Alumni news
Research news
Videos
Connect with us
Our stories. Your news.
NWU Sports Awards celebrates the people behind the podiums
A world champion’s javelin throw. An African record over the hurdles. A team moving in championship-winning unison. At… Read more
NWU researcher discovers three ancient insects from a 90-million-year-old deposit
Three tiny insects that lived about 90 million years ago have helped a North-West University (NWU) researcher uncover… Read more
NWU students take national honours in risk management challenge
Students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Risk Management programme at the Vanderbijlpark Campus have been crowned the 2026 Institute of… Read more
Student wins national innovation award for turning mining waste into bricks
The North-West University (NWU) continues to demonstrate how business education, innovation and entrepreneurial… Read more
NWU honours Kgosi Jeffrey Montshioa and celebrates the living heritage of the Barolong Boora Tshidi
The North-West University (NWU) honoured Kgosi Kgotleng Jeffrey Montshioa, king of the Barolong Boo Ratshidi, for 25… Read more
AI and the changing role of the university
When AI can produce a convincing answer in seconds, what does a university qualification actually certify? Prof. Joseph Sekhampu examines why… Read more 
Beyond the mine gate: A call to build Rustenburg's next chapter together
What if the establishment of an NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering in Rustenburg became the beginning of something much larger?
… Read moreDiscover your latest NWU news
Previous news videos
Spokespersons
Media enquiries
Louis Jacobs:
018-299 4918
082 901 6435
Mahikeng
Oscar Mosiane:
018-3892144
076 684 5014
Phenyo Mokgothu:
018-389 2276
076 687 9250
Potchefstroom
Bertie Jacobs:
018-285 2010
076 021 6193
Vanderbijlpark
Angeline Marokoane:
016-910 3182
083 250 2155
Zenoyise John:
016-910 3180
083 522 4555
More news
Better waste management can protect South Africa’s wild spaces
by Phenyo Mokgothu |
NWU FC suffer second consecutive defeat against Hope FC
by Oscar Mosiane |
Should South Africa keep under-16s off social media?
by Bertie Jacobs |
Fuel shock reaches far beyond the pumps
by Bertie Jacobs |
Water users compete for a limited pool
by Phenyo Mokgothu |
Renewable Rangers crosses borders with Eswatini launch
by Mafumane Tlhapi |
Africa must brace for a powerful El Niño
by Bertie Jacobs |
NWU researchers honoured at prestigious NRF Awards
by Bertie Jacobs |
PhD candidate takes her research to global social work platform
by Oscar Mosiane |
Fulbright specialist helps strengthen NWU’s global reach
by Phenyo Mokgothu |
New book puts human judgement at the centre of AI-powered research
by Mafumane Tlhapi |
The coach behind the rising netball stars at the NWU
by Zenoyise John |
Eagles rediscover team connection to edge Kovsies
by Phenyo Mokgothu |
Prof. Kruger helps shape the first hypertension guidelines for Africa
by Willie du Plessis |