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Vanderbijlpark Campus to Host USSA National Karate and Bodybuilding Competitions
Jun 18, 2024 - The North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus is set to host the University Sports South Africa (USSA) games, which will include the national karate and bodybuilding competitions. These events will take place from 28 to 30 June 2024, promising an exciting showcase of athletic prowess and dedication. The semi-contact karate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-women-drive-positive-change
Empowering women to drive positive change
Jun 18, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Women of Steel (WOS) forum recently hosted a women’s empowerment event on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The event attracted more than 70 participants and was the second women’s event hosted at the NWU. A third event – Femmegeneering – is planned for August. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/stabiele-rne-saam-met-beleidsekerheid-sal-sakevertroue-maksimaliseer
Stabiele RNE saam met beleidsekerheid sal sakevertroue maksimaliseer
Jun 19, 2024 - Nadat ’n uiters geslaagde vrye, regverdige en vreedsame waterskeidingsverkiesing op 29 Mei gehou is, onderneem Suid-Afrika nou om ’n Regering van Nasionale Eenheid (RNE) saam te stel om ’n verkiesingsuitkoms te navigeer waar geen enkele party ’n meerderheid behaal het nie. Om die nuwe politieke dinamiek te bestuur en stabiliteit te verskaf, word ’…http://news.nwu.ac.za/stable-gnu-together-policy-certainty-will-maximise-business-confidence
Stable GNU together with policy certainty will maximise business confidence
Jun 27, 2024 - After having held highly successful free, fair and peaceful watershed elections on 29 May, South Africa has now embarked on the formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU) to navigate an election outcome in which no single party achieved a majority. To manage the new political dynamics and provide stability, a GNU is now being formed.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-student-help-om-n-verkiesing-te-verseker-wat-regverdig-en-glad-verloop
NWU-student help om ’n verkiesing te verseker wat regverdig en glad verloop
Jun 06, 2024 - Die 2024- nasionale verkiesing is beskou as ’n keerpunt vir Suid-Afrika, met die algemene publiek wat hoop vir ’n nuwe politieke landskap wat die langdurige ekonomiese uitdagings in die land sal hanteer. Gedryf deur ’n begeerte na verandering het Khotso Pitso, ’n finalejaar-BA-student in politieke studies aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), as ’n…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-helps-ensure-fair-and-smooth-elections
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/live-well-and-wise-expo-empowers-students-take-charge-their-health
Live Well and Wise Expo empowers students to take charge of their health
Jun 11, 2024 - The recent Live Well and Wise health and wellness expo, an initiative hosted by the Health and the Student Counselling and Development centres on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mafikeng Campus, aimed to remind students that their health is their responsibility. To support them in this endeavour, the centres brought together various…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-represent-sa-2024-world-dance-sport-championship
Students to represent SA at 2024 World Dance Sport Championship
May 24, 2024 - Omphile Makhobosi and Palesa Mphela, members of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) dance team on the Mahikeng Campus, have been selected to represent South Africa at the 2024 World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) World Championship’s Latin Under-21 competition. The prestigious event will take place on 16 November 2024 in Salaspils, Latvia.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-awarded-national-order-merit-france
Prof Bismark awarded National Order Of Merit by France
Jun 05, 2024 - The award is in recognition of Prof Tyobeka’s significant contribution to the global governance of the nuclear industry; His efforts to promote collaboration between South Africa and France; His pursuit of academic excellence and more. Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) has been…http://news.nwu.ac.za/africa-day-webinar-focuses-building-resilient-education-systems
Africa Day webinar focuses on building resilient education systems
Sep 05, 2024 - In celebration of Africa Day on 24 May 2024, the North-West University (NWU) hosted a webinar focusing on enhancing education across the continent. Themed "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century", the event brought together experts to engage in a comprehensive dialogue aimed at building resilient education systems that promote increased…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-and-dance-coach-shines-bright
Alumnus and dance coach shines bright
May 27, 2024 - Prince Motaung, North-West University (NWU) alumnus and coach of the dance team on the Mahikeng Campus, recently earned national Protea colours. He will also manage and coach dance team Omphile Makhobosi and Palesa Mphela, who will represent South Africa at the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) World Championship’s Under-21 Latin competition…http://news.nwu.ac.za/women-leadership-initiative-set-empower-female-workforce
Women in Leadership initiative set to empower female workforce
May 27, 2024 - The North-West University's (NWU’s) People and Culture division held an engagement session for its Women in Leadership initiative on 17 May 2024 at the Mahikeng Campus. This session marks the first of three across the NWU’s campuses, following the programme's launch in 2023. The aim is to empowering female staff through professional development…http://news.nwu.ac.za/open-days-2024-spectacular-showcase