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Koeberg is the continent’s nuclear backbone
Koeberg’s latest milestone shows why nuclear power remains central to South Africa’s energy future. Koeberg’s performance suggests Eskom may be rebuilding the public confidence it once lost. As the only operational nuclear plant in Africa, Koeberg continues to anchor the continent’s nuclear energy ambitions. Prof. Bismark…http://news.nwu.ac.za/crisis-trauma-and-how-they-affect-you-differently
Crisis, trauma and how they affect you differently
Dr Monique de Klerk is a senior counselling psychologist at the NWU's Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) Dr Monique de Klerk knows the difference between the theoretical and the practical. As a senior counselling psychologist at the Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) of the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-participates-nuclear-forum-africa-energy-indaba
Prof. Bismark Tyobeka participates in Nuclear Forum at Africa Energy Indaba
The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, recently participated in the Nuclear Forum at the Africa Energy Indaba, one of the premier platforms on the continent for dialogue on energy security, policy and innovation. The Africa Energy Indaba brings together policymakers, energy experts…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-community-runs-support-students-need
NWU community runs to support students in need
Every step counted on Saturday 7 March as students, staff and the community at NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus laced up their running shoes to participate in the meaningful ‘Running for Impact’ initiative, which supports NWU’s Meal-A-Day programme. Organised by the Development and Fundraising Department in partnership with the Genese Running Club,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nanoenv-and-groot-marico-biosphere-reserve-partnership-continues-advance-community-based-research
NanoEnv and Groot-Marico Biosphere Reserve partnership continues to advance community-based research
The Nano Environment Incubation Programme (NanoEnv) team from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus engaged with the management of the Groot Marico Biosphere Reserve and local stakeholders on 20 February 2026. The purpose of the engagement was to present scientific…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-reveals-troubling-state-vaal-river
Research reveals troubling state of the Vaal River
The Vaal River – one of the most important water sources in South Africa – is currently “surviving but not thriving”, according to North-West University (NWU) researcher Prof. Wynand Malherbe, who is studying the ecological health of the river in the Vredefort Dome area. Although the river continues to sustain aquatic life, increasing levels of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inter-res-tournament-will-promote-safety-unity-and-inclusion
Inter-Res Tournament will promote safety, unity and inclusion
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus officially launched its highly anticipated Inter-Res Tournament, ushering in a season of competition, social awareness and strengthened student unity. The Inter-Res League officially kicks off in the third week of March and will run until August. This year’s tournament will feature…http://news.nwu.ac.za/grow-gender-summit-aimed-empowering-women-academia
GROW gender summit aimed at empowering women in academia
The North-West University (NWU) buzzed with energy and purpose recently as the Gender-Responsive Opportunities for Women in Academia (GROW) Gender Summit 2026 brought together a powerhouse of professors, scholars and change-makers from across the globe at the Tsebonokeng Hall on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The project is a partnership between…http://news.nwu.ac.za/k9-units-could-give-struggling-police-service-more-bite
K9 units could give struggling police service more bite
Police dogs are among the most effective yet underutilised crime-fighting tools available to South African law enforcement. Specialised K9 units have repeatedly proved their effectiveness in situations that require speed, detection capability and tactical advantage. In South Africa, police often operate with limited personnel and in large…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-eye-epic-fury-storm
South Africa in the eye of the Epic Fury storm
The war in Iran is escalating, with Tehran responding to US–Israel attacks with missile and drone strikes across the region. Operation Epic Fury and Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion began on 28 February 2026. More than 7 000 km to the south, Prof. Barend Prinsloo, Director of the Centre for Geopolitical Security and Strategy at the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-saudi-delegation-explore-shared-opportunities
NWU hosts Saudi delegation to explore shared opportunities
There was a calm sense of purpose at North-West University (NWU) as a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrived to explore future collaboration. Warm greetings were exchanged, discussions began with focus and intent and a shared optimism demonstrated the significance of the moment. The visit, led by His Excellency Soliman…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vermin-safari-tourism-star-african-wild-dogs-remarkable-comeback
From ‘vermin’ to safari tourism star: African wild dogs’ remarkable comeback
Known for their distinctive patchy pelts and vocal chattering, African wild dogs are among the most sought-after sightings on the southern savannahs of the continent. Yet the species Lycaon pictus has become increasingly difficult to spot as their numbers continue to dwindle. Once prevalent across much of sub-Saharan Africa, they are now…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-collaboration-brings-stadt-primary-schools-history-print
NWU collaboration brings Stadt Primary School’s history to print
Stadt Primary School in Montshiwa Stadt Village, Mahikeng has been privileged to capture the school’s history in a booklet written by Mojuta Motlhamme, a lecturer in the subject group History for Education from the North-West University (NWU). “The partnership between the university and the school has grown over the years and is blossoming into…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nature-based-tourism-comes-alive-students-visiting-kruger-national-park
Nature-based tourism comes alive for students visiting Kruger National Park
Balancing ecological preservation with tourism development is vital for the future of South Africa’s protected areas. This is one of the lessons North-West University (NWU) honours students learnt during an educational visit to one of Africa’s most iconic nature reserves, the Kruger National Park. The visit deepened the seven tourism management…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gofaone-targets-setswana-audiences-through-storytelling-motsweding-fm
Gofaone targets Setswana audiences through storytelling at Motsweding FM
Storytelling in indigenous languages plays a vital role in preserving cultural memory, shaping identity and strengthening community connection. Wanting to contribute to this, Gofaone Motsamai, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus, has joined Motsweding FM as a drama producer, where he oversees the development and production of radio drama…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gouws-breaks-african-long-jump-record-potchefstroom
Gouws breaks African long jump record in Potchefstroom
Paralympic athlete Liezel Gouws broke the T37 female long-jump African record at the Athletics Central North West (ACNW) League meeting on Tuesday 3 March in Potchefstroom, cementing her place in African para-athletics history. Gouws added another accolade to her decorated career with a leap of 4.78 m, surpassing the previous African record of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/honouring-our-languages-and-identity-celebration-international-mother-language-day
Honouring our languages and identity in celebration of International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day is celebrated globally every year on 21 February to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. First proclaimed by UNESCO in November 1999, the day honours the students in Dhaka, Bangladesh, who bravely fought in 1952 for the recognition of the Bengali language. To mark this important day,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-launches-sabpp-student-chapter-strengthen-professional-development
North-West University launches SABPP student chapter to strengthen professional development
The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU) marked an important milestone on 6 March 2026 with the official launch of the student chapter of the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP). The establishment of the chapter strengthens professional development opportunities for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-and-young-guns-claim-crucial-away-victories
NWU Eagles and Young Guns claim crucial away victories
After both sides suffered defeats in their previous away fixtures in the Varsity Cup and Young Guns competitions, respectively, the FNB NWU Eagles and FNB Young Guns bounced back in style. The Eagles fell short in the City of Gold, losing 35-29 to FNB UJ, while the YGs suffered their first home defeat of the season against FNB UCT YGs. Both…http://news.nwu.ac.za/evening-celebration-happiness-reflection-and-art