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2024-04-19 Researchers across the faculties at the North-West University (NWU) continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. Prof Andries Monyeki is the director of the research focus area Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec). Dr…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-showcases-research-during-winter-conference-season
SADiLaR showcases research during the winter conference season
2024-07-31 The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) had a significant presence during South Africa’s winter conference season. Its digital humanities researchers and operational teams presented their research…https://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-investigates-energy-security-southern-africa
Researcher investigates energy security for Southern Africa
2024-07-31 While state-owned electricity utilities have long dominated energy production in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), greater private sector involvement could boost energy security across the subregion. The good news is that SADC member states…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorser-ondersoek-energiesekerheid-vir-suider-afrika
Navorser ondersoek energiesekerheid vir Suider-Afrika
2024-07-31 Hoewel elektrisiteitsnutsmaatskappye in staatsbesit reeds lank die energieproduksie in die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap (SAOG) beheer, kan groter betrokkenheid van die privaat sektor energiesekerheid regoor die substreek ’n hupstoot gee. Die…https://news.nwu.ac.za/wish-list-dr-pieter-groenewald-new-minister-correctional-services
A wish list for Dr Pieter Groenewald, the new Minister of Correctional Services
2024-07-31 Dr Casper Lötter, a conflict criminologist affiliated with the North-West University’s (NWU) School of Philosophy, gives his wish list for what the new Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, can do to improve the country’s correctional…https://news.nwu.ac.za/newborn-screening-saves-lives-north-west-university
Newborn screening saves lives at the North-West University
2024-07-31 They are vital hours and every one of them matters. They are the window that can change the course of a child’s life for the better, and the North-West University (NWU) is ensuring that those first 24 to 72 hours after birth is optimised to safeguard newborn…https://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-needs-nuclear-engineering-expertisenow
South Africa needs nuclear engineering expertise…now
2024-07-31 South Africans must have ownership of nuclear technology. Without properly trained people, South Africa will face a major problem with the nuclear waste. South Africa should not rely on others when it comes to nuclear safety and decommissioning. South…https://news.nwu.ac.za/tourism-wish-list-minister-patrica-de-lille
A tourism “wish list” for Minister Patrica de Lille
2024-07-31 Experts advocate strategies that will make travel more affordable for South Africans facing increased living costs. Security measures need to be enhanced by increasing visible policing and security personnel at key tourist spots. Tax incentives for…https://news.nwu.ac.za/easy-matjila-receive-honorary-doctorate
Easy Matjila to receive honorary doctorate
2024-07-31 Renowned broadcaster and SABC newsreader Masego Ezekiel Matjila will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the North-West University (NWU) on 18 July at the Mahikeng Campus. Masego has demonstrated significant dedication in promoting the Setswana language at…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsers-ontdek-twee-nuwe-spesies-bosveldaronskelke
Navorsers ontdek twee nuwe spesies bosveldaronskelke
2024-07-31 As jy gedink het jy het al aronskelke of varkore in al hulle pragtige vorms, groottes en kleure gesien, wag daar ’n verrassing op jou: Twee nuwe spesies is onlangs ontdek in die Sekoekoeniland-bosveld, waar hierdie plante in al hulle glorie in die natuur…https://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-discover-two-new-species-bushveld-arum-lilies
Researchers discover two new species of bushveld arum lilies
2024-03-01 If you think you have seen arum lilies in all their beautiful shapes, sizes and colours, you are in for a surprise: two new species were recently discovered in the Sekhukhuneland bushveld where these plants grow naturally and spectacularly. Researchers from…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-suid-afrikaanse-minibustaxibedryf-n-beeld-van-gevange-gebruikers-en-n-gebrek-aan-regulering
Die Suid-Afrikaanse minibustaxibedryf: ’n Beeld van gevange gebruikers en ’n gebrek aan regulering
2024-07-31 Die minibustaxibedryf is – ten spyte van populêre opinie – meer georganiseerd as wat algemeen geglo word. Die taxibedryf leen homself tot ernstige korrupsie en twyfelagtige wetstoepassingspraktyke, wat die betrokkenes aan ’n baie hoë risiko blootstel. Die…https://news.nwu.ac.za/south-african-minibus-taxi-industry-picture-captive-users-and-lack-regulation
The South African minibus taxi industry: A picture of captive users and a lack of regulation
2024-03-01 The minibus taxi industry, despite popular opinion, is more organised than is commonly believed. The taxi industry lends itself to serious corruption and questionable law enforcement practices, putting the participants at a very high risk. The taxi industry…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/prestige-en-prag-waar-die-nwu-sy-20-jarige-verjaardag-vier
Prestige en prag waar die NWU sy 20-jarige verjaardag vier
2024-07-31 Dit was ’n gebeurtenis om te onthou toe hooggeplaastes en gaste by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) byeengekom het om twee dekades van sukses te vier. Die universiteit het nie net aandag geskenk aan die talle mylpale en prestasies sedert sy stigting nie, maar…https://news.nwu.ac.za/prestige-and-splendour-nwu-launches-its-20-year-anniversary
Prestige and splendour as NWU launches its 20-year anniversary
2024-04-11 It was an event for the books as dignitaries and guests joined the North-West University (NWU) in celebrating two decades of greatness. The university not only reflected on the many milestones and achievements since its establishment, but also gave guests a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/afrika-span-saam-om-voeding-kundigheid-na-die-vasteland-te-bring
Afrika span saam om voeding-kundigheid na die vasteland te bring
2024-07-31 • Mikronutriënttekorte is baie algemeen in Afrika en is een van die belangrikste faktore wat geassosieer word met groeivertraging, swak immuunfunksie en kindersterftes. • ʼn Nuwe meestersgraadprogram in Voeding met Kerntegnieke sal help om wanvoeding in Afrika…https://news.nwu.ac.za/africa-unites-bring-nuclear-nutrition-expertise-continent
Africa unites to bring nuclear nutrition expertise to the continent
2024-04-11 Micronutrient deficiencies are highly prevalent in Africa and are one of the major factors associated with growth retardation, poor immune function, and child mortality. A new master’s degree programme in Nutrition with Nuclear Techniques will…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/voormalige-bokkaptein-adriaan-strauss-kry-sy-mba-die-nwu-met-onderskeiding
Voormalige Bokkaptein Adriaan Strauss kry sy MBA by die NWU... met onderskeiding
2024-07-31 Die voormalige Springbokkaptein en vuurvreter-haker vir die Cheetahs en Bulls, Adriaan Strauss, het Donderdag 25 April sy Meestersgraad in Besigheidadministrasie (MBA) by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) met onderskeiding ontvang. Die gradeplegtigheid het op…https://news.nwu.ac.za/former-springbok-captain-adriaan-strauss-has-completed-his-mba-nwu-distinction
Former Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss has completed his MBA at the NWU... with distinction
2024-06-05 Former Springbok captain and firebrand Cheetahs and Bulls hooker, Adriaan Strauss, graduated with honours from North-West University (NWU) with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) on Thursday 25 April. The graduation ceremony was held on the NWU's…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/grootste-padda-meer-100-jaar-afrika-ontdek