Introducing technology and real-world scenarios to first-year students

The North-West University (NWU) continues to embrace innovative teaching approaches that prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving workplace. This commitment was recently demonstrated through an engaging classroom initiative designed for first-year Human Resource Management (HRM) students, where technology and real-world…

Academic and alumni recognised among Inside Education’s 100 Shining Stars

Recognition for academic and community impact has placed the North-West University (NWU) in focus after one of its academics and two alumni were named among Inside Education’s 100 South African Shining Stars.

Dr Benjamin Rapanyane, a senior lecturer in political science at the NWU, was selected for his contribution to education in…

Special moment for dean as daughter graduates in programme she championed

Twelve years ago, Prof. Liezl van Dyk, executive dean of the Faculty of Engineering, came to the North-West University (NWU) on a mission: to play a central role in developing industrial engineering as an impactful discipline at the university. Her daughter, Karla, was 10 years old at the time. Now, on 31 March this year, Prof. van Dyk…

NWU ladies cricket team secures promotion to A division

By Gosego Phutieagae

In a remarkable rise, the North-West University (NWU) ladies cricket team has exceeded expectations, securing promotion to the Premier A division after being crowned the North West Women’s Premier B Champions for the 2025/26 season. This demonstrates the power of resilience and the…

NWU Mahikeng Stadium meets national standards for professional football

The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Stadium has been approved to host matches in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, underlining the university’s ability to provide facilities that comply with the requirements for professional football in South Africa.

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Lerumo Lions FC have been using the 3 000…

Giving to women multiplies power and progress for all

The spirit of International Women’s Day came alive at the Vanderbijlpark campus of the North-West University (NWU) on 26 March 2026, as leaders, scholars, and students gathered under the theme “Give to Gain: Advancing Rights, Justice, and Empowerment for Women and Girls in Africa: Gofa kego Atlega’’.

Anchored in the global call of “…

International partnership targets perinatal mental health care in rural South Africa

Long-term capacity building is required to address perinatal mood disorders which affect more than a third of women in South Africa, negatively impacting individuals and families.

To address this, local, international health care professionals and academics met in Mahikeng from 9 to 13 March 2026. The purpose was to advance a joint…

A father’s pride: Siviwe Tyobeka’s journey from biochemistry to honours and beyond

Siviwe Tyobeka steps onto the stage at the Sanlam Auditorium. She walks with calm confidence, but behind it is a journey filled with effort and growth.

Today, that journey shows. At the centre stage, her father and principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU),…

NWU students make waves at South African Canoe Polo championships in Cape Town

The South African Canoe Polo Championships took centre stage, from 27 February to 1 March, in Century City, Cape Town bringing together top paddlers from across the country for a weekend of fast-paced, high-intensity action.

Canoe polo is a dynamic water sport that combines elements of kayaking and water polo, where teams battle it out…

NWU Eagles’ comeback secures home semifinal

The FNB North-West University (NWU) Eagles secured a dramatic, hard-fought 56 -53 victory over the FNB University of Cape Town (UCT) Ikeys on Monday, 20 March in front of a boisterous crowd at the Fanie Du Toit Stadium. In a game of two halves, defined by moments of magic and mistakes, the Eagles were waiting in the wings.  

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