The solar car’s blood, sweat and tears were worth the trouble!

Multifaceted knowledge is the big prize with which Esté Heese, a former student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering, walked away after she was part of this university’s well-known solar car team. This also boosts her career at Eskom today.

This young engineer-in-training is prepared to take on any project…

Muffineers enjoy the sweet smell of entrepreneurial success

For The Muffineers success tastes and smells a lot like buttercream, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.

Alumnus Tshepiso Maimane and students Mohapi Motaung and Thato Moeng from the North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Vanderbijlpark are living proof that entrepreneurship is a viable career option for university students and graduates.…

NWU students donate R3,8 million to charity

R3,8 million, an amount that changes lives, that makes a difference to those who need it most.

On 2 March the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Student Rag Community Service (SRCS) donated R3 837 359,37 to various charities, schools, organisations and people in need during its annual pay-out function.

Founded in 1977, the…

NWU Enactus runners-up in SA’s 2nd Universities Business Challenge

The Enactus student chapter of the North-West University (NWU) is making its impact felt nationally, and if their performance in 2018 was anything to go by, then the stage is set for an exciting new year.

The chapter ended 2018 on a high after being announced as the runners-up in the Cognity Advisory’s Universities Business Challenge (UBC…

NWU’s Faculty of Law marches for the rights of children

More than 200 people participated in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) awareness march to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Bill of Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).

The march took place on 26 February at the NWU’s campus in Potchefstroom, bringing students, staff, children and…

NWU academic speaks to global economic challenges

The global economy affects South Africa and ultimately also the financial sustainability of individual households. That is why the contribution of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Ravinder Rena at the Conference on Sustainable Economic Transformation, Innovation and Governance in Emerging Economies is invaluable.

Prof Rena…

NWU Vanderbijlpark: masters at mind sports

When it comes to mind sports as a competitive sporting code, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark is without a doubt leading the charge.

During the recent Gauteng Championships that was hosted in Randburg, the team from Vanderbijlpark not only made their presence felt, but also walked away triumphant in several…

NWU gives his dreams wings

Speed, technology, adrenalin and the scent of rubber are all part of the dream of Shaun Botha, a master’s-degree student in mechanical engineering at the North-West University (NWU).

This will not remain a dream, however, as Shaun is equipping himself with the necessary expertise to help him achieve his dream to one day make a…

Against all odds: Disability is not inability

Letlhogonolo Mafela was born without arms, but refused to let his physical disability stand in the way of realising his dreams.

Self-acceptance has helped him defy the odds and obtain a BCom degree in economics, which will be conferred on him during the North-West University’s (NWU’s) April autumn graduations.

Letlhogonolo…

NWU Boxer ready to take on the world

Another boxer from the North-West University (NWU) boxing team has just turned professional.

Sphiwe Mankosi, one of the most decorated student boxers since joining the team, recently made the switch from amateur boxing to pro.

Sphiwe has participated in various local tournaments, league, provincial and national…