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Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates academic excellence at Golden Key recognition ceremony
The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a prestigious Golden Key International Honour Society New Member Recognition Ceremony at Tsebonokeng Hall, welcoming a new group of high-achieving students into the global network of scholars. The event honoured the top 15% of students at the NWU who have excelled…http://news.nwu.ac.za/players-honoured-top-varsity-football-awards
Players honoured with top Varsity Football awards
Two North-West University (NWU) football players were recognised for their performance in the 2025 Varsity Football tournament, taking home major individual honours and contributing significantly to the team’s competitive campaign. Goalkeeper Ethan Mokwena won the Cashbuild Golden Glove award and the official Goalkeeper of the Tournament prize…http://news.nwu.ac.za/2025-nwu-leadership-summit-leading-resilience-and-intention
The 2025 NWU Leadership Summit: leading with resilience and intention
The 2025 North-West University (NWU) Leadership Summit, hosted by the Student Life division, took place on 3 and 4 October at the Stonehenge River Lodge in Parys, paving the way forward for student leadership development. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Resilience: Go Boldly Through Challenges”, reflected the summit’s mission of sharing knowledge…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-rugbyinstituut-vier-n-merkwaardige-seisoen-en-vereer-uitmuntende-prestasies
NWU Rugbyinstituut vier ’n merkwaardige seisoen en vereer uitmuntende prestasies
Die Varsitybekerspan en Joubert Schoeman was onder die talle ontvangers van toekennings wat erkenning ontvang het op ’n aand wat aan uitnemendheid en ’n passie vir die spel toegewy is. Afrigters en spelers het Maandagaand hulle rugbystewels vir aanddrag verruil toe die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) Rugbyinstituut sy jaareindfunksie en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rugby-institute-celebrates-remarkable-season-and-honours-outstanding-achievements
NWU Rugby Institute celebrates a remarkable season and honours outstanding achievements
The Varsity Cup team and Joubert Schoeman were among the many award recipients who received recognition on a night dedicated to excellence and a passion for the game. Coaches and players traded boots for formal wear on Monday night as the North-West University (NWU) Rugby Institute hosted its year-end function and awards ceremony. Known for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-theology-hosts-cross-continental-celebration-research-and-publication
Faculty of Theology hosts a cross-continental celebration of research and publication
Book launches represent important academic milestones. On 23 September 2025, the Faculty of Theology at the North-West University (NWU) hosted a book launch and celebration that highlighted the value of international research and academic exchange. The event marked the official release of Family, School and Community in the Pluriverse of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-develops-health-promotion-strategies-caregivers-hivaids-orphans
Study develops health-promotion strategies for caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans
Caregivers of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS carry responsibilities that shape family stability and community support. A new study has produced health-promotion strategies to strengthen their ability to care and sustain their own well-being. Led by Dr Boitumelo Joy Molato, a PhD graduate from the North-West University (NWU), the study was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-shows-nitrogen-fertiliser-impact-fodder-beet-yield-and-nutrition
Study shows nitrogen fertiliser impact on fodder beet yield and nutrition
Fodder beet is gaining attention as a key livestock feed crop in South Africa, and new research from the North-West University (NWU) shows how nitrogen fertiliser and planting season shape its growth and nutritional value. Zabesuthu Sithokozisiwe Mngomezulu investigated how two fodder beet varieties respond to different nitrogen levels during…http://news.nwu.ac.za/siyakhula-sibasha-science-shop-celebrates-learning-and-development-all-participants
Siyakhula Sibasha Science Shop celebrates the learning and development of all participants
On Friday, 31 October, the Siyakhula Sibasha Science Showcase brought community leaders, academics and young innovators together at the Khaya Ibhubesi Conference Centre in Parys. The event celebrated the achievements of all participants in the flagship project, ‘Reimagining Community Education Post-Covid-19: Mobilising Youth as Community Assets to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/agricultural-economist-appointed-secretarytreasurer-aeasa
Agricultural economist appointed as secretary/treasurer of AEASA
The Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA) has appointed Dr Lindikhaya Myeki, a senior lecturer in the School of Agricultural Economics and Extension at the North-West University (NWU), as secretary and/or treasurer. Dr Myeki’s appointment, effective from 1 October 2025, was confirmed by the AEASA management committee…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tri-campus-triumph-industry-summit-school-communication
Tri-campus triumph for the Industry Summit of the School of Communication
The second annual Industry Summit of the School of Communication brought together nearly 600 students across the North-West University (NWU) campuses in October 2025, marking a significant milestone in Prof Lida Holtzhausen's vision to connect communication students directly with industry leaders. Under the theme “Fool-proofing yourself for the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/graduate-publishes-groundbreaking-research-sustainable-feed-indigenous-chickens
Graduate publishes groundbreaking research on sustainable feed for indigenous chickens
The North-West University (NWU) continues to make strides in pioneering research that addresses sustainability and food security challenges across southern Africa. This year, Melokuhle Queeneth Magagula, a distinguished MSc graduate in Animal Science from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, has earned both national and international…http://news.nwu.ac.za/optentia-research-unit-launches-ground-breaking-short-courses-support-staff
Optentia Research Unit launches ground-breaking short courses for support staff
The Optentia Research Unit at the North-West University (NWU) has officially launched two innovative hybrid short courses designed to build mentoring capacity and strengthen professional development among university support staff. These short courses, which were developed and presented in collaboration with People and Culture at the NWU, follows…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-monray-williams-helping-lead-africas-virology-charge
Dr Monray Williams is helping to lead Africa’s virology charge
The battle against HIV in sub-Saharan Africa has always been as much about systems and science as about the virus itself. Antiretroviral therapy has turned what was once a death sentence into a manageable condition. Yet, as Dr Monray Williams of the North-West University (NWU) cautions, “millions of people still face barriers to prevention and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-teens-living-chronic-illnesses
Empowering teens living with chronic illnesses
By Mzwandile Ndlovu Teens living with chronic diseases need not be defined by their illnesses but by their potential and determination to succeed. Dr Kezell Klinck, senior lecturer in the School of Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), delivered this message during the recent Chronic Life as a Teen event at the Lonely Park…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-linda-du-plessis-south-africas-future-depends-rebuilding-education
Prof Linda du Plessis: South Africa’s future depends on rebuilding education
STEM education needs to be put in the spotlight for South Africa to revive its ailing education sector. The education system is not producing underachievers; it is manufacturing exclusion. Teaching must be restored to its former prestige, which is a respected, aspirational career rather than a reluctant fallback. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/neglect-indigenous-languages-amounts-betrayal-revolutionary-ideals
Neglect of indigenous languages amounts to a betrayal of revolutionary ideals
Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe Once seen as a bastion of multiracial, multicultural and multilingual values, South Africa now stands accused of turning its back on the very linguistic and cultural diversity that made it a symbol of unity. This was the cautionary message from Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe, a full professor affiliated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lower-unemployment-rate-welcome-news
Lower unemployment rate is welcome news
Prof. Raymond Parsons The latest Labour Force Survey, which shows that the overall unemployment rate fell slightly from 33,2% in the second quarter to 31,9% in the third quarter, is welcome news on the jobs front. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the latest labour…http://news.nwu.ac.za/delegation-visit-australia-and-new-zealand-strengthen-international-partnerships
Delegation to visit Australia and New Zealand to strengthen international partnerships
Nontsikelelo Kote-Nkomo, executive director for strategy and strategic projects in the office of the NWU vice-chancellor. International relevance remains the North-West University’s (NWU’s) goal. To this end, Nontsikelelo Kote-Nkomo, executive director for strategy and strategic projects in the office of the vice-chancellor, will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/solemn-commitment-ethics-competence-and-care