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Mothers need more support to breastfeed
Breastfeeding is a public good – so why are mothers carrying the cost alone? South Africa has the policies, but have we counted the cost for mothers to breastfeed? Breastfeeding shouldn't be a choice between feeding a baby and feeding a family. We tell mothers to breastfeed, but do we make it possible? Prof. Christine…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-athletic-stars-named-teamsa-squad-2026-glasgow-commonwealth-games
NWU athletic stars named in TeamSA Squad for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) officially unveiled its final TeamSA squad and competition kit for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at the Olympic House in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 24 June. The announcement marked a significant step forward in the country’s preparations for the multi-sport event,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-shine-2026-brics-postgraduate-forum-brazil
NWU researchers shine at 2026 BRICS Postgraduate Forum in Brazil
The North-West University (NWU) strengthened its international research profile through successful participation in the 2026 BRICS Postgraduate Forum, held from 9 to 11 June 2026 at the University of Campinas in Brazil. The forum, convened by the BRICS Research Institute in partnership with RUDN University, brought together approximately…http://news.nwu.ac.za/biokinetics-student-finds-her-rhythm-between-biokinetics-and-song
Biokinetics student finds her rhythm between biokinetics and song
For Zimri Leuvennink, life has never been about standing still. Whether in a gym, on a stage or in a recording studio, she thrives on movement, energy and connection. This final-year biokinetics student on the Potchefstroom Campus is stepping confidently into the spotlight after landing a recording contract.It takes dedication to pursue one…http://news.nwu.ac.za/penplay-launches-innovative-portfolio-gamified-learning-tools-developed-nwu
PENPlay launches innovative portfolio of gamified learning tools developed at the NWU
PENPlay has launched a new portfolio of gamified learning tools developed under licence from the North-West University (NWU), offering learners, educators and training institutions innovative ways to build critical skills through interactive play-based learning. Prof. Petro Erasmus showcases one of the digital games. By Vukosi…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-set-fly-new-professional-contracts
NWU Eagles set to fly with new professional contracts
The North-West University (NWU) Rugby Institute has been the breeding ground for some of the most talented rugby players in the country – this is no exception in 2026. Six Varsity Cup stars of the NWU Eagles have signed professional contracts with South African rugby unions. They are Matthew Fortuin (Sharks), Jaco du Toit (Sharks), Stephan…http://news.nwu.ac.za/breaking-silence-encouraging-men-prioritise-mental-well-being
Breaking the silence: Encouraging men to prioritise mental well-being
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental wellness and healthy lifestyles when it hosted a Men's Health Event on Saturday, 27 June 2026.The event brought together staff and stakeholders under the theme of encouraging men to prioritise their physical and mental well-being while…http://news.nwu.ac.za/borders-and-jobs-what-march-and-march-debate-means-sas-agricultural-labour-force
Borders and jobs: What the ‘March and March’ debate means for SA’s agricultural labour force
Opinion piece by Ella Mogashoa, a researcher in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU).As dawn breaks across South Africa each morning, thousands of farm workers are already hard at work. Long before most South Africans begin their day, they are planting, pruning, harvesting and preparing the food that…http://news.nwu.ac.za/forgotten-cost-food-production-south-africa
The forgotten cost of food production in South Africa
Opinion piece by Ella Mogashoa, a researcher in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU).South Africans have become all too familiar with rising food prices. Every trip to the supermarket seems to confirm the same reality: the weekly grocery bill is higher than it was only a few months ago.Something as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seven-nwu-footballers-earn-south-africa-call-cucsa-games
Seven NWU footballers earn South Africa call-up for CUCSA Games
The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute will be represented by seven players and its head coach at the 2026 Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Association (CUCSA) Games after they were selected for the South African university football team.The seven players selected are Aphelele Sibisi, Xolani Masethi, Lucky Letwaba,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/no-student-left-behind-fundraising-gala-dinner-support-financially-struggling-students
‘No Student Left Behind’ fundraising gala dinner to support financially struggling students
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is taking a bold step towards addressing student financial hardship through the launch of the “No Student Left Behind” fundraising gala dinner. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that no deserving student is denied an opportunity to succeed because of financial constraints.The fundraising gala…http://news.nwu.ac.za/government-must-stop-confusing-paperwork-performance
Government must stop confusing paperwork with performance
The Governing Body Foundation national report on the administrative load of public-school principals should force a national conversation about the administrative burden placed on schools and public institutions.When did paperwork become more important than educating children? South Africa's principals are becoming administrators when they…http://news.nwu.ac.za/testing-will-people-state-citizen-confrontation-south-africa
Testing the will of the people: the state-citizen confrontation in South Africa
Opinion piece by Dr Mabutho Shangase, senior lecturer in Political Studies and International Relations at the North-West University (NWU) The emergence of anti-illegal immigration movements such as Operation Dudula, and more recently, March and March, represents a significant moment in the democratic trajectory of South Africa. …http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-hypertension-africa-demands-new-approach
Why hypertension in Africa demands a new approach
Hypertension is no longer only a concern for older people. It is affecting younger Africans, increasing the risk of kidney disease and heart complications, and demanding a shift from treatment to prevention. That was the central message delivered by Prof. Lebo Gafane-Matemane from the Faculty of Health Sciences during her inaugural lecture at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-communities-knowledge-creation-african-knowledge-co-creation-conference
NWU hosts Communities for Knowledge Creation at the African Knowledge Co-Creation Conference.
African communities are stepping into the spotlight as equal partners in shaping knowledge. From 7–9 July 2026, at the African Community-Led Knowledge Co-Creation Conference at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus, bringing together academics, community leaders, and development partners to explore how collaborative knowledge…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-athletes-shine-2026-sa-road-running-championships
NWU athletes shine at the 2026 SA Road Running Championships
NWU athletes showed grit and determination during the 2026 SA Road Running Championships in Gqeberha (Nelson Mandela Bay) on Saturday, 27 June.Two of the standout performers were Thinus Erasmus and Bertus van der Linde, who dominated the junior mile race. Erasmus outsprinted his NWU teammate Van der Linde in a thrilling finish, edging ahead at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-crowned-ussa-bodybuilding-and-crossfit-overall-team-champions
Vanderbijlpark crowned USSA Bodybuilding and CrossFit overall team champions
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus bodybuilding and CrossFit team has once again demonstrated its sporting excellence by securing the Overall Team Championship at the 2026 University Sport South Africa (USSA) National Bodybuilding and CrossFit Championships. The outstanding performances of the team across multiple…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sigadis-rise-continues-south-africa-under-23-call
Sigadi's rise continues with South Africa under 23 call-up
Just weeks after helping the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute secure promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship and being named Player of the Tournament at the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs, Khunganani Sigadi has reached another milestone in his football career. The talented midfielder has been selected for the South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gauteng-higher-education-stakeholders-review-progress-fight-against-gbvf
Gauteng higher education stakeholders review progress in the fight against GBVF
The Gauteng Provincial Stakeholder Cohort on Higher Education Institutions Discipline and Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) recently convened at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus to review progress made by higher education institutions on implementing resolutions adopted during previous engagements.The meeting was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/road-less-travelled-nwu-varsity-cup-hero-ready-roses-opportunity