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Church must bring communities together
2018-10-12 “The church is profoundly irresponsible as it disconnects itself from the realities on the ground.” The Methodist Church’s Bishop Paul Verryn was blunt when he said the above during a recent North-West University (NWU) Pastors’ Conference. Pastor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/mari-leigh-pienaar
Mari-Leigh Pienaar
2022-08-19 After completing my BA degree, I enrolled for a BA Honours degree in Language Practice at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus, which I obtained with distinction. I then enrolled for my masters degree at the same institution, under the supervision of Dr Ia…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hart-walks-world-obesity-day
HART walks for World Obesity Day
2022-03-08 On Friday, 4 March 2022 the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) commemorated World Obesity Day. The Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) decided to partner with NWU Wellness and arranged a casual walk through the campus to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/shaun-bownes-now-leaving-tracks-nwu
Shaun Bownes is now leaving tracks at the NWU
2022-10-17 He is a legend who rewrote the record books. A diehard speed glutton who exhibited his talent on the global stage until he was in his late 30s. Shaun Bownes, the former hurdles champion of the African continent, is carved from granite. He may not have been…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gdp-figures-show-economic-production-virtually-back-pre-pandemic-levels
GDP figures show economic production is virtually back to pre-pandemic levels
2022-06-08 It is very encouraging that the latest much-better-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) figures for the first quarter of 2022 show a further strong recovery in the economy following the economic setbacks of the Covid-19 lockdowns and the widespread…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-physical-trainer-hones-his-skills-psl-team
NWU physical trainer hones his skills with PSL team
2022-06-13 Ontiretse Motingwa Dino Rangaka, physical trainer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Soccer Institute, recently received an invitation from PSL outfit Stellenbosch FC to hone his skills on physical training. The training specifically focused on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/influence-supply-side-shocks-prices-needs-appropriate-response-monetary-policy
Influence of supply-side shocks on prices needs appropriate response from monetary policy
2022-03-25 “Given the overall balance of economic risks currently facing South Africa, the judgement of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) that a 25 basis-point rise should suffice for now is right, although the tone and language of the MPC statement was distinctly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-crowned-champion-debate-challenge
NWU crowned champion at Debate Challenge
2022-12-01 The North-West University (NWU) Debating Union on the Mahikeng Campus was recently invited to take part in the SA FM University Debate Challenge against the University of Pretoria. The invitation is the result of the union's exceptional performance,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-and-industry-leaders-talk-about-future-accounting
Students and industry leaders talk about the future of accounting
2023-10-16 The School of Accounting Sciences at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently brought together representatives from major accounting and audit firms and students to talk about the future of the accountancy profession in the Fourth…http://news.nwu.ac.za/financial-intelligence-centre-and-north-west-university-enter-cooperation-agreement
Financial Intelligence Centre and North-West University enter into cooperation agreement
2024-03-22 The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is boosting its forensic accounting capacity through a co-operation agreement with the Business School of North-West University (NWU). The FIC’s Acting Director Pieter Smit, and NWU Vice-Principal and Deputy Vice…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mental-healthcare-expert-nominated-nursing-research-excellence-award
Mental healthcare expert nominated for Nursing Research Excellence Award
2024-11-01 Mental health in the healthcare system is beginning to receive the attention it deserves. Prof Leepile Sehularo, a professor of psychiatry and mental health nursing at the North-West University (NWU), has been nominated for the Nurse Researcher Award at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/neo-nkhumane-top-10-miss-world-sa-finalist-making-her-mark
Neo Nkhumane: A Top 10 Miss World SA finalist making her mark
2024-09-16 At just 22, Neo Nkhumane is making her presence known in academia and the world of pageantry. As a master's degree student in communication at the North-West University (NWU) and now a top 10 finalist in the Miss World South Africa pageant, Neo is a shining…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sustainability-reporting-poses-challenges-jse-listed-companies
Sustainability reporting poses challenges for JSE-listed companies
2025-03-12 Companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) must navigate evolving sustainability reporting requirements to ensure compliance, credibility and investor confidence. Prof Neels Kilian of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law…http://news.nwu.ac.za/shaping-future-sustainable-agriculture
Shaping the future of sustainable agriculture
2025-05-14 The School of Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is preparing a new generation of agricultural professionals through a combination of academic training, practical experience and sector-focused initiatives.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/trumps-decision-creates-window-negotiations
Trump’s decision creates a window for negotiations
2025-04-10 The unexpected decision by President Donald Trump to suspend the reciprocal United States (US) tariffs on non-retaliatory countries for 90 days pending further negotiations has prompted a strong rebound in financial markets and a modification of previous…http://news.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-colloquium-promote-community-well-being
Community Engagement Colloquium to promote community well-being
2023-08-28 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences is proud to host its Community Engagement Colloquium from 2 to 4 October 2023 at its Vanderbijlpark Campus. Various renowned academics and professionals will share their expertise at the event…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campuss-community-engagement-garden-project-bears-fruit
Vanderbijlpark Campus’s Community Engagement Garden project bears fruit
2024-05-15 By Loveness Hulwane The HaReJeng (Let Us Eat) Community Engagement Garden project, which was launched in 2023 at the North-West University's Vanderbijlpark Campus, has yielded its first harvest. The project aims to promote community engagement, service…http://news.nwu.ac.za/africa-day-webinar-focuses-building-resilient-education-systems
Africa Day webinar focuses on building resilient education systems
2024-09-05 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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-gives-back
Faculty of Law gives back
2024-07-25 By Bonolo Monaisa The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) has been running its Clothing Project for five consecutive years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to community service and social responsibility. Coordinated by Simon…http://news.nwu.ac.za/forging-stronger-ties-boost-entrepreneurial-education-through-step-ttt