Bodybuilding has transformed from being a sport into a complete lifestyle for Tshepo Baloyi, the bodybuilding coach on the NWU Mahikeng Campus.
Baloyi (29) went through the ranks from athlete to coach on the NWU Mahikeng Campus– a journey that has seen numerous success stories, such as USSA titles in 2024 and 2025 and a runner-up spot in 2026. This makes the NWU Mahikeng Campus the place to be as a premier bodybuilding factory.
The release of the 2026/27 Motsepe Foundation Championship fixtures has shifted the focus of North-West University (NWU) FC from promotion celebrations to preparations for its first season in professional football ranks in South Africa.
After earning promotion through the ABC Motsepe National Playoffs in June, the club has reshaped its squad and intensified preparations as it readies for the demands of the second-tier professional league in the country.
For Mohau Phala, leadership has never been about holding a title or being in the spotlight. Instead, it has always been about serving others, making a difference and leaving people and communities better than she found them.
It is this commitment to servant leadership that has earned the North-West University (NWU) law student a place among South Africa's emerging young leaders as a recipient of the prestigious Abe Bailey Fellowship.
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.
The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS), will host a comprehensive Crime Prevention and Career Awareness Activation on the Mahikeng Campus, reaffirming their shared commitment to creating a safe learning environment while empowering students with valuable career opportunities.
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is set to reignite its vibrant football culture with the launch of the 5-Aside Fridays programme, a nine-week inter-residence football tournament aimed at promoting student wellness, residence pride, talent identification and campus vibrancy.
Students from four universities across South Africa participated in a legal argument that challenged their strategic thinking and courtroom advocacy.
The 2026 Inter-Varsity Moot Court Competition, hosted by the NWU’s Law Clinics, united student teams from the North-West University, University of Limpopo, University of Venda, and the Vaal University of Technology to argue a fictional case.
What began as a personal search for direction has developed into a series of bodybuilding titles for North-West University (NWU) student Bokang Matsetela. In just two years, the fourth-year economics student has progressed from entering her first competition to standing among the country's top university bodybuilders, proving that discipline can shape more than physical strength.
For most rugby players, winning one major title in a season is a career-defining achievement. For former North-West University (NWU) student Divan du Toit, 2026 has been nothing short of extraordinary.
The North-West University (NWU) has opened a new Law Clinic building on its Mahikeng Campus, expanding free legal services for qualifying members of the public while strengthening practical legal training for future legal practitioners.