Master’s student breaks new ground with study on black South African travel behaviours

By Gofaone Motsamai

While tourism remains one of South Africa’s biggest economic growth areas, little research has been done to investigate the travel habits of black city dwellers who are a fast-growing sector of the market.

Step up Kamohelo Lempe, a second-year MA Tourism candidate at the North-West…

Former NWU Soccer Institute duo make PSL breakthrough

Two former North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute players who once lit up the Varsity Football tournament have stepped onto the Premier Soccer League (PSL) stage. Banele Hlophe, a midfield talent who impressed with JDR Stars in the National First Division, has joined Chippa United, while Cameron Chweu has been signed by top-flight…

Men Evolve Meets Goddess Night event sets new standard for student engagement

By Jalize Fourie

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently transformed into a centre of inspiration, diversity, and meaningful connections as Men Evolve Meets Goddess Night brought students, staff, and alumni together under one roof.

The exciting event combined two long-standing…

Makhotso Mosikidi turns everyday heroes into a celebration

When most people wake up, go to work and tackle life’s daily challenges, they rarely expect recognition. Yet, for Makhotso Mosikidi, senior administrative officer in Student Life at the North-West University (NWU), these everyday acts of resilience are nothing short of heroic.

A mother of two young daughters, working three jobs while…

Dr Lucé Pretorius honoured with national early-career academic award

The North-West University (NWU) is celebrating a remarkable achievement, with Dr Lucé Pretorius, senior lecturer in Social Work at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, having received the prestigious Early Career Academic Award for 2025.

The accolade was presented at the annual Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions (…

Images and drawings reveal family experiences that words cannot

In a world where numbers and words often dominate research, a North-West University (NWU) scholar is urging academics to “picture it”. During her inaugural lecture Prof Vicki Koen from the Faculty of Health Sciences argued that images, drawings and photographs can unlock new ways of understanding family well-being that traditional methods…

We did it! The NWU Eagles are Varsity Netball champions!

By Phenyo Mokgothu and Bertie Jacobs

Sometimes words fail. What a performance. The North-West University (NWU) Eagles won the 2025 Varsity Netball tournament with a monumental 57-49 win over Kovsies in Bloemfontein on Monday night.

The…

A dialogue for South Africa’s renewal: Lessons from the past, challenges of the present

By Gofaone Motsamai

Thirty years ago, South Africans gathered around negotiation tables to confront a painful history and chart a democratic future. It was a time of uncertainty, but also of hope, as political enemies discovered the power of dialogue to dismantle apartheid and build a Constitution admired across…

Willy’s luxury car business gains traction

By Gosego Phutieagae

North-West University (NWU) alumnus Wilfred “Willy” Thahane studied transport economics and logistics at the NWU, and he had dreams of going places with his degree. Today, he runs a Pretoria-based luxury car rental business that caters to clients seeking more than just transportation.

Women Leading for Sustainability: Workshop empowers the next Generation

On 19 August 2025, the university hosted a transformative sustainability workshop aimed at strengthening pathways for female students into impactful careers. With support from the British Council South Africa, the event created an inspiring platform for students to engage with practitioners, explore career options, and build the skills required…