Rebuilding South Africa's ailing public transport system

There was a time when passengers could board a train in Johannesburg, travel through Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg and Zeerust, pass through Mahikeng, Madibogo, Mareetsane and Taung, and continue towards Kimberley before making the return journey. Those trains are gone. So too are many of the rail services that once…

Fresh produce markets feel pressure as revenue dips despite higher volumes

South Africa’s fresh produce markets moved more goods in April 2026, but earned less money in the process, exposing pressure points in the country’s food distribution system and raising concerns about oversupply, pricing and operational bottlenecks.

This is according to a market…

Student author explores trauma and youth experiences in debut novel

Koketso Modisakeng, a fourth-year Bachelor of Education student at the North-West University (NWU), is using storytelling to confront social issues such as gender-based violence (GBV), mental health, corruption and generational trauma while building her profile as a published author.

Academic receives global environmental science honour

A North-West University (NWU) researcher has joined a group of scientists recognised for shaping environmental science across the world.

Prof. Victor Wepener was named a recipient of the 2026 Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Fellow Award during a recent…

Research calls for stronger nursing support in psychiatric hospitals in Ghana

Patients battling both substance use disorders and mental illness in psychiatric hospitals in Ghana often rely on nurses for long-term care and recovery support. New research by Dr Frederick Nsatimba argues that these nurses need stronger institutional support, clearer care systems and better resources to improve…

Fighting for Environmental Justice beyond the courtroom

At a recent Prestige Lecture hosted on the Potchefstroom Campus, researchers, students and the NWU community were challenged to rethink what it means to fight for the environment and the people who depend on it the most.

The Faculty of Law and its National Research Fund (NRF) South African Research Chair in Cities, Law &…

CBMI Prestige Awards celebrate the brightest analytical minds

The Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (CBMI) at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its impressive CBMI Prestige Awards, celebrating academic excellence, resilience and innovation among students in the fields of actuarial science, business analytics, quantitative risk management and…

Indigenous plant study opens new path in cancer treatment research

A plant long used in traditional medicine is now at the centre of research that could shape future cancer treatment options in South Africa and beyond.

Researchers at the North-West University(NWU) are investigating the anti-cancer potential of Lessertia frutescens, commonly known as cancer bush, after…

Professor introduces decolonial lens for reading Southern African literature

For decades, African literature has often been interpreted through theories developed outside the continent. Prof. Muchativugwa Liberty Hove wants to change that now through a new book published by Routledge that places southern African experiences, histories and indigenous knowledge systems at the centre of…

Alumnus at forefront of youth empowerment through outreach and creative arts

From volunteering at a local orphanage during her school years to engaging in community outreach and youth development initiatives, North-West University (NWU) alumnus Lentletse Mothusi is committed to making a positive impact in her community.

She studied law at the NWU and is…