Law News
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 &…
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…
NWU and CGSO bring consumer protection services closer to Mahikeng communities
Residents in Mahikeng and surrounding rural communities now have closer access to consumer protection services following the launch of the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) satellite office at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 14 May 2026.
The office,…
Law School to Law Firm series to bridge gap between theory and legal practice
The North-West University (NWU) has launched a new Law School to Law Firm series aimed at bridging the gap between academic theory and the practical realities of the legal profession.
The initiative, led by the Law Students’ Academic Chapter (LSAC), is designed to equip final-year and postgraduate law students with the tools, insights…
Cost versus impact: legal expert comments on commission effectiveness
Questions about the cost and impact of commissions of inquiry in South Africa are intensifying as the Madlanga Commission faces a possible six-month extension amid funding constraints, prompting renewed scrutiny over whether such processes deliver value for money.
With R123 million of its R147 million budget already spent, the Madlanga…
Faculty of Law alumni reunion focuses on ethics, AI and legal excellence
The North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Law reunion recently brought together distinguished alumni who are legal practitioners, academics and institutional leaders for an evening of engagement, reflection and knowledge-sharing. The event was held at the Seven Villa Hotel and Spa in Sandton, Johannesburg.
The reunion formed part of…
Workshop targets legal skills gap in municipalities
A local government law workshop hosted by the Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) brought together municipal councillors and officials from across the country to strengthen the legal knowledge required for effective service delivery.
The training workshop was organised by the South African Research Chair in Cities, Law and…
Law students head to India for elite global criminal law moot competition
From 13-15 February 2026 three North-West University (NWU) law students will argue some of the world’s toughest criminal law questions in a premier mooting event in New Delhi in India.
Potchefstroom Campus students Lindiwe Ngophe, Ethan van Wyk and Connor Anderson will represent the NWU at the University of Delhi’s 22nd KK Luthra…
Final-year law student awarded prestigious Abe Bailey Fellowship
O’kgabile Mokoena, a final-year LLB student at the North-West University (NWU), has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the distinguished Abe Bailey Travel Bursary.
This highly competitive award recognises young South African leaders who embody academic excellence, civic engagement and the commitment to drive positive change in society…
