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A reflection on the state of social work in South Africa
2025-03-18 As we consider the urgent issues confronting social work in South Africa, it is evident that the profession is at a crucial turning point. On 18 March we commemorate World Social Work Day, and this year’s theme – “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/writing-not-wall-sa-journalism
Writing is not on the wall for SA journalism
2025-05-08 Newsrooms don’t look like they used to. Long gone are the days of smoke spiralling from ashtrays in crowded newsrooms, journalists furiously hammering away at keyboards and the sweet smell of drying ink as papers stream from rolling printing presses. It is a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/what-google-maps-and-churches-have-common-when-it-comes-lifelong-learning
What Google Maps and churches have in common when it comes to lifelong learning
2025-06-06 By:Mafumane Tlhapi and Phenyo Mokgothu The offline mode of Google Maps became more than a navigation tool when Pastor Piet Tlhabanyane, from Bethesda Kingdom Ministries (BKM), an NWU alumnus and a Council member, used it to explain the risks of outdated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chs-peer-helpers-shine-2025-nwu-graduation
Ch@s peer helpers shine at 2025 NWU graduation
2025-06-13 In a heartwarming and triumphant celebration of perseverance, passion, and purpose, the Ch@s peer helpers from the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus made an unforgettable mark during the May 2025 graduation ceremonies. But this was not just any…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-professors-wide-focus-leads-international-collaborations-and-nrf-rating-success
NWU professor's wide focus leads to international collaborations and NRF-rating success
2023-06-14 Prof Elias Munapo from the North-West University (NWU) is a National Research Foundation- (NRF-) rated researcher – not a simple achievement for academics with major teaching and supervisory obligations. His research interests are the use of mathematics…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-lecturer-becomes-first-family-bag-phd
NWU lecturer becomes first in family to bag a PhD
2023-06-07 The recent autumn graduations at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus brought a momentous achievement for one employee in particular – Dr Bonelwa Sidumo. Dr Sidumo, a statistics lecturer and emerging researcher, received her PhD in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ideathon-sparks-cybersecurity-idea-creation
Ideathon sparks cybersecurity idea creation
2024-06-03 The Geekulcha Student Society on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbiljpark Campus recently hosted an Ideathon, a cybersecurity training and idea-generation event that brought together more than 100 industry experts and participants. This formed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/real-time-monitoring-occupational-hygiene
Real-time monitoring in occupational hygiene
2023-12-11 On 29 and 30 November 2023, the Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI) of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) hosted a workshop to share knowledge and best practices regarding the use of direct-reading…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-selected-top-young-scientist
Academic selected as Top Young Scientist
2024-09-04 Dr Moleboheng Ramulumo, a senior lecturer in the School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at the North-West University (NWU), has been recognised as one of South Africa’s Top 60 Young Scientists. This recognition is awarded by the South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mahikeng-ladies-clinch-provincial-football-league-title
Mahikeng ladies clinch provincial football league title
2024-09-03 By Lerato Tshweu and Phenyo Mokgothu The women’s football team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has been crowned champions of the North West Sasol Football League, marking a significant milestone. This victory positions the team as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/explore-south-africas-unique-and-intriguing-heritage
Explore South Africa's unique and intriguing heritage
2023-07-04 Have you ever pondered the significance of a monument by the roadside? Perhaps you have stopped in a town on a road trip and wondered where the town's points of interest were. Travellers once used guidebooks and maps, but those days are long gone thanks to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ai-and-machine-learning-skill-sets-needed-improve-africas-water-resources-management
AI and machine learning skill sets needed to improve Africa’s water resources management
2024-02-27 Water is a limited natural resource and for Africa to improve its management of this resource, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning skill sets need to be taught and embraced at institutions of higher learning. This is one of the conclusions of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-breed-social-justice-champions-enters-fold
New breed of social justice champions enters the fold
2024-03-07 In an inequitable world, achieving social justice is central to bringing about a better world. We need a new breed of legal leaders ready to make the law in all its fields and services more accessible to people. At the Southern African Law Teachers’…http://news.nwu.ac.za/news24-selects-nwu-innovator-young-mandela
News24 selects NWU innovator as a Young Mandela
2024-07-29 The legacy and impact of former President Nelson Mandela in changing people’s lives for the better remain a milestone to aspire to. News24 recently selected their Young Mandelas for 2024 ─ celebrating a new generation of young champions who are committed…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/rugby/rugby-facilities
Rugby Facilities
2017-11-14 Potchefstroom campus facilities Fanie du Toit Sport grounds The University has one of the most beautiful and well-equipped sports grounds imaginable. The Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds cover approximately 20 hectares on the banks of the Mooi…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-academics-participation-future-professors-programme-opens-new-doors
Young academic’s participation in Future Professors Programme opens new doors
2026-03-03 The opportunity to learn from some of South Africa’s top scholars is a major advantage for up-and-coming academics who participate in the Future Professors Programme (FPP), a national initiative. One such academic is Prof. Thembinkosi Malevu, an associate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-joins-inaugural-global-cohort-ioc-diploma-sports-pharmacy
Academic joins inaugural global cohort for IOC diploma in sports pharmacy
2026-04-20 A North-West University (NWU) professor has been selected for a new diploma in sports pharmacy offered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a significant milestone for both the institution and the pharmacy profession. Prof. Stephan Steyn,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/funding-push-puts-africas-energy-gap-focus
Funding push puts Africa’s energy gap in focus
2026-04-23 A new funding commitment of more than $1,1 billion by the European Investment Bank is set to accelerate renewable energy projects across Africa, but experts say it will only begin to address a deeper, systemic electricity deficit affecting millions across the…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences/bachelor-social-sciences
Bachelor of Social Sciences
2024-05-06 The Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) programmes combine disciplines and courses to provide the student with a particular knowledge and skills base. This Social Sciences degree will open up an attractive range of career options. Sophisticated…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/arcademia-global-game-jam-2025