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The political economy of South Africa’s budget impacts you
Feb 24, 2025 - By Michelle Meixieira Groenewald Welcome to a budget we need to pass under the Government of National Unity. South Africa’s budget speech was scheduled to take place on the 19th of February, and has now been postponed to the 12th of March. The Public Finance Management Act requires that the annual budget is tabled before the start of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/siya-kolisi-residence-officially-opened
Siya Kolisi Residence officially opened
Apr 22, 2025 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Siya Kolisi Residence was officially opened on Monday, 24 February by South Africa’s iconic Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi. His coach and mentor, Dr Rassie Erasmus, was also in attendance to unveil the university’s new Invictus Residence. The Siya Kolisi Residence will primarily be used by students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsers-het-ontdek-dat-kameeldoringbome-die-groei-van-lammers-en-hulle-vleisgehalte-verbeter
Navorsers het ontdek dat kameeldoringbome die groei van lammers en hulle vleisgehalte verbeter
Feb 26, 2025 - In die droë, sanderige grond van Suider-Afrika bring ’n geharde vegter sy kant: Vachellia erioloba, meer bekend as die kameeldoring. Hierdie geharde boom wat voorheen onder die genus Acacia as Acacia erioloba geklassifiseer was, word ook ’n kameeldoring in Afrikaans of ’n mokala-boom genoem. Die kameeldoring floreer regoor Suid-Afrika, Botswana…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-discover-natural-feed-supplement-boosts-lamb-growth-and-meat-quality
Researchers discover natural feed supplement that boosts lamb growth and meat quality
Apr 22, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai In the dry, sandy soils of southern Africa, a rugged survivor stands tall: Vachellia erioloba, more commonly known as the camel thorn. Once classified under the genus Acacia as Acacia erioloba, this hardy tree is also called the giraffe thorn, mokala tree, or kameeldoring in Afrikaans. Occurring across South Africa,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-rassie-erasmus-delivers-guest-lecture
Dr Rassie Erasmus delivers guest lecture
Feb 27, 2025 - He has a recipe for success, and he knows how to collect the trophies. One of South Africa’s favourite sons, Dr Rassie Erasmus, was a welcome sight back at the North-West University (NWU) when he delivered his first guest lecture since being awarded an honorary doctorate in 2024. The lecture, entitled From the Sidelines to the Spotlight:…http://news.nwu.ac.za/aicpa-cimas-exclusive-academic-dinner-accelerating-leadership-finance-education
AICPA & CIMA’s Exclusive Academic Dinner: Accelerating leadership in finance education
Feb 25, 2025 - On 18 February 2025, a distinguished group of academics gathered at the Fireroom, Montecasino, for the exclusive AICPA & CIMA event, Accelerate & Lead: Dinner with Academics. Hosted by Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA, President of CIMA and Chairman of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the evening provided…http://news.nwu.ac.za/poem-born-emotion-belonging-and-pride
A poem born from emotion, belonging and pride
Feb 26, 2025 - With a pen in hand, first-year student Nompumelelo Mphoreng enjoyed the sunrise over the North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus as it created golden reflections on the river. As a fresh voice in the NWU community she found herself fascinated by the essence of her new home. The result? A poem titled A Symphony of Knowledge and Unity,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-david-luke-calls-stronger-african-trade-ties
Prof David Luke calls for stronger African trade ties
Mar 04, 2025 - Prof David Luke, professor of Practice and strategic director of the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, gave a thought-provoking public lecture hosted by the TRADE research focus area at the North-West University (NWU). In his lecture Prof Luke emphasised the importance of regional trade and economic integration to Africa’s development. He…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-memorial-lecture-honour-dr-aziz-pahad
NWU hosts memorial lecture in honour of Dr Aziz Pahad
Feb 26, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu The memory of the late Dr Aziz Pahad, liberation struggle veteran and diplomat, lives on. The North-West University’s (NWU) Mahikeng Campus hosted the inaugural Provincial Memorial Lecture in his honour on 25 February 2025. The theme of the lecture was "The insurgent diplomat: lessons from the life and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-hosts-find-your-next-y-presenter-talent-search
Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts 'Find your next Y presenter' talent search
Feb 27, 2025 - The Arts and Culture Department of the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, in collaboration with YFM, recently held a "Find your next Y presenter" talent search. This presenter search is part of the festive activities leading up to the annual First-Year Carnival Celebrations, which will take place next month. The carnival is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fragile-state-south-africas-political-and-economic-landscape-what-do
The fragile state of South Africa’s political and economic landscape: What to do?
Apr 22, 2025 - Uncertainty springs eternal in the South African political landscape, or so it would seem. The Government of National Unity (GNU) has yet to find its feet, and cohesion has not been one of its hallmarks. According to Professor Kedibone Phago, Director of the School for Government Studies at the North-West University (NWU), there is much to be…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eden-roots-donation-will-enhance-research-beekeeping
Eden Roots donation will enhance research in beekeeping
Mar 07, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai and Oscar Mosiane In a significant step towards advancing agricultural research and community development, Eden Roots – a bee farming enterprise based in Tloung Village, Mahikeng – donated a honey extractor to the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Crop Science subject group on 28 February 2025. The honey extractor will be…http://news.nwu.ac.za/scholars-harness-theology-and-social-work-address-father-absence-south-africa
Scholars harness theology and social work to address father absence in South Africa
Mar 07, 2025 - The absence of fathers in households is more than a family issue, it is a societal crisis with lasting consequences for individuals and communities. Prof Fazel Freeks from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology and Prof Elzahne Simeon de Jager from the subject group Social Work are leading a community engagement project to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-dard-launch-agri-hub-enhance-agricultural-development-north-west
NWU and DARD launch Agri-Hub to enhance agricultural development in North West
Mar 11, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai and Oscar Mosiane The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), has established an agri-hub to advance agricultural development in North West. This initiative represents a substantial progression in addressing critical issues such as food security,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/veteran-broadcaster-share-his-journey-setswana-broadcasting-during-public-lecture
Veteran broadcaster to share his journey in Setswana broadcasting during public lecture
Mar 07, 2025 - The Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research entity at the North-West University (NWU) will host its annual public lecture at the Mahikeng Campus on 13 March 2025. The lecture will focus on the role of indigenous languages in media, with veteran broadcaster and NWU honorary doctorate recipient Dr Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila as the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/goallout-pushes-free-sanitary-pads
GoAllOut pushes for free sanitary pads
Mar 07, 2025 - GoAllOut, a student-led organisation at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, is pressing for legislative action to provide free sanitary pads in schools and public spaces. “We advocate for the provision of free sanitary pads as we want to promote female hygiene and take a stand against period poverty,” says Karabo Moalusi, a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/second-win-nwu-young-guns-builds-early-season-momentum
Second win for NWU Young Guns builds early-season momentum
Mar 07, 2025 - The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns (YGs) are proving why they are the reigning champions, kicking off their title defence with back-to-back wins. After an outstanding campaign last season, the Eagles soared into the new campaign with a nail-biting 36-33 win over the University of Pretoria (Tuks) YGs at the Fanie Du Toit Sports Grounds…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-young-guns-brace-fierce-showdown-maties
NWU Eagles Young Guns brace fierce showdown with Maties
Mar 07, 2025 - The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns (YGs) will lock horns with the Stellenbosch YGs in a showdown third-round Varsity Cup Young Guns clash at the Fanie Du Toit Sports Grounds on Monday, 10 March. With both teams boasting a 100%-win record so far, this encounter promises to be a fierce battle with only one team able to continue their perfect…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-walks-change-fight-against-gbv
Vanderbijlpark Campus walks for change in the fight against GBV
Mar 10, 2025 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently organised a powerful demonstration of unity and awareness called the Walk of Change, with various internal and external stakeholders participating. “Part of my job as a house parent involves promoting student wellness. This initiative aims to inspire the university community by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-explores-laughter-protest-zimbabwe