Women’s Month celebration honours NWU heroines and inspires future leaders

The courage of women who opened doors for others must be turned into opportunities for the next generation.

This message was shared by Judge Mpho Catherine Mamosebo during the Women’s Month celebration of the North-West University (NWU) at its Mahikeng Campus on 28 August 2026.

Njabulo finds her place in the championship family

For first-year student Njabulo Hlophe, joining the defending Varsity Netball champions at the North-West University (NWU) is about more than earning court time. It is an opportunity to add another chapter to a journey built on hard work, setbacks and a growing love for the people she has met through the sport.

Accepting ‘cookies’ may leave your privacy in crumbs

You browse online for a new pair of leather shoes. Soon afterwards, advertisements for similar footwear begin following you from one website or social media platform to another. Then come the marketing messages or calls.

It may feel coincidental, but the digital trail created by your…

Relocated telescope opens wider window on the universe

Shedding light on a subject is usually positive, but when it comes to the stars, the North-West University (NWU) is giving scientists a clearer view of the night sky by moving its 20-inch optical telescope off the bustling, light-polluted Mahikeng Campus.

The Mahikeng Astronomy…

Eagles soar past CUT to strengthen title defence

The North-West University (NWU) Eagles continued their push to defend their Varsity Netball crown with a convincing 60-37 victory over newcomers Central University of Technology (CUT) in round five of the competition.

The defending champions took control after a competitive opening…

Elena du Plessis brings 1986 back to life

At times all it takes is one photograph. Just one photograph that will instantly take you back. It provides a nostalgic feeling that takes you back to the people you grew up with, the places where you spent your younger years and back to a life when life felt a bit simpler, and when you were making memories without even realising it.

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Should South Africa keep under-16s off social media?

As more countries restrict social media access for children, should South Africa follow suit, or find a solution better suited to its own realities? Social media may expose children to cyberbullying and harmful content, but its developmental cost could also lie in the conversations, play and sleep it displaces. “The issue is not simply…

Alumni tour results in chapters and new memories

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Alumni Relations office recently organised a series of reunions for alumni across the Northern Cape, Free State and Lesotho, bringing them together to reconnect with the university and discuss how they can contribute to its continued growth and development.

Football Officials Development Programme opens new pathways for students

For many aspiring footballers, the dream is to make it onto the pitch as a player. At the North-West University (NWU), however, students are being encouraged to look beyond playing and explore the many career opportunities that exist in the football industry.

Through the NWU Football…

Fuel shock reaches far beyond the pumps

Deep pockets will no longer suffice; we now need them to extend all the way down to our knees. The fuel price increases that took effect on Wednesday, 2 September will place further strain on an economy struggling to keep its head above water. Achieving National Treasury’s already modest growth forecast of 1.6% for…