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Trailblazer Dube does not dodge any challenge
He never says “no” to anything. Never. This is how people who know Rethabile Dube describe this 25-year-old trailblazer. He is commonly known as just Dube. Everybody knows Dube. Like Cher, Prince, Drake and Madonna. As senior administrative assistant at Graduations and Ceremonies at the North-West University (NWU) his face is well known in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/baanbreker-dube-skroom-vir-geen-uitdaging-nie
Baanbreker Dube skroom vir geen uitdaging nie
Hy sê nooit vir niks “nee” nie. Ooit. Só beskryf diegene wat Rethabile Dube ken dié 25-jarige baanbreker. In universiteit-volksmond is hy slegs bekend as Dube. Almal ken Dube. Soos Cher, Prince, Drake en Madonna. As Senior Administratiewe Assistent by Gradeplegtighede en Seremonies aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is sy gesig alombekend in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-javelin-throwers-achieve-metres-wins
NWU javelin throwers achieve metres of wins
At times, Waldouw Smit’s javelin career was one big question mark. Will he be able to overcome the injuries plaguing him? Will he be able to achieve his potential? Will he be able to surpass the 80 m mark? The answers are “yes”, “yes” and again “yes”. This former learner from the Potchefstroom Gymnasium, who is mentored by Terseus Liebenberg at…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-spiesgooiers-ryg-die-meters
NWU-spiesgooiers ryg die meters in
Daar het by tye vraagtekens oor Waldouw Smit se spiesgooiloopbaan gehang. Gaan hy sy beseringspoke kan afskud? Gaan hy sy potensiaal kan bereik? Gaan hy die 80 m-kerf kan oorskry? Die antwoorde is “ja”, “ja” en nogmaals “ja”. Hierdie voormalige leerder van Potchefstroom Gimnasium wat deur Terseus Liebenberg by die NWU gementor word, was as…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/consumer-sciences/kontak-ons
Kontak ons
Posadres: Noordwes-Universiteit Potchefstroomkampus Privaatsak X6001 Potchefstroom 2520 Fisiese adres: Noordwes-Universiteit Potchefstroomkampus Hoffmanstraat 11 Verbruikerswetenskappe Gebou F15 Potchefstroom 2531 Tel: +27 018 299 2470 Navrae: Personeel Verbruikerswetenskappe Navrae Voorgraadse program…https://news.nwu.ac.za/barefoot-day-one-time-adventure-never-miss
Barefoot Day is a one-time adventure never to miss
Oldrin Masowa Life is a collection of moments, and by giving back, you can make these moments memorable. The North-West University's (NWU’s) Student Campus Council (SCC) on the Potchefstroom Campus recently hosted Barefoot Day, a campaign aimed at giving back to community by donating clothes and food to the less fortunate. True to its name,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mahikeng-campus-scc-joins-forces-mecs-office-encourage-learners
NWU Mahikeng Campus SCC joins forces with MEC’s office to encourage learners
Ontireste Motingwa You should never let your background hold you back. Focus on your education and believe that you can make something of yourself. This was the message MEC of Finance Motlalepula Rosho conveyed to high-school learners during a community outreach programme co-hosted by the Student Campus Council (SCC) of the North-West University…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-professor-bestowed-full-professorship
NWU professor bestowed full professorship
North-West University (NWU) professor in practical theology, Prof Vhumani Magezi, was recently conferred a full professor status at an event held at the university’s Vanderbijlpark Campus. During the event he also delivered his inaugural professorial lecture entitled “African publics and the role of Christianity in fostering ‘human-hood’: a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-noordwes-universiteit-kondig-n-nuwe-voorsitter-en-ondervoorsitter-vir-sy-raad-aan
Die Noordwes-Universiteit kondig ’n nuwe voorsitter en ondervoorsitter vir sy Raad aan
Die Raad van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het op sy vergadering van 23 Junie 2022 ’n nuwe voorsitter en ondervoorsitter verkies. Mnr Bert Sorgdrager, ’n gesoute regskundige met meer as 30 jaar ervaring in die privaat sektor, is as die sesde voorsitter van die NWU Raad verkies. Mnr Obakeng Mongale, ’n ervare staatsamptenaar en die huidige…https://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-announces-new-chairperson-and-deputy-chairperson-its-council
North-West University announces new chairperson and deputy chairperson of its Council
During its meeting on 23 June 2022 the North-West University (NWU) Council elected a new chairperson and deputy chairperson. Mr Bert Sorgdrager, a seasoned legal professional with more than 30 years’ experience in the private sector, was elected as the sixth chairperson of the NWU Council. Mr Obakeng Mongale, an experienced public servant and the…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/node/22894
MBA
You will walk away with real-world skills, international accreditation and pioneering research. The MBA qualification is regarded as the flagship of business training worldwide and at the NWU Business School, we aim to provide just that, a qualification that is accredited and will provide the tools to succeed in the business environment. The NWU…, About, Get your MBA (accredited on NQF level 9) in 2 years, from the NWU Business School. Walk away with real-world skills, international accreditation and pioneering research. Admissionn requirements are a qualification on NQF level 8 (a 4-year professional degree, honours degree or a Post-graduate Diploma) and 3-4 years relevant work experience. The…, Sites and methods of delivery, Since the start of the Covid-19 disruption all classes are delivered online. However, our normal teaching mode is contact classes with simultaneous online teaching. Classes takes place every second Saturday, plus a week-long study school once per semester. Duration: The minimum duration and maximum duration of the MBA programme are respectively…, Admission requirements, Admission to the MBA programme is subjected to strict criteria and in accordance with accredited business schools and best practices. MBA applicants must be in the possession of the following minimum requirements: A completed official application form PLUS a written motivational letter on doing the MBA; and One or more of the following post-school…, Accreditation, Fully HEQC accredited; NQF-level 9 MBA The NWU Business School MBA has been accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). For our students it is a guarantee that they receive business training of the highest international standards. The NWU Business School are also accredited with the Association of African Business Schools (AABS) and is a member…, How to apply/register, Step 1 In order to apply for admission, a prospective student needs to complete an online application and submit all the required supporting documents as indicated in the Guidelines for applicants, namely a CV,a motivational letter, application fee, as well as certified copies of ID document, academic records and related certificates. Applications…, Contact details, Elma Senekal elma.senekal@nwu.ac.za +27 18 299 1379 Chrisna Lloyd chrisna.lloyd@nwu.ac.za +27 18 285 2759 Click here to enquirehttps://news.nwu.ac.za/58-year-old-overcomes-adversity-and-graduates
58-year-old overcomes adversity and graduates
by Angeline Marokoane A need to survive drove North-West University (NWU) alumnus Nombulelo Yoba’s constant pursuit of knowledge. Her perseverance paid off, and the 58-year-old proudly stood out from her young peers as she took the stage to receive her BEd degree in senior phase and further education and training teaching with mathematics…https://news.nwu.ac.za/golden-opportunity-help-vulnerable-learners-become-healthy-adults
Golden opportunity to help vulnerable learners become healthy adults
The surge in lifestyle diseases in South Africa could be halted by paying more attention to the lifestyle choices of young and vulnerable learners, especially in rural areas. “The period of rapid growth and development that occurs in childhood has a profound impact on future health and quality of life enjoyed in adulthood, and represents a golden…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-management-sciences-hosts-community-engagement-workshop
NWU’s Management Sciences hosts a community engagement workshop
By Ontiretse Motingwa The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Management Sciences recently hosted a two-day community engagement workshop for NWU staff, as well as businesses and non-profit organisations around Mahikeng on 21 and 22 June 2022 at the Mahikeng Campus. Prof Sonia Swanepoel, deputy vice-chancellor for community engagement and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-scholars-work-shines-spotlight-indigenous-african-popular-music
North-West university scholars' work shines a spotlight on Indigenous African Popular Music
North-West University (NWU)'s Professor of Journalism, Communication and Media Studies, and Director of Indigenous Language Media in Africa, Prof. Abiodun Salawu and Dr Israel Fadipe, a postdoctoral fellow in ILMA recently released two volumes of their work on Indigenous African Popular music. Titled, Indigenous African Popular music,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/young-nwu-poet-shines-bright
Young NWU poet shines bright
Oldrin Masowa In a race all the runners run, but only the best ones end up on the podium. This is exactly where North-West University (NWU) student and young poet, Lesego Motlhankane, found himself recently. Last year he was crowned the winner of the third AVBOB Poetry competition. Fast forward to 2022, and Lesego finds himself in the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-nominated-most-influential-young-person-north-west-province
NWU alumnus nominated for most influential young person in North West Province
By Ontiretse Motingwa Tebogo Phakedi, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus has been nominated as one of the 50 most influential young people in the North West province. Tebogo, a journalist at the SABC, was nominated after local newspaper Naledi News requested its readers and the general public to nominate young people who they believe are goal…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-cross-country-runner-has-his-sights-set-stars
NWU cross country runner has his sights set on the stars
By Oldrin Masowa North-West University (NWU) student Itumeleng Sesiko is an upcoming athletic star. He won his first national medal at the age of 10 from Athletics South Africa (ASA) and is now on his way to becoming a professional cross country athlete. Itumeleng is set to represent the NWU athletics team at the North West Province N12 ULTRA…https://news.nwu.ac.za/autistic-viewpoint-representation-autism-popular-culture