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SABPP Student Chapter shines at Open Day with winning slogan
The newly established South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Student Chapter at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management has made an impressive debut, securing first place in the Best Slogan Category at the Mahikeng Campus Open Day on 23 May 2026. The winning slogan of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/anime-club-society-ready-take-purple-con-2026-next-level
The Anime Club Society ready to take Purple Con 2026 to the next level
The Anime Club Society of the North-West University Vanderbijlpark Campus, in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities, recently took an exciting step towards bringing Purple Con 2026 to life. The team gathered at a local restaurant to officially launch their partnership drive for what is shaping up to be one of the Vaal’s most anticipated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-ushotanefe-useh-receives-continental-honour-lifelong-contribution
Prof Ushotanefe Useh receives continental honour for lifelong contribution
During the World Physiotherapy Africa Region Conference, held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 6 to 9 June 2026, the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating the recognition of one of its distinguished academics and healthcare leaders. Prof Ushotanefe Useh, Deputy Dean for Community Engagement and Stakeholder Relations in the Faculty of Health…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tete-dijana-eyes-history-2026-comrades-marathon
Tete Dijana eyes history at 2026 Comrades Marathon
Three-time Comrades Marathon champion Tete Dijana believes he is ready for Sunday's 2026 Comrades Marathon – a race that could see the North-West University (NWU) protection officer make history. Dijana, who won the Comrades Marathon in 2022, 2023 and 2025, will line up among the favourites for the 89-kilometre up run from Durban to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-expert-presents-engaging-lecture-measuring-value
International expert presents engaging lecture on measuring value
What is measured when we measure value? How do organisations know whether the work they do is genuinely valuable and to whom? Prof. Ana Adi, an internationally renowned scholar, recently shed light on this topic during a public lecture and research presentation at the School of Communication on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom…http://news.nwu.ac.za/thousands-discover-their-future-nwu-2026-open-days
Thousands discover their future at the NWU 2026 Open Days
The North-West University (NWU) has hosted thousands of prospective students, parents, guardians and educators at its annual Open Days across the three campuses. These events offer a rich opportunity to witness university life first-hand, gain an insight into the study programmes of the university and explore future careers. The 2026 Open Days…http://news.nwu.ac.za/promising-pianist-finds-his-voice-through-passion-and-performance
Promising pianist finds his voice through passion and performance
Even his name has a musical ring to it … Sergio José Tavares. But it is not his name that audiences remember. It is his playing and how much love he pours into it. It takes countless hours of practice and dedication to master an instrument. Sergio, a young, talented and accomplished pianist, knows this well. His deep love for music makes…http://news.nwu.ac.za/more-building-nwu-celebrates-opening-b7a
More than a building: NWU celebrates the opening of B7A
It was a bright Tuesday morning as staff members of the School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education came alive with excitement, arriving in their blue matching jackets for the opening of their new building. A red carpet stretched across the entrance, while balloons added a sense of celebration that matched the day's mood. There was a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-leadership-helm-nwu-council
New leadership at the helm of the NWU Council
The North-West University (NWU) Council unanimously elected a new chairperson and deputy chairperson at its Council meeting on Thursday, 18 June 2026. René Kenosi, a qualified chartered accountant with more than 30 years’ experience in governance, risk management, audit and counter corruption, is the new chairperson, and Pastor Piet Maleme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inspiring-next-generation-sabpp-student-chapter-celebrate-youth-day-lotlhakane-village
Inspiring the next generation: SABPP Student Chapter celebrate Youth Day in Lotlhakane Village
The South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Student Chapter, in collaboration with the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU), commemorated Youth Day with a meaningful community outreach initiative held at the Lotlhakane Sports Ground in Lotlhakane Village, Mahikeng. Held…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-research-explores-new-approach-snakebite-treatment
NWU research explores new approach to snakebite treatment
Venomous snakebites affect thousands of people across Africa each year, but help can come too late if antivenom medication or expert assistance is unavailable. A team of researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is investigating whether medicines already used to treat other conditions could help combat…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-adults-may-show-early-signs-high-blood-pressure-symptoms-appear
Young adults may show early signs of high blood pressure before symptoms appear
A young adult may feel healthy, exercise regularly and have no signs of illness, yet changes taking place inside the body could already be laying the foundation for future high blood pressure and heart disease. This is one of the key findings of a North-West University (NWU) PhD study by Anja Degenaar on kidney and cardiovascular health.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/record-breaking-graduate-full-professor-nwu-alumnus-reaches-new-academic-heights
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