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Conference emphasises the importance of involving indigenous knowledge holders to develop smart villages
The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the national Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Nyandeni Local Municipality, recently concluded a two-day conference focused on smart villages, themed “Indigenous Knowledge-led Smart Village Regeneration”. This event attracted participation from a diverse group of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/second-chance-aspiring-engineers-nwu-welcomes-2025-xcel-students
A second chance for aspiring engineers: NWU welcomes 2025 Xcel students
For many aspiring engineers, the disappointment of not qualifying for admission can feel overwhelming. Failing to meet the requirements in key subjects such as mathematics and physical sciences can dash hopes. However, those determined to pursue their dreams now have a lifeline through the North-West University’s (NWU) Xcel programme. On 10…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-research-and-innovation-colloquium-kicks-networking-dinner
NWU Research and Innovation Colloquium kicks off with a networking dinner
The Research and Innovation Colloquium of the North-West University (NWU) commenced in Sun City last night with a reception and networking dinner hosted by the university’s principal and vice-chancellor, Professor Bismark Tyobeka. The event brought together academics and industry leaders to discuss the strategic role of research in driving…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-crowned-miss-gbv-north-west
NWU student crowned Miss GBV North West
By Mafumane Tlhapi and Kealeboga Motshabi North-West University (NWU) student Tsholofelo Hope Batumile has been crowned Miss Gender-Based Violence (GBV) North West. She is a second-year student in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, pursuing an extended Human Resources Management programme. Batumile said she entered the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/seminaar-ondersoek-sosiopolitieke-dinamiek
Seminaar ondersoek sosiopolitieke dinamiek
Die Skool vir Owerheidstudies aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs ’n insiggewende bespreking oor die dinamiek van stedelike konflik in Suid-Afrika gehad, waar die konflikoplossingskundige Andre Vlok opgetree het. Dr Seshupo Mosala, ’n dosent by die Skool vir Owerheidstudies, en Katlego Mbali Sekwele, deeltydse lektor by Vuselela TVET…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-dedication-long-service-awards-ceremony
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates dedication at Long Service Awards ceremony
On 13 February 2025, the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) hosted a heart-warming Long Service Awards ceremony at Tsebonokeng Hall, coinciding with the official academic opening of the university. The event was a fitting tribute to the unwavering commitment and dedication of employees who have played a vital role in shaping…http://news.nwu.ac.za/political-economy-south-africas-budget-impacts-you
The political economy of South Africa’s budget impacts you
By Michelle Meixieira Groenewald Welcome to a budget we need to pass under the Government of National Unity. South Africa’s budget speech was scheduled to take place on the 19th of February, and has now been postponed to the 12th of March. The Public Finance Management Act requires that the annual budget is tabled before the start of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/siya-kolisi-residence-officially-opened
Siya Kolisi Residence officially opened
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Siya Kolisi Residence was officially opened on Monday, 24 February by South Africa’s iconic Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi. His coach and mentor, Dr Rassie Erasmus, was also in attendance to unveil the university’s new Invictus Residence. The Siya Kolisi Residence will primarily be used by students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsers-het-ontdek-dat-kameeldoringbome-die-groei-van-lammers-en-hulle-vleisgehalte-verbeter
Navorsers het ontdek dat kameeldoringbome die groei van lammers en hulle vleisgehalte verbeter
In die droë, sanderige grond van Suider-Afrika bring ’n geharde vegter sy kant: Vachellia erioloba, meer bekend as die kameeldoring. Hierdie geharde boom wat voorheen onder die genus Acacia as Acacia erioloba geklassifiseer was, word ook ’n kameeldoring in Afrikaans of ’n mokala-boom genoem. Die kameeldoring floreer regoor Suid-Afrika, Botswana…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-discover-natural-feed-supplement-boosts-lamb-growth-and-meat-quality
Researchers discover natural feed supplement that boosts lamb growth and meat quality
By Gofaone Motsamai In the dry, sandy soils of southern Africa, a rugged survivor stands tall: Vachellia erioloba, more commonly known as the camel thorn. Once classified under the genus Acacia as Acacia erioloba, this hardy tree is also called the giraffe thorn, mokala tree, or kameeldoring in Afrikaans. Occurring across South Africa,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-rassie-erasmus-delivers-guest-lecture
Dr Rassie Erasmus delivers guest lecture
He has a recipe for success, and he knows how to collect the trophies. One of South Africa’s favourite sons, Dr Rassie Erasmus, was a welcome sight back at the North-West University (NWU) when he delivered his first guest lecture since being awarded an honorary doctorate in 2024. The lecture, entitled From the Sidelines to the Spotlight:…http://news.nwu.ac.za/aicpa-cimas-exclusive-academic-dinner-accelerating-leadership-finance-education
AICPA & CIMA’s Exclusive Academic Dinner: Accelerating leadership in finance education
On 18 February 2025, a distinguished group of academics gathered at the Fireroom, Montecasino, for the exclusive AICPA & CIMA event, Accelerate & Lead: Dinner with Academics. Hosted by Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA, President of CIMA and Chairman of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the evening provided…http://news.nwu.ac.za/poem-born-emotion-belonging-and-pride
A poem born from emotion, belonging and pride
With a pen in hand, first-year student Nompumelelo Mphoreng enjoyed the sunrise over the North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus as it created golden reflections on the river. As a fresh voice in the NWU community she found herself fascinated by the essence of her new home. The result? A poem titled A Symphony of Knowledge and Unity,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-david-luke-calls-stronger-african-trade-ties
Prof David Luke calls for stronger African trade ties
Prof David Luke, professor of Practice and strategic director of the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, gave a thought-provoking public lecture hosted by the TRADE research focus area at the North-West University (NWU). In his lecture Prof Luke emphasised the importance of regional trade and economic integration to Africa’s development. He…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-memorial-lecture-honour-dr-aziz-pahad
NWU hosts memorial lecture in honour of Dr Aziz Pahad
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu The memory of the late Dr Aziz Pahad, liberation struggle veteran and diplomat, lives on. The North-West University’s (NWU) Mahikeng Campus hosted the inaugural Provincial Memorial Lecture in his honour on 25 February 2025. The theme of the lecture was "The insurgent diplomat: lessons from the life and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-hosts-find-your-next-y-presenter-talent-search
Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts 'Find your next Y presenter' talent search
The Arts and Culture Department of the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, in collaboration with YFM, recently held a "Find your next Y presenter" talent search. This presenter search is part of the festive activities leading up to the annual First-Year Carnival Celebrations, which will take place next month. The carnival is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fragile-state-south-africas-political-and-economic-landscape-what-do
The fragile state of South Africa’s political and economic landscape: What to do?
Uncertainty springs eternal in the South African political landscape, or so it would seem. The Government of National Unity (GNU) has yet to find its feet, and cohesion has not been one of its hallmarks. According to Professor Kedibone Phago, Director of the School for Government Studies at the North-West University (NWU), there is much to be…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eden-roots-donation-will-enhance-research-beekeeping
Eden Roots donation will enhance research in beekeeping
By Gofaone Motsamai and Oscar Mosiane In a significant step towards advancing agricultural research and community development, Eden Roots – a bee farming enterprise based in Tloung Village, Mahikeng – donated a honey extractor to the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Crop Science subject group on 28 February 2025. The honey extractor will be…http://news.nwu.ac.za/scholars-harness-theology-and-social-work-address-father-absence-south-africa
Scholars harness theology and social work to address father absence in South Africa
The absence of fathers in households is more than a family issue, it is a societal crisis with lasting consequences for individuals and communities. Prof Fazel Freeks from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology and Prof Elzahne Simeon de Jager from the subject group Social Work are leading a community engagement project to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-dard-launch-agri-hub-enhance-agricultural-development-north-west