aims to empower South Africans from all walks of life – whether formally educated or not – to pursue their dreams, reclaim lost opportunities and realise their full potential.