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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: what does it hold for South African consumers?
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has sent shockwaves across the globe, causing significant uncertainty in global markets. Although geographically far removed from these warring countries, the modern era of globalisation and fierce integration of markets through trade and financial flows means that South Africans will possibly feel the effect…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-navorsers-help-om-die-pad-vorentoe-vir-waterstof-suid-afrika-uit-te-stippel
NWU-navorsers help om die pad vorentoe vir waterstof in Suid-Afrika uit te stippel
Die Aarde is in die moeilikheid. Ons is besig om onder wolke van koolstofdioksiedvrystellings te verstik as gevolg van die gebruik van steenkool en ander hulpbronne om energie op te wek, en dit doen die omgewing skade aan. Hierdie vrystellings is die primêre oorsaak van aardverwarming, en as die mens die ergste gevolge van aardverwarming* wil…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-physical-trainer-hones-his-skills-psl-team
NWU physical trainer hones his skills with PSL team
Ontiretse Motingwa Dino Rangaka, physical trainer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Soccer Institute, recently received an invitation from PSL outfit Stellenbosch FC to hone his skills on physical training. The training specifically focused on strength training and conditioning. “I went there to learn more about their tactical…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-auxilium-fund-provides-helping-hand
NWU Auxilium Fund provides a helping hand
Oldrin Masowa Thanks to the Auxilium Fund on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus, struggling National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) -funded students receive food parcels to help them through difficult times. The fund, which was initially created to raise money for underprivileged students, has been helping students for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-scc-legal-office-launches-legal-aid-service
NWU SCC Legal Office launches legal aid service
Oldrin Masowa Justice in action: the Student Campus Council’s (SCC’s) Legal Office on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus recently launched a legal aid service to assist students with legal matters. Through this initiative, the SCC Legal Office aims to assist students with matters relating to student judicial services,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-wins-worldskills-south-africa-national-competition
NWU student wins WorldSkills South Africa national competition
North-West University (NWU) nursing student Tshiamo Mokgoetsi was announced as the winner of the WorldSkills South Africa Occupational Standards national competition that took place from 30 to 31 May 2022 in KwaZulu-Natal. She will now represent South Africa at the 46th International WorldSkills Competition which will be held from 12 to 17…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-book-community-engaged-research-sees-light
New book on community engaged research sees the light
The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with Van Schaik Publishers, recently launched the book Community engagement research in South Africa - Methods, Theories, Histories and Practice. This book is a collaborative effort by three editors, well versed in community engaged research. The three scholars, representing various disciplines,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-empowers-learners-and-unemployed-youth-through-career-expo
NWU empowers learners and unemployed youth through Career Expo
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences in Mahikeng recently initiated and hosted a Career Expo to empower learners and unemployed graduates in the Phela and Matlhako regions. The NWU organised the event together with its strategic partner, the North West Development Corporation (NWDC), and in conjunction…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-music-student-thrills-audience-prestigious-duet-gala-concert
NWU music student thrills audience at prestigious Duet Gala Concert
North-West University (NWU) music student and upcoming star, soprano Khayakazi Madlala, wowed the audience with a fierce, no-holds-barred performance at the recent prestigious Duet Gala Concert. The music extravaganza, an annual fundraising event, was presented by the Cape Town Opera (CTO) and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-selected-showcase-his-modelling-talent-overseas
NWU student selected to showcase his modelling talent overseas
North-West University (NWU) student Tumelo Ndlovu has been selected to showcase his modelling talent at the International Arts Talent Showcase. The 21-year-old model from Mokopane in Limpopo is a third-year BA Behavioural Sciences student at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus, and has graced various ramps throughout his modelling career…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-deeply-saddened-untimely-passing-its-student-onkgopotse-kgeletsane-mahikeng-campus
NWU deeply saddened by untimely passing on of its student, Onkgopotse Kgeletsane, at the Mahikeng Campus
The North-West University (NWU) community is deeply saddened by the death of 23-year-old, Onkgopotse Kgeletsane, who was found dead in his room in the James Moroka residence on the Mahikeng Campus on Sunday, 12 June 2022. Onkgopotse was a second-year student in Public Administration. The university will continue to cooperate and provide all the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-soccer-institute-books-its-place-semi-finals-abc-motsepe-national-playoffs
NWU Soccer Institute books its place in the semi-finals of the ABC Motsepe national playoffs
The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute has booked a place in the ABC Motsepe League national promotion playoffs semi-final. This came after they thrashed early tournament favourites Summerfield Dynamos from Kwazulu-Natal 3-1 on 16 June 2022 in Potchefstroom. On Wednesday, the NWU won their first game of the ABC Motsepe League national…http://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…http://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…http://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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-pirates-kampioen-gekroon
NWU as Pirates-kampioen gekroon
Hulle ken net een pad: vorentoe. Hulle ken net een resultaat: wen. Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se eerste rugbyspan is op Saterdag 11 Junie in Alberton as die Goue Leeus Rugby Unie se Piratesliga-kampioen gekroon nadat hulle Wits 31–26 verslaan het. Nie net spog die NWU nou met nog goue ware in hulle trofeëkas nie, maar Burger van der…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-crowned-pirates-champions
NWU crowned as Pirates champions
They know only one road: forwards. They know only one result: winning. The first rugby team of the North-West University (NWU) was crowned as the champions of the Golden Lions Rugby Union Pirates League in Alberton on Saturday, 11 June when they beat Wits 31–26. Not only does the NWU now add more goldware to their trophy cupboard, but Burger…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/livhuwani-david-nemakonde
Livhuwani David Nemakonde
Livhu is an Associate Professor in the School of Geo- and Spatial Sciences at North-West University in the Republic of South Africa. Livhuwani has been working in disaster risk reduction as an academic and a researcher since 2015. He holds a PhD in Public Management and Development from North-West University. The title of his thesis is “…http://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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/duwweltjiepad-ontsenu-nie-vir-jane-fransman-nie