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Recognising the wisdom of generations: DSTI and universities advance indigenous knowledge through RPL
For generations, indigenous knowledge holders have preserved African healing systems, cultural practices and ways of understanding the world without formal recognition. A partnership between the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and three universities has now completed a pilot project aimed at changing that by formally…http://news.nwu.ac.za/entrepreneurship-and-innovation-hub-moves-vision-impact
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub moves from vision to impact
Senior business and provincial government leaders have seen for themselves what young entrepreneurs can do with support from entrepreneurially minded partners such as the North-West University (NWU) and its North West Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub. Around 40 entrepreneurs presented their business ideas to a provincial judging panel…http://news.nwu.ac.za/kgodiso-development-fund-partners-nwu-advance-climate-resilient-farming-north-west-0
Kgodiso Development Fund partners with NWU to advance climate-resilient farming in the North West
The Kgodiso Development Fund (KDF), in partnership with the North-West University (NWU), is making significant progress on a flagship agricultural development initiative aimed at supporting emerging commercial farmers and strengthening food security in South Africa.The NWU -Kgodiso Project is establishing an integrated, research-driven platform to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/when-stars-outshine-team
When stars outshine the team
South Africa went into its World Cup match against South Korea without Teboho Mokoena, and much of the national conversation focused on one question: Could Bafana Bafana cope without him? They did. Bafana Bafana beat South Korea 1-0 and advanced to the Round of 32, a result that shifted the debate from individual absence to collective…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-wahl-bartman-became-situ-national-commissioner-police-one-day-30-june-2026
How Wahl Bartman became the ‘in situ’ National Commissioner of Police for one day: 30 June 2026
By Cobus Steenkamp, lecturer and researcher in police practice at the Nort-West University. On 30 June 2026, as South Africa prepares for widespread anti-illegal immigration protests, the South African Police Service will not stand alone. It cannot. The Fidelity Security Group — a private commercial enterprise — is set to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/xenophobic-tendencies-will-kill-our-south-african-dream
Xenophobic tendencies will kill our South African dream
Twice I was there when South Africa was the centre of the universe. The last decade of the 20th century heralded the arrival of a nation poised to lead through moral example, as we pledged never again to repeat our tainted history. Today, many citizens threaten violence against foreigners, and once again we face becoming one of the world's…http://news.nwu.ac.za/honouring-leader-who-helped-shape-nwu
Honouring a leader who helped shape the NWU
There are people who pass through institutions, and then there are people who become part of them woven into the very fabric of what an organisation stands for. Bert Sorgdrager belongs to the latter. On the 17th of June, the North-West University (NWU) gathered to bid farewell to a man whose name has been synonymous with principled leadership…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-nwu-experts-can-help-you-mens-mental-health-awareness-month
How NWU experts can help you: Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
By Michelle Hammann Men who are struggling with their mental health seek treatment less often than women. This is in part due to the ongoing stigma against men who ask for mental health support. At the North-West University (NWU), Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month in June is centred around making male students and staff aware of how they can…http://news.nwu.ac.za/conference-places-collaboration-heart-research-and-societal-impact
Conference places collaboration at the heart of research and societal impact
For many who grew up in the 1990s, Captain Planet was the environmental superhero who could only be summoned when five young Planeteers united the powers of earth, fire, wind, water and heart. It was this familiar image that Prof. Habib Noorbhai, deputy dean for research, innovation, community engagement and postgraduate studies in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/spectator-national-leader-prince-motaung-chair-ussa-dancesport
From spectator to national leader: Prince Motaung to chair USSA Dancesport
A seat in the audience at a Strictly Come Dancing show in 2010 changed the course of Prince Motaung’s life. Sixteen years later, the head coach of dancesport on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has gone from spectator to competitor, from champion to administrator, after having been appointed chairperson of University Sport South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/spirit-madiba-lives-nwu
The spirit of Madiba lives on at the NWU
On 5 December, 2013, the world stood still as it mourned the passing of a man who transcended being a statesman. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was that, and so much more. He left a legacy cast in iron and forged in a fire of passion for humanity. No prison cell could restrain his ideals, no sounds of suppression, intimidation or fear could…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mandela-day-choose-your-legacy-nwu
Mandela Day: Choose your legacy at the NWU
By Michelle HammannMandela Day is an international annual celebration on 18 July to commemorate late president Nelson Mandela’s lasting legacy. People around the world are encouraged to make Mandela’s principles and values part of their lives. “It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build,” Nelson…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-nwu-law-clinic-building-strengthen-legal-education-and-access-justice
New NWU Law Clinic building to strengthen legal education and access to justice
For law students, the new dedicated Law Clinic building on the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) will turn legal theory into real-world practice. For members of the public, private consultation rooms ensure privacy and dignity. These are some of the benefits that students and the public will experience when the Faculty of Law…http://news.nwu.ac.za/deputy-minister-urges-law-students-build-careers-strengthen-justice
Deputy Minister urges law students to build careers that strengthen justice
According to the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, the legal profession is a public service and a calling rather than simply a career.Addressing law students at a career expo held as part of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mandela Day programme, he emphasised the importance of purpose and integrity when…http://news.nwu.ac.za/greatest-age-discovery-still-ahead-us
The greatest age of discovery is still ahead of us
Prof. Jeffrey Mphahlele, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation, Community Engagement, Postgraduate Studies with assigned function of the Vanderbijlpark CampusBy Prof. Jeffrey Mphahlele, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation, Community Engagement, Postgraduate Studies with assigned function of the Vanderbijlpark CampusApathy…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-receives-south-africas-top-aquatic-science-honour
Academic receives South Africa's top aquatic science honour
Years of research into aquatic ecosystems, student mentorship and international scientific collaboration have earned North-West University (NWU) researcher Prof. Nico Smit one of the highest honours in aquatic sciences in South Africa.Prof. Smit received the Southern African Society of Aquatic Scientists (SASAqS) Gold Medal on 1 July 2026, during…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mandela-day-initiative-leaves-lasting-mark-ipeleng-primary-school
Mandela Day initiative leaves a lasting mark at Ipeleng Primary School
A Mandela Day initiative by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education has left more than fresh paint and renovated classrooms at Ipeleng Primary School in Montshiwa Township. The project aimed to improve the learning environment of the school while reinforcing the long-term commitment of the university to community engagement…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-empowers-next-generation-student-leaders
NWU empowers the next generation of student leaders
One hundred and twenty prospective student leaders from across the North-West University's (NWU's) three campuses took part in the 2026 Senior Prestige Leadership Programme, an initiative presented by Student Life to develop values-driven leaders equipped to make a meaningful contribution within the University and beyond.The programme, held during…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chhp-champions-scientific-approach-performance-driven-training
CHHP champions a scientific approach to performance-driven training
Talent alone is not enough to take a team or individual to peak performance in sport, but talent combined with science can take athletes and sportspeople farther and faster, according to the Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) of the North-West University (NWU).Sport performance is becoming increasingly complex as athletes and coaches…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ancient-knowledge-still-shapes-modern-livestock-farming