An evening of celebration of happiness, reflection and art

There was a gentle sense of celebration in the air as guests gathered at Kleinbosch Wedding Venue for the launch of Happiness, Unhappiness, and Chance by Anné Hendrik Verhoef.

Friends, colleagues and members of the university community came together not only to celebrate a new book, but also to reflect on one of the most enduring…

Crisis, trauma and how they affect you differently

Dr Monique de Klerk is a senior counselling psychologist at the NWU's Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP)

Dr Monique de Klerk knows the difference between the theoretical and the practical. As a senior counselling psychologist at the Centre for Health and Human Performance…

Prof. Machailo appointed to national nursing leadership role at FUNDISA

Prof. Rorisang Machailo from the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) has been appointed as the nursing practice portfolio chair at the Forum for University Nursing Departmental heads of South Africa (FUNDISA).

Her appointment recognises her knowledge of clinical practice and her…

The element that fuels the stars could power South Africa’s future

From starlight to South Africa’s energy future: Researchers at the North-West University (NWU) are helping position South Africa to harness hydrogen’s potential as a cornerstone of the global clean energy transition. Turning sunshine into exportable energy: Through green hydrogen, South Africa could export its abundant renewable energy…

Gofaone targets Setswana audiences through storytelling at Motsweding FM

Storytelling in indigenous languages plays a vital role in preserving cultural memory, shaping identity and strengthening community connection.

Wanting to contribute to this, Gofaone Motsamai, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus, has joined Motsweding FM as a drama producer, where he oversees the development and production of radio…

Nature-based tourism comes alive for students visiting Kruger National Park

Balancing ecological preservation with tourism development is vital for the future of South Africa’s protected areas. This is one of the lessons North-West University (NWU) honours students learnt during an educational visit to one of Africa’s most iconic nature reserves, the Kruger National Park.

The visit deepened the seven tourism…

From ‘vermin’ to safari tourism star: African wild dogs’ remarkable comeback

Known for their distinctive patchy pelts and vocal chattering, African wild dogs are among the most sought-after sightings on the southern savannahs of the continent. Yet the species Lycaon pictus has become increasingly difficult to spot as their numbers continue to dwindle. Once prevalent across much of sub-Saharan Africa, they are now…

Game on for global impact as the 5th WASM Conference heads to Cape Town

When the local and global sport management community gathers in Cape Town for the 5th World Association for Sport Management (WASM) conference from 3 to 6 March 2026, it will represent far more than a prestigious academic meeting. It will be a moment of pride, progress and possibility for sport management in South Africa and Africa. With the…

Eskom and NWU celebrate future engineers

By Gosego Phutieagae

Twenty-five engineering students from North-West University (NWU) were among the 200 national bursary recipients celebrated at the 2026 Eskom Bursary Awards Ceremony in February.

Eskom has consistently invested in skills development through its bursary programme, awarding over 11 000…

Real heroes wear calculators

In the 2016 Hollywood actioner The Accountant, Ben Affleck plays a forensic accountant who also happens to be a mercenary, devastatingly effective with every manner of weapon in hand.

It sounds like an exaggerated cure for our country’s financial woes.