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Cricket team ready to battle in the USSA showdown in Stellenbosch
In December, when Christian Mahlalela leads his North-West University (NWU) side onto the cricket field in Stellenbosch, he will be carrying more than just his team’s hopes. He will bear the responsibility of redemption, and with the help of his teammates, this weight will be as light as a feather. The NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus Cricket team…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-esports-team-dominates-varsity-weekend-secure-grand-finale-spot
Vanderbijlpark esports team dominates Varsity Weekend to secure grand finale spot
The esports team on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus delivered an electrifying performance at the Varsity Weekend held at the EFC World Sport Betting Arena in Fourways, Johannesburg. They earned themselves a coveted place in the Rocket League Grand Finale this December. Competing against some of South Africa’s top…http://news.nwu.ac.za/strengthening-international-collaboration-student-well-being
Strengthening international collaboration on student well-being
A North-West University (NWU) delegation is currently attending the seventh annual European Conference for Student Affairs and Services (ECSAS), taking place in Porto, Portugal, from 12 to 14 November 2025. The NWU delegation from Student Life includes Dr Corrie Rheeder, Potchefstroom Campus chief director, Tshediso Tom, administrative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/analysts-welcome-fiscal-prudence-warn-short-term-costs
Analysts welcome fiscal prudence but warn of short-term costs
Economists and policy experts attending the North-West University (NWU) Business School Pitso on the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) commended the disciplined fiscal stance and renewed transparency of the government, but cautioned that the benefits of the new inflation target and spending reforms will take time to materialise.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-honours-sports-excellence-2025-annual-sports-awards
Vanderbijlpark Campus honours sports excellence at 2025 Annual Sports Awards
The Tsebonokeng Hall at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) radiated with pride and celebration as the institution hosted its prestigious 2025 Annual Sports Awards ceremony. Themed “Celebrating Excellence, Honour, and Legacy in Sport,” the evening served as a grand recognition of the remarkable achievements, resilience…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-skitter-een-van-afrika-se-topagt-volhoubaarheidsgedrewe-universiteite
NWU skitter as een van Afrika se topagt volhoubaarheidsgedrewe universiteite
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) bou steeds aan sy reputasie as ’n innoverende, wêreldbetrokke instelling wat tot uitnemendheid en samelewingsrelevansie verbind is. Hierdie verbintenis word deur sy strategie, Neem die NWU vorentoe: 2024 en daarna, gedryf. Dit word weer eens bevestig in die jongste Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Sustainability Ranking,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-shines-one-africas-top-eight-sustainability-driven-universities
NWU shines as one of Africa’s top eight sustainability-driven universities
The North-West University (NWU) continues to build on its reputation as an innovative, globally engaged institution committed to excellence and societal relevance. This commitment is driven by its strategy, Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and beyond. This is once again affirmed in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Sustainability Ranking, which…http://news.nwu.ac.za/restoring-hope-one-clean-space-time
Restoring hope, one clean space at a time
Across South Africa, community spaces are more than just patches of land or playgrounds they are symbols of shared hope, belonging, and care. But when these spaces fall into neglect, they often mirror a fading sense of unity. That is where Retsa Tsela steps in, not only to clean, but to rebuild pride, building tomorrow and creating an impact that…http://news.nwu.ac.za/delegation-explores-new-academic-ties-university-western-australia
Delegation explores new academic ties with The University of Western Australia
During a visit to Australia, a delegation from the North-West University (NWU) held a series of engagements with The University of Western Australia (UWA) on 18 November 2025, opening discussions on collaboration in research, teaching and learning, and student and staff mobility. The visit to UWA – the first by a South African university –…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-private-partnerships-are-key-reviving-south-africas-ailing-transport-sector
Public-private partnerships are key to reviving South Africa’s ailing transport sector
South Africa’s transport sector stands at a critical crossroads: unless urgent investment and private-sector participation are channelled into public transport infrastructure, the country’s economy will continue to stagnate. North-West University (NWU) transport economist Dr Olebogeng Baikgaki says GDP growth for 2025 is expected to be limited…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-welcomes-extraordinary-appointments
NWU Business School welcomes extraordinary appointments
The North-West University (NWU) Business School is proud to announce the extraordinary appointments of Dr Yuanyuan (Gina) Cui and Dr Patrick van Esch, both from the E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration at the Coastal Carolina University. Their appointments bring exceptional expertise, research leadership and global academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academics-champion-well-being-and-decent-jobs-international-conference
Academics champion well-being and decent jobs at international conference
Two leading scholars from the North-West University (NWU) took centre stage at the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Psychosocial Well-being (ETPW2025), hosted by the University of Namibia. Their contributions highlighted the critical link between decent jobs, mental health and human flourishing – issues at the heart of national…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/donateursmiddagete-beklemtoon-die-impak-van-donateure-en-bedryfsvennote-se-bydraes
Donateursmiddagete beklemtoon die impak van donateure en bedryfsvennote se bydraes
Donateure en bedryfsvennote speel ’n lewensnoodsaaklike rol om die drome by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) lewendig te hou. Dit is beklemtoon by die jaarlikse middagete vir donateure en belanghebbers, wat op 28 Oktober in Pretoria gehou is en waar die universiteit sy diepe dankbaarheid vir hierdie uiters waardevolle vennootskappe uitgespreek het…http://news.nwu.ac.za/donor-luncheon-highlights-impact-donors-and-industry-partners-contributions
Donor luncheon highlights the impact of donors and industry partners’ contributions
Donors and industry partners play a vital role in keeping dreams alive at the North-West University (NWU). This was highlighted at the annual Donors and Stakeholders Luncheon, held in Pretoria on 28 October, at which the university expressed its deep appreciation for these invaluable partnerships. The luncheon is one of the key stewardship…http://news.nwu.ac.za/critical-reflection-global-university-rankings-power-perception-and-prestige
A critical reflection on global university rankings: Power, perception and prestige
By Prof Linda du Plessis We live in a world obsessed with comparison. From “top performers” to “best universities,” rankings give the illusion of order in complexity. Yet, when it comes to higher education, these lists often conceal more than they reveal. Not everything fits neatly on a list, especially when value is subjective and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-noordwes-universiteit-betoon-hulde-aan-die-akteur-hans-strydom-en-ander-baanbreker-alumni
Die Noordwes-Universiteit betoon hulde aan die akteur Hans Strydom en ander baanbreker-alumni
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het tien merkwaardige vakkundiges vereer by sy gesogte tweejaarlikse Alumni Excellence Awards-seremonie wat op 30 Oktober in Pretoria gehou is. Hierdie jaar se hoogaangeskrewe ontvangers sluit die Suid-Afrikaanse veteraanakteur Hans Strydom, die Wêreldbeker-krieketster Tazmin Brits, en die gesondheidsekonoom prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-salutes-actor-hans-strydom-and-other-groundbreaking-alumni
North-West University salutes actor Hans Strydom and other groundbreaking alumni
The North-West University (NWU) honoured ten remarkable professionals at its prestigious biennial Alumni Excellence Awards ceremony held in Pretoria on 30 October. This year’s distinguished honourees include veteran South African actor Hans Strydom, World Cup cricket star Tazmin Brits, and health economist Prof James Avoka Asamani, among others…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-studies-traditional-plants-natural-pest-control
Researcher studies traditional plants for natural pest control
When farmers face pests that damage their crops, many turn to chemical sprays. They often do not realise that indigenous plant-based practices can protect crops naturally, and that pest-control solutions already exist within traditional farming knowledge. The use of chemicals is one of the common ways of managing pests. However, these chemicals…http://news.nwu.ac.za/future-nwu-sport-not-just-bright-its-purple
The future of NWU Sport is not just bright, it’s purple
“At NWU Sport, our passion is sport, and we are privileged to make our passion our work.” These were the words of Mervyn Taylor, manager of the NWU Rugby Institute, as he concluded the North-West University (NWU) Sports Awards on 21 October. His statement captured the spirit of an evening that celebrated commitment, teamwork and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cannabis-tourism-raises-interest-mahikeng-community-and-portugal