National Women’s Day commemorates the 20,000 women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956, giving us the powerful words: “Wathint’ abafazi, wathint’ imbokodo” – “You strike a woman, you strike a rock.” But I sometimes wonder whether we remember only the determination of those women, or whether we acknowledge the more uncomfortable part of our history: they were not asking to be recognised. They were demanding that a system change.
South Africa’s infrastructure is failing, but the deeper crisis is that we are not developing the engineers, scientists and innovators needed to rebuild it.
Prof. Kapil Moothi from the North-West University (NWU) has earned international recognition for his pioneering research on sustainable water treatment after presenting two peer-reviewed papers and serving in key leadership roles at a prestigious global environmental conference.
Science came alive for more than 1500 learners from schools across the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District when the North-West University (NWU) hosted its fourth annual Vice-Chancellor's Science Day at Hoërskool Wolmaransstad, exposing young people to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers while bringing university expertise directly to communities.
Science came alive long after the classroom bell had rung as educators, learners and community members gathered at Hoërskool Wolmaransstad for a Pre-Vice-Chancellor's Science Day programme that combined robotics, astronomy and hands-on learning.
The activities formed part of the build-up to the North-West University's (NWU's) 2026 Vice-Chancellor's Science Day, which is held under the theme "Science, technology and innovation are for everyone".
The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute capped a landmark season by claiming three of the province's top honours at the 10th North West Sports Awards.
The institute was named Team of the Year, head coach Nkululeko Malgas received the Coach of the Year award, and captain Aphelele Sibisi was crowned Sport Star of the Year.
The North-West University (NWU) congratulates Dr Lebogang Mathibe Ramalepe, a senior psychology lecturer and public health researcher at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, on her appointment as chairperson of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NCGBVF).
The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) continues to make a significant contribution to the development of South African jurisprudence, with Prof. Boitumelo “Tumi” Mmusinyane playing a pivotal role in a landmark High Court judgment that considered whether a surrogacy agreement is compatible with customary law.
The North-West University (NWU) reaffirmed its status as one of the leading sports universities in South Africa after securing six of the top honours at the 10th North West Sports Awards event, with its football, athletics and road running programmes all recognised during the ceremony held at the Sun City Superbowl on Saturday.
The historic rise of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute into professional football has earned another milestone after captain Aphelele Sibisi was named the 2026 North West Sport Star of the Year at the 10th North West Sports Awards held at the Sun City Superbowl on Saturday, 1 August 2026.
The award, determined through a public vote, was in recognition of his performances and leadership during the first half of the season.