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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/academic-finalist-mg-200-young-south-africans
Academic a finalist in M&G 200 Young South Africans
Jul 04, 2024 - Dr Monray Williams, a senior lecturer in the subject group Biochemistry at the North-West University (NWU), has been announced a finalist in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans for 2024 in the Science, Technology, and Innovation category. This annual feature by the Mail & Guardian newspaper celebrates 200 young South Africans,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-through-literature-tlhokomelo-khusus-guide-healing-childhood-trauma
Empowering through literature: Tlhokomelo Khusu's guide to healing childhood trauma
Jul 05, 2024 - By Bonolo Monaisa Throughout her literary journey, Tlhokomelo Khusu, hailing from Matatiele in the Eastern Cape, has emerged as a prominent symbol of resilience and healing. As an alumnus of the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus and a psychology graduate she expertly integrates her academic foundation with her creative acumen to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/biblioteekbestuurders-deel-hulle-kennis-oor-ki-chili
Biblioteekbestuurders deel hulle kennis oor KI in Chili
Jul 05, 2024 - Die wêreld van biblioteke gaan nooit weer dieselfde wees ná die koms van kunsmatige intelligensie (KI) nie. Biblioteke regoor die wêreld het KI verwelkom as ’n instrument wat nie net hulle dienste beter maak nie, maar ook ’n beter biblioteek-ervaring vir hulle gebruikers verskaf. Twee verteenwoordigers van Biblioteekdienste by die Noordwes-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/library-managers-share-their-knowledge-ai-chile
Library managers share their knowledge on AI in Chile
Sep 05, 2024 - The world of libraries will never be the same after the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). Libraries across the world have embraced AI as a tool that not only enhances their services, but also promotes a better library experience for its users. Two representatives from Library Services at the North-West University (NWU) recently attended…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dance-team-secures-top-spot-ussa-tournament
Dance team secures top spot in USSA tournament
Jul 08, 2024 - By Keaoleboga Motshabi The dance team from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently participated in the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Dance Sport Championships and once again walked away with the spoils. The tournament was hosted at the Mahikeng Campus from 26 to 30 June, and the team competed against 10 esteemed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/aerobics-club-lights-national-championships-outstanding-performance
Aerobics club lights up national championships with outstanding performance
Jul 08, 2024 - By Keaoleboga Motshabi In a remarkable demonstration of skill and commitment, the Aerobics Club at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus delivered an outstanding performance at the South African Sport Aerobic, Fitness and Hip Hop Federation (SASAFF) national championships, which took place from 14 to 15 June in Cape Town. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/solutionary-walkers-journey-transform-students-lives
Solutionary Walkers on a journey to transform students’ lives
Jul 09, 2024 - In a remarkable display of determination and unity, a group of students from various universities have come together for an extraordinary cause. The Solutionary Walk, a project under Operation Compassion of South Africa (OCSA) Krugersdorp West, aims to raise awareness and funds through a 600 km walk from Maseru, Lesotho, to Krugersdorp West,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/our-future-political-economy-fit-purpose
Is our future political economy fit for purpose?
Jul 09, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) Business School held a think tank on Monday, 8 July, titled SA’s future economy – is it fit for purpose? Prof Piet Croucamp, political analyst and affiliate of the NWU Business School, served as moderator and the panellists comprised Prof Raymond Parsons, Wandile Sihlobo and Christo van der Rheede. Van der Rheede…http://news.nwu.ac.za/beer-and-cheese-take-centre-stage
Beer and cheese take centre stage
Jul 10, 2024 - The annual #BeerAndCheese initiative, organised by the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering at the North-West University (NWU), sparks creativity and entrepreneurial skills among students. The project, which had been put on hold since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, made a historic return this year. School director Nthabiseng…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/verseker-n-toekoms-vir-trekvisspesies
Verseker ’n toekoms vir trekvisspesies
Jun 19, 2024 - Die Waternavorsingsgroep (WNG) van die Skool vir Biologiese Wetenskappe en die Eenheid vir Omgewingswetenskappe en -bestuur aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het met Nature-I-Am saamgewerk om Wêreld Vismigrasiedag te vier. Kinders tussen die ouderdomme van 4 en 13 van twintig verskillende skole regoor Potchefstroom, Stilfontein en Fochville het…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ensuring-future-migratory-fish-species
Ensuring a future for migratory fish species
Jun 19, 2024 - The Water Research Group (WRG) from the School of Biological Sciences and the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management at the North-West University (NWU) collaborated with Nature-I-Am to celebrate World Fish Migration Day. Children between the ages of 4 and 13 from twenty different schools across Potchefstroom, Stilfontein and Fochville…http://news.nwu.ac.za/language-directorate-hosts-launch-tuelo-gabonewes-dirurubele
Language Directorate hosts launch of Tuelo Gabonewe's Dirurubele
Jun 19, 2024 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Language Directorate recently hosted the launch of Tuelo Gabonewe's book, Dirurubele, at its Mahikeng Campus. Tuelo was born in Sekhing in 1985 and is a novelist, children's author, screenwriter, filmmaker and TV producer based in Pretoria. Dirurubele is the sequel to his erotic novel Dinotshi, published by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/embracing-pride-month-journey-towards-equality-and-acceptance-south-africa
Embracing Pride Month: A journey towards equality and acceptance in South Africa
Jun 19, 2024 - June shines with the vibrant colours of the rainbow, symbolising the pride, resilience, and relentless quest for equality of the LGBTQIA+ community. Kurt Naicker, senior lecturer and chartered accountant at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), says Pride Month, which is celebrated in June, is not just festivities – it…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-community-mourns-passing-away-adv-ilyayambwa-mwanawina
NWU community mourns the passing away of Adv Ilyayambwa Mwanawina
Jul 11, 2024 - It is with great sadness that the North-West University (NWU) has taken note of the untimely passing away of Adv Ilyayambwa Mwanawina on 10 July 2024. He was a practicing advocate in the High Court of South Africa and was employed at the Duma Nokwe Group of Advocates in Sandton. As a leader he left an indelible mark on the NWU. His kindness and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-coach-soccer-institute
A new coach for the Soccer Institute
Jul 11, 2024 - Nkululeko Khwezilomso Malgas has been appointed as the new head coach of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute. He brings a wealth of experience and a diverse background in football coaching and analysis to the role. Originally from Ngqamakhwe in the Eastern Cape, Nkululeko has dedicated his career to football development and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-receives-top-award
Alumnus receives top award
Jul 11, 2024 - Keorapetse Mashimo, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU) and a teacher by profession, has been awarded the Best Male Referee and Judge trophy at the National Youth and Elites Championships. The event, organised by the South African National Boxing Organisation (SANABO), took place from 2 to 6 July in Durban and featured participation…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/hoe-tegnologie-en-gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid-die-gaping-tussen-gemeenskappe-en-regshulp-kan-oorbrug