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Things to do in Cape Town (WASM 2026)
2025-05-27 wasm 2026 WESTERN CAPE – GATEWAY TO AFRICA Cape Town - where Inspiration turns ideas into action Historically the place where trade routes meet and considered a gateway to Africa for business and leisure, Cape Town has long held a fascination for visitors…, Culture and People, Centuries of trade and immigration have created a population with genetic and linguistic links to different parts of Europe, Southeast Asia, India and Africa. The diverse cultural backgrounds give the province a cosmopolitan flavour with an interesting…, Food and Wine, The essence of Western Cape food can be found in the complex, multi-cultural history of the province. A mixture of Asian, African and European food genres, every dish reflects waves of historical settlement and layers of culinary interaction. The Cape…, Cape Point, Cape Point is the southernmost tip of the Cape Peninsula. The drive takes you via Chapmans Peak past steep mountains, secluded coves, beaches, villages and fishing communities. At Cape Point visit the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve – home of fynbos species…, Table Mountain, A cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, a World Heritage Site, is a highlight of any Cape Town visit. The cableway takes you to the summit in under ten minutes whilst rotating gondolas ensure a 360-degree view of Cape Town and Table Bay. At the top,…, Winelands Tour, A visit to the Cape Winelands is an absolute must as the region is one of the breath taking vistas and majestic mountain backdrops while being steeped in rich culture and history. Rolling vineyards and quaint Cape Dutch homesteads await you, as well as award-…, Panoramic Cape Town City Tour, Visit the Castle, the oldest building in South Africa, then move on to another historic area of the city, the Cape Malay quarter situated on the slopes of Signal Hill. Imbibe its rich spiritual, musical and culinary heritage before diving into the city centre…, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, The beautiful Kirstenbosch gardens cover an area of 528 hectares with 36 hectares of cultivated garden. The gardens are a celebration of South African flora – showcasing only indigenous South African plants. Fynbos, proteas, cycads and rolling lawns are…, Safety and Security, The safety and security of citizens and visitors are of utmost importance for City and provincial authorities. While Cape Town is safe and welcoming to visitors, it grapples with many of the same problems that other global tourism cities experience, of which…http://news.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa-host-workshop-research-funding-and-applications
TELIT-SA to host workshop on research funding and applications
2017-04-03 On 8 and 9 June 2017, Dr Charmaine Williamson will facilitate an introductory workshop on research funding and applications which is hosted by the research focus area Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Education and Training in South Africa (TELIT-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/caster-makes-it-three-row
Caster makes it three in a row
2017-11-28 Caster Semenya can’t stay off a podium. She grabs gold and headlines with almost monotonous regularity and at the recent Sport Awards of the North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Potchefstroom, it was no different. Caster was named Sportswoman of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-graphic-design-number-one-south-africa
NWU’s Graphic Design is number one in South Africa
2017-12-08 The North-West University (NWU) has been ranked as the best tertiary institution in South Africa when it comes to graphic design training. This is just one of many accolades NWU Graphic Design received at this year’s Pendoring Awards. The university won…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-iks-centre-commemorates-africa-day
NWU IKS Centre commemorates Africa Day
2018-05-30 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre on its campus in Mahikeng took part in the 2018 Africa Day Celebrations held on the Thojene Farm in Rustenburg on 26 May 2018. Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-dhet-team-student-entrepreneurship-week-2018
NWU and DHET team-up for Student Entrepreneurship Week 2018
2018-08-14 After a very successful national Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW) during 2017, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) will once again team-up with institutions of higher learning to host the 2018 rendition of SEW from 20 to 23 August.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-soccer-institute-ready-ukzn-encounter
NWU Soccer Institute ready for UKZN encounter
2018-08-01 North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute coach Monde Hlatshwayo says his team is ready for the Varsity Football encounter with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) on Thursday, 2 August 2018 at the UKZN campus in Pietermaritzburg. “Even though our…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-lauds-sa-laws-protection-womens-right-bodily-integrity
NWU researcher lauds SA laws on protection of women's right to bodily integrity
2022-05-10 Over the past week the State of Nebraska in the United States of America (USA) has been engulfed in wide spread protest action over its highest courts’ anticipated appeal judgment. This decision will, once in effect, overturn its 1973 landmark judgment…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-winning-streak
NWU Eagles on a winning streak
2023-08-29 The North-West University (NWU) Eagles netball team keep proving that teamwork makes the dream work during the 2023 FNB Varsity netball tournament. They have been on a winning streak, securing a 43-36 win against Kovsies (University of the Free State) on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-guns-emulate-champion-big-brothers
Young Guns emulate champion big brothers
2023-05-02 There is no such thing as too much of a good thing, especially not when rugby at the North-West University (NWU) is concerned. Not in the slightest. On Monday, 24 April 2023 the NWU Eagles (Young Guns) were crowned the Varsity Cup Young Guns champions after…http://news.nwu.ac.za/becoming-professor-time-decolonisation
Becoming a professor at a time of decolonisation
2023-04-18 Prof Emmanuel Mfanafuthi Mgqwashu, the director of the Centre for Higher Education Professional Development at the North-West University (NWU), recently delivered his inaugural lecture on the Potchefstroom Campus. The topic of his lecture was “A timely…http://news.nwu.ac.za/maties-arrest-eagles-dream-start
Maties arrest Eagles’ dream start
2023-03-08 The North-West University Eagles’ dream start to their Varsity Cup campaign has been shattered. A close 31–28 defeat by Maties on Monday evening, 6 March on the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds means that the Eagles’ triumphant march of two consecutive wins has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/budget-speech-credible-response-economic-challenges
Budget speech is credible response to economic challenges
2023-02-23 The 2023 Budget speech was a surprise-free, pragmatic and credible response to a challenging set of global and domestic economic circumstances. Prof Raymond Parsons, an economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, commented on the 2023…http://news.nwu.ac.za/riaan-venters-troops-break-ussa-drought
Riaan Venter’s troops break USSA drought
2024-01-24 “Take a break, please!” shouts coach Riaan Venter to the players under his direct supervision on the court at the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds. It is mid-January, a month and a bit removed from the triumph of the North-West University (NWU) Eagles at the…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-venue-directions
ICIL 2019 - Venue and Directions
2025-07-31 Venue and Directions [accordion collapsed], Venue, North-West University, Vanderbijlpark Address: Hendrik van Eck Blvd, Vanderbijlpark, 1900, South Africa , Directions to the NWU: Vanderbijlpark Campus, R59 FROM JOHANNESBURG Follow the R59 past Alberton to Vereeniging, go through Vereeniging and take the R42 to Vanderbijlpark. At the Pick ‘n Pay traffic light, turn left, go over the four-way and continue straight over the next four-way stop. At the three-way…, Shuttle Services and Car Hire Companies, Sure Global Travel Adette: adette@sureglobaltravel.co.za Kim Jacobs: kim@sureglobaltravel.co.za Tel: 0861 000 748 / (016) 421 3753 After-hours Emergency: 071 228 1318 Address: 83 General Hertzog Road, Three Rivers, Vereeniging Website: www.sureglobaltravel.…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/agriculturaleconomics
Agricultural Economics with Risk Management
2025-07-28 [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Agricultural economists play a pivotal role in maximising profitability in agricultural production for the benefit of society’s sustainability. They analyse the factors influencing the profitability of agricultural producers, the entire food value chain, and…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Record-keeping and Finance Production Economics Agri-business Management Agricultural Marketing Resource and Environmental Management , Degree options, BCom In Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics & Risk Management Degree Duration: 3 years, full-time Offered on the Potchefstroom [P] campus Curriculum code:5FKH04 , Admission requirements, B Com In Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics & Risk Management APS: 26 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% and more) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more) , Career opportunities , Financial economist Market economists Development economists Resource economists Production economist , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree Offered on the Potchefstroom [P] campus [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/es/internationaltrade
Economic Sciences with International Trade
2024-12-02 [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Our BCom in Economic Sciences, specialising in International Trade, offers specialist knowledge of the international trade environment and a comprehensive understanding of the export process and logistics through modern applications. Develop skills in…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Trade relations Trade practice Cargo movement/logistics Trade analysis , Degree options, BCom Economics with International Trade Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered at Potchefstroom [P] & Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculuim code: 5FKH01 BCom Economics with International Trade - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full…, Admission requirements, BCom Economics with International Trade APS: 26 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% or more) English: Level 4 (50% or more), BCom Economics with International Trade - Extended Programme, APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% or more)/ Maths literacy Level 6 (70% or more) English: Level 3 (40% or more) , Career opportunities , Economist Economic or international trade consultants Any position within the import and export process (e.g. logistics or procurement for retailers such as Shoprite Checkers or Pick n Pay) Government departments such as the Department of Trade and Industry,…, Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Potchefstroom [P] [/accordion] , , Yearbookhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-library
Vanderbijlpark Library
2026-03-24 Libraries and Spaces NWU Vanderbijlpark Library NWU Vanderbijlpark Library, About the Library, The North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Library on the Vaal Triangle Campus is a central academic resource supporting students, researchers and staff with a wide range of services and study facilities. It offers spaces such as a 24-hour computer centre…, Address and Directions, +27 (0)16 910 3172/3231 North-West University: Vanderbijlpark Library Vanderbijlpark Campus, Building A14 Hendrik Van Eck Blvd VANDERBIJLPARK, 1900, South Africa Latitude: -26.72658 Longitude: 27.88121 Vanderbijlpark Library maps and directions Maps and…, Hours, , Quick links, Services Staff Directory News Amenities [accordion collapsed], Lower Ground Floor, Vanderbijlpark lower ground floor Vanderbijlpark lower ground floor 24-Hour computer centre 24-Hour study room Computer centre Facilitation rooms IT Support Printing Services Supplemental instruction room, Ground Floor, Vanderbijlpark ground floor Vanderbijlpark ground floor Coffee shop: Books & Beans Copy shop eReserves Interlibrary Loans Journal Section Circulation & Lending Services New books shelve Security Services Self-checkout, Split Level 1, Vanderbijlpark Library split level 1 Vanderbijlpark Library split level 1 Catalogue computers Book shelves (Loan Collection) Computer workstations Facilities for people with disabilities Librarians Honours Group Discussion Rooms Information desk Study area…, First Floor, Vanderbijlpark Library first floor Vanderbijlpark Library first floor Africana collection Honours wing: quiet study area Library administration Training room, Split Level 2, Vanderbijlpark Library split level 2 Vanderbijlpark Library split level 2 Group study units Research Librarians iStudy units Research Commons (M and PhD students and staff) Study area with computer stations, Second Floor, Vanderbijlpark Library second floor Vanderbijlpark Library second floor Water Archive [/accordion]http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/nwu-leopards-lair-competition
NWU Leopards Lair Competition
2020-05-25 DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA OR INVENTION? We are challenging all NWU students with a business idea or invention to enter the NWU’s Leopards Lair competition. PITCH YOUR IDEA AND WIN BIG! Come and pitch your idea to the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/contact-us