Akker a European colossus

There cannot be a more contrasting display of two rugby players’ personalities than the punch-up between Schalk Brits and Akker van der Merwe in 2019.

The two Springbok hookers – Brits donning the blue of the Bulls, Van der Merwe the black of the Sharks – had a no-holds-barred brawl…

NWU Optentia to host lecture by world-renowned professor on opportunities and challenges of Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact – not only on people’s health, but also disrupting the general way of life.  

To explain how the Covid-19 pandemic can present opportunities and challenges in the future, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area will host a virtual lecture by…

A story of hope

For the past four years the Hillensberg Trust has been making the dreams of several North-West University (NWU) students come true.

The trust was established in the late 1970s and the bursary grant was launched in 2017. Since its inception, students at the NWU have received bursaries to the value of R5 million.

The trust funds…

NWU alumnus rewarded for helping youth

North-West University (NWU) alumnus Jerry Baba Bangude was recently recognised for dedicating his time and resources to uplift the youth.

He received two accolades at the Mabaso Empire Youth Awards – the Author of the Year 2020 award and the…

NWU Business School facilitates contemporary topics to help shape executive minds in Africa

The first Think Tank of 2021 of the Business School at the North-West University (NWU) took place on 18 February 2021. Fifty-six participants attended, and two speakers presented their perspectives on the topic of Political stability and democracy in Africa – opportunities and threats for business enterprises.

NWU professor is global team member and key participant in international theological conference

North-West University (NWU) professor in practical theology, Prof Vhumani Magezi, has been invited to be a global team member and key participant of the Lausanne 2024 Theology Working Group (TWG) Network conference. 

The TWG Network is a large and prestigious international…

NWU secures laptop donation

With the world facing an unprecedented challenge in the form of the global Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen stakeholders coming together to combat this pandemic.

The North-West University (NWU) played its part by supporting students with…

NWU alumna’s dream is coming true

Tumelo ‘Melo’ Mthethwa, a North-West University (NWU) alumna, will be releasing a song with one of South Africa’s biggest female hip-hop artists, Fifi Cooper, and producer GreenFingures.

The song titled “Dream Come True” is an emotional expression of a love so beautiful and amazing…

NWU has reached capacity – no walk-in students allowed during registration of first-year students

The North-West University (NWU) will not allow persons who did not qualify for admission, did not receive an offer to study or who applied late to enter its campuses as so-called walk-ins during the registration period for first-year students in 2021.

NWU School of Nursing educates communities on Covid-19 and vaccines

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Nursing in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Community Police Forum (CPF), and the South African Ministers Fraternal (SAMIFRA), hosted a campaign from 9 to 11 February to educate the community of Extension 39 in Mahikeng on Covid-19 and…