Vanderbijlpark esports team dominates Varsity Weekend to secure grand finale spot

The esports team on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus delivered an electrifying performance at the Varsity Weekend held at the EFC World Sport Betting Arena in Fourways, Johannesburg. They earned themselves a coveted place in the Rocket League Grand Finale this December.

Competing against some of South Africa’s…

Cricket team ready to battle in the USSA showdown in Stellenbosch

In December, when Christian Mahlalela leads his North-West University (NWU) side onto the cricket field in Stellenbosch, he will be carrying more than just his team’s hopes. He will bear the responsibility of redemption, and with the help of his teammates, this weight will be as light as a feather.

The NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus…

Soil scientists urge action as climate change takes its toll

By Gosego Phutieagae

Healthy soil produces strong plants, purifies water, prevents flooding and captures carbon dioxide. Depleted soil, on the other hand, has dire consequences for biodiversity, food security and climate resilience.

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is leading the…

Hydroelectricity lowers emissions, natural gas shows mixed impact in SA study

South Africa is a top carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitter in Africa, and new research explores how the country’s energy choices shape its sustainability path.

Shivangi Nilan Patel, a recent cum laude graduate of the North-West University (NWU), investigated the effect of hydroelectricity and natural gas consumption on environmental…

Better investment rating is welcome news

The widely expected decision by Standard & Poor’s to upgrade South Africa’s investment rating for the first time in nearly two decades is welcome news for the economy.

Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the NWU Business School, in commenting on the decision by global agency Standard & Poor’s to upgrade South Africa’s credit…

Accelerated structural reforms are the most effective pathway to job-rich growth

The broad economic and fiscal strategies outlined in the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) are realistic and credible given South Africa’s challenging economic context.

In commenting on the 2025 MTBPS that Finance Minister Enoch Godwanga presented to Parliament on 12…

The Government of National Unity and the persistence of the old order

Prof Joseph Sekhampu

Chief Director of the NWU Business School

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

The Government of National Unity has now settled into the political landscape and is no longer an experiment, but a lived reality. Its…

Healthier lifestyles are key to preventing diabetes

By Gosego Phutieagae

As the world commemorates International Diabetes Day on 14 November, the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening awareness on diabetes prevention and management. In the weeks leading up to the global observance, the Obesity and…

NWU drives innovation with remote monitoring technology

The North-West University (NWU) continues to show its commitment to cutting-edge innovation and practical research solutions. The new STRIDE remote unit, which makes remote management of equipment and processes possible, easier and more accessible, is the latest business-ready technology to come out of the Faculty…

CHHP explores the dynamics of couples and family therapy

Dr Rümando Kok

Interview between Prof Pieter Kruger, director of the CHHP, and Dr Rümando Kok

Navigating human relationships can be a maze of conflict and misunderstandings, especially in the close-knit relationship dynamics of couples and families.  The North-West University’s (NWU) Centre…