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From record-breaking graduate to full professor: NWU alumnus reaches new academic heights
When Prof. Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe arrived at the North-West University (NWU) as a teenager, she carried with her a determination to excel. Years later, that determination has culminated in one of her highest achievements: her appointment as a full professor at the University of Johannesburg. Her journey is one marked by milestones. From…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dynamite-comes-small-packages
Dynamite comes in small packages
When the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute celebrated its promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship earlier this year, much of the attention was on the players and coaches who made history on the field. Behind the scenes, however, was a young woman capturing every moment, crafting stories, managing social media platforms and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/africas-hurdle-queen-driven-self-belief
Africa’s hurdle queen is driven by self-belief
Rogail Joseph discovered her love for athletics in the streets of Rodewal in Worcester, and has always believed that she could achieve anything. Now, as a South African 400 m hurdler and Olympic semi-finalist, it is her dedication and self-confidence that have paved her way to the world’s biggest sporting stage. She became a running sensation…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-tyobeka-calls-bold-entrepreneurial-future-nwu-indaba-sets-new-direction
Prof. Tyobeka calls for bold entrepreneurial future as NWU Indaba sets new direction
The future of the North-West University (NWU) was reimagined in powerful terms at the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Indaba held at Pont de Val in Parys, where the principal and vice-chancellor, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka delivered a compelling call for the institution to position itself as a driver of innovation, job creation and economic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/musician-flies-flag-african-unity
Musician flies flag for African unity
When Nigerian superstar Davido stepped out on stage at the Scorpion Kings and Friends concert in Pretoria in a custom-made biker jacket adorned with the South African flag, he drew enthusiastic cheers from the crowd. It was a wardrobe choice that stretched beyond fashion or performance. Davido, who expressed his love for South Africa on social…http://news.nwu.ac.za/joubert-schoemans-sevens-dream-becomes-reality
Joubert Schoeman’s sevens dream becomes a reality
Joubert Schoeman has achieved a lifelong dream by signing his official Springbok Sevens contract. He went from being a player for the North-West University (NWU) Eagles to becoming a national rugby star. Schoeman, a BCom Honours student in Management Accounting, was a key player in the Springbok Sevens "A" side that won the prestigious Rugby…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tractor-awareness-rally-departs-journey-memory-hope-and-community
TRACTOR Awareness Rally departs: a journey of memory, hope and community
On a bright and sunny Saturday morning, 30 August 2025, the grounds of the Samuel Broadbent House in Potchefstroom became the starting point of a remarkable journey. The TRACTOR Awareness Rally (Together Rallying Across Communities To Overcome Remembrance-loss) began its 1 900-kilometre trip with an emotional departure. The morning’s programme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/criminologist-says-tenderpreneur-calls-minister-groenewalds-dismissal-unjustified-unwarranted
Criminologist says tenderpreneur calls for Minister Groenewald’s dismissal unjustified, unwarranted
• Dr Casper Lötter: “Tenderpreneurs only care for their profits and have no regard for the crises in public safety that they have unleashed.” • “It is imperative that all South Africans resist the revival of this American monster known as the Prison-Industrial-Complex on South African soil.” • “In this struggle against crime, Groenewald…http://news.nwu.ac.za/recognising-top-achievers-academic-mentorship-programme
Recognising top achievers in academic mentorship programme
The Optentia research unit, in collaboration with the People and Culture department at the North-West University (NWU), recently honoured a group of exceptional academic mentors and mentees who completed the university’s flagship development programmes: Being a Successful Academic Mentor and Being a Successful Academic Mentee. Between February…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-purple-walk-walking-boldly-and-proudly-help-students-need
NWU Purple Walk: walking boldly and proudly to help students in need
On Friday, 5 September, staff, students and alumni of the North-West University (NWU) joined forces across all three campuses to walk proudly and boldly in support of students in need. The spirit of generosity and compassion was evident among those who took part in the NWU Purple Walk, a remarkable initiative that celebrated NWU Giving Week.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-honour-former-unibo-vice-chancellor-prof-john-makhene
NWU to honour former UNIBO vice-chancellor, Prof John Makhene
Professor John Makhene On 3 October 2025, the North-West University (NWU) will host a high-profile colloquium themed “Academic leadership as a catalyst for transformative change”, in honour of Professor John Makhene, a founding academic and former vice-chancellor of the then University of Bophuthatswana (UNIBO), which now forms part…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-sheds-light-community-perceptions-mental-health-care
Study sheds light on community perceptions of mental health care
By Gofaone Motsamai With fewer than half the people requiring treatment for mental health getting it, traditional healers could be the answer to South Africa’s pressing mental health challenges. This is one the findings of Goratileona Mashishi’s master’s study on the perceptions of Mahikeng community members on the role of the Mahikeng…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-sabelile-tenza-leads-patient-safety-research-seminar-potchefstroom-hospital
Dr Sabelile Tenza leads patient safety research seminar at Potchefstroom Hospital
The North-West University (NWU) joined forces with the Potchefstroom Hospital to host a Patient Safety Seminar at the hospital’s Residence Hall, focusing on strengthening healthcare delivery and improving patient safety. This seminar showcased innovative research from recent patient safety projects at the Potchefstroom Hospital, addressing how…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-aanvanklike-ekonomiese-herstel-het-versnel
Die aanvanklike ekonomiese herstel het versnel
Die jongste syfers van die bruto binnelandse produk (BBP) wat op 9 September deur StatsSA vrygestel is, is baie beter nuus wat groei betref as wat ons nou al ’n geruime tyd ervaar. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, sê dat, soos daar oor die algemeen verwag is, die BBP-syfers vir die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/incipient-economic-recovery-has-accelerated
Incipient economic recovery has accelerated
The latest gross domestic product (GDP) figures released by StatsSA on 9 September are much better news on the growth front than we have received for some time. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says that, as was broadly expected, the GDP figures for the second quarter of 2025 confirm that the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/symposium-links-lecture-halls-industry-careers-animal-science
Symposium links lecture halls with industry careers in animal science
By Mzwandile Ndlovu and Gosego Phutieagae The North-West University (NWU) is moving to close the gap between academic study and workplace demands in agriculture. The Mahikeng Campus hosted the first Animal Science Symposium and Information Day on 5 September 2025, bringing together students, alumni and industry specialists under the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/veteran-broadcaster-tim-modise-deliver-public-lecture
Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise to deliver public lecture
One of South Africa’s most experienced news broadcasters, Tim Modise, returns to the place where his career started, Mahikeng, to deliver a public lecture on how the media have shaped cultural identify in democratic South Africa. The lecture on 6 October is a collaboration between the Journalism Sub-programme of the North-West University’s (NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/multiliteracies-focus-international-literacy-day-celebration
Multiliteracies in focus at International Literacy Day celebration
The North-West University (NWU) Library and Information Service (LIS), in partnership with the Faculty of Humanities, recently hosted a dynamic and thought-provoking virtual celebration of International Literacy Day under the global theme “Promoting literacy in the digital era”. The event brought together leading academics, practitioners,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-varsity-football-semi-final-quest-continues-against-dut
NWU’s Varsity Football semi-final quest continues against DUT
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Mzwandile Ndlovu Momentum is building, the stakes are high. After securing a commanding 1-0 victory over Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) at Mahikeng, the North-West University (NWU) football team are looking to clinch a place in the semi-final. On Thursday, 11 September, the NWU will take on Durban University of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-humanities-celebrates-community-engagement-showcase