Goitumetswe Ekopanye recognised for her excellence at the North West Cricket Awards

Goitumetswe Ekopanye won the Player of the Year Award in the T20 category for the North-West University (NWU) Mafikeng Ladies 1 team at the 2026 North West Cricket Awards. She was also named the Bowler of the Year in the same category, marking this as her first-ever awards she won since playing the sport.

Empowering academic excellence: Student chapters inspire exam success

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) student chapter and Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences student academic chapter, in partnership with the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management, recently hosted a successful and impactful Exam Preparation event.

This…

Table tennis team delivers strong performance at inter-campus tournament

The North-West University (NWU) table tennis team delivered a strong showing at the inter-campus tournament held on Friday, 1 May 2026, at the Potchefstroom Campus, signalling continued growth in competitiveness ahead of future championships.

The tournament brought together teams…

Athletes secure medals at USSA Championships

North-West University (NWU) athletes delivered medal performances at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) championships after managing tactical races, injuries and recovery during the national university competition.

NWU athlete Andrea Steynberg earned bronze in the women’s 800 m…

NWU alumnus appointed to Supreme Court of Appeal

The appointment of North-West University (NWU) alumnus, Leonie Windell, to the Supreme Court of Appeal marks the culmination of a legal career spanning more than three decades, rooted in a foundational legal education obtained at the NWU.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, that Judge Windell has been…

Research and Postgraduate Support celebrates prestigious global certification

The Research and Postgraduate Support (RPS) directorate at the North-West University (NWU) celebrated the university’s successful attainment of the Good Financial Grant Practice (GFGP) Platinum Tier certification during an event held in Mahikeng on 22 April.

By Oscar Mosiane and…

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

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…

Academic appointed ICOPH 2026 country coordinator

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…

Ranking places researcher third in neuroscience in South Africa

The 2026 edition of the ranking of the Best Scientists in Neuroscience by Research.com places Prof. Brian Harvey from the subject group Pharmacology at the North-West University (NWU) among the three most cited researchers in the field in South Africa.

Prof. Harvey says this accolade highlights his decades of work in neuropharmacology…

NWU student Bradley Nkoana strengthens global sprint credentials with relay success

Bradley Nkoana, Olympic star and proud NWU Eagle, continues to soar on the global stage after delivering another excellent result for South Africa at the World Athletics Relays.

Nkoana formed part of the South African 4x100 m relay team alongside Akani Simbine, Cheswill Johnson and Mvuyo Moss, with the quartet securing second place. The…