The North-West University (NWU) Eagles will aim to move one step closer to defending their Varsity Netball title when they face UP-Tuks in the semi-final on Monday, 21 September 2026.
The knockout clash brings together two strong sides with one clear goal: a place in the Varsity Netball final. For the NWU, the focus is on staying composed, protecting possession and delivering a consistent performance for the full 60 minutes.
A sea of purple swept across the North-West University (NWU) campuses as students, staff, alumni, donors and partners came together for the Purple Walk, turning the university purple in a powerful show of solidarity with students facing financial challenges.
Held at the Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark and Mahikeng campuses, the annual fundraising initiative brought together students, staff, alumni, donors and partners in support of the We Care Fund of the university.
Plans to bring more taxi and e-hailing operators into South Africa’s tax net could raise state revenue, but they may also increase transport costs and put pressure on operators and cash-strapped commuters.
This is according to Dr Olebogeng Ambrocius Baikgaki, senior lecturer and programme leader in the subject group Transport Economics and Logistics Management at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus.
South Africa’s digital humanities community is set to come together for the Digital Humanities Cluster Summit, taking place from 7–9 October 2026 at UNISA in Pretoria, with online participation also available.
From the classrooms of the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) to the leadership of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of South Africa, Leonard Gaoretelelwe Lekgetho’s journey is one of perseverance, academic excellence and a lifelong commitment to public service.
Africa can draw on the leadership values of its past to build stronger institutions, restore public trust and reclaim its intellectual future.
This was the central message from Prof. Gilbert Motsaathebe, deputy dean for teaching and learning in the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU).
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from being repeatedly told to be more careful. Be more vigilant. Don’t walk alone. Don’t run alone. Avoid isolated places. Tell someone where you are going. Keep your phone with you. Dress modestly – I am not quite sure how a 6-month-old baby in diapers can do this – yet they can be violated in this country!
The fight for gender equality is far from over, with rising misogyny, sexism and gender-based violence (GBV) showing that women’s rights cannot be taken for granted, an international child protection expert has warned.
Dr Claire McLoone-Richards, an international expert in child protection and gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), recently delivered the first international guest lecture hosted by the North-West University (NWU) GBV and Victim Empowerment Centre.
The growing impact of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute has earned recognition beyond the football pitch after it received a special honour at the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) North West provincial municipal awards.
The courage of women who opened doors for others must be turned into opportunities for the next generation.
This message was shared by Judge Mpho Catherine Mamosebo during the Women’s Month celebration of the North-West University (NWU) at its Mahikeng Campus on 28 August 2026.