Residents across South Africa are turning their eyes, safely, to the skies today, February 17, 2026, as North-West University (NWU) provides a front-row seat to a partial solar eclipse. Researchers and students at the NWU Solar Observatory , located on the Potchefstroom Campus, have launched a comprehensive livestream to ensure the public can witness the celestial alignment without the risk of eye injury. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations The Science of the Event A partial solar

The North-West University (NWU)  is strategically advancing its internationalisation goals following high-level engagements at Otago University  in New Zealand on November 28. The visit focused on strengthening academic and research ties in the rapidly evolving fields of medical training, health research, and space science. The collaboration targets practical academic touchpoints, moving beyond mere agreements toward shared teaching, student mobility, and joint scientific pro