A Mandela Day initiative by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education has left more than fresh paint and renovated classrooms at Ipeleng Primary School in Montshiwa Township.
The project aimed to improve the learning environment of the school while reinforcing the long-term commitment of the university to community engagement beyond the campus.
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus welcomed the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Nokuzola Capa, to a high-level youth dialogue aimed at empowering the next generation of agricultural leaders and advancing sustainable food security.
The School of Human Movement Science at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is celebrating the achievements of six students who were selected for the 2026 National Winter School Sport Championships, held from 11 to 13 July 2026 in the Eastern Cape.
The initiative provided students with a unique opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom in a real sporting environment while strengthening their professional skills and industry readiness.
On 5 December, 2013, the world stood still as it mourned the passing of a man who transcended being a statesman.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was that, and so much more. He left a legacy cast in iron and forged in a fire of passion for humanity. No prison cell could restrain his ideals, no sounds of suppression, intimidation or fear could silence his voice.
As mournful as we were on that sorrowful day 16 years ago, so loud we are in celebrating his life on his birthday every 18 July.
For many who grew up in the 1990s, Captain Planet was the environmental superhero who could only be summoned when five young Planeteers united the powers of earth, fire, wind, water and heart.
It was this familiar image that Prof. Habib Noorbhai, deputy dean for research, innovation, community engagement and postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences, used to describe the Faculty of Health Community Engagement Champions and delegates at the African Community-Led Knowledge Co-Creation Conference.
For many farmers and animal owners in the North West Province, access to animal healthcare can determine the health of their livestock, household income and food security. At the North-West University (NWU), the Dale Bieghle Animal Health Centre has become a link between academic training and community service, providing animal healthcare while preparing graduates to serve South Africa's agricultural sector.
A new initiative by the North-West University (NWU) is ensuring that staff and students have access to drinking water of the highest quality across its campuses. Through the university's Waterwise Project, the Mahikeng Campus has become the first to achieve this milestone, with every tap now delivering clean, safe drinking water that meets South Africa's national standards. The Vanderbijlpark Campus is expected to reach the same milestone by mid-September this year, followed by the Potchefstroom Campus at a later stage.
Senior business and provincial government leaders have seen for themselves what young entrepreneurs can do with support from entrepreneurially minded partners such as the North-West University (NWU) and its North West Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub.
Around 40 entrepreneurs presented their business ideas to a provincial judging panel which mostly were in manufacturing during the Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge held on 8 July at the hub, which is based at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus.