South Africa’s fresh produce markets moved more goods in April 2026, but earned less money in the process, exposing pressure points in the country’s food distribution system and raising concerns about oversupply, pricing and operational bottlenecks.

A North-West University (NWU) researcher has joined a group of scientists recognised for shaping environmental science across the world.

Prof. Victor Wepener was named a recipient of the 2026 Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Fellow Award during a recent event in the Netherlands. The award recognises sustained contributions to environmental science, research leadership and societal impact.

The Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (CBMI) at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its impressive CBMI Prestige Awards, celebrating academic excellence, resilience and innovation among students in the fields of actuarial science, business analytics, quantitative risk management and financial mathematics.

A study by researchers at the North-West University (NWU) shows that it is possible for poultry farmers to reduce the use of antibiotics and still produce safe food.

Pumpkin leaves, sorghum porridge and bone marrow remain on the menu in parts of Mahikeng, even as younger generations drift toward processed foods. A new study by Modjadji Mandy Rasehlomi, a North-West University (NWU) master’s student, found that indigenous foods continue to support dietary diversity, household nutrition and the preservation of indigenous knowledge in communities in the Mahikeng Local Municipality.

In villages across North West, livestock owners still turn to roots, bulbs and leaves to treat infections, wounds and reproductive problems in cattle, goats and sheep. A new study now shows that several of those remedies used by Batswana traditional healers and farmers also carry measurable antioxidant properties linked to disease treatment.

A student from the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus is using poetry and storytelling to address gender-based violence, mental health and youth development while building his profile in the literary space of South Africa.

Bokamoso Edward Nkunyane, originally from Taung, is studying towards a Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems. His work focuses on the connection between culture, heritage and contemporary expression.

In the Moshana community of North West, food security is still tied to the land, wild plants and livestock practices passed down across generations. While food prices rise and rural households face pressure from drought and unemployment, indigenous foods continue to feed families and help communities cope when income falls short.