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Itumeleng Bahetane calls for indigenous language content across media
In a time of multi-media and content creators, the critical role of indigenous languages in shaping inclusive and meaningful media content was explored during a lecture at the North-West University (NWU). Itumeleng Bahetane, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) North West regional operations manager, returned to the NWU where his media…http://news.nwu.ac.za/people-who-stand-between-crisis-and-collapse
The people who stand between crisis and collapse
An opinion piece by Prof. Koketso Matlakala, Prof. Hanelie Malan and Dr Lucé Pretorius A person sits across from a social worker, struggling to articulate the confusion of the past few hours. Sometimes the crisis follows an act of violence. At other times it is the result of weeks or months of emotional strain that have gradually become…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-football-coach-malgas-earns-caf-licence
NWU football coach Malgas earns CAF A Licence
Nkululeko Khwezilomso Malgas, manager of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute, has obtained a CAF A coaching licence, a development he says will strengthen player training and coaching standards at the institution. Nkululeko linked the achievement to the institute’s mandate of producing players ready for the professional game. “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-iora-event-call-multilateral-cooperation-grows
NWU hosts IORA event as call for multilateral cooperation grows
The North-West University (NWU) positioned higher education as a driver of global cooperation as leaders from government, academia and the diplomatic community gathered to mark the 29th International Day of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) at its Mahikeng Campus on 27 March 2026. The event, held in partnership with the Department of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faranani-residence-marks-human-rights-day-meaningful-community-outreach
Faranani residence marks Human Rights Day with meaningful community outreach
In the true spirit of Human Rights Day, students from Faranani Residence at the North-West University (NWU) turned reflection into action through a heartfelt community outreach initiative in Sharpeville on 21 March. Led by student leaders, the programme focused on restoring dignity, promoting equality, and supporting access to basic needs for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/flood-disaster-kenya-renews-debate-climate-risk-and-preparedness
Flood disaster in Kenya renews debate on climate risk and preparedness
Torrential rains and flash floods that have claimed dozens of lives in Kenya and displaced more than 30 000 people have renewed debate among scientists and disaster-risk experts about the growing impact of climate change and the need for stronger preparedness systems across Africa. Since the start of March, parts of Nairobi, Nyakach and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fathers-pride-siviwe-tyobekas-journey-biochemistry-honours-and-beyond
A father’s pride: Siviwe Tyobeka’s journey from biochemistry to honours and beyond
Siviwe Tyobeka steps onto the stage at the Sanlam Auditorium. She walks with calm confidence, but behind it is a journey filled with effort and growth. Today, that journey shows. At the centre stage, her father and principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, is seated. But at that very moment, he is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-comeback-secures-home-semifinal
NWU Eagles’ comeback secures home semifinal
The FNB North-West University (NWU) Eagles secured a dramatic, hard-fought 56 -53 victory over the FNB University of Cape Town (UCT) Ikeys on Monday, 20 March in front of a boisterous crowd at the Fanie Du Toit Stadium. In a game of two halves, defined by moments of magic and mistakes, the Eagles were waiting in the wings. UCT Ikeys…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-make-waves-south-african-canoe-polo-championships-cape-town
NWU students make waves at South African Canoe Polo championships in Cape Town
The South African Canoe Polo Championships took centre stage, from 27 February to 1 March, in Century City, Cape Town bringing together top paddlers from across the country for a weekend of fast-paced, high-intensity action. Canoe polo is a dynamic water sport that combines elements of kayaking and water polo, where teams battle it out in short…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-partnership-targets-perinatal-mental-health-care-rural-south-africa
International partnership targets perinatal mental health care in rural South Africa
Long-term capacity building is required to address perinatal mood disorders which affect more than a third of women in South Africa, negatively impacting individuals and families. To address this, local, international health care professionals and academics met in Mahikeng from 9 to 13 March 2026. The purpose was to advance a joint programme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/giving-women-multiplies-power-and-progress-all
Giving to women multiplies power and progress for all
The spirit of International Women’s Day came alive at the Vanderbijlpark campus of the North-West University (NWU) on 26 March 2026, as leaders, scholars, and students gathered under the theme “Give to Gain: Advancing Rights, Justice, and Empowerment for Women and Girls in Africa: Gofa kego Atlega’’. Anchored in the global call of “Rights.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mahikeng-stadium-meets-national-standards-professional-football
NWU Mahikeng Stadium meets national standards for professional football
The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Stadium has been approved to host matches in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, underlining the university’s ability to provide facilities that comply with the requirements for professional football in South Africa. Motsepe Foundation Championship side Lerumo Lions FC have been using the 3 000 capacity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ladies-cricket-team-secures-promotion-division
NWU ladies cricket team secures promotion to A division
By Gosego Phutieagae In a remarkable rise, the North-West University (NWU) ladies cricket team has exceeded expectations, securing promotion to the Premier A division after being crowned the North West Women’s Premier B Champions for the 2025/26 season. This demonstrates the power of resilience and the effectiveness of the NWU’s growing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/special-moment-dean-daughter-graduates-programme-she-championed
Special moment for dean as daughter graduates in programme she championed
Twelve years ago, Prof. Liezl van Dyk, executive dean of the Faculty of Engineering, came to the North-West University (NWU) on a mission: to play a central role in developing industrial engineering as an impactful discipline at the university. Her daughter, Karla, was 10 years old at the time. Now, on 31 March this year, Prof. van Dyk experienced…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-and-alumni-recognised-among-inside-educations-100-shining-stars
Academic and alumni recognised among Inside Education’s 100 Shining Stars
Recognition for academic and community impact has placed the North-West University (NWU) in focus after one of its academics and two alumni were named among Inside Education’s 100 South African Shining Stars. Dr Benjamin Rapanyane, a senior lecturer in political science at the NWU, was selected for his contribution to education in disadvantaged…http://news.nwu.ac.za/introducing-technology-and-real-world-scenarios-first-year-students
Introducing technology and real-world scenarios to first-year students
The North-West University (NWU) continues to embrace innovative teaching approaches that prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving workplace. This commitment was recently demonstrated through an engaging classroom initiative designed for first-year Human Resource Management (HRM) students, where technology and real-world application…http://news.nwu.ac.za/voter-registration-without-participation-lessons-sas-2024-elections
Voter registration without participation: lessons from SA’s 2024 elections
Opinion piece by Dr Mabutho Shangase and final-year master’s degree student Masungulo Khoza The May 2024 national and provincial elections in South Africa were more than a routine democratic exercise; they were a revealing test of the electoral resilience of the country under mounting social and political strain. On paper, the performance of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-explores-ideal-municipality-post-2026-elections
Public lecture explores the ideal municipality post-2026 elections
By Mzwandile Ndlovu For South Africa to prosper municipalities must become engines of social justice that engage with citizens, deliver on services and sustainable development and are held accountable for their governance. This was the crux of the message from a public lecture hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-appoints-founding-chief-director-desmond-tutu-school-medicine
NWU appoints founding chief director of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine
The North-West University (NWU) has reached a significant milestone in its academic and institutional development with the appointment of Prof. Binu Luke as the inaugural chief director of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine, effective from 1 April 2026. This landmark appointment represents a major step forward in the strategic vision of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-strengthens-residence-life-through-strategic-benchmarking-visit-university-pretoria