Twenty-two community members from the Vaal United Business Forum (VUBF) have strengthened their baking, catering and business management skills through a community engagement and business incubation programme sponsored by the North-West University (NWU) and hosted by the NDS Chef's Academy.
The North-West University (NWU) successfully implemented an Electrical and Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Skills Training Programme aimed at strengthening the technical capacity of local small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs).
The programme benefited the contractors from local municipalities surrounding the university's three campuses.
The Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has convened a Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Multi-Stakeholder Forum to strengthen collaboration between the university, law enforcement agencies, government structures and community organisations in addressing GBVF and improving student safety.
How can research help improve healthcare? This question was at the heart of the 2026 Sedibeng District Research Conference, held on 2 October at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus.
Hosted by Sedibeng District Health Services in collaboration with the NWU’s Faculty of Health Sciences, the conference brought together healthcare professionals, researchers and academics to share findings and discuss ways to improve patient care.
Access to higher education can transform lives, but for many aspiring students, the only way to access tertiary education is with the support of donors and industry partners. These partners’ and benefactors’ continued investment in students, academic initiatives and community-focused programmes helps the North-West University (NWU) advance its strategic goals while creating meaningful impact beyond the campuses.
The North-West University (NWU) chancellor, Dr Anna Mokgokong, has highlighted the potential of strategic partnerships between universities, traditional leadership, farmers and industry to strengthen agricultural production, create employment and connect local producers to commercial markets.
The chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) and professor of practice at the NWU Business School, Dr Anna Mokgokong, called for science, enterprise and partnership to convert rural potential into shared prosperity.
On 18 September 2026, the TRACTOR Campaign team reunited at Crista Galli in Potchefstroom to reflect on a journey that took them nearly 1 900 kilometres across South Africa and left a lasting impact on each of them.
As they shared their memories, challenges and encounters, it became clear that the campaign had been about much more than raising awareness about dementia. It had changed the people behind it, deepening their understanding of compassion, resilience and the power of human connection.
Transport is about more than moving people and goods. It connects communities to jobs, education and economic opportunities. This message took centre stage as the North-West University (NWU) brought together industry experts, government officials, traditional leaders and students to explore solutions to transport challenges and prepare young people for careers in the sector.
The North-West University (NWU), led by the deputy vice-chancellor for student life, people and culture and transformation, Dr Joe Molete, joined traditional leaders, community members and cultural practitioners at the ninth annual Tholo Ikitse Cultural Festival, held at the Kgotla of the Barolong Boo Motshegare in Lokaleng Village on Saturday, 17 October 2026.