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Minority MPC view was the better judgement call
As was widely expected, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decided (by a 4 to 2 vote) on 18 September to again pause its interest rate easing cycle for now. In commenting on this decision, Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the MPC saw the risks…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/minderheidsiening-van-die-mbk-was-n-beter-oordeelsbesluit
Minderheidsiening van die MBK was ’n beter oordeelsbesluit
Soos algemeen te wagte was, het die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) van die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank (SARB) op 18 September besluit (met ’n 4- teen 2-stemming) om vir eers sy rentekoersverlagingingsiklus te staak. In sy kommentaar op die besluit sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, dat die MBK…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-contributes-un-human-rights-council-discussions-childrens-rights
Academic contributes to UN Human Rights Council discussions on children’s rights
Prof Klaus Beiter from the Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) participated in the intergovernmental working group of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva from 1 to 3 September 2025. During this time the working group evaluated proposals for a fourth Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-bridges-beyond-graduation-research-highlights-power-relationship-marketing-fostering-loyal
Building bridges beyond graduation: research highlights power of relationship marketing in fostering loyal alumni
At a time when the role of higher-education institutions (HEIs) is increasingly tied to their relevance and impact in society, alumni have emerged as one of the most vital stakeholders in driving institutional success and community development. Groundbreaking research by Dr Anna Maria Matthysen, titled “Relationship marketing as foundation for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/campus-serenade-competition-wows-audiences-again
Campus Serenade competition wows audiences again
By Gosego Phutieagae The long-standing tradition of sold-out performances and excited audiences once again greeted the annual Campus Serenade (Sêr) competition at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus. The three-day cultural showcase featured high-energy music and vocal performances by students from the campus residences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ready-take-court-semi-final-clash-against-uj
NWU ready to take the court in semi-final clash against UJ
The North-West University (NWU) knows that pool-stage victories count for nothing when it comes to knockout netball. Having already defeated the University of Johannesburg (UJ) earlier in the Varsity Netball tournament, the Eagles are preparing for a rematch that will decide who advances to the final on 22 September. Head coach Elsunet du…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/nutrition/studeer-voeding
Studeer in Dieetkunde
[accordion collapsed] 1. Wat is ‘n dieetkundige? Dieetkunde is die wetenskap wat ondersoek hoe voedsel en voeding die mens se gesondheid en welstand beïnvloed. Dit behels bewysgebaseerde kennis oor voeding om gesondheid te bevorder, siekte te voorkom en te bestuur en lewensgehalte te verbeter. Dieetkunde kombineer…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/nutrition
Tuis
’n Dieetkundige is ’n gekwalifiseerde gesondheidsorgkundige wat by die Raad vir Gesondheidsberoepe in Suid-Afrika (RGBSA) geregistreer is, en is daaraan toegewy om die gesondheid en welstand van individue, gemeenskappe en bevolkings te verbeter. Dieetkundiges is in die besonder opgelei om oor ’n wye reeks voedingsverwante gebiede te praktiseer.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cities-struggle-deliver-south-africas-constitutional-promise-social-justice
Cities struggle to deliver on South Africa’s constitutional promise of social justice
Three decades into democracy, South Africa’s cities remain central to the country’s pursuit of social justice but continue to fall short. That was the message from Prof Oliver Fuo, SARChI Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability (CLES), during his inaugural lecture on 4 September at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom…Christine Taljaard-Krugell (PhD Voeding), 'n Senior Lektor aan die Noordwes-Universiteit, spesialiseer in voeding en openbare gesondheid. Toegewyd om studente voor te berei vir werklike uitdagings, bemagtig Christine hulle om openbare gesondheidskwessies op 'n plaaslike en globale skaal aan te spreek. Christine is sedert 2014 omvattend betrokke by…
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Christine Taljaard-Krugell
Christine Taljaard-Krugell (PhD Voeding), 'n Senior Lektor aan die Noordwes-Universiteit, spesialiseer in voeding en openbare gesondheid. Toegewyd om studente voor te berei vir werklike uitdagings, bemagtig Christine hulle om openbare gesondheidskwessies op 'n plaaslike en globale skaal aan te spreek. Christine is sedert 2014 omvattend betrokke by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-documents-indigenous-names-frogs-and-reptiles
Academic documents the indigenous names of frogs and reptiles
Naming 136 frog species and 407 reptile species in nine South African cultures has been the focus of Fortunate Mafeta Phaka, senior postdoctoral researcher of herptile-human interactions at the North-West University (NWU). His project has produced the first comprehensive analysis of indigenous naming and classification of these species. “There…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-weighs-constitutional-court-ruling-surname-laws
NWU academic weighs in on Constitutional Court ruling on surname laws
The Constitutional Court’s recent decision in Jordaan and Others v Minister of Home Affairs has reshaped how South Africans approach surname changes after marriage. The judgment declared sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act unconstitutional for restricting surname changes to women, finding that the provisions reinforced outdated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/linguistic-diversity-and-multilingualism-language-education-policy
Linguistic diversity and multilingualism in language-education policy
By Mafumane Tlhapi and Mzwandile Ndlovu Prof Li Wei, director and dean of the Institute of Education (IOE) at the University College London (UCL), delivered a public lecture on 4 September at the North-West University (NWU). The theme of the lecture was “What does linguistic diversity mean and how can language-education policy address…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-claim-2025-pirates-grand-challenge-title
NWU Eagles claim the 2025 Pirates Grand Challenge title
In a battle of experience versus youth, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles emerged triumphant on Saturday, 20 September, with a well-matched 23-16 victory over Pirates Rugby Club, claiming the 2025 Castle Lager Pirates Grand Challenge title. The intense physicality of the match was reflected in the scoreboard, with both teams giving their all…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-secure-spot-2025-varsity-netball-final