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Advocate Andy Mothibi appointed as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)
The North-West University (NWU) congratulates its alumnus, Advocate Andy Mothibi, on his appointment as the… Read more
NWU Master’s student represents South Africa at BRICS Research Institute Debate
Thabo Rakuba, a 27-year-old Master’s student at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus, recently… Read more
NWU FM dominate at the North West Media Awards
Student radio talent stood tall at the 2025 North West Media Awards, where NWU FM, the radio station of the North-West University (NWU), won major… Read more
Brunch Vibes wins daytime show campus category at 2025 Telkom Radio Awards
The Telkom Radio Awards celebrated its 15th year in 2025, confirming its status as a powerhouse of broadcasting excellence. On Saturday 6… Read more
NWU’s mining school ambitions gain momentum with strategic ties to top Australian university
The future of mining in the North West Province depends on the availability of high-calibre mining professionals with specialised skills, and the… Read more
New study sheds light on biodiversity loss across sub-Saharan Africa
Understanding the true state of biodiversity in sub-Saharan Africa has long been a challenge, especially for those responsible for shaping… Read more
No walk-in enquiries/applications allowed during registration of first-year students in 2026
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… Read more
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