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http://news.nwu.ac.za/two-tracks-one-path-nwu-alumna-navigates-cybersecurity-and-songwriting

Two tracks, one path, as NWU alumna navigates cybersecurity and songwriting

Information Technology Security and music composition are not as far removed from each other as they might seem. Ask Bonolo Phiri, North-West University alumna. Bonolo studied Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at the NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus, and completed her degree in 2017. She begins her mornings reviewing security policies. By…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/vat-discretion-under-scrutiny-study-probes-tax-commissioners-powers

VAT discretion under scrutiny: Study probes Tax Commissioner’s powers

What happens when tax law allows one person the final say? A new study investigates how discretionary powers granted to the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) under the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Act affect both taxpayers and the principle of fairness in tax administration. A study led by Sizakele Zamokuhle Ngwenya, a North-…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-sews-scrubs-and-lots-socks-nursing

NWU student sews scrubs and lots of socks for nursing

By Gofaone Motsamai Stitch by stitch, management student Joel Malesela Khoela has created a tailoring business whose sewing is so skilled that nurses of the future trust him to produce their protective attire. His company, Joel Stitch by Stitch TA Patrao (Pty) Ltd, recently completed a large tailoring order for the Faculty of Health Sciences…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/residence-homecoming-brings-alumni-back-purpose

Residence homecoming brings alumni back with purpose

By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu It was not only a return to where student life had begun; this residence homecoming was also the start of something new and an opportunity to pay it forward. The Residence Homecoming at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus took place on 4 and 5 July. Hosted by the Alumni Relations…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-staff-wellness-broadens-avenues-healing

NWU Staff-Wellness broadens avenues for healing

The Staff-Wellness office at the North-West University (NWU) acknowledges the unique challenges that men encounter and affirms their right to receive support. In a significant step towards prioritising men’s mental health and emotional well-being, they hosted an innovative men-only online seminar centred around the theme “Managing emotions and…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/soil-sleuths-highveld-why-local-knowledge-still-matters

The soil sleuths of the Highveld: Why local knowledge still matters

Soil – humble, overlooked and often taken for granted – is one of the most vital resources on Earth. Yet, understanding its complex chemistry remains a scientific challenge, particularly in the vast, varied landscapes of South Africa. A recent study by Anru-Louis Kock, Prudence Dimakatso Ramphisa-Nghondzweni and George Van Zijl from the North-…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/allure-stardom-how-celebrity-casting-shaping-musical-theatre

The allure of stardom: How celebrity casting is shaping musical theatre

Musical theatre, a vibrant blend of song, dance and drama, has long been a playground for the audacious and the talented. Star and celebrity have always been a staple for glittering marquees of Broadway to the neon-lit stages of the West End, however this has in recent decades become a contentious issue as celebrity as a concept has undergone…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/consumer-sciences-students-explore-power-bacon

Consumer Sciences students explore the power of bacon

What happens when science and taste come together in a delicious collaboration? For a group of final-year Consumer Sciences students at the North-West University (NWU), it meant diving into the world of sensory food research with bacon* taking centre stage. The fourth-year students recently completed their research project that brought real-…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/stars-prof-abebe

To the stars with Prof Abebe

Prof Amare Abebe, research director at the Centre for Space Research, was recently appointed as the new president of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS). AfAS is the continent's primary professional body promoting astronomy research, education and outreach. It also plays a key role in positioning Africa as a global hub for astronomical…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/sasol-foundation-deepens-nwu-partnership-drive-postgraduate-success

Sasol Foundation deepens NWU partnership to drive postgraduate success

By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu A partnership with the common goal of producing researchers ready to respond to the needs of society has unlocked full bursaries for nine postgraduate chemistry students from the North-West University (NWU). This is one of the results of the ongoing partnership between the university and the Sasol…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-present-research-traditional-cannabis-use-international-conference

NWU students present research on traditional cannabis use at international conference

By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu Cannabis is much more than a plant for South Africa’s traditional healers; it is part of a spiritual practice and a tool for healing in our communities, according to five postgraduate students from the North-West University’s (NWU) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. They presented their…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/digitising-government-procurement-could-curb-fraud-and-corruption-and-enhance-efficiency

Digitising government procurement could curb fraud and corruption and enhance efficiency

Digitising manual procurement processes in government could assist in curbing corruption and bolster a culture of accountability. This is according to PhD graduate Dr Lawrence Moetapele Mojaki of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA). Dr Mojaki is a deputy director for supply chain management at the GPAA and recently completed…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-hosts-inaugural-alumni-and-friends-sports-day

Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts Inaugural Alumni and Friends Sports Day

The North-West University’s (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus burst into life on June 16 as it welcomed back former students, staff, and community partners for its inaugural Alumni and Friends Sports Fun Day. The event, held on Youth Day, blended athletic energy with heartfelt reconnection, marking a new chapter in alumni engagement through the unifying…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/human-movement-science-students-gain-hands-exposure

Human movement science students to gain hands-on exposure

In a partnership that aims to provide students with hands-on experience and practical exposure aligned with their academic curriculum, the School of Human Movement Science at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has embarked on a transformative collaboration with the North West Provincial Department of Art, Culture, Sports and…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/electronic-voting-seminar-sparks-critical-debate-mahikeng

Electronic voting seminar sparks critical debate in Mahikeng

By Gofaone Motsamai Concerns over cost, access and digital readiness dominated discussions at a seminar on the feasibility of introducing electronic voting (e-voting) in South Africa hosted by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The seminar on 12 June 2025 at the Mahikeng Hotel School had the theme “Technology in electoral democracy…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-gallery-opens-new-doors-i-hope-you-dance-exhibition

NWU Gallery opens new doors with I Hope You Dance exhibition

“The dance. I miss the dance. I miss the discipline, the sweating, the emotions, the sensations … When I danced, nothing else existed.” – Johnny Clegg, Scatterling of Africa Quoting these evocative words during his keynote address, North-West University (NWU) vice-chancellor and principal, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, officially opened the newly…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-secures-nrf-tier-1-research-chair-cities-law-and-environmental-sustainability

Faculty of Law secures NRF Tier 1 Research Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability

A change in leadership has set a new course for one of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) most strategically positioned research chairs. The National Research Foundation (NRF) has officially upgraded the South African Research Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability (CLES) to a Tier 1 position and appointed a new chairholder, Prof…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-southern-african-frog-app-making-splash

New southern African frog app is making a splash

It is late at night and above you stretches the vast expanse of the Southern African sky that stretches to eternity. You are alone with your thoughts, or at least you think you are. Suddenly, your senses are jolted awake by an unexpected sound. You look around, but see nothing. Then you hear it again: “Ribbit-ribbit… ribbit-ribbit…” You take out…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-shares-expertise-sustainable-agriculture

Academic shares expertise on sustainable agriculture

Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Microbiology subject group recently visited the National Potato Innovation Centre in Scotland. She delivered a seminar on her pioneering research into rhizosphere microbiomes and their role in developing sustainable agroecosystems. Her seminar, held in Invergowrie on 23…

 

http://news.nwu.ac.za/real-men-cry-too-alumni-workshop-breaks-silence-mens-mental-health

Real men cry too: Alumni workshop breaks the silence on men’s mental health

By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu It was not just a gathering; it was a breaking of the silence around men’s mental health struggles. On 26 June 2025, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus became a space where men exchanged ego for honesty, and bravado for openness. The NWU alumni men’s mental health workshop brought…

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