From security officer to PhD graduate

From working as a security officer to becoming a lecturer and PhD graduate, Dr Mumsy Boikanyo's journey at the North-West University (NWU) is a powerful reminder that one's beginnings do not have to determine one's future.

Born and raised in Mahikeng in North West, Dr Boikanyo's path…

Postgraduate students secure second place at African Traditional Medicine Symposium

Two postgraduate students from the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) have earned recognition for their research on indigenous knowledge systems and traditional medicine. They secured second place in the Best Student Presenter category at the 3rd Regional African Traditional Medicine Symposium.

Entrepreneur turns sustainable fashion vision into international award-winning success

An entrepreneurial journey that began at the North-West University (NWU) has taken Agreement Sibiya from Mahikeng and Pretoria to international recognition in Jamaica. 

Her sustainable fashion business, Bambo Queen ReStyle Africa, secured first place in the Emerging Entrepreneur…

Prof. Sehularo wins second regional mental health award

North-West University (NWU) academic Prof. Leepile Sehularo has won the Special Impact Award at the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Keturah Mental Health Awards. He shares the award with Molefi Daniel Monokoane, chief executive officer of Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital.

Academic strengthens her role in global science through ISC recognition

North-West University (NWU) academic Prof. Olubukola Oluranti Babalola has strengthened her position in international science following the announcement by the International Science Council (ISC) of its 2026 Fellowship cohort.

The announcement, made on 16 October 2026, recognises…

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 the inaugural North-West University (NWU) Sports Awards, the achievements took many forms, but each gave the university reason to stand a little taller.

Held at…

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 Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) University Risk Management Challenge champions.

From finishing in the top three to being crowned national champions, these students have taken their success…

Consistency and progress underpin the global standing of the NWU

The North-West University (NWU) has once again demonstrated consistency in the latest global university rankings. Its position in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings maintains its standing among the leading universities in the world.

THE published the 2027…

Honorary doctorate celebrates Sandra Prinsloo’s artistic legacy

Legendary stage and screen actress Sandra Prinsloo’s career has been marked by memorable performances spanning more than five decades.

On 29 September 2026, the North-West University (NWU) recognised her contribution to the arts and South Africa’s cultural heritage by awarding her an…

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 delivered stellar performances at the CPUT Bellville Campus in Cape Town from 18 to 20 September. They were the top medal contenders in the male, female and overall…