Multisite Search
http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-schools-have-not-collapsed-and-precisely-why-we-should-be-worried
South Africa’s schools have not collapsed, and that is precisely why we should be worried
2026-07-28 South Africa’s schools have not collapsed — but “not collapsed” must never become our standard for success. A child who cannot read for meaning by Grade 4 is not merely behind at school; that child faces a narrowed future. A country cannot build an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/safe-drinking-water-tap-thanks-nwu-waterwise-project
Safe drinking water on tap thanks to NWU Waterwise Project
2026-07-17 A new initiative by the North-West University (NWU) is ensuring that staff and students have access to drinking water of the highest quality across its campuses. Through the university's Waterwise Project, the Mahikeng Campus has become the first to achieve…http://news.nwu.ac.za/iaea-delegation-explores-research-collaboration-nwu
IAEA delegation explores research collaboration at NWU
2026-07-13 The North-West University (NWU) welcomed a high-level delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) to its Potchefstroom Campus on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, for a strategic engagement aimed at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/legal-scholar-explores-new-approach-municipal-service-delivery
Legal scholar explores new approach to municipal service delivery
2026-07-14 As South Africa prepares for local government elections later this year, questions around the future of municipalities, public participation and service delivery remain central to national discussions. Research by North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Law…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-liasa-call-librarians-lead-ethical-ai-revolution
NWU and LIASA call on librarians to lead ethical AI revolution
2026-07-14 The North-West University (NWU) Library and Information Service, in partnership with the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA), has challenged librarians to move beyond traditional information management and become leaders in ethical…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-partners-soccer-legend-inspire-next-generation
NWU partners with soccer legend to inspire the next generation
2026-07-20 "Legends are not only remembered for the goals they score, but for the lives they continue to shape long after the final whistle." Marks "Go Man Go" Maponyane continues to prove that some of football's greatest victories happen long after the final whistle…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-inclusive-cities-one-conversation-time
Building inclusive cities one conversation at a time
2026-07-15 In an effort to continuously pave the way towards building sustainable communities, the Faculty of Law’s Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability (CLES), funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) as part of its South African Research Chair…http://news.nwu.ac.za/animal-health-centre-builds-bridge-between-classrooms-and-communities
Animal health centre builds a bridge between classrooms and communities
2026-07-17 For many farmers and animal owners in the North West Province, access to animal healthcare can determine the health of their livestock, household income and food security. At the North-West University (NWU), the Dale Bieghle Animal Health Centre has become a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/serious-play-chhp-lays-brickwork-stronger-communication
Serious play at CHHP lays the brickwork for stronger communication
2026-07-15 Effective communication is essential for organisational success, yet many teams struggle with meaningful engagement, collaboration and problem-solving. This is especially true in increasingly digital workplaces where online interactions often replace face-to-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/weight-what-remains-ga-ke-se-bope-ga-se-ipope-fragments-what-we-carry
The Weight of What Remains, Ga ke se bope ga se ipope - Fragments of what we Carry
2026-07-17 By Khumo Sebambo Ga ke se bope ga se ipope: Fragments of What We Carry is Lerato Motaung's third solo exhibition. Showing at the North-West University (NWU) Gallery, Motaung brings together secondhand luggage and pallets—materials that continue his…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-economic-update-challenges-students-become-job-creators-not-just-job-seekers
NWU Economic Update challenges students to become job creators, not just job seekers
2026-07-16 Against the backdrop of South Africa's persistent youth unemployment crisis, the North-West University (NWU) hosted its Economic Update under the theme Umuntu Omusha – "Education for Jobs in Our Economy", challenging students to rethink their role in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-athlete-spotlight-danielle-verster
NWU athlete spotlight: Danielle Verster
2026-07-28 By Michelle HammannDanielle Verster has been in the running game for most of her life. She is currently a North-West University (NWU) student-athlete and has been sponsored by Nike for five years. She has been to numerous countries for athletics championships…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-next-tourism-boom-may-begin-its-churches
South Africa's next tourism boom may begin in its churches
2026-07-07 For decades South Africa has sold itself to the world through lions, beaches and vineyards. Yet one of its largest untapped tourism assets attracts millions of people every year without featuring prominently in national tourism strategies. It is not wildlife…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-entrepreneurs-do-not-need-another-business-plan
South Africa's entrepreneurs do not need another business plan
2026-07-28 Walk into almost any entrepreneurship workshop in South Africa and the ritual is familiar.Someone hands out a business-plan template. Boxes must be completed. Markets analysed. Revenue streams estimated. Risks quantified. Funding projections prepared.Only…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-running-out-political-enemies
South Africa is running out of political enemies
2026-07-07 "The real divide in South African politics may no longer be between left and right, liberation and opposition, or even government and opposition. It may increasingly be between those who continue searching for political enemies and those prepared to confront…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-staff-contribute-shaping-future-student-affairs-nasdev-best-practice-summit
NWU Staff at the NASDEV Best Practice Summit
2026-07-07 The 30th National Association of Student Development Practitioners (NASDEV) Best Practice Summit, held at the University of Cape Town from 24 to 27 June 2026, brought together higher education leaders, student affairs professionals and practitioners from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-calls-stronger-support-systems-protect-sas-vulnerable-children
Academic calls for stronger support systems to protect SA’s vulnerable children
2026-07-08 South Africa’s children face increasing risks of abuse and neglect, while the professionals responsible for protecting them often work within systems that limit their ability to respond effectively.This was the message delivered by North-West University (NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/soil-science-students-fly-south-african-flag-global-stage
Soil Science students fly the South African flag on the global stage
2026-07-08 Soil Science students from the North-West University (NWU) proved that excellence goes beyond rankings when they represented South Africa at a recent international soil judging competition, competing against some of the top young soil scientists in the world.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/africas-classrooms-must-embrace-ai-without-abandoning-human-centred-education
Africa's classrooms must embrace AI without abandoning human-centred education
2026-07-08 Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping education across the globe, offering unprecedented opportunities to personalise learning, improve access to knowledge and ease administrative burdens. However, Africa's education systems must ensure that…http://news.nwu.ac.za/book-sponsorship-sparks-new-chapter-indigenous-knowledge-classrooms