http://news.nwu.ac.za/shift-social-media-local-newspaper-proves-effective
Shift to social media by local newspaper proves effective
Fortune Tsutsa’s master’s-degree research on the use of social media for newsgathering and reporting by the Potchefstroom Herald exemplifies the power of modern technology in journalism. Digital news has become an integral part of the South African news landscape, with the majority of South Africans now getting their news from various social…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/afrika-kruie-en-nanotegnologie-n-kombinasie-met-ongelooflike-resultate
Afrika-kruie en nanotegnologie ’n kombinasie met ongelooflike resultate
Mieliesaad loop vinnig uit en word florerende saailinge wanneer dit voorvoer-bemesting kry wat gemaak is van nanodeeltjies wat uit ’n inheemse Afrika-krui, impepho, verkry is. Hierdie kragtige krui (helichrysum odoratissimum), ook bekend as kooigoed en Afrika-salie, is die kern van die navorsing van dr Bongiwe Dhlamini-Zungu, ’n onlangse PhD-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/african-herb-and-nanotechnology-combine-amazing-results
African herb and nanotechnology combine for “amazing” results
Maize seeds quickly germinate and become thriving seedlings when primed with fertiliser made from nanoparticles extracted from an indigenous African herb, impepho. This potent herb (helichrysum odoratissimum), also known as kooigoed and African sage, is at the centre of the research of Dr Bongiwe Dhlamini-Zungu, a recent PhD graduate in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/antieke-tekste-en-die-interpretasie-daarvan-vir-vandag-se-samelewing
Antieke tekste en die interpretasie daarvan vir vandag se samelewing
Hetsy hulle geskiedkundig waar of fiksie is, tekste verskaf nie net inligting nie, maar is ’n dryfkrag agter ideologiese verandering vir hulle teikengehoor, en spoor die lesers daarvan aan om nuwe gedrag, soos morele waardes en goeie etiese optrede, te aanvaar. Die persoon by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) wat lig werp op hierdie tekste is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ancient-texts-and-their-interpretation-todays-society
Ancient texts and their interpretation for today’s society
Whether they are historically true or fictional, texts are not only informative, but are drivers of ideological change for their target audience, compelling their readers to adopt new behaviours such as morals and good ethical conduct. Shedding light on these texts at the North-West University (NWU) is Prof Risimati Hobyane, a senior lecturer…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-ons-navorsers-4
Ontmoet ons navorsers
Navorsers van regoor die fakulteite by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) gaan voort om opwindende werk op hulle kundigheidsgebiede te doen. Ons stel die werk van twee navorsers bekend - Tumi Ledwaba, 'n dosent in Geskiedenis, en prof Tycho Maas, buitengewone navorser in die Skool vir Antieke Taal- en Teksstudies.http://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-5
Meet our researchers
Researchers across the faculties at the NWU continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. We introduce the work of two researchers - Tumi Ledwaba, a lecturer in History, and Prof Tycho Maas, extraordinary researcher in the School for Ancient Language and Text Studies.http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-vut-battle-1-1-draw-high-tempo-clash
NWU and VUT battle to a 1-1 draw in high-tempo clash
In an intense and competitive match, the North-West University (NWU) faced off against the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) in a thrilling encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw. The game kicked off with both teams showing early promise but struggling to break the deadlock in the opening minutes. Despite several probing attacks from both sides,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-ttis-celebrates-women-innovation
North-West University TTIS celebrates women in innovation
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 investigator (PI), Prof Lebo Katata-Seru, senior researcher, and Dr Naledi Raleie, researcher on a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-selected-top-young-scientist
Academic selected as Top Young Scientist
Dr Moleboheng Ramulumo, a senior lecturer in the School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at the North-West University (NWU), has been recognised as one of South Africa’s Top 60 Young Scientists. This recognition is awarded by the South African Young Academy of Science, in collaboration with the Academy of Science of South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/history-subject-group-seminar-series-unpack-legacy-koos-sas
History subject group seminar series unpack the legacy of Koos Sas
History is more than just a collection of dates and events; it forms the foundation of our collective identity and guides us in making informed decisions. By teaching history, we ensure that past lessons are preserved. To this end, the History subject group at the North-West University (NWU) started a seminar series, initiated by former…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tanzanian-spray-toad-extinction-highlights-need-protect-biodiversity
Tanzanian spray toad extinction highlights the need to protect biodiversity
When a species becomes extinct in the wild, the loss is permanent. For Africa, a serious loss is the extinction of the Tanzanian Kihansi spray toad (Nectophrynoides asperginis) due to habitat change and infectious disease. This should serve as a wakeup call for policy makers to prioritise and implement conservation measures for endangered…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mahikeng-ladies-clinch-provincial-football-league-title
Mahikeng ladies clinch provincial football league title
By Lerato Tshweu and Phenyo Mokgothu The women’s football team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has been crowned champions of the North West Sasol Football League, marking a significant milestone. This victory positions the team as the top women’s football team in the province, a first-time achievement for the NWU.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/atletiek-se-supersterre-laat-hulle-lig-wereldwyd-skyn
Atletiek se supersterre laat hulle lig wêreldwyd skyn
Jongman, jy laat die baan sing! Bradley Nkoana van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het weer eens op die internasionale verhoog sy staal gewys toe hy op Donderdag 29 Augustus by Wêreldatletiek se o.20-kampioenskap in Lima, Peru ’n bronsmedalje in die 100 m-wedloop losgehardloop het. Dit was nog ’n wonderlike vertoning van die nasionale…http://news.nwu.ac.za/athletics-superstars-set-global-stage-alight
Athletics superstars set global stage alight
Young man, you have got some wheels on you! Bradley Nkoana from the North-West University (NWU) once again burnt up the tarmac on the international stage when he won bronze in the 100 m event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru on Thursday, 29 August. It was another splendid display by the national junior record holder, who…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-prestige-u17-sevens-tournament-set-light-next-big-talents
NWU Prestige U/17 Sevens tournament to set light on next big talents
The North-West University (NWU) will be hosting the thrilling Prestige Schools Sevens Rugby tournament at the Fanie du Toit sportsgrounds in Potchefstroom on 6 and 7 September, where the under-17 teams from 16 top rugby schools will compete for the champion spot. The participating schools are Grey College, Hoërskool Wesvalia, Hoërskool…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/openbare-lesing-land-land-reform-and-remembering-our-relationship-land
Openbare lesing: ''Land, Land Reform and (Re)membering our Relationship with land''
Die Bevolking en Gesondheid-navorsingsentiteit by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) was op Woensdag 28 Augustus 2024 die gasheer vir ’n openbare lesing wat deur dr Jackson Sebola-Samanyanga, senior lektor in die Departement van Stads- en Streeksbeplanning aan die Universiteit van Pretoria, aangebied is. Die geleentheid is op die Mahikengkampus gehou…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-calls-us-reclaim-control-our-food-systems-remembering-our-relationship-land
Public lecture calls for us to reclaim control of our food systems by remembering our relationship with the land
On Wednesday, 28 August 2024, the Population and Health research entity at the North-West University (NWU) hosted a public lecture by Dr Jackson Sebola-Samanyanga, senior lecturer in the Department of Town and Regional Planning at the University of Pretoria. The event was held at the Mahikeng Campus and attracted a diverse audience. The aim was to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-year-pharmacy-student-has-set-her-sights-stars
First-year pharmacy student has set her sights on the stars
Douwleen Conradie, a first-year pharmacy student at the North-West University (NWU) is making the most of her talents and has her eye firmly set on making her mark in the pharmaceutical profession., She has been serving as student exchange officer on the South African Pharmaceutical Students Federation’s (SAPSF’s) Presidential Committee this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-selected-ifbb-world-mens-bodybuilding-championships