For more than three decades his distinctive voice has helped South Africans make sense of politics, democracy and a changing nation. Now veteran broadcaster and media personality Tim Modise will receive an honorary doctorate from the North-West University (NWU).
The university will confer the honorary doctorate on Modise during a special ceremony at the Great Hall on the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10:00.
The North-West University (NWU) community is deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary South African musician, composer, and esteemed NWU Chancellor’s Award recipient, Bernard “Babsy” Mlangeni, who passed away on 1 October 2026 at the age of 83.
Legendary stage and screen actress Sandra Prinsloo’s career has been marked by memorable performances spanning more than five decades.
On 29 September 2026, the North-West University (NWU) recognised her contribution to the arts and South Africa’s cultural heritage by awarding her an honorary doctorate at the university’s Potchefstroom Campus.
She is a cultural icon and one of South Africa’s undisputed queens of stage and screen. With a career spanning more than five decades and a legacy that will be remembered as much for her performances as for her courage in challenging social conventions, Sandra Prinsloo will receive an honorary doctorate from the North-West University (NWU) on 29 September in Potchefstroom.
Years of research into aquatic ecosystems, student mentorship and international scientific collaboration have earned North-West University (NWU) researcher Prof. Nico Smit one of the highest honours in aquatic sciences in South Africa.
There are people who pass through institutions, and then there are people who become part of them woven into the very fabric of what an organisation stands for. Bert Sorgdrager belongs to the latter.