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Prof André Duvenhage - South Africa’s transport infrastructure is failing its people
In October, South Africans celebrate Transport Month, or should we rather say that South Africans acknowledge it? Our indispensable, but ailing transport infrastructure should be the veins through which our economy flows and grows, but these veins have been clocked by corruption, maladministration and neglect. Is our transport infrastructure in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-warns-courts-prioritising-process-over-planet
Researcher warns of courts prioritising process over planet
South Africa’s pursuit of sustainable development remains uneven, with economic growth often taking precedence over environmental and social considerations, and while laws and policies highlight sustainability, practice tells a different story. “Economic growth dominates the discourse,” said Dr Fredua Agyemang, a postdoctoral research fellow…Mnr. Boyane Tshehla is 'n Senior Lektor in die Fakulteit Regsgeleerdheid aan die Noordwes-Universiteit. Hy het 'n LLM in Strafreg van die Universiteit van Kaapstad en 'n B.Proc van die Universiteit van die Noorde (nou Universiteit van Limpopo). Sy navorsing en onderrig dek 'n wye reeks onderwerpe, insluitend Strafreg en Prosesreg, Bewysreg,…
http://law.nwu.ac.za/af/omgewingsverandering/boyane-tshehla
Boyane Tshehla
Mnr. Boyane Tshehla is 'n Senior Lektor in die Fakulteit Regsgeleerdheid aan die Noordwes-Universiteit. Hy het 'n LLM in Strafreg van die Universiteit van Kaapstad en 'n B.Proc van die Universiteit van die Noorde (nou Universiteit van Limpopo). Sy navorsing en onderrig dek 'n wye reeks onderwerpe, insluitend Strafreg en Prosesreg, Bewysreg,…Mr Boyane Tshehla is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law at North-West University. He holds an LLM in Criminal Justice from the University of Cape Town and a B.Proc from the University of the North (now University of Limpopo). His research and teaching cover a broad range of subjects, including Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence,…
http://law.nwu.ac.za/environmental-change/boyane-tshehla
Boyane Tshehla
Mr Boyane Tshehla is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law at North-West University. He holds an LLM in Criminal Justice from the University of Cape Town and a B.Proc from the University of the North (now University of Limpopo). His research and teaching cover a broad range of subjects, including Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-gather-strengthen-ties-and-shape-future
Alumni gather to strengthen ties and shape the future
The North-West University (NWU) brought together alumni, staff and partners on 27 September 2025 at Hunters Rest Hotel in Rustenburg for an inspiring evening focused on education, mentorship, and the power of alumni networks in building the university’s future. NWU Convocation president Tutu Kgobane reflected on the power of connection, noting…http://news.nwu.ac.za/austrian-company-brings-real-world-chemistry-students
Austrian company brings real-world chemistry to students
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu In the scientific field, learning theory and doing practical work at university provides a foundation for aspiring scientists, but developing real-world skills is what prepares students for professional environments. To strengthen the link between academic learning and industry practice, the subject…http://news.nwu.ac.za/executive-director-inspires-strategic-management-students
Executive director inspires strategic management students
Final-year Business Management students at the North-West University (NWU) were recently treated to an engaging guest lecture by one of the institution’s senior leaders, Ntsikie Kote-Nkomo, executive director for strategy and strategic projects in the vice-chancellor’s office. Ntsikie brings more than two decades of strategic leadership to her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/science-action-event-strengthens-industry-links-and-student-engagement
Science-in-action event strengthens industry links and student engagement
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu When students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus gathered for the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences-in-Action event on 7 and 8 October 2025, they joined an initiative that brought academia and industry together. Under the theme “Connecting academia and industry through…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-join-global-digital-action-summit-denmark
PhD student to join Global Digital Action Summit in Denmark
Young scientists from all over the world are putting their heads together to find sustainable water solutions for people in rural areas. One of them is North-West University (NWU) doctoral student Keaobaka Masego Mahoko, who will represent the institution at the 2025 Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Next Generation Digital Action Summit in…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-spring-week/international-spring-week-2025
International Spring Week 2025
The Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, South Africa, is pleased to announce its second international Spring Week. Conference theme: The Digital, the human, and the possible: Rethinking humanities research in the age of AI Aim of the international spring week Join us for Spring School 2025, a transdisciplinary…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-ian-rothmann-forefront-global-academic-wake-call-job-insecurity
Prof Ian Rothmann at the forefront of global academic wake-up call on job insecurity
In an era in which the identity and sustainability of higher education and the identity of staff are under threat, a renowned industrial psychologist from the North-West University (NWU), Prof Sebastiaan (Ian) Rothmann, together with co-authors Dr Lara Roll and Prof Hans de Witte, has not only raised their voices – they have amplified a global…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cyber-security-awareness-month-seminar-highlights-challenges-posed-generative-ai