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Zoe Idemudia: Living Beyoncé’s words and thriving in Tech
Zoe Aidomo Idemudia certainly does not shy away from that answer. From coding challenges to life lessons, she’s proving that girls really do run the world. With a sparkling energy that matches her brilliance, she has made waves in a world that, until recently, felt overwhelmingly male. Zoe obtained her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-great-municipal-experiment
South Africa’s great municipal experiment
South Africa is preparing the most sweeping reconfiguration of local government since 1996. Velenkosini Hlabisa, the minister of co-operative governance and traditional affairs (CoGTA), has unveiled a plan to reduce dysfunction, shore up finances and restore public trust in the country’s 257 municipalities. At least 35 of these are now deemed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/guest-lecture-unpacks-causes-municipal-infrastructure-decay
Guest lecture unpacks the causes of municipal infrastructure decay
Is the decay of municipal infrastructure in South Africa the result of poor monitoring and evaluation, poor planning, or deeper systemic issues? This was the central question posed by Dr Robert Nkuna during his guest lecture on Friday, 15 August 2025, at the School of Government Studies at the North-West University (NWU). Dr Nkuna, who has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-concludes-womens-month-celebration-ethical-leadership
NWU Business School concludes Women’s Month with a celebration of ethical leadership
Women in leadership positions should strive to be role models for younger women coming up through the ranks, always standing for ethics and integrity. This was the message from top women leaders who spoke at an event hosted by the North-West University (NWU) Business School to mark the conclusion of Women’s Month. The celebration of women in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-address-un-panel-education-rights
Professor to address UN panel on education rights
The United Nations Human Rights Council will hear next week from international legal experts, including the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Klaus D Beiter, on whether a new protocol should guarantee children free early childhood care and secondary education. “This process is about identifying whether existing international law adequately…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fanie-roos-makes-history-only-pga-professional-earn-phd-sa
Fanie Roos makes history as the only PGA professional to earn a PhD in SA
In a sport defined by discipline, patience and relentless pursuit of perfection, Dr Fanie Roos has done what no Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) professional has ever done before. He did not just break par, he broke barriers. Dr Roos, a husband, father, coach and academic, has become the only PGA golf professional in South Africa to earn…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-soar-past-maties-varsity-netball-thriller
Eagles soar past Maties in Varsity Netball thriller
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Ntokozo Maseko The North-West University (NWU) Eagles battled hard to secure a 55-41 victory over Maties in a tightly contested Varsity Netball clash. The first quarter of the match set the tone for a physical encounter as both sides pushed to establish dominance. The NWU showed composure in front of goal and edged…http://news.nwu.ac.za/where-dignity-lives-story-mama-vida-and-her-fight-disability-rights-nwu
‘Where dignity lives’: The story of Mama Vida and her fight for disability rights at NWU
On a quiet morning at the Mahikeng Campus of North-West University (NWU), the halls of the Disability Rights Unit hum with purpose. At the heart of it all is Vida Mutlaneng, a disability coordinator whose presence radiates warmth, compassion and an unwavering commitment to justice. Affectionately known as Mama Vida or Mother Theresa by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/goalkeeper-coach-instils-mentality-success
Goalkeeper coach instils mentality of success
Consistency, hard work, teamwork and mental strength are the qualities that make a football team stand out, says Ludwe Mpakumpaku, goalkeeper coach of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Varsity Football team. Ludwe knows what it means to achieve the extraordinary. As former captain of TS Galaxy, he led his side to the historic 2019 Nedbank Cup…http://news.nwu.ac.za/collective-effort-makes-community-sports-tournament-win-win-everyone
Collective effort makes community sports tournament a win-win for everyone
Soccer balls rolled, whistles blew and chess pieces moved quietly as learners from five schools gathered at Maano Secondary School in Mmasutlhe Village for a day of sports organised by the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus Sports Department. The community sports tournament on Friday, 25 July 2025, brought together Maano Secondary…http://news.nwu.ac.za/law-students-receive-practical-training-mahikeng-magistrates-court
Law students receive practical training at Mahikeng Magistrate’s Court
Stepping out of the classroom and into the courtroom, final-year law students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus gained first-hand experience of the South African justice system at work. This is one of the ways the university is exploring to integrate practical training into the curriculum. After their two-week vocational…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sibisis-header-seals-nwu-victory-over-cut
Sibisi’s header seals NWU victory over CUT
Thanks to a decisive second-half header from captain Aphelele Sibisi, the North-West University (NWU) secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Central University of Technology (CUT) in their second round Varsity Football clash on 14 August at the NWU Mahikeng Stadium. The match kicked off with both sides showing intent. Although it was the NWU who…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nursing-students-join-global-collaboration-tackle-health-challenges-online
Nursing students join global collaboration to tackle health challenges online
Nine final-year nursing students from the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently participated in an international collaborative project aimed at developing innovative e-health solutions to address global healthcare challenges. The initiative formed part of the university’s internationalisation efforts and was coordinated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hcl-tech-donation-empowers-students-succeed
HCL Tech donation empowers students to succeed
In a powerful show of commitment to student support and inclusion, the North-West University (NWU) and global technology leader HCL Technologies (HCLTech) hosted a formal handover ceremony on 6 August 2025 at the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The event marked a significant milestone in a growing partnership aimed at fostering access and opportunity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-focuses-turning-agricultural-products-practical-tools
Inaugural lecture focuses on turning agricultural by-products into practical tools
Feed animals in ways that also protect the planet. This was the central message of the inaugural lecture of Prof Kenny Mnisi from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences on 13 August. During his lecture titled “Multipronged nutritional strategies for sustainable animal production and food security”, Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/learners-are-spelling-out-future
Learners are spelling out the future
and by Oscar Mosiane The ability to spell is alive and well, as 100 high school learners demonstrated when they participated in a spelling bee at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU). The event, held on Saturday, 16 August 2025, was a partnership between the NWU and the North West Department of Education. The event…http://news.nwu.ac.za/another-key-international-role-prof-babalola
Another key international role for Prof Babalola
Internationally renowned microbiologist Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola is in the spotlight again. The leader of the Microbial Biotechnology subject group at the North-West University (NWU) has been elected to two strategic committees of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), a global network of science, engineering and medical academies. Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/shaping-biochemists-who-think-beyond-lab-and-seek-make-impact
Shaping biochemists who think beyond the lab and seek to make an impact
In a quiet laboratory on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, a group of postgraduate students huddle over microscopes and data sheets. At the centre of their work is not only the science they are uncovering, but also the mentor guiding them to think beyond experiments and toward the bigger questions of research and contributing to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-thapelo-chaacha-speak-hr-leadership-strategy-summit-2025
Dr Thapelo ChaaCha to speak at HR Leadership & Strategy Summit 2025
Dr Thapelo ChaaCha, deputy director of the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), will be among the distinguished speakers at the HR Leadership & Strategy Summit 2025, taking place in person from 20 to 21 August 2025 at the NH Johannesburg, Sandton. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/third-year-law-team-wins-their-first-ever-mock-trials