Recognising the wisdom of generations: DSTI and universities advance indigenous knowledge through RPL

For generations, indigenous knowledge holders have preserved African healing systems, cultural practices and ways of understanding the world without formal recognition. 

A partnership between the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and three universities has…

Mahikeng women bodybuilders redefine strength in a male-dominated sport

For decades, bodybuilding has been regarded as a male-dominated sport, with men often taking centre stage in competitions. However, a new generation of women athletes is challenging that narrative by proving that strength, discipline and excellence have no gender boundaries.

The North-…

Academic elected president of Southern African Universities Staff Sports Association

The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its leadership footprint across southern Africa. Prof. Daniel Metsileng, deputy director of the School of Economic Sciences, was elected as the new president of the Southern African Universities Staff Sports Association (SAUSSA).

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Constitutions must serve citizens, not political power

As debates over constitutional reforms intensify in parts of Africa, a North-West University (NWU) legal expert has cautioned that changes to a country’s highest law should not be judged by the political interests they advance, but by their ability to protect democracy for future generations.

Mahikeng Campus dances its way to third consecutive USSA crown

The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus dancesport team has cemented its place among the leading university dance teams in South Africa after securing its third consecutive University Sports South Africa (USSA) Dancesport title.

The team defended its national crown during the…

A cricket bat that turned curiosity into passion

Many athletes dream of greatness from the moment they can walk, but for North-West University’s (NWU) student-athlete La-Morgane Massyn, it all started with curiosity and a cricket bat. At the age of nine, he first tried out for his school cricket team.

Massyn did not know what to…

NWU brings science closer to communities through the 2026 Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day

Science belongs to everyone and should not be limited by geography, background or access. This is the message the North-West University (NWU) aims to share when it hosts the 2026 Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day at Hoërskool Wolmaransstad on 5 August 2026.

Being held under the theme “…

Book sponsorship sparks new chapter for indigenous knowledge in classrooms

A significant sponsorship of 5100 copies of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: An authoritative guide for South African teachers is set to expand access to this vital educational resource across North West and beyond. The donation, valued at approximately R1,8 million, marks a major step forward in efforts to integrate…

Africa's classrooms must embrace AI without abandoning human-centred education

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping education across the globe, offering unprecedented opportunities to personalise learning, improve access to knowledge and ease administrative burdens. However, Africa's education systems must ensure that technological innovation strengthens, rather than replaces, the…

Soil Science students fly the South African flag on the global stage

Soil Science students from the North-West University (NWU) proved that excellence goes beyond rankings when they represented South Africa at a recent international soil judging competition, competing against some of the top young soil scientists in the world.

Facing a field of 18…