NWU to confer honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule

The North-West University (NWU) will proudly confer an honorary doctorate on the esteemed South African cultural icon, Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule, in recognition of his remarkable and lifelong dedication to the preservation and advancement of South African choral music.

NWU student Bradley Nkoana strengthens global sprint credentials with relay success

Bradley Nkoana, Olympic star and proud NWU Eagle, continues to soar on the global stage after delivering another excellent result for South Africa at the World Athletics Relays.

Nkoana formed part of the South African 4x100 m relay team alongside Akani Simbine, Cheswill Johnson and Mvuyo Moss, with the quartet securing second place. The…

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…

Students return indigenous knowledge research to communities

Returning research findings to the communities that shaped them took centre stage as two North-West University (NWU) postgraduate students led feedback sessions across North West, turning academic work into shared knowledge and practical application.

Keamogela Innocentia Nko and Tswelelopele Gobitsaone Mpolokeng, affiliated with the…

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…

30 graduates launch community animal health enterprises

A group of 30 animal health graduates is moving into business thanks to a joint programme between the North-West University (NWU) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

The initiative aims to equip the graduates to establish primary animal health care (PAHC) enterprises and deliver services in underserved communities. It…

Research.com names researchers among the best psychology scientists

The 2026 ranking edition of the leading global platform, Research.com, places three of the researchers of the North-West University (NWU) among the best scientists in the field of psychology.

The inclusion of Prof. Ian Rothmann and extraordinary professors Prof. Bouwien Smits-Engelsman and Prof. Linda Theron in the list underscores the…

Researchers’ dedication delivers Africa’s first free motor performance test for children

Groundbreaking research in child health assessment has now led to the development of the first free, open-source motor performance test designed specifically for African children.

Breakthrough research by Prof. Bouwien Smits-Engelsman, an extraordinary professor at the North-West University (NWU), and a team of international…

South Africa’s foot-and-mouth crisis is a failure of cooperation

South Africa’s struggle to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is exposing a deeper problem than the outbreak itself. The country’s response remains firmly state-led, yet the state’s capacity to execute that response is increasingly in doubt.

Much of this gap between control and capability appears to stem from the…

Faculty of Education celebrates excellence at 2025 FEDU Awards

The Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its prestigious 2025 FEDU Awards, bringing together academics, professional staff, and key stakeholders from across its three campuses in a vibrant celebration of excellence.

The ceremony honoured outstanding achievements in teaching, research, innovation, and…