Harnessed energy offers a new path for smallholder poultry farmers

deur Mafumane Tlhapi

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).

The…

NWU confers honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule

by Oscar Mosiane

The North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer and teacher Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule during the autumn graduation ceremony at the Mahikeng Campus on 8 May 2026.

The graduation ceremony was attended by Dr Anna Mokgokong, NWU…

Cheerleading team secures double victory after late competition entry

The cheerleading team on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus turned a last-minute opportunity into a major achievement. They secured top honours in both the Pom and Hip-Hop categories at an intervarsity competition held on 1 May.

The team received an invitation to…

GIS outreach initiative turns classrooms into real-world mapping labs

by Gosego Phutieagae

An annual Geographic Information Systems (GIS) outreach programme is transforming how Grade 12 learners understand geography, shifting it from a textbook subject to a hands-on, technology-driven discipline with real-world relevance.

Led by senior lecturer Dr Nisa Ayob, the…

Visually impaired student graduates cum laude

by Mzwandile Ndlovu

From dropping out of university twice to graduating cum laude, visually impaired student Raphael Sambo has turned a once-fractured academic journey into a story of distinction.

Raphael earned his postgraduate diploma in management from the Faculty of Economic and Management…

Academic examines digital political communication in African indigenous languages

deur Phenyo Mokgothu

A new book co-edited by Prof. Gilbert Motsaathebe, deputy dean for teaching and learning in the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU), explores how African indigenous languages are used and represented in political communication on digital platforms.

Titled…

Academic appointed ICOPH 2026 country coordinator

by Gosego Phutieagae

The appointment of North-West University (NWU) academic Dr Mpho Chipu as country coordinator for the International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH) 2026 is set to strengthen the presence of South Africa in global public health discussions.

Dr Chipu, a senior lecturer in the School of Nursing at the Mahikeng Campus of the NWU, will be…

Alumnus turns life journey into book on purpose and faith

deur Mafumane Tlhapi

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…

Karate Eagles secure multiple medals in dual tournament success

by Mzwandile Ndlovu

Twenty-nine medals from two karate tournaments are impressive by anybody’s standards. This is the medal haul that the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus Karate Eagles brought home from tournaments in Mamelodi and Rustenburg.

At the Siyakhumbula Memorial Tournament in Mamelodi on 11 April, the Karate Eagles competed in the…

Mental-health support and sanitary-pad drive anchor NWU residence outreach at Molelwane

deur Mafumane Tlhapi

Mental-health support and access to basic hygiene resources took centre stage when Khayalethu Residence at the North-West University (NWU) carried out a community outreach project at Molelwane Secondary School, combining a structured mental-health intervention with a sanitary pad-donation drive.

The outreach, held on 1 May, formed part…