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Political analyst weighs in on allegations against minister of police
The allegations against the South African police minister are indeed serious and damaging, further eroding the little trust that citizens still have in institutions. According to Thabang Motswaledi, a political analyst at the North-West University (NWU), the allegations have placed the already preoccupied Government of National Unity (GNU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sir-hilary-beckles-receives-honorary-doctorate-nwu
Sir Hilary Beckles receives honorary doctorate from the NWU
On Wednesday, 30 July, the North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate on Professor Sir Hilary McDonald Beckles, a distinguished Caribbean historian and vice-chancellor of the University of the West Indies (UWI). The award recognises Sir Hilary’s formidable academic contributions and his global advocacy for social justice. On the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/power-technology-and-african-question
Power, technology and the African question
The way technology shapes power, and how power defines technology, is the focus of a new study led by Amantle Mothelesi, a lecturer at North-West University’s (NWU) School of Philosophy, which argues that Africa needs a locally grounded philosophy of technology, shaped by post-colonial realities. “Colonial power structures continue to shape the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-helps-springboks-claim-rugby-africa-sevens-title
NWU student helps Springboks claim The Rugby Africa Sevens title
For Joubert Schoeman, a BCom Honours in Management Accounting student at the North-West University (NWU), representing South Africa on the global stage was not just a dream, but a goal he pursued with passion. His determination recently paid off when he helped the Springbok Sevens ‘A’ team win the Rugby Africa Sevens Cup in Mauritius.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-nwu-commemorates-world-food-safety-day
The North-West University (NWU) commemorates World Food Safety Day
The North-West University (NWU) joins the global community in commemorating World Food Safety Day, observed annually on 7 June. This year’s theme, “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected”, underscores the urgent need to be ready for food safety incidents—whether caused by natural disasters, supply chain disruptions, or contamination outbreaks…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-questions-political-inclusion-malawis-disabled-airwaves
Study questions the political inclusion of Malawi’s disabled on airwaves
Persons with disabilities in Malawi may be tuning in to community radio, but their political voices are not adequately covered. A recent study led by Dr Muyanga Ziba has raised questions about the role of community radio in promoting the political participation of persons with disabilities in Malawi. Using Mzimba Community Radio Station as a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-bodybuilding-and-crossfit-teams-triumph-ussa-2025
Vanderbijlpark bodybuilding and CrossFit teams triumph at USSA 2025
For years, the bodybuilding team of the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has been a consistent force, never dropping out of the top three at the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Bodybuilding Championships. 2025 was no different, as they once again showcased their class at the USSA Bodybuilding and CrossFit…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-announces-and-applauds-sponsorship-awardees-2025-cycle
SADiLaR announces and applauds sponsorship awardees for the 2025 cycle
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR), hosted by the North-West University (NWU), is pleased to award a total of seven sponsorships in support of conferences and training events that are closely aligned with its vision to ensure a transformed participative digital future for South Africa’s official languages for people…http://news.nwu.ac.za/animal-science-students-set-compete-national-congress
Animal science students set to compete at national congress
As foot-and-mouth disease continues to threaten the livestock industry, students from the North-West University (NWU) will be taking a stand on whether or not it should be compulsory for farmers to vaccinate their animals against the disease. Two teams of NWU animal science students will be tackling this and other topics during the 55th Annual…http://news.nwu.ac.za/coaching-dreams-take-shape
Coaching dreams take shape
On the fields where they once chased goals, a new group in Mahikeng is now learning how to shape them. The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute hosted the South African Football Association (SAFA) D Licence coaching course from 30 June to 6 July 2025, training aspiring coaches in the principles that guide youth and amateur football…http://news.nwu.ac.za/law-librarian-heads-houston-global-grant-recognition
Law librarian heads to Houston with global grant recognition
A law librarian from the North-West University (NWU) will represent South Africa on an international stage later this year after securing a travel grant to attend a global legal information conference in the United States. Maropene Thomas Ramabina, faculty librarian for law at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus, is the recipient of the Non-Member…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-bodybuilding-team-clinches-back-back-ussa-championship-title
NWU bodybuilding team clinches back-to-back USSA championship title
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Gofaone Motsamai In yet another impressive show of strength, the bodybuilding team from the North-West University (NWU) has won the Bodybuilding Championships of University Sports South Africa (USSA) for the second consecutive year. The 280-strong team successfully defended their title against athletes from nine other…http://news.nwu.ac.za/externship-sparks-inspiration-and-confidence-language-students
Externship sparks inspiration and confidence in language students
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) hosted its third successful externship for the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics (LanCSAL) students from the University of Johannesburg on 12 June 2025. The day-long online engagement was designed to give students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/aggressiewe-tariefbeleid-skep-gefragmenteerde-wereldhandelstelsel
Aggressiewe tariefbeleid skep gefragmenteerde wêreldhandelstelsel
Die 30%-tariefbesluit deur die Verenigde State is nie goeie nuus vir die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie nie, en die potensieel negatiewe ekonomiese impak daarvan moenie onderskat word nie. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, sê hoewel dit nie onverwags is nie, die besluit ’n uitdagende ekonomiese…http://news.nwu.ac.za/aggressive-tariff-policy-creates-fragmented-world-trading-system
Aggressive tariff policy creates fragmented world trading system
The 30% tariff decision by the United States is not good news for the South African economy, and its potentially negative economic impact should not be underestimated. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says while not unexpected, the decision creates a challenging economic headwind for South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-appointed-chairperson-ministerial-expert-panel-nuclear
Prof Bismark Tyobeka appointed chairperson of the Ministerial Expert Panel on Nuclear
In a landmark development for South Africa’s energy transition, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) and former CEO of the National Nuclear Regulator, has been appointed both a member and chairperson of the Ministerial Expert Panel on Nuclear. The appointment, announced by the Minister of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-breastfeeding-week-why-we-need-do-more
Celebrating Breastfeeding Week: Why we need to do more
Breastfeeding is every person’s first start in life, yet millions of South African mothers stop within weeks. A simple change in position or early expert support can make the difference between quitting and success. Myths, short maternity leave, and lack of workplace facilities are costing babies their best food. Supporting breastfeeding…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lo-teachers-seminar-empowering-learners-future-careers
LO Teachers seminar, empowering learners for future careers
In a vibrant move to redefine Life Orientation (LO) in South Africa’s education landscape, the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a captivating seminar aimed at giving the subject a much-needed restoration. Held on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, LO educators from across Gauteng, including the Sedibeng, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-powers-future
Alumnus powers the future
Growing up in the Eastern Cape, Eniswa Kandzi, an engineer in training at Lesedi Energy Engineering, developed an early interest in electricity. This interest now drives her work in renewable energy, where she helps design solar systems that power homes and industries across South Africa. After completing matric at Phumlani Senior Secondary…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-takes-science-kuruman-message-innovation