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NWU student helps to ensure fair and smooth elections
Jun 27, 2024 - The 2024 national elections were deemed a turning point for South Africa, with the general public hoping for a new political landscape that will address the longstanding economic challenges in the country. Driven by the desire for change, Khotso Pitso, a final year BA student in politics studies at the North-West University (NWU), worked as a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-shines-dancestar-world-competition
Student shines at DanceStar World competition
Jun 05, 2024 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mathlogonolo Bodibe’s fancy footwork and passion for dance recently took her to the international stage. Mathlogonolo, a second-year BA communication student, participated in the annual DanceStar World Dance Masters competition that took place from 20 to 26 May in Croatia Her dedication paid off and she…http://news.nwu.ac.za/refiloe-mohono-embodies-entrepreneurial-spirit
Refiloe Mohono embodies the entrepreneurial spirit
Jun 06, 2024 - To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to know how to network, be comfortable taking risks, have an innovative mindset and be resilient. Luckily for North-West University (NWU) graduate Refiloe Mohono, she has all these skills, and more. During her final undergraduate year in 2019, she co-founded a brand called 'Complete Comfort', which…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-anna-mokgokong-lets-show-world-what-we-are-about
Dr Anna Mokgokong: Let’s show the world what we are about
Jun 06, 2024 - As we celebrate Youth Month this June, we are reminded of the vibrant energy, resilience, and potential of our nation’s youth. This year, Youth Month follows a national election that has brought about considerable uncertainty. The political landscape is shifting, and with it, comes both challenges and opportunities. I understand that many of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/meal-day-supports-students-during-exams
Meal-A-Day supports students during exams
Jun 07, 2024 - Through its Meal-A-Day initiative, Student Counselling and Development at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has embarked on a heart-warming journey to support students studying in the library during their first-semester examinations. It kicked off on 5 June, offering a cup of coffee and a sandwich to students twice a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/toxic-fungi-and-mycotoxins-threaten-africas-food-security
Toxic fungi and mycotoxins threaten Africa's food security
Jun 07, 2024 - Africa is facing a challenge in ensuring food security due to contamination of agricultural products by toxic fungi and their byproducts, mycotoxins, amid climate change. This is according to Prof Mulunda Mwanza, who delivered his inaugural lecture at the North-West University (NWU) on 6 June 2024. "Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-educations-first-annual-sports-day-huge-triumph
Faculty of Education’s first annual Sports Day: A huge triumph
Jun 10, 2024 - The air was filled with excitement and anticipation as the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education on the Potchefstroom Campus gathered for its first annual Sports Day on 28 May 2024. This event – aimed at fostering team spirit and providing a day of fun away from the usual hustle and bustle of the office – was held at the Fanie du…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-and-miss-world-south-africa-semi-finalist-championing-youth-empowerment
Student and Miss World South Africa semi-finalist championing youth empowerment
Jun 10, 2024 - At just 22 years old, Neo Nkhumane is making waves both academically and in the world of pageantry. A master's degree student in communication at the North-West University (NWU) and a semi-finalist for the Miss World South Africa pageant, she proves that beauty and brains can go hand in hand. Hailing from the small town of Carletonville, she…http://news.nwu.ac.za/newborn-screening-saves-lives-north-west-university
Newborn screening saves lives at the North-West University
Jul 31, 2024 - They are vital hours and every one of them matters. They are the window that can change the course of a child’s life for the better, and the North-West University (NWU) is ensuring that those first 24 to 72 hours after birth is optimised to safeguard newborn health. For Dr Ilse du Preez, acting director of the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bpsa-helps-100-students-overcome-final-hurdle
bpSA helps 100 students to overcome the final hurdle
Jul 08, 2024 - bp Southern Africa has responded to the plight of North-West University (NWU) students as part of its centenary commemorative initiatives. The company has donated R2,5m to help 100 of the university’s students clear their outstanding fees, enabling them to enter the working world with confidence. Answering a parliamentary question earlier this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-management-welcomes-newly-appointed-student-campus-council
Vanderbijlpark management welcomes newly appointed Student Campus Council
Jul 01, 2024 - By Loveness Hulwane The Vanderbijlpark Campus Management Committee of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a meet and greet event to congratulate and wish the newly appointed Student Campus Council (SCC) members a productive tenure in office. The event's goal was to acquaint the recently appointed SCC members with the NWU's…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/rne-kabinet-moet-die-ekonomiese-agenda-uitstippel-om-groter-beleidsekerheid-te-verseker
RNE-kabinet moet die ekonomiese agenda uitstippel om groter beleidsekerheid te verseker
Jul 01, 2024 - Die langverwagte aankondiging deur president Cyril Ramaphosa van die nuwe kabinet van die Regering van Nasionale Eenheid (RNE) is oor die algemeen goed vir besigheid en beleggersvertroue. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die NWU Besigheidskool, sê die markte gaan waarskynlik positief reageer wanneer hulle die nuwe mengsel van…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gnu-cabinet-must-outline-economic-agenda-ensure-greater-policy-certainty
GNU Cabinet must outline economic agenda to ensure greater policy certainty
Jul 08, 2024 - The much-anticipated announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the new Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet is, on the whole, good for business and investor confidence. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the NWU Business School, says the markets are likely to respond positively as they digest the new mix of Cabinet appointments. “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-delivers-keynote-address-provincial-legislature
Prof Bismark delivers keynote address for provincial legislature
Jul 01, 2024 - From 24 to 28 June, the North West provincial legislature hosted an induction workshop for members of the legislature, and Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), gave the keynote address to the elected members on Thursday, 27 June. The event took place at Broederstroom near Hartbeespoort. Tshepo…http://news.nwu.ac.za/team-excels-security-summit-2024-hackathon
Team excels at Security Summit 2024 Hackathon
Jul 02, 2024 - The Security Summit 2024 Hackathon that took place recently at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg brought together some of the brightest minds in the cybersecurity community to collaborate on and innovate solutions addressing various security challenges. Among the participants, the North-West University (NWU) student team showcased…http://news.nwu.ac.za/groundbreaking-sesotho-colloquium-promotes-indigenous-languages
Groundbreaking Sesotho Colloquium promotes indigenous languages
Jul 02, 2024 - The School of Languages and the Language Directorate at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the very first Sesotho Colloquium, a significant milestone in promoting and celebrating the Sesotho language. Held at the Riverside Hotel in Vanderbijlpark, this event marked the first time a conference of this scale was conducted entirely in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bodybuilding-team-shines-ussa-games
Bodybuilding team shines at USSA games
Jul 03, 2024 - The North-West University's (NWU’s) bodybuilding team recently achieved remarkable success at the University Sports South Africa (USSA) games that was held at the Tsebonokeng Hall on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. Competing against seven other universities, the NWU team secured second place, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication to the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academics-visit-romanian-university-highlights-power-academic-exchange
NWU academic’s visit to Romanian university highlights the power of academic exchange
Oct 29, 2024 - Prof Fazel Freeks, an esteemed associate professor and coordinator of community engagement at the Faculty of Theology of the North-West University (NWU), embarked on an important visit to Ovidius University of Constanta in Romania for 14 days. This visit highlighted the NWU’s core pillars: teaching and learning, research, and community…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-20-years-excellence-bed-class
Celebrating 20 years of excellence with the BEd class
Jul 03, 2024 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was alive with excitement and nostalgia as the BEd class of 2004 gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone on Wednesday, 26 June. The theme for the day was "Celebrating 20 Years of Delivering Excellence in the Education Sector," and it set the stage for an inspiring and heartfelt…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tourism-wish-list-minister-patrica-de-lille