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Building inclusive cities one conversation at a time
In an effort to continuously pave the way towards building sustainable communities, the Faculty of Law’s Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability (CLES), funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) as part of its South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI), recently held its second critical conversation of the year.Themed “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/animal-health-centre-builds-bridge-between-classrooms-and-communities
Animal health centre builds a bridge between classrooms and communities
For many farmers and animal owners in the North West Province, access to animal healthcare can determine the health of their livestock, household income and food security. At the North-West University (NWU), the Dale Bieghle Animal Health Centre has become a link between academic training and community service, providing animal healthcare while…http://news.nwu.ac.za/serious-play-chhp-lays-brickwork-stronger-communication
Serious play at CHHP lays the brickwork for stronger communication
Effective communication is essential for organisational success, yet many teams struggle with meaningful engagement, collaboration and problem-solving. This is especially true in increasingly digital workplaces where online interactions often replace face-to-face communication. A practical way to improve communication by making conversations…http://news.nwu.ac.za/weight-what-remains-ga-ke-se-bope-ga-se-ipope-fragments-what-we-carry
The Weight of What Remains, Ga ke se bope ga se ipope - Fragments of what we Carry
By Khumo Sebambo Ga ke se bope ga se ipope: Fragments of What We Carry is Lerato Motaung's third solo exhibition. Showing at the North-West University (NWU) Gallery, Motaung brings together secondhand luggage and pallets—materials that continue his exploration from his previous solo exhibition, Whispers of what was, shown at Constitution Hill…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-economic-update-challenges-students-become-job-creators-not-just-job-seekers
NWU Economic Update challenges students to become job creators, not just job seekers
Against the backdrop of South Africa's persistent youth unemployment crisis, the North-West University (NWU) hosted its Economic Update under the theme Umuntu Omusha – "Education for Jobs in Our Economy", challenging students to rethink their role in the economy by becoming adaptable graduates, innovative entrepreneurs and ethical leaders capable…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-athlete-spotlight-danielle-verster
NWU athlete spotlight: Danielle Verster
By Michelle HammannDanielle Verster has been in the running game for most of her life. She is currently a North-West University (NWU) student-athlete and has been sponsored by Nike for five years. She has been to numerous countries for athletics championships, mostly for the 1 500 m or 800 m, and for cross-country events. She is well-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-next-tourism-boom-may-begin-its-churches
South Africa's next tourism boom may begin in its churches
For decades South Africa has sold itself to the world through lions, beaches and vineyards. Yet one of its largest untapped tourism assets attracts millions of people every year without featuring prominently in national tourism strategies. It is not wildlife or wine. It is faith.Religious and sacred tourism has quietly become one of the fastest-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-entrepreneurs-do-not-need-another-business-plan
South Africa's entrepreneurs do not need another business plan
Walk into almost any entrepreneurship workshop in South Africa and the ritual is familiar.Someone hands out a business-plan template. Boxes must be completed. Markets analysed. Revenue streams estimated. Risks quantified. Funding projections prepared.Only afterwards comes the awkward silence.Many participants have never written a business plan…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-running-out-political-enemies
South Africa is running out of political enemies
"The real divide in South African politics may no longer be between left and right, liberation and opposition, or even government and opposition. It may increasingly be between those who continue searching for political enemies and those prepared to confront structural constraints that have no face, no party and no obvious villain."Prof. Joseph…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-staff-contribute-shaping-future-student-affairs-nasdev-best-practice-summit
NWU Staff at the NASDEV Best Practice Summit
The 30th National Association of Student Development Practitioners (NASDEV) Best Practice Summit, held at the University of Cape Town from 24 to 27 June 2026, brought together higher education leaders, student affairs professionals and practitioners from across South Africa under the theme, "30 Years of Positioning Student Affairs for Impact:…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-calls-stronger-support-systems-protect-sas-vulnerable-children
Academic calls for stronger support systems to protect SA’s vulnerable children
South Africa’s children face increasing risks of abuse and neglect, while the professionals responsible for protecting them often work within systems that limit their ability to respond effectively.This was the message delivered by North-West University (NWU) academic, Prof. Elmien Crofford from the Faculty of Health Sciences, during her inaugural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/soil-science-students-fly-south-african-flag-global-stage
Soil Science students fly the South African flag on the global stage
Soil Science students from the North-West University (NWU) proved that excellence goes beyond rankings when they represented South Africa at a recent international soil judging competition, competing against some of the top young soil scientists in the world.Facing a field of 18 international teams and 72 students from across the globe, the South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/africas-classrooms-must-embrace-ai-without-abandoning-human-centred-education
Africa's classrooms must embrace AI without abandoning human-centred education
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping education across the globe, offering unprecedented opportunities to personalise learning, improve access to knowledge and ease administrative burdens. However, Africa's education systems must ensure that technological innovation strengthens, rather than replaces, the human relationships at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/book-sponsorship-sparks-new-chapter-indigenous-knowledge-classrooms
Book sponsorship sparks new chapter for indigenous knowledge in classrooms
A significant sponsorship of 5100 copies of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: An authoritative guide for South African teachers is set to expand access to this vital educational resource across North West and beyond. The donation, valued at approximately R1,8 million, marks a major step forward in efforts to integrate indigenous knowledge into both…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cricket-bat-turned-curiosity-passion
A cricket bat that turned curiosity into passion
Many athletes dream of greatness from the moment they can walk, but for North-West University’s (NWU) student-athlete La-Morgane Massyn, it all started with curiosity and a cricket bat. At the age of nine, he first tried out for his school cricket team.Massyn did not know what to expect, but he enjoyed it straight away, and that afternoon at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-first-year-part-top-22-science-and-maths-students-south-africa
NWU first-year part of the top 22 science and maths students in South Africa
By Michelle HammannEvery year, the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Brilliants Programme honours 22 top-performing students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related (STEM-related) study fields. For 2026, Caitlin Mans, a first-year Bachelor of Science student (BSc) in Biological Sciences with Microbiology and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mahikeng-campus-dances-its-way-third-consecutive-ussa-crown
Mahikeng Campus dances its way to third consecutive USSA crown
The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus dancesport team has cemented its place among the leading university dance teams in South Africa after securing its third consecutive University Sports South Africa (USSA) Dancesport title.The team defended its national crown during the 2026 USSA Dancesport Winter Tournament, which took place from 28…http://news.nwu.ac.za/constitutions-must-serve-citizens-not-political-power
Constitutions must serve citizens, not political power
As debates over constitutional reforms intensify in parts of Africa, a North-West University (NWU) legal expert has cautioned that changes to a country’s highest law should not be judged by the political interests they advance, but by their ability to protect democracy for future generations.Advocate Mpho Justice Khoza, a constitutional law expert…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-elected-president-southern-african-universities-staff-sports-association
Academic elected president of Southern African Universities Staff Sports Association
The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its leadership footprint across southern Africa. Prof. Daniel Metsileng, deputy director of the School of Economic Sciences, was elected as the new president of the Southern African Universities Staff Sports Association (SAUSSA).Prof. Metsileng was elected during the SAUSSA Annual General…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mahikeng-women-bodybuilders-redefine-strength-male-dominated-sport