Prof. Re-an Müller, deputy director of the School of Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), delivered a compelling public lecture at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) as part of its 60-year celebrations.

Hosted by the Department of Marketing, Retail Business and Sport Management in the Faculty of Management Sciences, the lecture formed part of the theme “VUT beyond 60 years: inclusive sports as a catalyst for social change”.

The North-West University's (NWU) Faculty of Law hosted a seminar which provided an in-depth exploration of the Companies Tribunal and its essential role in alternative dispute resolution, offering students a closer look at real-world legal practices.

The seminar, held across the Potchefstroom and Mahikeng campuses, was specifically tailored for final-year law students enrolled in the Specific Contracts module (IURI413) and timed to coincide with national and global Consumer Week.

The North-West University (NWU) continues to produce graduates who shape industries, influence policy and contribute meaningfully to society. Among these distinguished alumni is Dr Ndumiso Vusumuzi Mazibuko, a seasoned agricultural economist whose career spans over 15 years at the forefront of agricultural development in South Africa.

A leader in agricultural economics

North-West University (NWU) fundraiser Sbusiso Gwala has been elected as the new chairperson of MACE (Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education), marking a major milestone in the higher education sector of South Africa.

Renowned for his fundraising expertise and strategic vision, this excellent fundraiser is set to lead the organisation in elevating professional standards and fostering collaboration among universities and TVET colleges nationwide.

As part of its ongoing community engagement initiatives, the bhive Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) at the Nort-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the LUSA NPO, recently supported the Gr8Start Early Childhood Development (ECD) educator capacity-building programme in Evaton.

After nearly 16 years in senior leadership at the North-West University (NWU), Prof. Sonia Swanepoel says the growth of the Mahikeng Campus, the development of staff and the relationships built with students, colleagues and the community stand out as defining parts of her time at the institution.

Prof. Swanepoel is preparing for retirement after a period that saw academic expansion, infrastructure development and changes in student life on the campus.

NWU sprint hurdler Franco le Roux delivered a standout performance at the World Athletics Indoor Championship in Poland On Saturday 21 March. He set a new time of 7.50 seconds in the men’s 60 m hurdles, surpassing Shaun Bownes’ record of 7.52 seconds, set in Belgium in 2001, and thereby wrote his name in the history books of African athletics.

Competing in his first Indoor Championships, Le Roux broke the continental record set by his coach, Shaun Bownes, one that stood untouched for 25 years. In a moment of rich significance, the student surpassed the teacher.

The North-West University (NWU) continues to advance community-engaged scholarship through a compelling historical documentation project led by Dr Mojuta Motlhamme, a History Education lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the Mahikeng Campus.

His work focuses on preserving and sharing the rich heritage of the Barolong boo Ratshidi, a prominent Setswana-speaking community rooted in the Mahikeng region.

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and universities are central to solving South Africa’s skills crisis, bridging the gap between practical training and academic knowledge to drive economic growth.

It is within this context that the North-West University (NWU) and Vuselela TVET College held high-level talks on 23 March 2026, setting the stage for a strategic partnership aimed at reshaping skills development, strengthening research collaboration and expanding socio-economic impact.

Youth entrepreneurship took a significant step forward when the North-West University (NWU) hosting a session aimed at guiding students toward business development resources and funding opportunities.

Organised by the university’s Career Services on 27 February 2026, the event brought together key stakeholders such as the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and the Small Enterprise Finance Development Agency (SEFDA).