On 25 May 1963, Africa made history with the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the precursor to the African Union (AU).

The inaugural gala event of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Enterprising Women Programme as on the campus in Mahikeng was a night of glitz and glamour. The event, reminiscent of the Oscars of Entrepreneurship, was recently hosted in the capital of the North West province.

Imagine having a skin problem – could be a blemish, rash or an unsightly pimple. Now, imagine walking to your garden or a nearby forest to find plants to prepare a lotion or ointment, rather than buying an expensive product.

Is it possible to balance a successful academic career with a passion for sport? In short: yes. The sky is the limit for focused and dedicated athletes, and with the right attitude, a person can achieve great things in more than one area.

Student leaders at institutions of higher learning are often perceived as lacking academic impact and therefore not completing their studies in time.

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently appointed two North-West University (NWU) alumni to the Municipality Demarcation Board (MDB).

Higher education institutions in South Africa have been confronted with various changes in recent years, urging them to keep up with the times, adapt and grow.

Six years ago Thabang Belang worked as a construction worker at Mokgethi Construction and later at Shoprite, earning R100 a day.

In a country that is struggling with water supply, the North-West University (NWU) has found a cowpea plant that does not require a lot of water compared to other field crops.

South Africa has vast musical talent but all too often, up-and-coming musicians are overshadowed by established artists in the industry. New artists will soon be heard loud and clear if two third-year information technology students from the North-West University (NWU) have their way.