Final-year language students look forward to a future full of possibility

By Gofaone Motsamai and Keaoleboga Motshabi

A classroom once filled with nervous first years became a space of confidence and direction as the North-West University’s (NWU) School of Languages on the Mahikeng Campus welcomed its 2025 final-year students to an information session on 24 July on furthering their…

Prof Welma Lubbe appointed to global committee for newborn brain care

Prof Welma Lubbe from the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ) research focus area at the North-West University (NWU) has been appointed as the nursing representative on the global committee for the Newborn Brain Society.

Prof Lubbe, who is the director of NuMIQ and focuses her research on neonatal care in the Faculty of Health…

Achieving Africa’s vision: why universities must return to serving society

By Prof Ushotanefe Useh

Universities in Africa stand at a crossroads today. While they continue to produce research, award degrees and rank in global academic listings, an uncomfortable question lingers: are they truly serving the societies that fund and sustain them? Are their graduates solving the most…

Education, animal health, and basic services at the heart of Mandela Day outreach

In the spirit of compassion and service that defined Nelson Mandela’s legacy, the North-West University (NWU) marked Mandela Day 2025 with a series of impactful community outreach initiatives, focusing on education, animal health, and basic service delivery.

Laying the foundation through early childhood education

Nelson Mandela…

Sir Hilary Beckles receives honorary doctorate from the NWU

On Wednesday, 30 July, the North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate on Professor Sir Hilary McDonald Beckles, a distinguished Caribbean historian and vice-chancellor of the University of the West Indies (UWI). The award recognises Sir Hilary’s formidable academic contributions and his global…

Political analyst weighs in on allegations against minister of police

The allegations against the South African police minister are indeed serious and damaging, further eroding the little trust that citizens still have in institutions.

According to Thabang Motswaledi, a political analyst at the North-West University (NWU), the allegations have placed the already preoccupied Government of National Unity (…

Dr Sabelile Tenza leads the charge in healthcare innovations in Nairobi

In order to enhance healthcare throughout Africa, it is crucial to equip frontline healthcare workers with the necessary tools and confidence to drive change. However, their hard work often goes unnoticed and unappreciated.

Dr Sabelile Tenza, an expert in healthcare quality and patient safety, helped to shine a spotlight on these unsung…

South Africa faces a waste crisis with legal and health consequences

South Africa’s failure to manage waste properly is no longer just an environmental issue; it is a growing legal, health and human rights concern and without urgent reform, the costs will continue to mount in landfills and lives.

With nearly a third of households lacking access to formal waste removal, communities increasingly rely on…

Faculty of Humanities celebrates top academic performers

By Gofaone Motsamai

In a hall filled with eager students and guests, the air buzzed with anticipation as the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities prepared to host its annual Dean’s Merit Awards.

The Dean’s Merit List recognises students who achieve an average of 75% and above in all their modules. Only 138…

Leopard Lair® 2025: The battle of innovation and creativity across faculties

On Thursday, 24 July, the 2025 Leopards Lair® Student Pitching event showcased a vibrant celebration of innovative ideas. Held at the D’Vine VenU on the Potchefstroom Campus, the event highlighted exceptional student talent across two categories: Side Hustles and Research-Based Ventures.

TTIS and the bhive Enterprise Development Centre…