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Convocation hosts debate on the battle for the youth vote
On 24 May 2024 the Executive Committee (ExCo) of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Convocation hosted a public discussion themed “Battle for the youth vote – 30 years into democracy”. Held at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus and moderated by ExCo of Convocation member Bongani Mahlangu, attendees had the opportunity to engage with political party…https://law.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-law-justice-and-sustainability/book-launches
Book Launches
Book Launches The Development and Application of SADC Community Law in Member States edited by Moses Retselisitsoe Phooko • Lloyd Tonderai Chigowe • Hoolo ‘Nyane - 26 July 2024 Multipurpose Hall 261, NWU, Mafikeng Campus. Programme: Click herehttps://news.nwu.ac.za/aerobics-club-lights-national-championships-outstanding-performance
Aerobics club lights up national championships with outstanding performance
By Keaoleboga Motshabi In a remarkable demonstration of skill and commitment, the Aerobics Club at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus delivered an outstanding performance at the South African Sport Aerobic, Fitness and Hip Hop Federation (SASAFF) national championships, which took place from 14 to 15 June in Cape Town. The club'…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dance-team-secures-top-spot-ussa-tournament
Dance team secures top spot in USSA tournament
By Keaoleboga Motshabi The dance team from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently participated in the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Dance Sport Championships and once again walked away with the spoils. The tournament was hosted at the Mahikeng Campus from 26 to 30 June, and the team competed against 10 esteemed…https://news.nwu.ac.za/gnu-cabinet-must-outline-economic-agenda-ensure-greater-policy-certainty
GNU Cabinet must outline economic agenda to ensure greater policy certainty
The much-anticipated announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the new Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet is, on the whole, good for business and investor confidence. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the NWU Business School, says the markets are likely to respond positively as they digest the new mix of Cabinet appointments. “…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/rne-kabinet-moet-die-ekonomiese-agenda-uitstippel-om-groter-beleidsekerheid-te-verseker
RNE-kabinet moet die ekonomiese agenda uitstippel om groter beleidsekerheid te verseker
Die langverwagte aankondiging deur president Cyril Ramaphosa van die nuwe kabinet van die Regering van Nasionale Eenheid (RNE) is oor die algemeen goed vir besigheid en beleggersvertroue. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die NWU Besigheidskool, sê die markte gaan waarskynlik positief reageer wanneer hulle die nuwe mengsel van…https://news.nwu.ac.za/bpsa-helps-100-students-overcome-final-hurdle
bpSA helps 100 students to overcome the final hurdle
bp Southern Africa has responded to the plight of North-West University (NWU) students as part of its centenary commemorative initiatives. The company has donated R2,5m to help 100 of the university’s students clear their outstanding fees, enabling them to enter the working world with confidence. Answering a parliamentary question earlier this…https://news.nwu.ac.za/solutionary-walkers-journey-transform-students-lives
Solutionary Walkers on a journey to transform students’ lives
In a remarkable display of determination and unity, a group of students from various universities have come together for an extraordinary cause. The Solutionary Walk, a project under Operation Compassion of South Africa (OCSA) Krugersdorp West, aims to raise awareness and funds through a 600 km walk from Maseru, Lesotho, to Krugersdorp West,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/our-future-political-economy-fit-purpose
Is our future political economy fit for purpose?
The North-West University (NWU) Business School held a think tank on Monday, 8 July, titled SA’s future economy – is it fit for purpose? Prof Piet Croucamp, political analyst and affiliate of the NWU Business School, served as moderator and the panellists comprised Prof Raymond Parsons, Wandile Sihlobo and Christo van der Rheede. Van der Rheede…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/auther/ons-benadering
Ons benadering tot gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid
Gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid by AUTHeR beskryf die samewerking tussen vennote binne AUTHeR en die breër gemeenskap vir ʼn gemeenskaplik voordelige uitruil van kennis en hulpbronne binne die konteks van vennootskap en wederkerigheid ten einde uiteindelike sosiale geregtigheid te laat geskied. Die volgende kernwaardes vorm die…https://news.nwu.ac.za/public-protector-deliver-lecture-mahikeng-campus
Public Protector to deliver lecture at the Mahikeng Campus
On Thursday, 11 July, Public Protector Adv Kholeka Gcaleka will deliver a public lecture – titled “Community engagement and the role of the public protector in supporting and strengthening constitutional democracy” – at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus. Adv Gcaleka holds an LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and an…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-geesteswetenskappe-bevorder-betrokkenheid-en-maatskaplike-verandering
Fakulteit Geesteswetenskappe: bevorder betrokkenheid en maatskaplike verandering
Die Fakulteit Geesteswetenskappe (FHUM) aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het ’n bemoedigende benadering tot die onderwys wat verder as handboeke en lesings strek. Studente en personeel is hier op ’n reis wat nie net denke slyp nie, maar ook harte aanraak, en ’n gevoel vir verantwoordelikheid skep om die wêreld ’n beter plek te maak. Die FHUM…https://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-humanities-fostering-engagement-and-social-change
The Faculty of Humanities: fostering engagement and social change
The Faculty of Humanities (FHUM) at the North-West University (NWU) has an approach to education that goes beyond textbooks and lectures. Here, students and staff embark on a journey that not only sharpens their minds but also nurtures their hearts, fostering a sense of responsibility towards creating a better world. Through engaged research,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/paint-debate-and-worship-create-memorable-event
Paint, debate and worship create a memorable event
Sip-and-paint events are more than just a trendy activity – they are a delightful combination of creativity, relaxation and social interaction, offering a space where people can express themselves artistically, connect with others and unwind. The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology and the King of Glory Youth Ministries (KGMY)…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/verf-besprekings-en-aanbidding-skep-n-geleentheid-om-te-onthou
Verf, besprekings en aanbidding skep ’n geleentheid om te onthou
Sip-and-paint-geleenthede is meer as net ’n byderwetse aktiwiteit – dit is ’n heerlike kombinasie van kreatiwiteit, ontspanning en sosiale interaksie, wat ’n ruimte bied waar mense aan hulle kunstigheid uiting kan gee, ander mense kan ontmoet en kan ontspan. Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Fakulteit Teologie en die King of Glory…https://news.nwu.ac.za/beer-and-cheese-take-centre-stage
Beer and cheese take centre stage
The annual #BeerAndCheese initiative, organised by the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering at the North-West University (NWU), sparks creativity and entrepreneurial skills among students. The project, which had been put on hold since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, made a historic return this year. School director Nthabiseng…https://news.nwu.ac.za/another-academic-announced-mg-200-young-south-african
Another academic announced as a M&G 200 Young South African
The North-West University (NWU) boasts another winner of the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans for 2024. Dr Pieter Odendaal, a senior lecturer in the subject group Creative Writing, was announced a winner in the Arts and Entertainment category. He joins Dr Monray Williams, a senior lecturer in the subject group Biochemistry, who…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-community-mourns-passing-away-adv-ilyayambwa-mwanawina