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Prof Bismark Tyobeka: Africa needs to make use of the global sports stage
2023-09-18 The IRB Rugby World Cup (RWC) kicks off on Friday, 8 September when the host nation, France, takes on three-time champions New Zealand, as these sides clash in Stade de France, Saint-Denis. As always, the world will be watching. The previous tournament –…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumna-appointed-ceo-project-isizwe
NWU alumna appointed as CEO of Project Isizwe
2017-08-15 What better way to celebrate Women’s Month than to congratulate a young alumna of the North-West University (NWU) on being appointed as the CEO of Project Isizwe – the innovative Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) behind Africa’s most successful, large-scale…http://news.nwu.ac.za/2019-research-day-puts-emerging-researchers-limelight
2019 Research Day puts emerging researchers in the limelight
2019-05-28 The importance of research and its application in the community is being thrust into the limelight, especially in the midst of global debates about the role of universities flaring up again. Prof Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya, the North-West University’s (NWU’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/africa-day-2017-promoting-unity-and-regional-integration
Africa Day 2017: promoting unity and regional integration
2017-05-16 The Department of Arts and Culture has declared the month of May as Africa Month in an effort to promote African unity, deeper regional integration and to recommit Africa to a common destiny. The North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Vanderbijlpark will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-farm-mechanics
NWU and farm mechanics
2018-08-06 The words ‘land expropriation’ are undoubtedly the buzzwords of the day and have sparked both national and international debate about its subsequent effect on the South African economy. Add to this the motion by the ruling party to pursue an amendment to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/human-rights-day-day-celebrate-or-commemorate
Human Rights Day: a day to celebrate or commemorate?
2020-03-19 On 21 March is South Africa observes Human Rights Observance Day. This day is historically linked with 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville. On that day 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that had gathered in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/we-are-all-active-participants-nwu-journey-%25E2%2580%2593-prof-dan-kgwadi
We are all active participants in the NWU journey – Prof Dan Kgwadi
2022-08-19 “The academic year is about to start and I would like to welcome each and every member of the University community back into the fold as we prepare to actively participate in the NWU journey.” With these words the vice-chancellor of the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-tshiamo-ready-take-worldskills-international-competition
NWU’s Tshiamo is ready to take on the WorldSkills International competition
2022-09-16 North-West University (NWU) nursing student and the winner of the WorldSkills South Africa Occupational Standards National competition, Tshiamo Mokgoetsi, is preparing in all earnest for the international WorldSkills competition that will take place in France…http://news.nwu.ac.za/african-communities-must-benefit-artificial-intelligence
African communities must benefit from artificial intelligence
2024-10-22 For artificial intelligence (AI) to become a tool for economic empowerment without worsening existing inequalities, various ethical considerations around AI must be addressed. This is according to Evans Mohlatlole, a lecturer in the subject group Social…http://news.nwu.ac.za/will-young-people-turn-out-register-vote-weekend
Will young people turn out to register to vote this weekend?
2023-11-17 The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is ready for this weekend’s voter registration (18 - 19 November) and is urging the youth to make use of this opportunity to be able to vote in next year's local and national elections. However, Naledi…http://news.nwu.ac.za/athletics-superstars-set-global-stage-alight
Athletics superstars set global stage alight
2024-11-20 Young man, you have got some wheels on you! Bradley Nkoana from the North-West University (NWU) once again burnt up the tarmac on the international stage when he won bronze in the 100 m event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru on Thursday…http://education.nwu.ac.za/edu-hright/social-justice-and-diversity
Social Justice and Diversity
2025-05-15 Led by Prof Shan Simmonds Social justice and diversity are inscribed within the multifaceted and interconnectedness of all spheres (economic, social, political and environmental) to encourage inclusive and equitable perspectives on the…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/hpi/contact-us
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NWU Eagles claim the 2025 Pirates Grand Challenge title
2025-09-22 In a battle of experience versus youth, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles emerged triumphant on Saturday, 20 September, with a well-matched 23-16 victory over Pirates Rugby Club, claiming the 2025 Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge title. The intense…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sibisis-header-seals-nwu-victory-over-cut
Sibisi’s header seals NWU victory over CUT
2025-08-15 Thanks to a decisive second-half header from captain Aphelele Sibisi, the North-West University (NWU) secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Central University of Technology (CUT) in their second round Varsity Football clash on 14 August at the NWU Mahikeng…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/ilma-public-lecture-dr-masego-ezekiel-easy-matjila
ILMA: Public Lecture by Dr Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila
2025-03-07 Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) Research Entity from the Faculty of Humanities cordially invite you to a Public Lecture by Dr Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila. Title: My journey in Setswana broadcasting. Short bio of Dr Masego “…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/step-programme
STEP programme
2026-03-04 STEP programme, STEP Programme – Startup Training & Empowerment Pathway, Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with the STEP Programme — a free, no-stress training track designed to help you build business skills, grow your confidence and turn ideas into real potential. Whether you’re just curious or already have a concept…, What is STEP?, STEP (Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion) is entrepreneurship training for young adults. STEP develops young people’s skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue an entrepreneurial career. In the training, students will work in teams to develop…, Why join?, Learn how to think like an entrepreneur Get guidance on starting your own venture Build real skills (not just theory) Connect with innovation support at NWU, What is expected of you?, Actively participate and attend all sessions Engage in running your own group business outside of class, Kick-off session, The first session is on 25 March 2026 15h00-18h00 Mahikeng - Building A20 Room G01 Potchefstroom - Building E8 Room G38 Vanderbijlpark - Building A8 Room 209, Programme duration and schedule, 13 weekly training sessions of 3 hours each, followed by implementation to apply the concepts to each team's business. Session Format Date Programme Kick-off In Person Mar 25, 2026 Identifying Business Opportunities Podcast Apr 15, 2026 Goals, Plans and…, STEP champions per campus, Vanderbijlpark Campus : Bernice Richardson Potchefstroom Campu s: Hendrick du Plessis Mahikeng Campus : Kezell Klinck, Register here, [/accordion]http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-machailo-appointed-national-nursing-leadership-role-fundisa
Prof. Machailo appointed to national nursing leadership role at FUNDISA
2026-03-11 Prof. Rorisang Machailo from the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) has been appointed as the nursing practice portfolio chair at the Forum for University Nursing Departmental heads of South Africa (FUNDISA…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-partner-consortium-launches-ventilator-design-competition-students
NWU’s partner consortium launches ventilator design competition for students
2021-05-25 For many Covid-19 patients who experience breathing problems, the difference between life and death is access to working ventilators. During the Covid-19 pandemic, news reports have often highlighted the shortage of this lifesaving equipment and its related…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/honours-communication