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Besoek lei tot samewerking oor voeding in Lesotho
Jun 23, 2023 - Die Afrika-voedingsleierskapprogram (African Nutrition Leadership Programme, ANLP) van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) gaan voort om doelgerigte leierskapskapasiteit op die Afrika-vasteland te bou. Verteenwoordigers van die ANLP het op 15 en 16 Junie met die Lesotho Nutrition-Sensitive Platform (LSNP) in Maseru geskakel. Dit volg op ’n besoek…http://news.nwu.ac.za/visit-leads-nutrition-collaboration-lesotho
Visit leads to nutrition collaboration in Lesotho
Jun 27, 2023 - The African Nutrition Leadership Programme (ANLP) of the North-West University (NWU) is continuing its aim to build tailored leadership capacity on the African continent. Representatives of the ANLP engaged with the Lesotho Nutrition-Sensitive Platform (LSNP) in Maseru on 15 and 16 June. This follows a leadership capacity building visit to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/wesensinflasie-toon-steeds-n-afname
Wesensinflasie toon steeds ’n afname
Jun 21, 2023 - Dit is welkome – maar nie onverwagte nie – nuus dat die wesensinflasie (VPI) vir Mei steeds ’n afname toon.” In sy kommentaar op die VPI sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, dat hoewel voedselkoste hoog bly, die algehele afwaartse tendens in wesensinflasie op pad is na vroeër…http://news.nwu.ac.za/headline-inflation-continues-show-decline
Headline inflation continues to show decline
Jun 21, 2023 - “It is welcome but not unexpected good news that headline inflation (CPI) for May has continued to show a declining trend.” In commenting on the CPI, Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says that although food costs remain high, the overall downward trend in headline inflation is converging on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/education-how-we-tackle-youth-unemployment
Education is how we tackle youth unemployment
Sep 18, 2023 - In June, South Africans celebrate Youth Month, but the harsh reality is there is often very little to celebrate, especially concerning current and future employment opportunities. This is in stark contrast with the 2023 theme for Youth Month, which is ‘Accelerating youth economic emancipation for a sustainable future’. According to Prof Waldo…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hang-hug-spirit-nelson-mandela
"Hang a Hug" in the spirit of Nelson Mandela
Jun 22, 2023 - In anticipation of Mandela Day, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently launched a "Hang a Hug" drive. The idea is to encourage staff and students to donate jackets and blankets and hanging them on designated trees around the campus for those in need to use during the cold winter months. Launched by the Student…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-north-west-mec-obtains-phd
Former North West MEC obtains PhD
Jun 22, 2023 - Manketsi Emily Tlhape, former member of the executive committee (MEC) of North West and current member of the South African national parliament, received her PhD in economic management science with business administration from the North-West University (NWU) on 21 June 2023. Manketsi's thesis, titled “Development of a strategic management…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-collaborates-department-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs-support-municipalities
NWU collaborates with Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to support municipalities
Sep 18, 2023 - The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), pledged 100 graduates to assist the local government with a turn-around strategy on 22 June 2023. This partnership aims to deploy 100 postgraduate students from various fields to assist different municipalities within…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hug-mug-show-you-care
A hug in a mug to show you care
Jun 23, 2023 - The Student Campus Council (SCC) on the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, in conjunction with the Community Stakeholder Engagement (CSE) Council, launched a Soup Drive to help students to cope during the exams and to remain nourished and healthy amidst loadshedding and economic pressures. The SCC launched the initiative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mourns-passing-indigenous-knowledge-expert
NWU mourns the passing of indigenous knowledge expert
Jun 23, 2023 - By Mafumane Tlhapi and Phenyo Mokgothu The North-West University (NWU) mourns the passing of Mme Grace Masuku, an expert in indigenous knowledge systems. She was honoured with the NWU Chancellor Award in 2013. Nkoko Grace Masuku was laid to rest on 18 June 2023, in her village of Lekutung near Moruleng in Rustenburg, North West. The 91-year-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nurturing-minds-and-unleashing-potential-our-youth
Nurturing minds and unleashing potential in our youth
Jun 23, 2023 - Imagine for a moment that you are standing in a long hallway. On either side of you there are numerous open doors. As you make your way to the exit, each one of these doors close once you walk past them. These doors signify development opportunities, and the hallway represents your journey from early childhood through the various stages of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-proudly-boasts-three-alumni-miss-sa-finalists
NWU proudly boasts three alumni as Miss SA finalists
Jun 26, 2023 - North-West University (NWU) alumni Anke Rothmann, Lebohang Raputsoe and Ané Oosthuysen secured a spot among the prestigious top 12 finalists in the Miss South Africa competition. Anke, Lebohang and Ané will now compete with their fellow finalists to follow in the footsteps of Ndavi Nokeri, Miss South Africa 2022.The final event will take place…http://news.nwu.ac.za/beanpole-elmere-reaching-world-cup-heights
Beanpole Elmeré reaching World Cup heights
Jun 26, 2023 - She is one of the tallest netball players in the country, but there seem to be no end to the heights Elmeré van den Berg can achieve on the netball court. The 1,91m beanpole who hails from Bloemfontein, matriculated from Jim Fouché High School before joining the North-West University (NWU) where she is currently enrolled in a sports coaching…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/prof-ankebe-kruger-spansielkundige-vir-die-sa-studentespan-die-wereld-universiteitespele
Prof Ankebé Kruger – spansielkundige vir die SA studentespan by die Wêreld Universiteitespele
Jun 27, 2023 - Die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is ongelooflik trots op prof Ankebé Kruger, wat aangestel is as die Suid-Afrikaanse studentespan se spansielkundige vir die Wêreld Universiteitespele (World University Games)wat in Julie in Chengdu, China plaasvind. Hierdie noemenswaardige rol spreek boekdele ten opsigte van…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-ankebe-kruger-team-psychologist-sa-student-team-world-university-games
Prof Ankebé Kruger - team psychologist for SA student team at World University Games
Jun 27, 2023 - The Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is incredibly proud of Prof Ankebé Kruger, who has been appointed as the South African student team’s team psychologist for the World University Games in Chengdu, China this July. This significant role speaks volumes regarding Prof Kruger's capabilities as a sports psychologist and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/junie-vir-jeug-junie-vir-pride
Junie is vir Jeug, Junie is vir Pride
Jun 27, 2023 - Pride-maand word elke Junie gevier en die vernaamste doel daarvan is om terselfdertyd die beweging vir LGBTQIA+-regte te eer en die gemeenskap se kultuur te vier. Kurt Naicker, senior lektor op die Vanderbijlparkkampus, deel sy gedagtes oor die ervarings van die LGBTQIA+-gemeenskap. Kan jy jou indink hoe moeilik dit moet wees om elke oggend…http://news.nwu.ac.za/june-youth-june-pride
June is for Youth, June is for Pride
Jun 27, 2023 - Pride Month is observed every June, with its main aim being to simultaneously honour the movement for LGBTQIA+ rights and celebrate the community’s culture. Kurt Naicker, senior lecturer at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, shares his thoughts on the experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community. Can you imagine how difficult it is to wake up in the morning,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mental-health-and-disability-spotlight
Mental health and disability in the spotlight
Jun 28, 2023 - By Menziwa Msibi The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Nursing, in collaboration with the North West Department of Basic Education, recently presented a disability workshop at Orion in Rustenburg. The workshop was attended by employees with disabilities from the department, representing all the districts in the North West province…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-mid-year-achievements-mad-hatter-style
Celebrating mid-year achievements - mad hatter style
Jun 27, 2023 - Staff from the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently gathered at the Big Lapa for a mid-year event to celebrate their hard work and dedication. The mad hatter-themed event was a playful and whimsical affair, with colleagues donning colourful and creative hats, props and decorations to mark the occasion. Anna…http://news.nwu.ac.za/electoral-matters-under-spotlight