When the body count becomes a data point: what Kempton Park tells us about the academy we built

By the time this goes to print, the number may have changed again. As I write, at least nine, possibly 10, women have been found dead in and around Kempton Park since mid-July, most half-naked, several with visible bruising, left along the same stretch of the R21 and its surrounding veld. 

Heritage with a beat: students turn HR lessons into music, culture and creativity

When human resource management (HRM) meets heritage, the classroom becomes a stage, students become performers, and learning gets a beat.

Heritage Day came alive in a uniquely creative way as HRM students transformed their classroom into a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity and…

UN resolution challenges world maps that make Africa look smaller

For generations, millions of people have looked at world maps that make Africa appear smaller than it really is. A recent United Nations (UN) resolution has put that distortion under fresh scrutiny and sparked debate about how the world should be mapped.

Dr Nisa Ayob, a senior lecturer…

Expert urges caution over proposed tax expansion to taxis and e-hailing services

Plans to bring more taxi and e-hailing operators into South Africa’s tax net could raise state revenue, but they may also increase transport costs and put pressure on operators and cash-strapped commuters.

This is according to Dr Olebogeng Ambrocius Baikgaki, senior lecturer and…

Nightmarish sleep condition inspires Ashley to create award-winning art

What started as a university illustration project inspired by the myths and mysteries of sleep paralysis has earned Ashley du Rand, graphic design graduate of North-West University (NWU), international recognition.

She has been named New Talent Winner in the publishing division of the…

Summit to define, build and shape the future of digital humanities in South Africa

South Africa’s digital humanities community is set to come together for the Digital Humanities Cluster Summit, taking place from 7–9 October 2026 at UNISA in Pretoria, with online participation also available. 

The three-day national gathering will bring together researchers,…

Ubuntu approach can strengthen support for learners’ mental health

Refiloe Legodi, a lecturer in the subject group Social Work at the North-West University (NWU), presented her research at the Ubuntu Nursing Colloquium that took place in August at the Groenkloof Campus of the University of Pretoria. 

Her presentation, titled “Ubuntu in action:…

From NWU classrooms to the head of the SIU

From the classrooms of the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) to the leadership of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of South Africa, Leonard Gaoretelelwe Lekgetho’s journey is one of perseverance, academic excellence and a lifelong commitment to public service.

Born…

Law student to represent South Africa at international UN conference

By: Phenyo Mokgothu and Sthembiso Seyama

North-West University (NWU) law student Tshepiso Given Mabitsela is preparing to take his leadership journey to the international stage after being selected to represent South Africa in Turkey.

Tshepiso will…

Kgosi Mamogale’s legacy offers lessons for Africa’s leadership and intellectual future

Africa can draw on the leadership values of its past to build stronger institutions, restore public trust and reclaim its intellectual future.

This was the central message from Prof. Gilbert Motsaathebe, deputy dean for teaching and learning in the Faculty of Humanities at the …