Borders and jobs: What the ‘March and March’ debate means for SA’s agricultural labour force
Opinion piece by Ella Mogashoa, a researcher in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU).
Human Interest
Breaking the silence: Encouraging men to prioritise mental well-being
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental wellness and healthy lifestyles when it hosted a Men's Health Event on Saturday, 27 June 2026.
The event brought together staff and stakeholders under the theme of encouraging men to prioritise their physical and mental well-being while breaking the stigma surrounding men's mental health.
NWU Eagles set to fly with new professional contracts
The North-West University (NWU) Rugby Institute has been the breeding ground for some of the most talented rugby players in the country – this is no exception in 2026.
Six Varsity Cup stars of the NWU Eagles have signed professional contracts with South African rugby unions. They are Matthew Fortuin (Sharks), Jaco du Toit (Sharks), Stephan Krugel (Pumas), Jordan McLoughlin (Pumas), Sean Roulston (SWD) and Ricardo Fourie (Leopards).
How NWU experts can help you: Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
By Michelle Hammann
Men who are struggling with their mental health seek treatment less often than women. This is in part due to the ongoing stigma against men who ask for mental health support. At the North-West University (NWU), Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month in June is centred around making male students and staff aware of how they can ask for support and whom they can approach.
Honouring a leader who helped shape the NWU
There are people who pass through institutions, and then there are people who become part of them woven into the very fabric of what an organisation stands for. Bert Sorgdrager belongs to the latter.
When stars outshine the team
South Africa went into its World Cup match against South Korea without Teboho Mokoena, and much of the national conversation focused on one question: Could Bafana Bafana cope without him?
They did. Bafana Bafana beat South Korea 1-0 and advanced to the Round of 32, a result that shifted the debate from individual absence to collective response.
PENPlay launches innovative portfolio of gamified learning tools developed at the NWU
PENPlay has launched a new portfolio of gamified learning tools developed under licence from the North-West University (NWU), offering learners, educators and training institutions innovative ways to build critical skills through interactive play-based learning.
Biokinetics student finds her rhythm between biokinetics and song
For Zimri Leuvennink, life has never been about standing still. Whether in a gym, on a stage or in a recording studio, she thrives on movement, energy and connection. This final-year biokinetics student on the Potchefstroom Campus is stepping confidently into the spotlight after landing a recording contract.
NWU researchers shine at 2026 BRICS Postgraduate Forum in Brazil
The North-West University (NWU) strengthened its international research profile through successful participation in the 2026 BRICS Postgraduate Forum, held from 9 to 11 June 2026 at the University of Campinas in Brazil.
NWU athletic stars named in TeamSA Squad for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) officially unveiled its final TeamSA squad and competition kit for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at the Olympic House in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 24 June.
The announcement marked a significant step forward in the country’s preparations for the multi-sport event, scheduled to take place in Scotland from 23 July to 2 August 2026.