Community News

NWU inspires women in Groenpunt to embrace leadership and lifelong learning

 As part of the commitment of the North-West University (NWU) to community engagement and knowledge sharing, the School of Languages in Education, together with the School of Psycho-Social Education, recently visited the Groenpunt Management Area of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) to engage and…

Vanderbijlpark Campus walks in silence against GBVF

Students, staff members, university leaders, gender activists and government representatives recently joined forces at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) for a powerful Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Awareness Walk.

The walk came at a time when…

Seminar explores the future of community media

By: Mafumane Tlhapi and Sthembiso Seyama

Community media must strengthen its finances, improve governance and embrace digital platforms to remain relevant. It must also continue giving local communities a voice and provide young media professionals with practical training. These were…

Alumni explore partnership to support Lefoko Village Library Project in Botswana

By: Keabetswe Gopane

North-West University (NWU) alumni in Botswana are exploring a partnership with the Land Cruiser Club of Botswana (LCB) to support the development of the Lefoko Village Library Project, a community initiative aimed at expanding access to education, information and…

Molelwane Research Farm harvest brings fresh support to students during Giving Week

As part of the Giving Week activities at the North-West University (NWU), Molelwane Farm at the Mahikeng Campus has turned a fresh harvest into an opportunity to support students who may be facing financial challenges.

In collaboration with the Soil Science Society of South Africa (…

Purple Walk unites NWU community in support of students

A sea of purple swept across the North-West University (NWU) campuses as students, staff, alumni, donors and partners came together for the Purple Walk, turning the university purple in a powerful show of solidarity with students facing financial challenges.

Held at the Potchefstroom,…

SCI roadshow connects NWU colleagues across three campuses

Lester Mpolokeng, director for SCI, says if community engagement efforts are not registered, its impact cannot be fully recognised, verified or measured.

Maribe Mamabolo, senior manager for scholarship of engagement…

Vanderbijlpark Campus plants trees for a greener future

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus commemorated Arbor Day 2026 by planting indigenous trees and reaffirming its commitment to a greener and more sustainable future.

Held under the theme “Leave a legacy – plant a tree”, the programme brought together campus…

Law student turns living allowance into business that creates nine jobs

When an idea, sacrifice and support come together, lives can change. A law student at the North-West University (NWU) used her savings from her NSFAS living allowance to buy a maize-grinding machine and created a business employing nine people.

Thando Masutu, a fourth-year LLB student…

Mini Cricket Festival serves up a bigger and better celebration of youth cricket

The North-West University (NWU) once again demonstrated its commitment to developing young talent, strengthening communities and using sport as a powerful tool for community engagement when it recently hosted its annual NWU Mini Cricket Festival.

Described as the biggest mini cricket festival in the area, the event brought together…