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Are we heading for another recession? NWU expert predicts economic growth for second quarter
2019-08-28 On 3 September 2019, the eagerly awaited second quarter GDP data by Statistics South Africa will be released. Quarter 1 of 2019 produced a disappointing quarter-to-quarter economic growth rate of (minus) -3,2%, leading to new concerns of another recession…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-ufs-share-spoils-mahikeng
NWU and UFS share the spoils in Mahikeng
2019-08-06 It is almost apt that the recent clash between the North-West University (NWU) and the University of the Free State (UFS), who are both round 1 winners in the Varsity Soccer tournament, ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Host NWU was confident to have the upper…http://news.nwu.ac.za/thokozane-makes-headway-reality-show
Thokozane makes headway in reality show
2020-02-14 Thokozane Zulu is a man with a plan. This final-year student in Public Governance at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark has his sights set on parliament, and if his recent performance in the SABC reality show, One Day Leader, is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-dances-stars
NWU alumnus dances with the stars
2018-02-22 Nombulelo Hlathi, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU) shined as a contestant in the first season of the much anticipated reality show Dancing With The Stars South Africa which premiered on 4 February 2018. Nombulelo holds a BCom in statistics…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/dewald-van-niekerk
Dewald van Niekerk
2020-11-23 He has authored and co-authored over 100 publications which includes peer reviewed articles, books and chapters in books and international and national research reports. Dewald has been project leader for local, national as well as international disaster…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-partners-launch-api-plus-lab-grow-sas-bio-economy
NWU and partners launch API Plus lab to grow SA's bio-economy
2022-03-22 The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), recently launched the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Plus laboratory. The project, a joint initiative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/municipalities-must-acknowledge-importance-waste-pickers
Municipalities must acknowledge the importance of waste pickers
2022-10-28 More than 100 000 people in South Africa have turned to the waste-picking sector as a source of employment. This is according to Nonhlanhla Ngcobo, a PhD student and a researcher at the South African Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/supporting-pregnant-women-living-hivaids-and-gestational-diabetes
Supporting pregnant women living with HIV/Aids and gestational diabetes
2024-10-23 The School of Nursing at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has launched a potentially life-saving community engagement project aimed at supporting pregnant women living with HIV/Aids and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/selling-tekkies-award-winning-lecturer
From selling tekkies to award-winning lecturer
2025-03-06 Dr Thulisile Bhuda once stood behind the counter at a Tekkie Town store in in a mall, ringing up customers’ purchases. Now, years later, she stands in front of a lecture hall of students at the University of Mpumalanga, sharing her knowledge of culture and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-defensive-strength-rests-goalkeeper-matanes-hands
NWU's defensive strength rests in goalkeeper Matane's hands
2023-08-22 In the intricate realm of soccer where the goalkeeper’s role is pivotal, North-West University (NWU) goalkeeper Kamogelo Matane has emerged as a rising star with an impressive skill set tailored to meet the demands of the game. Hailing from Mahikeng, this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-uesm-leads-24-national-and-international-research-projects
NWU UESM leads 24 national and international research projects
2018-06-12 Currently, researchers in the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management (UESM) in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences are leading 24 national and international research projects. These projects are funded…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hair-raising-truth-about-uranium-exposure-south-africa
Hair-raising truth about uranium exposure in South Africa
2019-07-11 A novel international research project focusing on human exposure to uranium in South African gold mining areas, has concluded that residents living in and near gold mining areas are exposed to elevated environmental levels of uranium. The latter…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pitso-20255-operation-vulindlela-shows-promise-despite-obstacles
Pitso 2025.5: Operation Vulindlela shows promise despite obstacles
2025-08-11 South Africa's bold economic reform initiative, Operation Vulindlela (OV), is gaining momentum as it enters its second phase. Government officials are promoting significant progress in tackling the deep-rooted issues holding back the country’s economy. The…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/climate-change-air-quality-and-impacts/weather-and-weather-modification
Weather and Weather Modification
2022-11-07 Weather and Climate Related Research Projects The NWU Climatology Research Group (CGR) has set up multiple weather stations at various locations: METSI (UESM Research Facility) Lekwena Wildlife Estate NWU Potchefstroom Campus NWU Mafikeng…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-donates-much-needed-hand-sanitisers-schools
NWU donates much-needed hand sanitisers to schools
2020-07-31 With no vaccine in sight for Covid-19, a number of countries are under a lot of economic pressure, trying to lessen the impact of the pandemic. Over the last few months South African businesses and citizens have come together to assist the less fortunate,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-among-top-8-universities-africa-environmental-sustainability
NWU among top 8 universities in Africa for environmental sustainability
2023-12-05 The most important aspect in addressing environmental, social and governance issues is taking action to find sustainable solutions. The North-West University (NWU) is among the leading higher education institutions in Africa in responding to crucial…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/hysecunda-sa-germany-hydrogen-collaboration-workshop
HySecunda SA–Germany Hydrogen Collaboration Workshop Home
2025-09-15 Background of Fraunhofer & HySecunda Project Fraunhofer drives applied hydrogen R&D and technology transfer, connecting South Africa’s production potential with Germany’s decarbonization needs. Within the HySecunda project, Fraunhofer develops…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-anja-graduated-and-stood-out-rest
Dr Anja graduated and stood out from the rest
2022-08-03 The famous French fashion designer Coco Chanel said to be irreplaceable, one must always be different and that was definitely the case when Dr Anja Erasmus received her PhD in Environmental Science on 29 July 2022. She stood out by wearing a dress with her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/state-not-failing-it-functioning-exactly-designed
The state is not failing; it is functioning exactly as designed
2025-10-10 By Prof Joseph Sekhampu For millions of South Africans, the struggle for water, electricity or safety has become routine. The queues for basic services grow longer, while those in power grow richer. It feels like chaos, yet what if this dysfunction is not…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/natural-and-agricultural-sciences/envira-metsi