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National teaching honour recognises researcher’s passion for student success
A researcher in physiology at the North-West University (NWU) has received one of the highest levels of recognition for… Read more
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 (… Read more
Alumni explore partnership to support Lefoko Village Library Project in Botswana
By: Keabetswe Gopane
North-West University (NWU) alumni in Botswana are exploring a… Read more
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… Read more
Protest is democratic, but violence undermines student success
Protest is a democratic right, but violence and intimidation threaten the very student success activists seek to… Read more
Expert urges caution over proposed tax expansion to taxis and e-hailing services
Plans to bring more taxi and e-hailing operators into South Africa’s tax net could raise state revenue, but they may… Read more
The Eagles are the 2026 USSA Cross Country Champions
The North-West University (NWU) Eagles were not only crowned the overall winners of the 2026 University Sport South Africa (USSA) Cross Country Championships, after its athletes… Read more
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