Maths and science offer a wealth of opportunities for young women

Female academics from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus Science Centre once again confirmed that mathematics and science can open up limitless career opportunities for girls and young women.

“The opportunities in chemistry are endless. You can work in environmental science, start your own business, or even create…

Khayalethu Residence cleans Mahikeng Primary School at 131-year mark

Leaving their books and computers on campus, students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus picked up brooms and refuse bags and headed into the community.

At they entered the gates of Mahikeng Primary on 13 February, they rolled up their sleeves and marked the school’s build-up to its 131-year anniversary in August…

From Taung to the helm of the SIU: alumnus Leonard Lekgetho leads with integrity

When Leonard Lekgetho speaks about justice, it is not as an abstract ideal but as a lifelong calling. Appointed as acting head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) by President Cyril Ramaphosa, this North-West University (NWU) alumnus carries with him more than two decades of experience in the fight against corruption, and the values shaped…

The labour market as a lagging indicator of political settlement

By Prof. Joseph Sekhampu, chief director of the NWU Business School.

Every society organises its economy around a set of implicit bargains about power, access, and reward. Those bargains determine who enters markets easily, who must navigate layers of permission, who receives protection, and who absorbs risk.…

Eagles soar in Bloemfontein with a convincing comeback victory

In an energetic round one clash of the 2026 Varsity Cup, the NWU Eagles delivered a statement performance in the City of Roses, overpowering CUT 59-42. Played at the CUT Stadium, the fixture saw the hosts desperate to overturn their recent poor results against the Purple Army, including a previous loss at the 2025 USSA Games.

The…

Multilingualism makes us distinctive

The term ‘multilingualism’ can often be used as window-dressing to obscure a lack of commitment to our national inclusivity cause. However, proclaiming a commitment to multilingualism is very different from being an active participant in the promotion of multilingualism.

According…

Vanderbijlpark Campus honours decades of dedication at Long-Service Awards ceremony

A spirit of gratitude and celebration filled the Tsebonokeng Hall on the Vanderbijlpark Campus as the North-West University (NWU) honoured staff members for their years of dedicated service.

The annual Long-Service Awards ceremony followed the official academic opening and brought together staff and campus leadership in recognition of…

Leading with purpose: Itumeleng Joy Molaakgosi’s journey from Bodibe to the principal’s office

From the quiet streets of the Bodibe village outside Lichtenburg to the helm of a secondary school in Rustenburg, North-West University (NWU) alumnus Itumeleng Joy Molaakgosi embodies resilience, academic excellence and servant leadership.

Itumeleng was born on 19 March 1987 and raised by parents who had no formal education, and his…

NWU opens 2026 academic year with renewed vision and purpose

A renewed sense of focus and institutional purpose marked the official opening of the 2026 academic year at the North-West University (NWU) on Friday, 13 February.

The ceremony, broadcast live from the Potchefstroom Campus to Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark, signalled not only the start of lectures and registrations, but also served as a…

NWU to livestream partial solar eclipse from campus observatory

Researchers and students at the North-West University (NWU) will livestream a partial solar eclipse from the NWU Solar Observatory* on the Potchefstroom Campus. This gives the public a safe way to experience the breathtaking celestial event on 17 February 2026.

Dr Ruhann Steyn, senior lecturer and researcher at the Centre for Space…