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NWU named title sponsor for North West Dragons domestic games in 2025
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 NWU Potchefstroom Campus. North West Cricket (NWC) proudly revealed the team’s newly branded…http://news.nwu.ac.za/panel-critiques-2025-sona-lack-clarity-and-strategy
Panel critiques 2025 SONA for lack of clarity and strategy
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 State of the Nation Address (SONA), focusing on key themes, omissions and broader…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-dedication-long-service-awards-ceremony
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates dedication at Long Service Awards ceremony
On 13 February 2025, the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) hosted a heart-warming Long Service Awards ceremony at Tsebonokeng Hall, coinciding with the official academic opening of the university. The event was a fitting tribute to the unwavering commitment and dedication of employees who have played a vital role in shaping…http://news.nwu.ac.za/political-economy-south-africas-budget-impacts-you
The political economy of South Africa’s budget impacts you
By Michelle Meixieira Groenewald Welcome to a budget we need to pass under the Government of National Unity. South Africa’s budget speech was scheduled to take place on the 19th of February, and has now been postponed to the 12th of March. The Public Finance Management Act requires that the annual budget is tabled before the start of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/siya-kolisi-residence-officially-opened
Siya Kolisi Residence officially opened
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Siya Kolisi Residence was officially opened on Monday, 24 February by South Africa’s iconic Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi. His coach and mentor, Dr Rassie Erasmus, was also in attendance to unveil the university’s new Invictus Residence. The Siya Kolisi Residence will primarily be used by students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsers-het-ontdek-dat-kameeldoringbome-die-groei-van-lammers-en-hulle-vleisgehalte-verbeter
Navorsers het ontdek dat kameeldoringbome die groei van lammers en hulle vleisgehalte verbeter
In die droë, sanderige grond van Suider-Afrika bring ’n geharde vegter sy kant: Vachellia erioloba, meer bekend as die kameeldoring. Hierdie geharde boom wat voorheen onder die genus Acacia as Acacia erioloba geklassifiseer was, word ook ’n kameeldoring in Afrikaans of ’n mokala-boom genoem. Die kameeldoring floreer regoor Suid-Afrika, Botswana…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-discover-natural-feed-supplement-boosts-lamb-growth-and-meat-quality
Researchers discover natural feed supplement that boosts lamb growth and meat quality
By Gofaone Motsamai In the dry, sandy soils of southern Africa, a rugged survivor stands tall: Vachellia erioloba, more commonly known as the camel thorn. Once classified under the genus Acacia as Acacia erioloba, this hardy tree is also called the giraffe thorn, mokala tree, or kameeldoring in Afrikaans. Occurring across South Africa,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-rassie-erasmus-delivers-guest-lecture
Dr Rassie Erasmus delivers guest lecture
He has a recipe for success, and he knows how to collect the trophies. One of South Africa’s favourite sons, Dr Rassie Erasmus, was a welcome sight back at the North-West University (NWU) when he delivered his first guest lecture since being awarded an honorary doctorate in 2024. The lecture, entitled From the Sidelines to the Spotlight:…http://news.nwu.ac.za/aicpa-cimas-exclusive-academic-dinner-accelerating-leadership-finance-education
AICPA & CIMA’s Exclusive Academic Dinner: Accelerating leadership in finance education
On 18 February 2025, a distinguished group of academics gathered at the Fireroom, Montecasino, for the exclusive AICPA & CIMA event, Accelerate & Lead: Dinner with Academics. Hosted by Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA, President of CIMA and Chairman of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the evening provided…http://news.nwu.ac.za/poem-born-emotion-belonging-and-pride
A poem born from emotion, belonging and pride
With a pen in hand, first-year student Nompumelelo Mphoreng enjoyed the sunrise over the North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus as it created golden reflections on the river. As a fresh voice in the NWU community she found herself fascinated by the essence of her new home. The result? A poem titled A Symphony of Knowledge and Unity,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-david-luke-calls-stronger-african-trade-ties
Prof David Luke calls for stronger African trade ties
Prof David Luke, professor of Practice and strategic director of the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, gave a thought-provoking public lecture hosted by the TRADE research focus area at the North-West University (NWU). In his lecture Prof Luke emphasised the importance of regional trade and economic integration to Africa’s development. He…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-memorial-lecture-honour-dr-aziz-pahad
NWU hosts memorial lecture in honour of Dr Aziz Pahad
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu The memory of the late Dr Aziz Pahad, liberation struggle veteran and diplomat, lives on. The North-West University’s (NWU) Mahikeng Campus hosted the inaugural Provincial Memorial Lecture in his honour on 25 February 2025. The theme of the lecture was "The insurgent diplomat: lessons from the life and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-hosts-find-your-next-y-presenter-talent-search
Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts 'Find your next Y presenter' talent search
The Arts and Culture Department of the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, in collaboration with YFM, recently held a "Find your next Y presenter" talent search. This presenter search is part of the festive activities leading up to the annual First-Year Carnival Celebrations, which will take place next month. The carnival is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expert-weighs-north-west-floods
NWU expert weighs in on North West floods
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 transport was affected by washed-out roads. North-West University (NWU) Head of the…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
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 consequences for key industries. "If South Africa loses AGOA benefits, the impact will be…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-explores-bacteria-plants-new-source-medicine
Study explores bacteria in plants as a new source of medicine
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. A master’s study by Benedict Ndou, a researcher and a PhD candidate at North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/love-consent-and-informed-choices
Love, consent and informed choices
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 Healthcare Centre (CHC), Student Judicial Services (SJS), Student Counselling and Development,…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
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 authors for an unforgettable day of literary celebration. The event showcased the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-reveals-shifting-portrayals-women-south-african-advertisements
Study reveals shifting portrayals of women in South African advertisements.
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, examined both traditional and changing portrayals of women in the media. “Advertisers…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-north-west-university-shaping-graduates-our-digital-future