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Waarom ons nie ons vleilande aan hulle lot moet oorlaat nie
’n Gebrek aan ’n bewustheid oor ons vleilande kan katastrofiese gevolge vir Suid-Afrika se biodiversiteit hê. Vleilande speel ’n kritieke rol in die bewaring van biodiversiteit, waterbestuur en die heenkome van gemeenskappe, maar groot landbou-uitbreiding, stedelike ontwikkeling en industriële aktiwiteite beteken dat hierdie noodsaaklike…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-we-shouldnt-hang-our-wetlands-out-dry
Why we shouldn’t hang our wetlands out to dry
A lack of awareness of our wetlands can have catastrophic consequences for South Africa’s biodiversity. Wetlands play a critical role in biodiversity conservation, water management and community livelihoods, but extensive agricultural expansion, urban development and industrial activities mean that these vital ecosystems are increasingly under…http://news.nwu.ac.za/botanist-acknowledged-his-remarkable-contribution
Botanist acknowledged for his remarkable contribution
Prof Stefan Siebert from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences was awarded the prestigious South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) Silver Medal at the recent 49th Annual SAAB conference at the University of Zululand’s Richard’s Bay Campus. This prestigious award was made in acknowledgement of his…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/staatsrede-2024-daar-steeds-onafgehandelde-sake-op-die-nasionale-agenda
Staatsrede 2024: daar is steeds onafgehandelde sake op die nasionale agenda
Daar is steeds baie onafgehandelde sake op die nasionale agenda, insluitende ’n meer samehangende oorkoepelende ekonomiese plan vir baie groter inklusiewe arbeidsryke groei. In sy kommentaar op die 2024-staatsrede, wys prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, daarop dat, soos dit te wagte was, daar…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sona-2024-there-still-unfinished-business-national-agenda
SONA 2024: there is still “unfinished business” on the national agenda
There is still much “unfinished business” on the national agenda, including a more coherent overall economic plan for much higher job-rich inclusive growth. In commenting on the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA), Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, points out that, as expected, prior to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-suid-afrikaanse-minibustaxibedryf-n-beeld-van-gevange-gebruikers-en-n-gebrek-aan-regulering
Die Suid-Afrikaanse minibustaxibedryf: ’n Beeld van gevange gebruikers en ’n gebrek aan regulering
Die minibustaxibedryf is – ten spyte van populêre opinie – meer georganiseerd as wat algemeen geglo word. Die taxibedryf leen homself tot ernstige korrupsie en twyfelagtige wetstoepassingspraktyke, wat die betrokkenes aan ’n baie hoë risiko blootstel. Die taxibedryf kan wegkom met die verskaffing van substandaard dienste soos swak…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-african-minibus-taxi-industry-picture-captive-users-and-lack-regulation
The South African minibus taxi industry: A picture of captive users and a lack of regulation
The minibus taxi industry, despite popular opinion, is more organised than is commonly believed. The taxi industry lends itself to serious corruption and questionable law enforcement practices, putting the participants at a very high risk. The taxi industry can get away with providing substandard services such as bad customer service and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-deliver-keynote-address-nelson-mandela-memorial-lecture
Prof Bismark Tyobeka to deliver keynote address at Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture
Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), will be delivering the keynote address at the Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture on 24 July at 10:00 at the Mmabatho Civic Centre. This event is a collaborative effort between the Office of the Premier of North West, the Mahikeng Local Municipality, the NWU and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dont-miss-second-vice-chancellor-science-day-taung
Don’t miss the second Vice-Chancellor Science Day in Taung
The North-West University (NWU) is set to host the second Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day at Taung in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District on 30 and 31 July 2024. This event aims to engage rural communities through science-based activities, particularly targeting approximately 1 200 learners in Grades 10 to 12. The science day is a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/putting-spotlight-mens-health-and-wellbeing
Putting the spotlight on men’s health and wellbeing
The Employee Wellness unit at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus will be hosting an interactive Men’s Health and Wellbeing Awareness session on 25 July at 09:00 on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The session will be interactive, allowing both online and in-person attendees to engage with the facilitators. Event organiser and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-and-student-named-finalists-2024-south-african-women-science-awards
Academic and student named finalists for the 2024 South African Women in Science Awards
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola and student Sinenhlanhla Mthembu have been named finalists for the 2024 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA). These awards recognise outstanding contributions by women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Prof Babalola and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-honoured-outstanding-teaching-skills
Alumni honoured for outstanding teaching skills
By Keaoleboga Motshabi Two alumni from the North-West University (NWU), Tumelo Malebelela and Mapule Sechogo, have been recognised for their exceptional teaching abilities. Tumelo was honoured at the Ngaka Modiri Molema district Teaching Awards and will represent the district at the Provincial Awards in August 2024.His dedication to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/we-are-ready-2024-varsity-football-tournament
We are ready for the 2024 Varsity Football tournament
As the 2024 Varsity Football tournament approaches, the North-West University (NWU) is gearing up for a strong performance in both the men's and women's competitions. In their eighth week of preparation, the men's team is showing promising signs of readiness under the guidance of coach Nkululeko Malgas. The women's team, led by head coach…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-gain-valuable-insight-and-exposure-congress
Students gain valuable insight and exposure at congress
By Bonolo Monaisa Students and staff from the North-West University (NWU) recently attended the 28th South African Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SBMB) Congress in Polokwane on 10 July 2024. Hosted by the University of Venda, the congress was themed "Biochemistry Leading the Future" and attracted more than 350 delegates from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-gives-back
Faculty of Law gives back
By Bonolo Monaisa The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) has been running its Clothing Project for five consecutive years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to community service and social responsibility. Coordinated by Simon Rasikhalela, director of the Mahikeng Law Clinic, this project has become a vital initiative,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-mandela-day-community-clean
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates Mandela Day with community clean-up
By Loveness Hulwane Student Life at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus organised a community clean-up project on Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July. Students and Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) employees joined hands to clean up areas along Hendrick van Eck Boulevard and Frikkie Meyer Street in Vanderbijlpark. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vice-chancellors-business-breakfast-reinforces-bond-potchefstroom-business-community
Vice-Chancellor’s Business Breakfast reinforces bond with Potchefstroom business community
On 24 July 2024, The Roots Lifestyle Venue in Potchefstroom was alive with activity as the principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Bismark Tyobeka, hosted an important business breakfast. The event was attended by key figures from the university and the local business community, symbolising the strong and growing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-first-graduates-pioneering-mechatronics-degree
Celebrating the first graduates of pioneering mechatronics degree
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce the graduation of the first cohort from its innovative mechatronics degree programme, recently introduced by the Faculty of Engineering. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone for the university. Prof Kenny Uren from the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vc-calls-confronting-unethical-behaviour
VC calls for confronting unethical behaviour
"Before we seek sustainable solutions that can take our country forward, we have to first address that which is wrong," said Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North West University (NWU), during his keynote address at the Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture on 24 July. During the event that took place at the Mmabatho Civic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ttis-brou-samewerking-en-kreatiwiteit-met-koffieproffie