Young adults may show early signs of high blood pressure before symptoms appear

A young adult may feel healthy, exercise regularly and have no signs of illness, yet changes taking place inside the body could already be laying the foundation for future high blood pressure and heart disease.

This is one of the key findings of a North-West University (NWU) PhD…

NWU research explores new approach to snakebite treatment

Venomous snakebites affect thousands of people across Africa each year, but help can come too late if antivenom medication or expert assistance is unavailable. A team of researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is investigating whether medicines already used to treat other…

Inspiring the next generation: SABPP Student Chapter celebrate Youth Day in Lotlhakane Village

The South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Student Chapter, in collaboration with the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU), commemorated Youth Day with a meaningful community outreach initiative held at the Lotlhakane Sports Ground in Lotlhakane…

New leadership at the helm of the NWU Council

The North-West University (NWU) Council unanimously elected a new chairperson and deputy chairperson at its Council meeting on Thursday, 18 June 2026.

René Kenosi, a qualified chartered accountant with more than 30 years’ experience in governance, risk management, audit and counter…

Proposed cabinet changes spark debate over presidential powers in the GNU

A request by the Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis for changes to the representation of the party in Cabinet has sparked debate about the extent to which coalition partners can influence executive appointments in the Government of National Unity (GNU) of South Africa.

Nursing duo to represent NWU nursing students on the South African Nursing Students Association

Oreratile Letuka and Ina-Mari Kloppers have been chosen to serve on the South African Nursing Students Association (SANSA) committee for the 2026 academic year. They will represent student concerns and help to create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Their selection places them among student leaders…

Promising pianist finds his voice through passion and performance

Even his name has a musical ring to it … Sergio José Tavares. But it is not his name that audiences remember. It is his playing and how much love he pours into it.

It takes countless hours of practice and dedication to master an instrument. Sergio, a young, talented and…

International expert presents engaging lecture on measuring value

What is measured when we measure value? How do organisations know whether the work they do is genuinely valuable and to whom? Prof. Ana Adi, an internationally renowned scholar, recently shed light on this topic during a public lecture and research presentation at the School of Communication on the North-West…

Tete Dijana eyes history at 2026 Comrades Marathon

Three-time Comrades Marathon champion Tete Dijana believes he is ready for Sunday's 2026 Comrades Marathon – a race that could see the North-West University (NWU) protection officer make history.

Dijana, who won the Comrades Marathon in 2022, 2023 and 2025, will line up among the…

Prof Ushotanefe Useh receives continental honour for lifelong contribution

During the World Physiotherapy Africa Region Conference, held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 6 to 9 June 2026, the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating the recognition of one of its distinguished academics and healthcare leaders.

Prof Ushotanefe Useh, Deputy Dean for Community…