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Credit access challenges for South African smallholder farmers
Agriculture, a sector highly vulnerable to climate change, relies heavily on credit to invest in modern technology for efficiency and production. Despite this, many smallholder farmers in South Africa remain excluded from commercial bank loans, even though they make up a significant portion of the farming population. A study titled “Access to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-contributes-un-human-rights-council-discussions-childrens-rights
Academic contributes to UN Human Rights Council discussions on children’s rights
Prof Klaus Beiter from the Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) participated in the intergovernmental working group of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva from 1 to 3 September 2025. During this time the working group evaluated proposals for a fourth Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-health-sciences-teaching-team-honoured-national-award
Faculty of Health Sciences teaching team honoured with national award
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating a major achievement after its Understanding the World of Health teaching team was named one of the winners of the 2025 National University Teaching Award (NUTA). They received the NUTA award in category 3: A Collaboration of Academics who have shown innovation in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/voices-river-plant-seeds-greatness
Voices of the River plant Seeds of Greatness
By Gofaone Motsamai On a winter’s day in June 2025, the harmonies of the North-West University (NWU) Voices of the River choir filled a recording studio. Less than two months later, on 22 August, the choir released their debut extended play (EP) collection, Seeds of Greatness. Beyond its artistic significance, Seeds of Greatness also carries…http://news.nwu.ac.za/partnership-aims-boost-financial-literacy-among-students
Partnership aims to boost financial literacy among students
The North-West University (NWU) is actively reinforcing its dedication to student success by recently partnering with Blackbullion, a digital platform designed to build financial literacy. This partnership desires to give students the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money wisely during their time at the NWU and beyond. “This…http://news.nwu.ac.za/emotional-welfare-south-african-teachers-crisis-cannot-be-ignored
The emotional welfare of South African teachers: a crisis that cannot be ignored
At a time when teachers are so often regarded as the unsung heroes of society, growing attention is being paid to the emotional burden they carry on a daily basis. The question is no longer whether teachers are under pressure, but rather how long they can withstand it without severe consequences for their own well-being and for the future of South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/minderheidsiening-van-die-mbk-was-n-beter-oordeelsbesluit
Minderheidsiening van die MBK was ’n beter oordeelsbesluit
Soos algemeen te wagte was, het die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) van die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank (SARB) op 18 September besluit (met ’n 4- teen 2-stemming) om vir eers sy rentekoersverlagingingsiklus te staak. In sy kommentaar op die besluit sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, dat die MBK…http://news.nwu.ac.za/minority-mpc-view-was-better-judgement-call
Minority MPC view was the better judgement call
As was widely expected, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decided (by a 4 to 2 vote) on 18 September to again pause its interest rate easing cycle for now. In commenting on this decision, Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the MPC saw the risks…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ready-take-court-semi-final-clash-against-uj
NWU ready to take the court in semi-final clash against UJ
The North-West University (NWU) knows that pool-stage victories count for nothing when it comes to knockout netball. Having already defeated the University of Johannesburg (UJ) earlier in the Varsity Netball tournament, the Eagles are preparing for a rematch that will decide who advances to the final on 22 September. Head coach Elsunet du…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cities-struggle-deliver-south-africas-constitutional-promise-social-justice
Cities struggle to deliver on South Africa’s constitutional promise of social justice
Three decades into democracy, South Africa’s cities remain central to the country’s pursuit of social justice but continue to fall short. That was the message from Prof Oliver Fuo, SARChI Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability (CLES), during his inaugural lecture on 4 September at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-bridges-beyond-graduation-research-highlights-power-relationship-marketing-fostering-loyal
Building bridges beyond graduation: research highlights power of relationship marketing in fostering loyal alumni
At a time when the role of higher-education institutions (HEIs) is increasingly tied to their relevance and impact in society, alumni have emerged as one of the most vital stakeholders in driving institutional success and community development. Groundbreaking research by Dr Anna Maria Matthysen, titled “Relationship marketing as foundation for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/campus-serenade-competition-wows-audiences-again
Campus Serenade competition wows audiences again
By Gosego Phutieagae The long-standing tradition of sold-out performances and excited audiences once again greeted the annual Campus Serenade (Sêr) competition at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus. The three-day cultural showcase featured high-energy music and vocal performances by students from the campus residences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-weighs-constitutional-court-ruling-surname-laws
NWU academic weighs in on Constitutional Court ruling on surname laws
The Constitutional Court’s recent decision in Jordaan and Others v Minister of Home Affairs has reshaped how South Africans approach surname changes after marriage. The judgment declared sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act unconstitutional for restricting surname changes to women, finding that the provisions reinforced outdated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-documents-indigenous-names-frogs-and-reptiles
Academic documents the indigenous names of frogs and reptiles
Naming 136 frog species and 407 reptile species in nine South African cultures has been the focus of Fortunate Mafeta Phaka, senior postdoctoral researcher of herptile-human interactions at the North-West University (NWU). His project has produced the first comprehensive analysis of indigenous naming and classification of these species. “There…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-claim-2025-pirates-grand-challenge-title
NWU Eagles claim the 2025 Pirates Grand Challenge title
In a battle of experience versus youth, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles emerged triumphant on Saturday, 20 September, with a well-matched 23-16 victory over Pirates Rugby Club, claiming the 2025 Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge title. The intense physicality of the match was reflected in the scoreboard, with both teams giving their all…http://news.nwu.ac.za/raphael-ntumba-appointed-national-university-bodybuilding-coach
Raphael Ntumba appointed national university bodybuilding coach
The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating a historic achievement as its bodybuilding coach, Raphael Ntumba, has been appointed as the University Sports South Africa (USSA) bodybuilding coach for 2025. USSA is the official governing body for all sports played at South African tertiary education institutions. It…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-bodybuilding-team-shines-national-ifbb-championship
Vanderbijlpark Campus bodybuilding team shines at National IFBB Championship
The Vanderbijlpark Campus at the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating a momentous victory after its bodybuilding team delivered an exceptional performance at the National International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Championship, held in Durban from 11 to 14 September 2025. The team, made up of six dedicated athletes,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/broadcasters-share-lessons-journalism
Broadcasters share lessons in journalism
By Gofaone Motsamai Textbook learning can only take one so far in the world of broadcasting. What counts is real experience behind the microphone. Students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus were all ears when two radio and television journalists visited the campus to share what it takes to succeed in the field. On 5…http://news.nwu.ac.za/it-young-people-create-multilingual-internet
It is up to young people to create a multilingual internet
Gosego Phutieagae and Phenyo Mokgothu If young people take ownership of their linguistic future, they can ensure that the internet becomes multilingual. This call to action to the youth was made during the North-West University’s (NWU’s) 2025 Language Awareness Week. The week featured colloquiums with traditional leaders and scholars,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professors-strengthen-ties-nicolaus-copernicus-university