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,…

HART drives collective action against the “silent killer” during May Measurement Month

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, remains the leading preventable cause of premature death worldwide. The Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) at the North-West University (NWU) is making it their mission to educate people on and raise awareness about the dangers of this “silent killer”.

NSFAS delays leave students dealing with stress and uncertainty

For many students, the anxiety over funding begins before lectures even start. A late or missing payment by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) can mean uncertainty over registration, accommodation and access to study material.

A study by Reynold Feris from the…

Exams, elections and the youth vote: Expert warns of pressure on first-time voters

South Africa’s upcoming local government elections could place thousands of first-time voters in a difficult position. As political parties prepare for a heated campaign season ahead of the elections on 4 November, Grade 12 learners may find themselves choosing between the ballot box and the examination room.

Indigenous foods remain a lifeline in Moshana as food insecurity grows

In the Moshana community of North West, food security is still tied to the land, wild plants and livestock practices passed down across generations. While food prices rise and rural households face pressure from drought and unemployment, indigenous foods continue to feed families and help communities cope when…

Athletes strike gold at African Championships in Ghana

Six athletes from the North-West University (NWU) returned from the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra with medals around their necks, giving the university one of its strongest performances on the continental stage in recent years.

Competing against some of the…

Academics launch books during National Archives Awareness Week

With the launch of their books set in the sometimes harsh realities of South Africa, two academics from the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) are contributing to national memory while preserving knowledge for a more just future.  

Held on 9 May at the Protea…

Students shine in global FameLab science communication competition

The North-West University (NWU) continues to celebrate academic excellence and innovation, as students from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) and the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) distinguished themselves in the globally recognised FameLab competition.

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Auditor-General addresses the causes of service delivery failures

Communities across South Africa continue to face water shortages and power cuts, but Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke says the reasons behind these failures are simpler than most people think.

Speaking at the Public Financial Management guest lecture, hosted by the School of…

Farm manager highlights cross-border cooperation in fight against FMD

As foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to threaten livestock production across Southern Africa, vaccination efforts along the South Africa-Botswana border are emerging as one of the region’s frontline defences against the spread of the virus.

In communities near border towns…