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Mandisa Mazibuko is planting the future, one field at a time
Mandisa Mazibuko is more than a North-West University (NWU) alumnus – she is a changemaker, a role model and a trailblazer in African agriculture. Her legacy is not just in what she has achieved, but in how she is inspiring others to step into the field, plant their own seeds of purpose and grow something greater. Her love for agriculture…Dr. Nonkululeko Navise is 'n lektor in die Skool vir Fisiologie en is deel van die Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), waar sy haar PhD-studies in Fisiologie met die navorsingspan volg. Haar navorsingsfokus is op die longitudinale ondersoek van chroniese niersiekte en hoe dit verband hou met kardiovaskulêre risikofaktore en alle-…
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Nonkululeko Navise
Dr. Nonkululeko Navise is 'n lektor in die Skool vir Fisiologie en is deel van die Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), waar sy haar PhD-studies in Fisiologie met die navorsingspan volg. Haar navorsingsfokus is op die longitudinale ondersoek van chroniese niersiekte en hoe dit verband hou met kardiovaskulêre risikofaktore en alle-…http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/2025-conference-announcements
2025 Conference Announcements
8th International Self-Directed Learning Conference Call The Research Unit Self-Directed Learning of the North-West University is pleased to announce the 8th International Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Conference. Date: 5 - 7 November 2025 Venue: Pecan Manor Boutique Conference & Function Venue, Hartbeespoort, South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-among-south-africas-top-10-gradstar-achievers
NWU student is among South Africa’s top 10 GradStar achievers
North-West University (NWU) student Chrismarie Grundlingh has been selected as one of the “10 of the Finest” GradStar achievers for 2025, placing her among the country’s top emerging leaders recognised for workplace readiness and leadership potential. Grundlingh, a final-year BCom Industrial and Organisational Psychology student on the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mario-chauque-elected-president-elect-saacdhe
Mario Chauque elected president-elect of SAACDHE
“Leadership is not a title, but a responsibility, and I am honoured to carry it forward.” These words capture the heart of the moment as the North-West University (NWU) celebrates the election of Mario Chauque as the new president-elect of the South African Association for Counselling and Development in Higher Education (SAACDHE) for the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-students-claim-top-honours-virtualise-your-thesis-competition
Postgraduate students claim top honours in Virtualise Your Thesis Competition
By Mzwandile Ndlovu Two postgraduate students from the North-West University (NWU) were awarded top honours at the national Virtualise Your Thesis (VYT) Competition. Christa Matlou from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Makatu Mashanyu from the Faculty of Engineering represented the NWU at the competition held on 7…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-staff-sports-club-potchefstroom-closes-year-energy-fun-and-red-bull-support
NWU Staff Sports Club Potchefstroom closes the year with energy, fun and Red Bull support
Shouts of encouragement, playful competition and the clatter of spoons against eggs filled the air as the NWU Staff Sports Club Potchefstroom wrapped up its year with a high-energy closing celebration on 5 December. Staff members eagerly took part in a range of activities designed to encourage participation and enjoyment. Tug of war challenges…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-examines-link-between-faith-stigma-and-hiv-treatment-south-africa
Study examines link between faith, stigma and HIV treatment in South Africa
A milestone reached on World AIDS Day has focused new attention on how faith communities influence South Africa’s response to HIV. On 1 December 2025, a PhD study focusing on HIV stigma in religious settings was formally completed when the degree was awarded, marking the completion of research that examined a long-standing barrier to treatment…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-honoured-icons-africa-awards
NWU alumnus honoured at Icons of Africa Awards
What began as a digital footprint in South Africa has grown into a continental voice, one strong enough to earn North-West University (NWU) alumnus John Nchoe an honorary award at the prestigious Icons of Africa Awards. Nchoe, a social media entrepreneur who holds a BA and BA Honours in Communication from the NWU, was recognised for his growing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-masters-student-represents-south-africa-brics-research-institute-debate
NWU Master’s student represents South Africa at BRICS Research Institute Debate
Thabo Rakuba, a 27-year-old Master’s student at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus, recently represented South Africa as a delegate at the BRICS Research Institute Debate, hosted by the Durban University of Technology. The prestigious competition brought together participants from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-campus-council-brings-festive-season-hope-families-need
Students Campus Council brings festive season hope to families in need
By Mzwandile Ndlovu As the festive season draws near, many families in need have little to celebrate. In response, the North-West University (NWU) Student Campus Council (SCC) at the Mahikeng Campus stepped in to make a difference. On 4 December 2025, the SCC donated clothing and food to Families South Africa (FAMSA) and Men for Real, who will…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/management-sciences/personeel-ondernemingsbestuur
Personeel - Ondernemingsbestuur
, PROGRAM LEIERS, MAHIKENG , POTCHEFSTROOM , VANDERBIJLPARK , Dr Kezell Klinck Dr Kezell Klinck Programme Coordinator Prof Clarise Mostert Prof Clarise Mostert Programme Coordinator Rita Prof Rita Klonaridis Inter Campus Programme Leader & Programme Coordinator: , BESIGHEIDSBESTUUR AKADEMIESE PERSONEEL, , MAHIKENG , POTCHEFSTROOM , VANDERBIJLPARK , Alpheaus Prof Alpheaus Litheko Prof Martin Botha Prof Martin Botha Luzaan Prof Luzaan Hamilton Ellen Prof Ellen Rungani Fani Prof Habofanwe Koloba Marko Prof Marko van Deventer Faan Dr Faan Pelser ALoe Prof Aloe Meintjes Johan L Dr Johann Landsberg Kagiso Dr Kagiso Tsatsimpe Prof Louis van Staden Prof Louis van Staden Marcelle Ms Marcelle Saraiva…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/management-sciences/personeel-bemarkingsbestuur
Personeel - Bemarkingsbestuur
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Advocate Andy Mothibi appointed as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)
The North-West University (NWU) congratulates its alumnus, Advocate Andy Mothibi, on his appointment as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Advocate Mothibi, a recipient of the NWU Allumni Excellence Award for public service in 2021, has demonstrated his dedication and commitment to our country’s public service. Under his…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/online-registration-period-first-year-students
Online registration period for first-year students
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African Universities unite to shape a sustainable future at 2026 Conference
When communities across Africa face droughts, floods, and shifting climates, the solutions often begin in the minds of innovators, researchers, and leaders who are committed to a more sustainable future. In March 2026, these changemakers will gather at the Protea Hotel in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, for the International Conference on Green and…http://www.nwu.ac.za/institutional-office/announcements-2025
Announcements 2025
[accordion] Termination of membership of the SCC Arts and Culture Officer of the Vanderbijlpark Campus 4 December 2025 This notice serves to inform the student community that the membership of the Vanderbijlpark Campus SCC: Arts and Culture Officer has terminated in accordance with paragraph 17.1 of the Institutional Rules on Student…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing/energie-navorsingsgroep