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Community Sports Outreach Programme inspires young talent in Ramatlabama
The North-West University (NWU) reaffirmed its commitment to community engagement and youth development when its Community Sports Outreach Programme reached schools in the Ramatlabama area on 29 July 2026. Hosted at Melorane Primary School in the Six Hundred Village, with Batloung Secondary School serving as the host school, the initiative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/executive-dean-earns-c2-rating-his-impactful-finance-research
Executive dean earns C2 rating for his impactful finance research
Research that addresses real-world challenges in African economies has earned Prof. Mabutho Sibanda, executive dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, a C2 rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF).The rating, which is valid from 1 January 2026, recognises the research excellence Prof. Sibanda achieved during his tenure…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-irims-concepts
The NWU Integrated Research Integrity Management System (IRIMS): Concepts, Structures, Processes, and Procedures
You are cordially invited to attend "The NWU Integrated Research Integrity Management System (IRIMS): Concepts, Structures, Processes, and Procedures," presented by Prof. Minrie Greeff from the Research Integrity Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation at NWU. This event is open to all academics and postgraduate…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/prof-kp-mokhobo-foundation-annual-lecture
Prof KP Mokhobo Foundation Annual Lecture
The Prof KP Mokhobo Foundation, in partnership with the North-West University (NWU) and the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine, cordially invites you to attend the 2026 Prof KP Mokhobo Foundation Annual Lecture.Join lecture hereClick here to registerClick to see Judge Leeuw's CVhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/what-south-africas-latest-unemployment-figures-mean-generation-still-waiting
What South Africa’s latest unemployment figures mean for a generation still waiting
Millions of young South Africans will vote in November without ever having held stable employment. Persistent unemployment is delaying the point at which an entire generation can become economically independent. Starting a career ten years late carries lifelong consequences for savings, pensions, credit and asset ownership. Families…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cape-towns-tourism-boom-brings-rewards-and-warning
Cape Town’s tourism boom brings rewards – and a warning
Cape Town’s tourism sector is enjoying record visitor numbers and revenue, but its growing dependence on international travellers could leave the city vulnerable if domestic tourism continues to decline.The Cape Town Tourism 2025 Economic Value of Tourism report found that tourists contributed R24.5 billion to the city’s economy during the year,…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair
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The South African Research Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability (CLES) was established in 2018 as one of the SARChI Initiative research chairs of the National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF). The Research Chair is held by the North-West University, and forms part of the Research Unit on Law, Justice…http://news.nwu.ac.za/leading-nwu-actuarial-masters-degree-student-michelle-le-roux
Leading NWU actuarial master’s-degree student: Michelle le Roux
This Women’s Month, the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating females in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Michelle le Roux is studying for an MSc Business Mathematics and Informatics (BMI) at the NWU. She is a Golden Key student and was appointed as the best first-year student at the centre for BMI and the Faculty of Natural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-first-female-athletics-manager-builds-culture-excellence
NWU’s first female athletics manager builds a culture of excellence
The first-ever female athletics manager at the NWU, Tracey Olivier, is a history-maker.Olivier, who has been at the helm as NWU Athletics manager since 2026, is furthering the proud athletics legacy of the university as the proverbial mother of the house – a caring leader with an unrelenting passion for the sport. Athletes see her as someone…http://news.nwu.ac.za/main-kahuna-behind-bodybuilding-excellence-mahikeng-campus
The main kahuna behind bodybuilding excellence on Mahikeng Campus
Bodybuilding has transformed from being a sport into a complete lifestyle for Tshepo Baloyi, the bodybuilding coach on the NWU Mahikeng Campus. Baloyi (29) went through the ranks from athlete to coach on the NWU Mahikeng Campus– a journey that has seen numerous success stories, such as USSA titles in 2024 and 2025 and a runner-up spot in 2026…http://news.nwu.ac.za/biks-graduate-miss-enethealth-sa-official-tsakani-mabenas-journey-recognition
From BIKS graduate to Miss eNetHealth SA Official: Tsakani Mabena’s journey of recognition
For the North-West University (NWU) alumnus Tsakani Mabena, 2026 has marked a significant chapter in her journey as a young advocate for the preservation, promotion and advancement of indigenous knowledge systems (IKS).Tsakani graduated in 2026 with a Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (BIKS), offered by the Department of Science, Technology…Prof Elmarie Slabbert is a professor in Tourism Management at the School of Tourism Management, North-West University (South Africa). She completed her PhD in 2005 and is currently one of the senior researchers at TREES, focusing on travel behaviour, the socio-cultural impact of tourism and marketing issues. Elmarie is the chairperson of the…
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Elmarie Slabbert
Prof Elmarie Slabbert is a professor in Tourism Management at the School of Tourism Management, North-West University (South Africa). She completed her PhD in 2005 and is currently one of the senior researchers at TREES, focusing on travel behaviour, the socio-cultural impact of tourism and marketing issues. Elmarie is the chairperson of the…Prof Elmarie Slabbert is ʼn professor in Toerismebestuur aan die Skool vir Toerismebestuur, Noordwes-Universiteit (Suid-Afrika). Sy voltooi in 2005 haar PhD en is tans een van die senior navorser by TREES, met ʼn fokus op reisgedrag, die sosiokulturele impak van toerisme sowel as bemarkingsaspekte. Elmarie is die voorsitter van die Suid-Afrikaanse…
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Elmarie Slabbert
Prof Elmarie Slabbert is ʼn professor in Toerismebestuur aan die Skool vir Toerismebestuur, Noordwes-Universiteit (Suid-Afrika). Sy voltooi in 2005 haar PhD en is tans een van die senior navorser by TREES, met ʼn fokus op reisgedrag, die sosiokulturele impak van toerisme sowel as bemarkingsaspekte. Elmarie is die voorsitter van die Suid-Afrikaanse…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-chancellor-leads-official-opening-centre-contemporary-identity-and-diversity-studies