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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)…http://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,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ttis-explores-solar-innovation-enel-green-powers-solar-power-plant-northern-cape
TTIS explores solar innovation at Enel Green Power's solar power plant in the Northern Cape
As part of the ongoing efforts to foster innovation and industry partnerships, the Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) team at the North-West University (NWU) recently led a group of academic staff specialising in solar energy-related projects on an exciting tour of Enel Green Power's Adams solar plant in Kathu, Northern Cape.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/team-unitech-wins-first-place-hackathon
Team Unitech wins first place in hackathon
North-West University (NWU) students Karabo Makau, Matshepo Soto and Potego Sethwape recently walked away with the spoils in a hackathon hosted by Lelapa AI at the University of Johannesburg that took place from 29 to 30 June 2024. The team, known as Unitech, was challenged to create a municipality WhatsApp chatbot for the prepaid electricity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mduduzi-mccoy-sithole-player-soccer-administrator
Mduduzi Mccoy Sithole: From player to soccer administrator
Mduduzi Mccoy Sithole, currently an administrator at the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute, has transitioned from playing for South Africa’s junior teams – Orlando Pirates FC and Kaizer Chiefs FC – to a significant role in soccer administration. Mduduzi began his football career with Orlando Pirates under-15, where he played in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-future-entrepreneurs-one-step-time
Empowering future entrepreneurs one STEP at a time
The North-West University (NWU), through its bhive Enterprise Development Centre (bhive EDC), has taken a significant step in fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem by introducing the Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) programme. As one of only four South African universities to adopt this innovative initiative, the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/groeivooruitsigte-sal-verbeter-indien-beleidsonsekerheid-afneem
Groeivooruitsigte sal verbeter indien beleidsonsekerheid afneem
Dit was nie onverwags dat die Monetêrebeleidskomitee (MBK) van die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank (SARB) met ’n meerderheidstem van vier teen twee (in teenstelling met ’n eenparige besluit in Mei) besluit het om weer eens vir eers die rentekoerse onveranderd te laat nie. In sy kommentaar op hierdie besluit op 18 Julie sê prof Raymond…http://news.nwu.ac.za/growth-prospects-will-strengthen-if-policy-uncertainty-recedes
Growth prospects will strengthen if policy uncertainty recedes
Not unexpectedly, for the seventh time, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decided by a four to two majority vote (as opposed to a unanimous decision in May) to again keep interest rates unchanged for now. In commenting on this decision of 18 July, Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expert-calls-better-professionalisation-saps
NWU expert calls for better professionalisation of the SAPS
South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) has seen the majority of its ministries experiencing a change in leadership, with the Ministry of Police now being led by Minister Senzo Mchunu, with deputy ministers Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo. It is a new dawn and, according to Cobus Steenkamp, a lecturer in Police Practice at the North-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/soccer-institute-players-shine-2024-cucsa-games
Soccer Institute players shine at 2024 CUCSA games
Three players from the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute played for the South African teams that won gold at the regional Confederation of University and Colleges Sports Associations (CUCSA) games at the Tshwane University of Technology's Pretoria Campus. Lesego Motsepe and Lucky Letwaba were selected for the men’s team, and Lethabo…http://news.nwu.ac.za/multilingual-symposium-will-explore-utilising-various-languages-academia
Multilingual Symposium will explore utilising various languages in academia
The School of Languages and the Language Directorate at the North-West University (NWU) are collaborating with the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) to host a Multilingual Symposium. This symposium, taking place on 29 August, will be the main event at the NWU’s Language Awareness Week that will take place from 26 to 30 August. The theme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/residence-champions-67-minutes-animal-rights-spirit-nelson-mandela
Residence champions 67 minutes for animal rights in the spirit of Nelson Mandela
Commemorating Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July 2024, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Khayelitsha residence on the Mahikeng Campus spent 67 minutes at the Mahikeng Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) centre. “When we think about community engagement work, advocacy for animal rights often takes a backseat to other issues in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-paves-way-healthy-immune-systems
Alumnus paves the way for healthy immune systems
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Kgalalelo Pakwe, an entrepreneur and forensic analyst for the South African Police Service, has created an innovative health product, Flu-Away Shots. With a BSc in biological and environmental science and an honours degree in microbiology, Kgalalelo developed Flu-Away Shots to help boost the immune system,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-take-aim-bridging-continents
NWU researchers take aim at bridging continents
In their pursuit of driving innovation and expanding the North-West University’s (NWU’s) global research, a delegation of nine researchers recently embarked on a fruitful international visit to the United Kingdom (UK). The researchers visited two prestigious institutions, the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE) and the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-community-mourns-passing-away-adv-ilyayambwa-mwanawina
NWU community mourns the passing away of Adv Ilyayambwa Mwanawina
It is with great sadness that the North-West University (NWU) has taken note of the untimely passing away of Adv Ilyayambwa Mwanawina on 10 July 2024. He was a practicing advocate in the High Court of South Africa and was employed at the Duma Nokwe Group of Advocates in Sandton. As a leader he left an indelible mark on the NWU. His kindness and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-coach-soccer-institute
A new coach for the Soccer Institute
Nkululeko Khwezilomso Malgas has been appointed as the new head coach of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute. He brings a wealth of experience and a diverse background in football coaching and analysis to the role. Originally from Ngqamakhwe in the Eastern Cape, Nkululeko has dedicated his career to football development and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-receives-top-award
Alumnus receives top award
Keorapetse Mashimo, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU) and a teacher by profession, has been awarded the Best Male Referee and Judge trophy at the National Youth and Elites Championships. The event, organised by the South African National Boxing Organisation (SANABO), took place from 2 to 6 July in Durban and featured participation…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/hoe-tegnologie-en-gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid-die-gaping-tussen-gemeenskappe-en-regshulp-kan-oorbrug
Hoe tegnologie en gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid die gaping tussen gemeenskappe en regshulp kan oorbrug
Wanneer gemeenskapslede regshulp nodig het, ervaar hulle dikwels groot struikelblokke omdat hulle ontoereikende finansiële hulpbronne het. Een manier om lede van die publiek met regsdienste te skakel, is om aanlyn kanale te gebruik. Dit is een van die moontlike oplossings wat in die navorsing van prof Lusanda Beauty Juta, waarnemende…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-technology-and-community-involvement-can-bridge-gap-between-communities-and-legal-aid
How technology and community involvement can bridge the gap between communities and legal aid
When seeking legal assistance, community members often face significant barriers owing to inadequate financial resources. One way to connect members of the public with legal services is to use online channels. This is one of the possible solutions outlined in the research work of Prof Lusanda Beauty Juta, acting deputy director of the School of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-advocates-preservation-and-promotion-minority-languages