Pastor Sandiso Likhuleni, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), has launched a new book that draws on his experiences as a student leader, social worker and pastor to guide young people searching for purpose and direction.

Sandiso, who studied towards a Bachelor of Social Work degree at the university from 2013 to 2016 and graduated in 2017, says the book was inspired by his personal journey, spirituality and the belief that people should use their God-given abilities to shape their lives.

Twenty-nine medals from two karate tournaments are impressive by anybody’s standards. This is the medal haul that the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus Karate Eagles brought home from tournaments in Mamelodi and Rustenburg.

At the Siyakhumbula Memorial Tournament in Mamelodi on 11 April, the Karate Eagles competed in the full-contact division and had 10 podium finishes: one gold medal, three silver medals and six bronze medals.

The North-West University (NWU) has once again reaffirmed its strong commitment to academic excellence and impactful research development through the successful hosting of the Optentia USIBA 2026.

Convened at the Khaya iBhubesi Conference Centre in Parys, the intensive writing retreat brought together emerging scholars, postgraduate researchers and senior academics for a collaborative and intellectually stimulating experience designed to strengthen research capacity and scholarly output.

Returning research findings to the communities that shaped them took centre stage as two North-West University (NWU) postgraduate students led feedback sessions across North West, turning academic work into shared knowledge and practical application.

Keamogela Innocentia Nko and Tswelelopele Gobitsaone Mpolokeng, affiliated with the Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (CEIKS) and SARChI IK-Medplants4HAC at the NWU, recently participated in community feedback sessions held in Madibeng, Zeerust and Mahikeng.

In the shadow of state capture, pervasive corruption, and eroding public trust, a vital line of defence remains: investigative journalism. In a recent panel discussion titled “Investigative Journalism in Defence of Democracy,” facilitated by the NWU Business School, columnist and analyst Khaya Sithole moderated a conversation with journalists Pauli van Wyk from Investec, Kyle Cowan from Media24, and Sikonathi Mantshantsha from News24 to unpack the difficult realities of holding power to account in South Africa.

The North-West University (NWU) South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Student Chapter, in collaboration with the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management, commemorated Freedom Day on 22 April 2026 under the theme “Celebrating Freedom Day Through Diversity and Excellence in Diversity Management”.

The office of the campus chief director at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the BOMA Dialogue with the CCD, a strategic leadership initiative aimed at strengthening student engagement, promoting accountability and cultivating a new generation of responsible student leaders.

Innovation is at the heart of progress, and this April, the Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office at the North-West University (NWU) joins the global community in celebrating World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD).

Observed annually on 26 April, WIPD shines a spotlight on how intellectual property (IP) – from patents and trademarks to copyright and designs – shapes everyday life and fuels creativity across industries.