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Academic honoured as Forbes Africa 2025 Over 30 Under 50 Honouree
Medical biological scientist Puseletso Manyaka-Lesofe from the Centre for Human Metabolomics at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has been selected as one of Forbes Africa’s 2025 Over 30 Under 50 honourees for her contributions to science and academia. Puseletso says that being recognised by Forbes Africa is both a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-top-10-finalist-nedbank-old-mutual-budget-speech-competition
Student a top 10 finalist in Nedbank & Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition
Sizwe Mazibuko, a second-year BSc Quantitative Risk Management student at the North-West University (NWU), has been named a top 10 finalist in the prestigious 53rd Nedbank & Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition. This competition serves as a platform for the brightest economic minds in South Africa to engage with critical financial issues,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gift-research-niche-area-welcomes-barolong-boo-ratlou-ba-ga-seitshiro-delegation
GIFT research niche area welcomes a Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba GA Seitshiro delegation
By Oscar Mosiane and Precious Miyambu A partnership between the Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba Ga Seitshiro tribe and the North-West University (NWU) is taking shape. On 11 February the NWU’s Global Innovative Forefront Talent (GIFT) research niche area hosted a delegation led by His Majesty Chief Charles Moshoette of the Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba Ga…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/onderwysvereniging-van-suid-afrika-ken-hulle-eremedalje-aan-prof-elsa-mentz-toe
Onderwysvereniging van Suid-Afrika ken hulle eremedalje aan prof Elsa Mentz toe
’n Verandering in denke ten gunste van selfgerigte leer (SDL) kan talle van die probleme in onderwys – en moontlik ook in die werkplek – oplos. So sê die bekroonde kundige van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), prof Elsa Mentz. Die Onderwysvereniging van Suid-Afrika (OVSA) het in Januarie tydens sy jaarlikse konferensie by Sun City hulle…http://news.nwu.ac.za/education-association-south-africa-awards-prof-elsa-mentz-their-medal-honour
Education Association of South Africa awards Prof Elsa Mentz their medal of honour
A mindset change in favour of self-directed learning could solve many of the problems in education and possibly in the workplace too, according to award-winning North-West University (NWU) expert Prof Elsa Mentz. The Education Association of South Africa (EASA) awarded Prof Mentz the EASA Medal of Honour during its annual conference at Sun City…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-join-prestigious-incubation-programme
NWU students join prestigious incubation programme
Three North-West University (NWU) innovators have earned a place in the highly competitive Emerging30 Innovators Programme, an initiative led by the Young African Entrepreneurship Institute (YAEI). Their journey began during the 2024 Youth Innovation Challenge, held as part of the YAEI & ABSA Entrepreneurship Week on the Potchefstroom Campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/uitstel-van-die-begroting-gaan-onbedoelde-gevolge-he
Uitstel van die Begroting gaan onbedoelde gevolge hê
Die ongekende besluit van die Kabinet van die Regering van Nasionale Eenheid (RNE) om die Begroting tot 12 Maart uit te stel as gevolg van meningsverskille oor belastingverhogings, gaan noodwendig onbedoelde gevolge vir Suid-Afrika se politieke ekonomie hê. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die NWU Besigheidskool, sê indien die uiteindelike…http://news.nwu.ac.za/postponement-budget-will-have-unintended-consequences
Postponement of Budget will have unintended consequences
The unprecedented decision by the Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet to postpone the Budget until 12 March because of disagreement over tax increases will inevitably have unintended consequences for South Africa’s political economy. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the NWU Business School, says if the eventual Budget in March turns…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-titelborg-vir-die-noordwes-drake-se-plaaslike-wedstryde-2025-benoem
NWU as titelborg vir die Noordwes Drake se plaaslike wedstryde in 2025 benoem
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het sy toewyding om die North West Dragons te ondersteun as die franchise se titelborg vir die 2025 binnelandse spele beklemtoon. Die vennootskap is amptelik op 12 Februarie tydens ’n spesiale bekendstellingsgeleentheid by die NWU se Potchefstroomkampus bekend gemaak. Noordwes Krieket (NWK) het met trots die span…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-named-title-sponsor-north-west-dragons-domestic-games-2025
NWU named title sponsor for North West Dragons domestic games in 2025
The North-West University (NWU) emphasised its dedication to supporting the North West Dragons as the franchise’s title sponsor for the 2025 domestic games. The partnership was officially unveiled during a special launch event held on 12 February at the NWU Potchefstroom Campus. North West Cricket (NWC) proudly revealed the team’s newly branded…http://news.nwu.ac.za/panel-critiques-2025-sona-lack-clarity-and-strategy
Panel critiques 2025 SONA for lack of clarity and strategy
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Governance Studies hosted a panel discussion on Friday, 14 February 2025 on the Mahikeng Campus. The discussion aimed to critically analyse President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), focusing on key themes, omissions and broader…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expert-weighs-north-west-floods
NWU expert weighs in on North West floods
Torrential rains have left parts of the North West Province struggling with school closures, damaged infrastructure and impassable roads. Learners in several areas were unable to attend school due to flooded classrooms and collapsed buildings, while scholar transport was affected by washed-out roads. North-West University (NWU) Head of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-weighs-possibility-south-africa-losing-agoa-trade-benefits
Academic weighs in on possibility of South Africa losing AGOA trade benefits
The trade relationship between South Africa and the United States (US) faces uncertainty as tensions between Pretoria and Washington grow. The potential loss of benefits under the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) raises concerns about economic consequences for key industries. "If South Africa loses AGOA benefits, the impact will be…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-explores-bacteria-plants-new-source-medicine
Study explores bacteria in plants as a new source of medicine
Instead of further depleting overharvested indigenous plants for medicinal purposes, it might be possible to use the bacteria inside their roots. This would preserve at-risk plants while still allowing access to the medicinal properties associated with them. A master’s study by Benedict Ndou, a researcher and a PhD candidate at North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/love-consent-and-informed-choices
Love, consent and informed choices
North-West University (NWU) students on the Vanderbijlpark Campus gathered at the Vergelegen and Jasmyn residences for an event that redefined the meaning of love. The event was hosted in collaboration with the Student Campus Council (SCC), the Campus Healthcare Centre (CHC), Student Judicial Services (SJS), Student Counselling and Development,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebration-literature-and-knowledge-nwu-alumni-and-friends-authors-book-fair
A celebration of literature and knowledge at the NWU Alumni and Friends Authors Book Fair
The North-West University (NWU) Alumni and Friends Authors Book Fair, held on Saturday, 22 February 2025 at the Big Lapa on the NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus, was a remarkable literary gathering that brought together book lovers, aspiring writers and established authors for an unforgettable day of literary celebration. The event showcased the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-reveals-shifting-portrayals-women-south-african-advertisements
Study reveals shifting portrayals of women in South African advertisements.
Television advertisements influence how society views gender roles, and a new study from North-West University (NWU) explores how women are represented in South African adverts. The research, conducted by Koketso Rabanye from the NWU’s School of Communication, examined both traditional and changing portrayals of women in the media. “Advertisers…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-north-west-university-shaping-graduates-our-digital-future
This is how the North-West University is shaping graduates for our digital future
Tomorrow we will not be able to recognise yesterday. The day after, all that came before will seem prehistoric. With the rapid rate at which technology is advancing and infiltrating our everyday lives, adaptability is crucial not only to survive, but to thrive. In this rapidly evolving world, higher-education institutions must continuously adapt…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ambulance-service-enhances-safety-247-coverage
Ambulance service enhances safety with 24/7 coverage
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has taken a significant step to enhance health and safety by renewing its EMS Ambulance service, which officially began operations on 1 February 2025. This initiative follows the expiration of the previous contract for emergency medical services and aims to offer comprehensive support to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-student-athletes-ussa-homecoming-event