Human Interest

Community Sports Outreach Programme inspires young talent in Ramatlabama

Read more about Community Sports Outreach Programme inspires young talent in Ramatlabama

The North-West University (NWU) reaffirmed its commitment to community engagement and youth development when its Community Sports Outreach Programme reached schools in the Ramatlabama area on 29 July 2026.

Hosted at Melorane Primary School in the Six Hundred Village, with Batloung Secondary School serving as the host school, the initiative used sport as a catalyst for empowerment, healthy living and talent development among young people.

Executive dean earns C2 rating for his impactful finance research

Read more about Executive dean earns C2 rating for his impactful finance research

Research that addresses real-world challenges in African economies has earned Prof. Mabutho Sibanda, executive dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, a C2 rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF).

Unlocking dreams, shaping futures: Inspiring Matlaba Primary School learners through community engagement

Read more about Unlocking dreams, shaping futures: Inspiring Matlaba Primary School learners through community engagement

The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU) continues to make a meaningful difference beyond the classroom through community engagement initiatives that inspire young people to believe in their potential and pursue their dreams.

Acting head of the SIU to present prestige lecture on combating public sector corruption

Read more about Acting head of the SIU to present prestige lecture on combating public sector corruption

The North-West University (NWU) is set to host a prestigious public lecture that will bring together academia, students, public sector leaders and anti-corruption practitioners to engage on one of the most pressing governance challenges in South Africa.

NWU signs strategic agricultural partnership

Read more about NWU signs strategic agricultural partnership

NWU signs strategic agricultural partnership to drive food security, rural economic growth and innovation

The North-West University (NWU), Community Venture Capital (Pty) Ltd (CVC), and NWU Enterprises (Pty) Ltd (NWUE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Friday, 7 August to strengthen collaboration in agricultural development and community empowerment.

SADiLaR preserves nearly five decades of South African language teaching scholarship

Read more about SADiLaR preserves nearly five decades of South African language teaching scholarship

The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) is proud to support the preservation and long-term accessibility of South Africa’s language teaching scholarship through the digitisation of historic editions of the Journal for Language Teaching (Tydskrif vir Taalonderrig).

Strengthening SA’s entrepreneurship agenda through Global Entrepreneurship Monitor partnership

Read more about Strengthening SA’s entrepreneurship agenda through Global Entrepreneurship Monitor partnership

The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its contribution to entrepreneurship research and policy development through its active participation in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) South Africa Consortium, a partnership that is helping shape the future of entrepreneurship in South Africa.

Meal-a-Day Programme supports more than 500 students as food needs grow

Read more about Meal-a-Day Programme supports more than 500 students as food needs grow

More than 500 students on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus received food parcels through the Meal-a-Day Programme during July 2026. This initiative continues to respond to growing food insecurity and to help students remain focused on their studies.

Established in 2017, the programme has become one of the key student support initiatives at the university, helping students facing financial hardship to access nutritious meals while pursuing their studies.

Empowering the next generation of women entrepreneurs through TransformHER

Read more about Empowering the next generation of women entrepreneurs through TransformHER

The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its commitment to entrepreneurship development and women's economic empowerment through its participation in the international TransformHER initiative. This is a collaborative project that equips young women with the confidence, entrepreneurial capabilities and networks needed to shape their entrepreneurial futures.

Historic Ossewabrandwag archive collection enters digital age

Read more about Historic Ossewabrandwag archive collection enters digital age

One of South Africa’s most regularly used historical archive collections has entered a new era of preservation and accessibility following the successful completion of a major digitisation project by the North-West University (NWU) and the Heritage Foundation (Erfenisstigting).

News@NWU