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GIFT research niche area welcomes a Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba GA Seitshiro delegation
2025-02-19 By Oscar Mosiane and Precious Miyambu A partnership between the Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba Ga Seitshiro tribe and the North-West University (NWU) is taking shape. On 11 February the NWU’s Global Innovative Forefront Talent (GIFT) research niche area hosted…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/onderwysvereniging-van-suid-afrika-ken-hulle-eremedalje-aan-prof-elsa-mentz-toe
Onderwysvereniging van Suid-Afrika ken hulle eremedalje aan prof Elsa Mentz toe
2025-02-19 ’n Verandering in denke ten gunste van selfgerigte leer (SDL) kan talle van die probleme in onderwys – en moontlik ook in die werkplek – oplos. So sê die bekroonde kundige van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), prof Elsa Mentz. Die Onderwysvereniging van…http://news.nwu.ac.za/education-association-south-africa-awards-prof-elsa-mentz-their-medal-honour
Education Association of South Africa awards Prof Elsa Mentz their medal of honour
2025-02-19 A mindset change in favour of self-directed learning could solve many of the problems in education and possibly in the workplace too, according to award-winning North-West University (NWU) expert Prof Elsa Mentz. The Education Association of South Africa (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-join-prestigious-incubation-programme
NWU students join prestigious incubation programme
2025-02-20 Three North-West University (NWU) innovators have earned a place in the highly competitive Emerging30 Innovators Programme, an initiative led by the Young African Entrepreneurship Institute (YAEI). Their journey began during the 2024 Youth Innovation…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/uitstel-van-die-begroting-gaan-onbedoelde-gevolge-he
Uitstel van die Begroting gaan onbedoelde gevolge hê
2025-02-20 Die ongekende besluit van die Kabinet van die Regering van Nasionale Eenheid (RNE) om die Begroting tot 12 Maart uit te stel as gevolg van meningsverskille oor belastingverhogings, gaan noodwendig onbedoelde gevolge vir Suid-Afrika se politieke ekonomie hê…http://news.nwu.ac.za/postponement-budget-will-have-unintended-consequences
Postponement of Budget will have unintended consequences
2025-02-20 The unprecedented decision by the Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet to postpone the Budget until 12 March because of disagreement over tax increases will inevitably have unintended consequences for South Africa’s political economy. Prof Raymond…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-titelborg-vir-die-noordwes-drake-se-plaaslike-wedstryde-2025-benoem
NWU as titelborg vir die Noordwes Drake se plaaslike wedstryde in 2025 benoem
2025-02-20 Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het sy toewyding om die North West Dragons te ondersteun as die franchise se titelborg vir die 2025 binnelandse spele beklemtoon. Die vennootskap is amptelik op 12 Februarie tydens ’n spesiale bekendstellingsgeleentheid by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-named-title-sponsor-north-west-dragons-domestic-games-2025
NWU named title sponsor for North West Dragons domestic games in 2025
2025-02-20 The North-West University (NWU) emphasised its dedication to supporting the North West Dragons as the franchise’s title sponsor for the 2025 domestic games. The partnership was officially unveiled during a special launch event held on 12 February at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/panel-critiques-2025-sona-lack-clarity-and-strategy
Panel critiques 2025 SONA for lack of clarity and strategy
2025-02-21 By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Governance Studies hosted a panel discussion on Friday, 14 February 2025 on the Mahikeng Campus. The discussion aimed to critically analyse President Cyril Ramaphosa’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expert-weighs-north-west-floods
NWU expert weighs in on North West floods
2025-02-27 Torrential rains have left parts of the North West Province struggling with school closures, damaged infrastructure and impassable roads. Learners in several areas were unable to attend school due to flooded classrooms and collapsed buildings, while scholar…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-weighs-possibility-south-africa-losing-agoa-trade-benefits
Academic weighs in on possibility of South Africa losing AGOA trade benefits
2025-02-27 The trade relationship between South Africa and the United States (US) faces uncertainty as tensions between Pretoria and Washington grow. The potential loss of benefits under the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) raises concerns about economic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-explores-bacteria-plants-new-source-medicine
Study explores bacteria in plants as a new source of medicine
2025-02-27 Instead of further depleting overharvested indigenous plants for medicinal purposes, it might be possible to use the bacteria inside their roots. This would preserve at-risk plants while still allowing access to the medicinal properties associated with them…http://news.nwu.ac.za/love-consent-and-informed-choices
Love, consent and informed choices
2025-02-27 North-West University (NWU) students on the Vanderbijlpark Campus gathered at the Vergelegen and Jasmyn residences for an event that redefined the meaning of love. The event was hosted in collaboration with the Student Campus Council (SCC), the Campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebration-literature-and-knowledge-nwu-alumni-and-friends-authors-book-fair
A celebration of literature and knowledge at the NWU Alumni and Friends Authors Book Fair
2025-02-27 The North-West University (NWU) Alumni and Friends Authors Book Fair, held on Saturday, 22 February 2025 at the Big Lapa on the NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus, was a remarkable literary gathering that brought together book lovers, aspiring writers and established…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-reveals-shifting-portrayals-women-south-african-advertisements
Study reveals shifting portrayals of women in South African advertisements.
2025-02-27 Television advertisements influence how society views gender roles, and a new study from North-West University (NWU) explores how women are represented in South African adverts. The research, conducted by Koketso Rabanye from the NWU’s School of Communication…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-north-west-university-shaping-graduates-our-digital-future
This is how the North-West University is shaping graduates for our digital future
2025-04-22 Tomorrow we will not be able to recognise yesterday. The day after, all that came before will seem prehistoric. With the rapid rate at which technology is advancing and infiltrating our everyday lives, adaptability is crucial not only to survive, but to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ambulance-service-enhances-safety-247-coverage
Ambulance service enhances safety with 24/7 coverage
2025-02-27 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has taken a significant step to enhance health and safety by renewing its EMS Ambulance service, which officially began operations on 1 February 2025. This initiative follows the expiration of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-student-athletes-ussa-homecoming-event
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates student athletes at USSA homecoming event
2025-02-28 The North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was recently alive with excitement and pride as the campus hosted a University Sports South Africa (USSA) homecoming event. This occasion, dedicated to honouring the remarkable achievements of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/conference-emphasises-importance-involving-indigenous-knowledge-holders-develop-smart-villages
Conference emphasises the importance of involving indigenous knowledge holders to develop smart villages
2025-03-03 The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the national Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Nyandeni Local Municipality, recently concluded a two-day conference focused on smart villages, themed “Indigenous Knowledge-led Smart…http://news.nwu.ac.za/second-chance-aspiring-engineers-nwu-welcomes-2025-xcel-students