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Rustenburg’s new Ikateleng centre opens pathways to mining and engineering careers
The North-West University’s Ikateleng programme is expanding into Rustenburg’s platinum belt, helping to build a pipeline of future engineers and mining professionals from local schools. It is just past 09:00 on a bright, already hot Saturday morning on 7 March, and there is an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-liandi-van-den-berg-leads-africas-first-wasm-conference
Prof. Liandi van den Berg leads Africa’s first WASM conference
The North-West University (NWU) recently took centre stage as co-host of the 5th World Association for Sport Management (WASM) Conference, held from 3-6 March 2026 at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. Hosted in partnership with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), this landmark event marked the first WASM Conference ever…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-era-vanderbijlpark-campus-hockey
A new era for Vanderbijlpark Campus Hockey
The sound of machinery and the dust in the air will soon go away as the North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus prepares to unveil its newly constructed astro hockey field. This state-of-the-art turf signals a new era for NWU Hockey and is set to transform the institution’s sporting landscape. Developed as part of the university’s’…http://news.nwu.ac.za/khayalethu-residence-hosts-4-1-event
Khayalethu residence hosts ‘4-in-1’ event
Sport, money, careers and technology were the focus of the “4-in-1” event held at Khayalethu Residence on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus to prepare students for life in and outside the lecture room. The programme, held on 7 March, started with an aerobics marathon and a five-a-side inter-block soccer tournament. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/escalating-middle-east-conflict-raises-oil-price-risks-south-africa
Escalating Middle East conflict raises oil price risks for South Africa
The recent escalation in the United States/Israeli war with Iran has now injected new urgency into assessing the economic and business implications for countries like South Africa. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist of the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says with the Brent crude oil price opening at over $100 a barrel this week, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/global-ai-banking-research-partnership-strengthened-polish-professors-visit-north-west-university
Global AI banking research partnership strengthened as Polish professors visit North-West University
Researchers from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Poland recently visited North-West University (NWU) to strengthen an international research partnership exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the banking sector. Hosted by NWU’s WorkWell Research Unit from 2 to 6 March 2026 at the Potchefstroom campus, the visit highlighted…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-north-west-cricket-partnership-takes-centre-stage
NWU and North West Cricket partnership takes centre stage
A rainy afternoon at the iconic JB Marks Oval on 4 March 2026 may have brought play to a halt, but it did little to dampen the significance of the moment as the North-West University (NWU) and North West Cricket (NWC) marked the strengthening of their partnership during the One Day Cup clash between the North West Dragons and the DP World Lions…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/victor-ojakorotu
Victor Ojakorotu
Professor Victor Ojakorotu is a scholar of International relations and an astute professor at North West University, South Africa. He holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. A First Class Honours graduate (BSc) from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/asiphe-mxalisa
Asiphe Mxalisa
Dr Asiphe Mxalisa is a political analyst, scholar, and facilitator whose work sits at the intersection of higher education transformation, gender, Institutional power, Decolonisation and African democratic governance. She is a Lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Relations at North-West University and holds a PhD in Higher…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/arthur-moraka-shopola
Arthur Moraka Shopola
Arthur Shopola is a lecturer in the Department of Public Administration and Local Government at the North West University. He holds a Doctorate degree in Public Affairs. Shopola’s niche is Local Government, specifically planning and municipal finance, intergovernmental relations, and developmental local government. He is an established…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-south-africa-needs-fewer-stronger-municipalities
Why South Africa needs fewer, stronger municipalities
The South African municipal landscape is not collapsing in a single moment of crisis. It is eroding in slow motion. Prof. Joseph Sekhampu, chief director of the NWU Business School By Prof. Joseph Sekhampu, chief director of the NWU Business School. Hundreds of local councils operate as if the Constitution demanded their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-among-worlds-best-agriculture-and-medicine
NWU is among the world’s best in agriculture and medicine
The latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject places the agricultural and medicine offerings of the North-West University (NWU) among those of the leading universities in the world. Both the subject groups for agriculture and medicine retained their positions from last year’s ranking edition. According to QS,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fundraiser-sibusiso-gwala-appointed-chairperson-mace
Fundraiser Sibusiso Gwala appointed chairperson of MACE
North-West University (NWU) fundraiser Sbusiso Gwala has been elected as the new chairperson of MACE (Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education), marking a major milestone in the higher education sector of South Africa. Renowned for his fundraising expertise and strategic vision, this excellent fundraiser is set to lead the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/media-role-under-focus-amid-concerns-over-youth-election-turnout
Media role under focus amid concerns over youth election turnout
With South Africa preparing for the 2026 local government elections, the role of the media in strengthening democracy and drawing in younger voters is under focus as analysts warn that low youth turnout remains a concern for the credibility of the electoral process. Dr Musara Lubombo, deputy director of the School of Communication at the North-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-ndumiso-mazibuko-lecture-halls-industry-leadership
Dr Ndumiso Mazibuko - from lecture halls to industry leadership
The North-West University (NWU) continues to produce graduates who shape industries, influence policy and contribute meaningfully to society. Among these distinguished alumni is Dr Ndumiso Vusumuzi Mazibuko, a seasoned agricultural economist whose career spans over 15 years at the forefront of agricultural development in South Africa. A leader…http://news.nwu.ac.za/law-seminar-explores-companies-tribunals-role-dispute-resolution
Law seminar explores Companies Tribunal’s role in dispute resolution
The North-West University's (NWU) Faculty of Law hosted a seminar which provided an in-depth exploration of the Companies Tribunal and its essential role in alternative dispute resolution, offering students a closer look at real-world legal practices. The seminar, held across the Potchefstroom and Mahikeng campuses, was specifically tailored…http://news.nwu.ac.za/workshop-targets-legal-skills-gap-municipalities
Workshop targets legal skills gap in municipalities
A local government law workshop hosted by the Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) brought together municipal councillors and officials from across the country to strengthen the legal knowledge required for effective service delivery. The training workshop was organised by the South African Research Chair in Cities, Law and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-explores-erasmus-effect-springbok-culture-leadership-and-performance
Academic explores the “Erasmus effect” in Springbok culture, leadership and performance
Prof. Re-an Müller, deputy director of the School of Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), delivered a compelling public lecture at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) as part of its 60-year celebrations. Hosted by the Department of Marketing, Retail Business and Sport Management in the Faculty of Management Sciences, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-soccer-institute-manager-elected-ussa-football-secretary-general
NWU Soccer Institute manager elected USSA Football secretary general
The growing influence of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute in national university sport was underscored this week when institute manager Dr Vuyolwethu Sambo was elected secretary general of University Sport South Africa (USSA) Football, a body responsible for coordinating football competitions across higher-education…http://news.nwu.ac.za/economic-recovery-south-africa-will-likely-be-interrupted-year