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Study explores the use of medicinal plants to treat childhood diseases
2023-07-31 Dr Tshepiso Ndhlovu, a PhD graduate from the North-West University (NWU), has completed promising research on the use of medicinal plants to treat children’s diseases. Childhood illnesses make a major contribution to infant mortality rates worldwide, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-delivers-keynote-address-provincial-legislature
Prof Bismark delivers keynote address for provincial legislature
2024-07-01 From 24 to 28 June, the North West provincial legislature hosted an induction workshop for members of the legislature, and Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), gave the keynote address to the elected members…http://news.nwu.ac.za/groundbreaking-sesotho-colloquium-promotes-indigenous-languages
Groundbreaking Sesotho Colloquium promotes indigenous languages
2024-07-02 The School of Languages and the Language Directorate at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the very first Sesotho Colloquium, a significant milestone in promoting and celebrating the Sesotho language. Held at the Riverside Hotel in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/executive-dean-be-acting-judge-high-court
Executive dean to be acting judge in the High Court
2024-06-21 Being appointed to the bench is the pinnacle of achievement for any legal professional, signifying the highest recognition of one’s ability and commitment to justice. Serving as a judge in the superior courts of the country is a prestigious honour…http://news.nwu.ac.za/berlina-continues-reach-stars
Berlina continues to reach for the stars
2024-08-07 Poet Chitra Rao once described life as a long-distance journey that begins with a single step. For Berlina Lekgethwane, it all started at the North-West University (NWU) when she acquired her bachelor's degree in communication in 2008 and her honours degree…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-book-nwu-explores-digitalisation-employment-relationship-africa
A new book from the NWU explores the digitalisation-employment relationship in Africa
2024-08-08 A new book written by a group of researchers from the TRADE research entity at the North-West University (NWU) delves into digital developments in Africa and their effects on employment. Titled Digital developments and employment: Understanding trends in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/another-international-accreditation-awarded-nwu-business-school
Another international accreditation awarded to the NWU Business School
2023-05-24 The North-West University (NWU) Business School recently received its accreditation from the Association of African Business Schools (AABS). The NWU Business School was represented at the 2023 AABS Connect Conference, hosted by the Ghana Institute of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/electoral-matters-under-spotlight
Electoral matters under the spotlight
2023-06-28 As next year’s much-anticipated national elections draw closer and election fever starts to build, electoral matters will soon be taking centre stage. Naledi Modise, a political science lecturer from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-christa-steps-down-editor-perpelj
Prof Christa steps down as editor of PER/PELJ
2024-05-10 She is renowned for her legal acumen and dedication to her profession. She has a list of accolades and accomplishments as long as the horizon, but after 22 years of dedicated service, Prof Christa Rautenbach is stepping down from her current role as editor-in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dj-and-statistics-wiz-earns-phd
DJ and statistics wiz earns a PhD
2024-05-23 Moses Phiri, widely known as DJ 10111, graduated with a PhD in statistics from the North-West University (NWU) on 22 May 2024. He is the second DJ to achieve this academic milestone at the NWU, following DJ HK who earned a PhD in geography in 2022. Born…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-supports-sas-response-tensions-rwanda
Academic supports SA’s response to tensions with Rwanda
2025-02-05 In times of escalating tension between states, cool heads and calm words are crucial, says North-West University (NWU) academic Dr Pumlani Majavu. “The Rwandan president came dangerously close to declaring war with South Africa, both in words and in deeds…http://news.nwu.ac.za/unlocking-cultural-language-emojis-study-facebook-emojis-and-isixhosa-meanings
Unlocking the cultural language of emojis: a study on Facebook emojis and isiXhosa meanings
2023-11-14 A researcher in the School of Communication at the North-West University (NWU), Dr Quatro Mgogo, has embarked on a study to explore how Facebook emojis are being employed to shape the meanings of izaci namaqhalo esiXhosa (isiXhosa proverbs and idioms). The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/women-leadership-initiative-set-empower-female-workforce
Women in Leadership initiative set to empower female workforce
2024-05-27 The North-West University's (NWU’s) People and Culture division held an engagement session for its Women in Leadership initiative on 17 May 2024 at the Mahikeng Campus. This session marks the first of three across the NWU’s campuses, following the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-advances-semi-finals-miss-world-south-africa-2024
Student advances to semi-finals of Miss World South Africa 2024
2024-05-29 North-West University (NWU) student Rahama Metroll Milanzi has been selected as a semi-finalist for Miss World South Africa 2024. If she wins the title, she will represent South Africa in the global Miss World 2024 pageant, competing against more than 100…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-investigates-impact-energy-crisis-africas-development
Academic investigates the impact of the energy crisis on Africa's development
2024-08-30 Energy supply is a critical driver of socio-economic development in African nations as they strive to bridge the gap with developed countries. However, the continent faces significant challenges due to energy poverty and inadequate responses to the ongoing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-ttis-celebrates-women-innovation
North-West University TTIS celebrates women in innovation
2024-09-02 As we come to the end of Women’s Month, the North-West University (NWU) proudly highlights the exceptional contributions of women innovators who are making significant strides in research and development. Among them are Prof Zimbili Zondi, principal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/golden-key-chapter-welcomes-new-member
Golden Key Chapter welcomes new member
2024-09-16 By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University's (NWU’s) Golden Key chapter on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, in partnership with Standard Bank, recently inaugurated new members into the prestigious society. The event, held at the Tsebonokeng…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nursing-students-impress-worldskills-competition
Nursing students impress at WorldSkills competition
2024-02-07 Two fourth-year nursing students recently represented the North-West University (NWU) at the WorldSkills South Africa competition in Durban. Competing against six other participants from across the country, Nobuhle Noluthando Motlhare secured the top spot…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-partners-mahikeng-local-municipality-security-enhancement-project
NWU partners with Mahikeng local municipality for security enhancement project
2024-03-15 In a proactive move to bolster the safety and security of its students and staff, the North-West University (NWU) has forged a partnership with the Mahikeng local municipality to launch the "Purple Routes" initiative. Designed to ensure safe passage from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bodybuilding-team-claims-fifth-ussa-championship-title