Team excels at Security Summit 2024 Hackathon

The Security Summit 2024 Hackathon that took place recently at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg brought together some of the brightest minds in the cybersecurity community to collaborate on and innovate solutions addressing various security challenges.

Among the participants, the North-West University (NWU) student team…

Vanderbijlpark management welcomes newly appointed Student Campus Council

By Loveness Hulwane

The Vanderbijlpark Campus Management Committee of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a meet and greet event to congratulate and wish the newly appointed Student Campus Council (SCC) members a productive tenure in office.

The event's goal was to acquaint the recently…

Paving the way for ethical leadership from Potchefstroom to Geneva

The North-West University's (NWU’s) Unit for Distance Learning (UDL) emerged as a pivotal voice at the recent International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) Leadership Summit that took place from 5 to 7 June 2024.

This summit was a collaborative effort between the ICDE, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and…

Student and Miss World South Africa semi-finalist championing youth empowerment

At just 22 years old, Neo Nkhumane is making waves both academically and in the world of pageantry. A master's degree student in communication at the North-West University (NWU) and a semi-finalist for the Miss World South Africa pageant, she proves that beauty and brains can go hand in hand.

Hailing from the small town of Carletonville…

Student shines at DanceStar World competition

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mathlogonolo Bodibe’s fancy footwork and passion for dance recently took her to the international stage.

Mathlogonolo, a second-year BA communication student, participated in the annual DanceStar World Dance Masters competition that took place from 20 to 26 May in Croatia

Her dedication paid…

Career coaching sessions empower students with essential skills and insights

The North-West University (NWU) Career Services recently presented career coaching sessions focusing on diversity and inclusivity for 29 students on the Potchefstroom Campus.  

This opportunity provided a platform for students to delve into important topics, exchange ideas with peers, and gain invaluable insights into the ever-evolving…

Student advances to semi-finals of Miss World South Africa 2024

North-West University (NWU) student Rahama Metroll Milanzi has been selected as a semi-finalist for Miss World South Africa 2024. If she wins the title, she will represent South Africa in the global Miss World 2024 pageant, competing against more than 100 contestants from around the world.

Miss World South Africa, organised by Carol…

Women in Leadership initiative set to empower female workforce

The North-West University's (NWU’s) People and Culture division held an engagement session for its Women in Leadership initiative on 17 May 2024 at the Mahikeng Campus.

This session marks the first of three across the NWU’s campuses, following the programme's launch in 2023. The aim is to empowering female staff through professional…

Alumnus and dance coach shines bright

Prince Motaung, North-West University (NWU) alumnus and coach of the dance team on the Mahikeng Campus, recently earned national Protea colours.

He will also manage and coach dance team Omphile Makhobosi and Palesa Mphela, who will represent South Africa at the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) World Championship’s Under-21 Latin…

Students to represent SA at 2024 World Dance Sport Championship

Omphile Makhobosi and Palesa Mphela, members of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) dance team on the Mahikeng Campus, have been selected to represent South Africa at the 2024 World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) World Championship’s Latin Under-21 competition. The prestigious event will take place on 16 November 2024 in Salaspils, Latvia.…