NWU Purple Walk: walking boldly and proudly to help students in need

On Friday, 5 September, staff, students and alumni of the North-West University (NWU) joined forces across all three campuses to walk proudly and boldly in support of students in need.

The spirit of generosity and compassion was evident among those who took part in the NWU Purple Walk, a remarkable initiative that celebrated NWU Giving…

Recognising top achievers in academic mentorship programme

The Optentia research unit, in collaboration with the People and Culture department at the North-West University (NWU), recently honoured a group of exceptional academic mentors and mentees who completed the university’s flagship development programmes: Being a Successful Academic Mentor and Being a Successful Academic Mentee.

Between…

Criminologist says tenderpreneur calls for Minister Groenewald’s dismissal unjustified, unwarranted

• Dr Casper Lötter: “Tenderpreneurs only care for their profits and have no regard for the crises in public safety that they have unleashed.”

• “It is imperative that all South Africans resist the revival of this American monster known as the Prison-Industrial-Complex on South African soil.”

• “In this struggle against crime,…

TRACTOR Awareness Rally departs: a journey of memory, hope and community

On a bright and sunny Saturday morning, 30 August 2025, the grounds of the Samuel Broadbent House in Potchefstroom became the starting point of a remarkable journey. The TRACTOR Awareness Rally (Together Rallying Across Communities To Overcome Remembrance-loss) began its 1 900-kilometre trip with an emotional departure.

The morning’s…

Joubert Schoeman’s sevens dream becomes a reality

Joubert Schoeman has achieved a lifelong dream by signing his official Springbok Sevens contract. He went from being a player for the North-West University (NWU) Eagles to becoming a national rugby star.

Schoeman, a BCom Honours student in Management Accounting, was a key player in the Springbok Sevens "A" side that won the prestigious…

Musician flies flag for African unity

When Nigerian superstar Davido stepped out on stage at the Scorpion Kings and Friends concert in Pretoria in a custom-made biker jacket adorned with the South African flag, he drew enthusiastic cheers from the crowd. It was a wardrobe choice that stretched beyond fashion or performance.

Davido, who expressed his love for South Africa on…

Professor honoured for mental health advocacy

Prof Leepile Sehularo, director of the Lifestyle Diseases research focus area at the North-West University (NWU), has been recognised for his efforts in calling for more mental health research and better support systems.

He received the Positive Mental Health Advocate Award at The Big Up Awards on 23 August.

The Big Up Awards…

September is Biodiversity Month - discover the NWU's wild side!

As part of Biodiversity Month, the NWU is proud to unveil its biodiversity information booklet, "From Soil to Sky: Get to Know Your Campus". This guide showcases the rich and diverse ecosystems thriving across our three campuses.

From secretive hedgehogs and iconic springboks to…

bhive Enterprise Development Centre celebrates and empowers women in the Vaal region

The Vaal region came alive recently when the North-West University (NWU) bhive Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) programme opened its doors to the Vaal United Business Forum for a powerful training session on “The Basics of Investing and Investments”. The event was not only a workshop, but also a celebration of women in business,…

Indigenous languages bring meaning to health care messaging

By Gofaone Motsamai

When Perpetual Umeaku realised that many communities lacked access to health information in a language they could understand, she set out to challenge the status quo and started exploring indigenous languages in health communication.

This focus led her to win the Doctoral Poster…