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NWU celebrates Race Awareness Week
2021-05-18 Race Awareness Week (RAW) is a week-long annual event at the North-West University (NWU), dedicated to raising awareness on the current discussions around race in South African society. The goal is to open discussions on history, current events and how we can…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-professor-bestowed-full-professorship
NWU professor bestowed full professorship
2022-06-29 North-West University (NWU) professor in practical theology, Prof Vhumani Magezi, was recently conferred a full professor status at an event held at the university’s Vanderbijlpark Campus. During the event he also delivered his inaugural professorial…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-finds-freshwater-species-risk-threats-linked-human-activities
Study finds freshwater species at risk from threats linked to human activities
2022-09-06 From climate change and associated extreme weather events to pollutants, over-utilisation and invasive species, human activities are the main threats to freshwater species in South Africa’s largest floodplain ecosystem. This is according to the Water…http://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-andiswa-msi
Meet Andiswa Msi
2022-08-25 To change the world, we must help people change how they see things, and if you want to see real change, stay persistent in educating humanity on how we are all more similar than different. When one reads this, the director of Academic and Office Solutions at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/africas-stomach-empty-and-hunger-growing
Africa’s stomach is empty and the hunger is growing
2023-09-18 The continent is ravaged by a host of factors inhibiting food security and is trapped in what a recent report by the World Bank calls “the perfect storm”. Its consequences are disastrous. The Covid-19 pandemic was followed by the war in the Ukraine, which has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/annual-masters-degree-research-retreat-promotes-collaborative-learning
Annual master’s degree research retreat promotes collaborative learning
2025-02-17 The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management (IPS & HRM) at the North-West University (NWU) recently held its highly anticipated annual master’s degree research retreat at Stonehenge River Lodge in Parys. This two-day affair,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-bodybuilding-and-crossfit-teams-triumph-ussa-2025
Vanderbijlpark bodybuilding and CrossFit teams triumph at USSA 2025
2025-07-09 For years, the bodybuilding team of the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has been a consistent force, never dropping out of the top three at the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Bodybuilding Championships. 2025 was no different…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-sustainable-apple-does-not-fall-far-trees
NWU: The sustainable apple does not fall far from the TREES
2023-07-19 Glitzy adds showing sun-drenched beaches, or snow-capped mountain peaks with views that stretch as far as the horizon allows. A smiling stewardess pouring a cup of coffee; a food stall next to a bustling street serving exotic cuisine. Tourism as an experience…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nurturing-minds-and-unleashing-potential-our-youth
Nurturing minds and unleashing potential in our youth
2023-06-23 Imagine for a moment that you are standing in a long hallway. On either side of you there are numerous open doors. As you make your way to the exit, each one of these doors close once you walk past them. These doors signify development opportunities, and the…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/nwu-writing-centre
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2024-08-19 Book an appointment Protocol for online consultations The NWU Writing Centre offers services dedicated to the improvement of students’ academic writing. We follow a student-centred approach by harnessing the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/accounting-sciences/CharteredAccounting
Chartered Accountancy
2025-07-28 Charterred Accountancy Chartered Accountancy, [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Are you ready to embark on a journey that transforms your passion for finance into a prestigious career? The Chartered Accountant South Africa (aka CASA) designation has been voted the number one Chartered Accountancy designation in the world. This is…, Core subjects , Business Sciences Financial Accounting Financial Management Governance, Ethics, Auditing and Risk Management Accounting Taxation, Degree options, BCom in Chartered Accountancy Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered on the Potchefstroom [P], Mahikeng [M] & Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculum code: 5FDH01 BCom in Chartered Accountancy - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full-…, Admission requirements, BCom in Chartered Accountancy APS: 32 Mathematics: Level 5 (60% or more) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more) BCom in Chartered Accountancy - Extended programme APS: 28 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% or more) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more), Professional bodies , South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) For more information, visit their website: https://www.saica.co.za/ Also recognised by: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) The BCom Chartered Accountancy degree entitles students to…, Career opportunities , A Chartered Accountancy (CA) qualification is exceptionally varied and dynamic, offering a wide range of career opportunities. You can pursue a career in public practice (auditing firms), the corporate sector (working for a company), the public sector (…, Post-graduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Chartered Accountancy include Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDA) Honours in Chartered Accountancy MCom in Accountancy, Management Accountancy or Taxation. PhD in Accountancy, Management Accountancy or Taxation. Download our…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/innovateher-2026-inclusion-design-breaking-barriers-enabling
InnovateHER 2026 - Inclusion by Design: Breaking Barriers, Enabling Participation
2026-04-24 innovateHER Banner 2025 Welcome to InnovateHER 2026 , a transformative initiative hosted by the North-West University Faculty of Health Sciences . InnovateHER is a national youth innovation and entrepreneurship programme that empowers young women to turn…, What is the challenge?, Every day, people face barriers that limit their ability to learn, access healthcare, use technology, or participate in their communities. These barriers may relate to: Visible or invisible disabilities Barriers to learning and education Limited access to…, How does the programme work?, innovateHER 2026 is a guided, twelve-week innovation journey. Each week follows a simple structure: Build – Develop the solution by understanding the problem, exploring ideas, designing concepts, and improving through feedback. Grow – Develop personal skills…, From idea to real-world solution, Participants will use the KasiKanvas to structure their ideas. The KasiKanvas helps participants: Understand who the solution is for Clarify the problem being solved Design how the solution works Explain the value of the idea Think about how it can become a…, Holiday Innovation Accelerator, During the June–July school holiday, participants will take part in a dedicated Innovation Accelerator Week. This includes structured online coaching sessions to: Strengthen ideas Receive mentor feedback Develop solutions further Prepare for final submission, Who can apply?, innovateHER is open to young women aged 15–25 who are passionate about solving real-world problems and making a difference in their communities. Participants may apply: As individuals, or In teams of up to two people (with at least one member identifying as…, Competition Dates, Entries Open: 1 May 2026 Entries Close: 22 May 2026 Programme Start: 1 June 2026 Programme End: 31 July 2026 Final Submissions: 3 August 2026 Judging: 5 August 2026 Final Event: 9 August 2026 (Pretoria) Winners’ Experience: Mid-2027 , Competition Rules, To qualify for participation and the grand prize, entrants must adhere to the following: Each individual or team may submit only one idea. Participants under the age of 18 must enter with a teacher or responsible adult associated with their school. This…, How to Participate, Applying is simple: Identify a real problem or barrier in your community Create a short video (maximum 3 minutes) explaining: The problem Who is affected Why it matters Submit your video and details using the link below, Enter Here, Please submit your entry here ., Contact Us, For more information, reach out to us via: Email : innovateHER@nwu.ac.za [/accordion] Ready to get started? Apply now and start building solutions that include everyone. innovateHER Start-up Toolboxhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/new-chairperson-council-north-west-university-nwu-announced
New chairperson of the Council of the North-West University (NWU) announced
2017-03-16 At the meeting of the NWU Council on 16 March 2017, Dr Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka was elected as the new chairperson who will steer the Council for the next three years. This follows the expiry of the previous chairperson, Adv Johan Kruger's term of office…http://news.nwu.ac.za/beyond-bee-das-post-racial-vision-and-politics-forgetting
Beyond BEE: The DA’s post-racial vision and the politics of forgetting
2025-10-28 By Prof Joseph Sekhampu The Democratic Alliance’s Public Procurement Amendment Bill proposes replacing the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) framework with a nonracial, outcomes based procurement model that measures inclusion through poverty, performance…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/liesl-van-der-merwe
Prof Liesl van der Merwe
2026-03-13 Professor Bassoon Performance Music Education Research Methodology Trio Joie de Vivre North West Youth Orchestra Conservatory (K1), office 211 tel. +27 18 299-1689 liesl.vandermerwe@nwu.ac.za …http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africans-are-suburban-arms-race
South Africans are in a suburban arms race
2026-05-06 Violent crime in South Africa is rampant, with the country frequently ranked as one of the most dangerous in the world, as well as among the most unsafe in Africa. Citizens are afraid, and justifiably so, adapting to crime as though it is no longer temporary…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/pharmacy/farmakologie
Farmakologie
2026-05-05 Wat is Farmakologie? Farmakologie is die wetenskap wat bestudeer hoe geneesmiddels (d.w.s. die aktiewe bestanddeel in medisynes, met die verlangde biologiese/behandelingseffek) die menslike liggaam beïnvloed – en hoe die liggaam op sy beurt…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/pharmacy/farmasiepraktyk
Farmasiepraktyk
2026-05-05 Wat is Farmasiepraktyk? Farmasiepraktyk is die beroepspilaar van die BPharm-kurrikulum. Dit rus studente toe met die bevoegdhede om farmaseutiese sorg te lewer, medikasiestelsels te bestuur, effektief te kommunikeer, en etiese standaarde in diverse…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-avuyile-flexing-his-muscles-childhood-hero-arnie
NWU’s Avuyile is flexing his muscles like childhood-hero Arnie
2020-06-19 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Avuyile Ndzimela is living his dream of being a top bodybuilder, and in the process he is paying homage to his childhood hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger, in more ways than one. Like his idol, the 21-year-old BA student in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-recipient-prestigious-oppenheimer-fellowship