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NWU vice-chancellor calls on graduates to shape economy and society
When graduates apply their knowledge to solve real-world challenges, the results can be transformational, according to Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of North-West University (NWU). “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” he said, using the inspiring words of former President Nelson…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-can-manage-global-energy-shock-without-risking-fiscal-stability
South Africa can manage global energy shock without risking fiscal stability
The magnitude of the global energy price shock to the economy makes an extension of the partial petrol and diesel relief to further mitigate the impact of negative global developments inevitable and desirable. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the decision by the government to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-be-honoured-jacques-van-der-elst-prize
NWU researcher to be honoured with the Jacques van der Elst Prize
Prof. Tobie van Dyk will receive the Jacques van der Elst Prize. On 2 October, Prof. Tobie van Dyk will stand on the stage in Pretoria to receive a prestigious award in the humanities, the Jacques van der Elst Prize, presented by the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (South African Academy for Science and Art). For Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-louis-du-preez-receive-prestigious-havenga-prize
Prof. Louis du Preez to receive prestigious Havenga Prize
His name is synonymous with groundbreaking research and innovation, with many honours over the years acknowledging the impact of his work. Now, another prestigious honour will soon be awarded to Prof. Louis du Preez, amphibian conservationist and amphibian parasite diversity expert of the School of Biological Sciences of the North-West University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/defending-truth-era-corruption-and-eroding-trust
Defending truth in an era of corruption and eroding trust
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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dsti-hands-over-key-hydrogen-and-energy-innovation-facilities-north-west-university
DSTI hands over key hydrogen and energy innovation facilities at North-West University
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) marked a significant milestone in South Africa's clean energy transition with the official handover of two strategic energy research, development and innovation (RDI) deployments at the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Campus. The handover forms part of the Department's…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-career-aspirant-day-equips-graduates-evolving-job-market
Alumni Career Aspirant Day equips graduates for evolving job market
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a highly successful Career Aspirant Day at the Tsebonokeng Hall, bringing together graduates, students, alumni and industry professionals. The annual event, hosted by the Career Services and Alumni Relations department, was designed to equip graduates with practical…http://news.nwu.ac.za/scientific-progress-must-be-beyond-reproach-legally-says-chemistry-phd-graduate
Scientific progress must be beyond reproach legally, says chemistry PhD graduate
When the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded, Dr Andrew Rabontsi Motsilanyane saw how global and local health systems reacted under pressure and where they failed. This experience prompted him as a chemistry PhD graduate, former lecturer in the Faculty of Educations and recently completed an LLB from North-West University (NWU) to shift his focus from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-inaugural-north-west-media-sustainability-and-collaboration-summit
NWU hosts inaugural North West Media Sustainability and Collaboration Summit
The North-West University (NWU) successfully hosted the inaugural North West Media Sustainability and Collaboration Summit at its Mahikeng Campus on 23 and 24 April 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from the government, academia and the media industry to chart a sustainable future for community media in South Africa. The two-day…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-equip-emerging-entrepreneurs-public-lecture-business-growth
Academic to equip emerging entrepreneurs in public lecture on business growth
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus will host a general management public lecture aimed at equipping emerging entrepreneurs with practical tools to overcome barriers to business growth. The lecture, titled “Breaking barriers to business growth: Practical strategies for emerging entrepreneurs”, will be presented by Bokamoso…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-education-celebrates-excellence-2025-fedu-awards
Faculty of Education celebrates excellence at 2025 FEDU Awards
The Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its prestigious 2025 FEDU Awards, bringing together academics, professional staff, and key stakeholders from across its three campuses in a vibrant celebration of excellence. The ceremony honoured outstanding achievements in teaching, research, innovation, and community…http://news.nwu.ac.za/batswana-commercial-high-school-wins-nwu-high-schools-netball-tournament
Batswana Commercial High School wins NWU high schools netball tournament
An outstanding performance by Batswana Commercial High School under-18 team ensured they emerged victorious in the North-West University (NWU) High Schools Netball Tournament. The tournament was hosted by NWU Netball in collaboration with Student Life and Marketing and Student Recruitment at the Mahikeng Campus netball courts on 21 March 2026…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-joins-dstv-premiership-clubs-medical-team
Alumnus joins DStv Premiership club’s medical team
From campus sport to top-flight football, Lulutho Jizana has joined the medical team at Orbit College FC with a focus on player care and injury management. Lulutho, a former first aider at North-West University (NWU), joined Orbit, a club competing in the DStv Premiership, in March. He studied sport coaching and human movement science at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-critical-dialogue-future-local-government
NWU hosts critical dialogue on the future of Local Government
In communities across the country, frustration is quietly building. What begins as a missed service or delayed response often grows into something deeper, a sense that the system meant to serve the people is no longer working for them. The failures of local government are no longer distant policy concerns or abstract debates. They are lived, daily…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-earns-global-recognition-advancing-science-africa
NWU researcher earns global recognition for advancing science in Africa
For Dr Modupe Stella Ayilara, science has always been about more than research. It is about people, communities and finding solutions that matter. That purpose came into sharp focus on 11 December 2025 in Johannesburg, when she was named one of just 30 laureates of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Award. Selected from a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-municipal-crisis-moving-urban-edge
South Africa’s municipal crisis is moving to the urban edge
• By Prof. Joseph Sekhampu, chief director of the NWU Business School Approaching Johannesburg along its main entry routes, or entering Cape Town, Durban, or Tshwane from their peripheries, a pattern becomes difficult to ignore. Long before the formal city appears, informal settlements stretch along highways and vacant land. The city begins not…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nanostar-technology-nwu-brings-hope-early-disease-detection
Nanostar technology at the NWU brings hope for early disease detection
At the North-West University (NWU), research is more than publishing, it is about transforming lives. This is the vision driving a team at the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM), where scientists developed a nanostar-based reagent that could revolutionise how rare diseases such as galactosemia are detected. The reagent promises significant…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-call-stronger-community-involvement-wetland-management-policies
Researchers call for stronger community involvement in wetland management policies
A recent study, co-authored by Dr Mandla Dlamini, researcher from the Unit of Environmental Management and Sciences (UESM) at the North-West University (NWU), emphasises that floodplain wetland management and disaster risk reduction efforts are unlikely to succeed without the active participation of affected communities. The research found that…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-takes-public-health-leadership-role-global-stage
Academic takes public health leadership role on global stage
Taking along the spirit of Ubuntu, a North-West University (NWU) academic is stepping onto the international stage to connect South African public health research with global networks through her appointment to a key leadership role at a major international conference. Dr Mpho Chipu from the School of Nursing has been appointed by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-take-dusi