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Will the budget reflect SONA’s child stunting promises?
Promises were made, but will the chequebook come to the party? During his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that more than a quarter of South African children under the age of five are stunted, increasing their risk of disease and affecting their ability to learn and grow. He further stated that in 2026,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cleaner-way-turn-plant-waste-fuel
A cleaner way to turn plant waste into fuel
Plant waste is everywhere, in harvested fields, forestry sites and processing plants. A new study argues it could play a bigger role in the energy economy if it can be processed in a cleaner way. Prof Indra Bahadur, a chemist at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU), has published a review article in Chemical Reviews (Impact…http://news.nwu.ac.za/biochemistry-phd-student-secures-maeci-fellowship-university-urbino
Biochemistry PhD student secures MAECI fellowship at the University of Urbino
Ndivhuwo Muvhulawa, a PhD student in Biochemistry at the North-West University (NWU), Mahikeng Campus, received a fellowship from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to conduct research at the Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo from January to September. Ndivhuwo is under the supervision of Professor SE Mazibuko…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hundzula-retreat-seeks-practical-digital-solutions-low-resource-african-language
Hundzula retreat seeks practical digital solutions for low-resource African language
If African languages are to thrive in a digital world, it is essential that these languages be part of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution sweeping society. Natural language processing, which enables computers to understand, interpret and generate human language, could play a significant role in enabling African language speakers to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/amanda-kruger-recognised-two-decades-dedicated-service
Amanda Kruger recognised for two decades of dedicated service
With 25 years of distinguished service, Amanda Kruger is widely regarded as one of the most experienced and dependable professionals at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus. Known as one of the go-to people at the institution, she is recognised for her extensive institutional knowledge, strong professional networks and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-grobler-honoured-longest-serving-economics-academic
Prof. Grobler honoured as longest-serving Economics academic
Few academics can claim a lifelong bond with a single institution; even fewer can say they helped build that institution from the ground up. Prof. Wynand Grobler stands among that rare company. As the longest-serving Economics academic at the North-West University (NWU), he has devoted an extraordinary 35 years to the lecture hall, to visionary…http://news.nwu.ac.za/human-rights-day-raises-questions-progress-and-accountability-south-africa
Human Rights Day raises questions on progress and accountability in South Africa
As South Africa marks Human Rights Day on 21 March, the commemoration is again drawing attention to the gap between constitutional rights and the lived conditions of many citizens, with analysts saying the day should serve both as an opportunity for remembrance and as a measure of government performance. The day, which recalls the events of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ttis-hosts-international-technology-transfer-experts
NWU TTIS hosts international technology transfer experts
Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) hosted a high-level engagement focused on testing an institutional capability framework (ICF) being developed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The ICF provides a structured way for institutions to understand their capability for knowledge and technology transfer (K/TT). The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/makatu-south-african-100-shining-stars-achiever
Makatu is a South African 100 Shining Stars achiever
North-West University (NWU) student Makatu Mashanyu has been selected as one of the 100 South African Shining Stars by Inside Education for his contribution to education in disadvantaged communities. “Being recognised among the 100 South African Shining Stars is both humbling and deeply encouraging. Personally, it reminds me how far I have come…http://news.nwu.ac.za/law-graduate-appointed-north-west-public-service-commissioner
Law graduate appointed North West Public Service Commissioner
Appointed the new Public Service Commissioner for the North West Province, North-West University (NWU) alumnus Advocate Neo Sephhoti is determined to strengthen accountability in the province. Her appointment was confirmed during a sitting of the North West Provincial Legislature in March where the Speaker, Dr Desbo Mohono, introduced her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nuclear-sector-important-economic-growth-driver-says-nwu-vice-chancellor
Nuclear sector is an important economic growth driver, says NWU Vice-Chancellor
The nuclear sector remains an important economic growth driver that can support job creation, skills development and industrial expansion in South Africa, according to North-West University (NWU) principal and vice-chancellor Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka. Speaking at the NWU Nuclear Alumni Engagement held on 19 March 2026 in Sandton, Prof .…http://news.nwu.ac.za/itumeleng-bahetane-calls-indigenous-language-content-across-media
Itumeleng Bahetane calls for indigenous language content across media
In a time of multi-media and content creators, the critical role of indigenous languages in shaping inclusive and meaningful media content was explored during a lecture at the North-West University (NWU). Itumeleng Bahetane, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) North West regional operations manager, returned to the NWU where his media…http://news.nwu.ac.za/people-who-stand-between-crisis-and-collapse
The people who stand between crisis and collapse
An opinion piece by Prof. Koketso Matlakala, Prof. Hanelie Malan and Dr Lucé Pretorius A person sits across from a social worker, struggling to articulate the confusion of the past few hours. Sometimes the crisis follows an act of violence. At other times it is the result of weeks or months of emotional strain that have gradually become…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-football-coach-malgas-earns-caf-licence
NWU football coach Malgas earns CAF A Licence
Nkululeko Khwezilomso Malgas, manager of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute, has obtained a CAF A coaching licence, a development he says will strengthen player training and coaching standards at the institution. Nkululeko linked the achievement to the institute’s mandate of producing players ready for the professional game. “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-iora-event-call-multilateral-cooperation-grows
NWU hosts IORA event as call for multilateral cooperation grows
The North-West University (NWU) positioned higher education as a driver of global cooperation as leaders from government, academia and the diplomatic community gathered to mark the 29th International Day of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) at its Mahikeng Campus on 27 March 2026. The event, held in partnership with the Department of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faranani-residence-marks-human-rights-day-meaningful-community-outreach
Faranani residence marks Human Rights Day with meaningful community outreach
In the true spirit of Human Rights Day, students from Faranani Residence at the North-West University (NWU) turned reflection into action through a heartfelt community outreach initiative in Sharpeville on 21 March. Led by student leaders, the programme focused on restoring dignity, promoting equality, and supporting access to basic needs for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/flood-disaster-kenya-renews-debate-climate-risk-and-preparedness
Flood disaster in Kenya renews debate on climate risk and preparedness
Torrential rains and flash floods that have claimed dozens of lives in Kenya and displaced more than 30 000 people have renewed debate among scientists and disaster-risk experts about the growing impact of climate change and the need for stronger preparedness systems across Africa. Since the start of March, parts of Nairobi, Nyakach and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fathers-pride-siviwe-tyobekas-journey-biochemistry-honours-and-beyond
A father’s pride: Siviwe Tyobeka’s journey from biochemistry to honours and beyond
Siviwe Tyobeka steps onto the stage at the Sanlam Auditorium. She walks with calm confidence, but behind it is a journey filled with effort and growth. Today, that journey shows. At the centre stage, her father and principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, is seated. But at that very moment, he is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-comeback-secures-home-semifinal
NWU Eagles’ comeback secures home semifinal
The FNB North-West University (NWU) Eagles secured a dramatic, hard-fought 56 -53 victory over the FNB University of Cape Town (UCT) Ikeys on Monday, 20 March in front of a boisterous crowd at the Fanie Du Toit Stadium. In a game of two halves, defined by moments of magic and mistakes, the Eagles were waiting in the wings. UCT Ikeys…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-make-waves-south-african-canoe-polo-championships-cape-town