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Dean's Welcome
The Faculty of Theology is under the guidance of Prof Risimati Hobyane as Dean of the Faculty. He welcomes you to our faculty in the message below. Prof Risimati Hobyane Executive Dean Dear students and site visitors A hearty welcome to you and thank you for visiting our website. Although the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/early-action-crucial-researchers-warn-rising-high-blood-pressure-children
Early action is crucial as researchers warn of rising high blood pressure in children
A significant global health concern is that growing numbers of children and adolescents worldwide are developing high blood pressure. Newly published research highlights childhood hypertension, once considered rare in young people, as a rapidly growing health problem and a powerful predictor of cardiovascular and kidney disease later in life.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-publishes-book-mathematical-modelling
NWU academic publishes book on mathematical modelling
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Patrick Tchepmo Djomegni, Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics has added an important scholarly contribution to the field of applied mathematics with the completion of his new book on mathematical modelling techniques, a project that reflects both academic excellence and deep personal meaning. Rooted…http://news.nwu.ac.za/labour-market-lagging-indicator-political-settlement
The labour market as a lagging indicator of political settlement
By Prof. Joseph Sekhampu, chief director of the NWU Business School. Every society organises its economy around a set of implicit bargains about power, access, and reward. Those bargains determine who enters markets easily, who must navigate layers of permission, who receives protection, and who absorbs risk. The labour market does not rise…http://www.nwu.ac.za/ancient-grains-project
Ancient Grains Project
Combating Hunger and Malnutrition in Africa Using Ancient Grains Scientists from North-West University are collaborating with academic, government, and industry partners across Africa to develop sustainable food solutions for communities in need. What Are Ancient Grains? Ancient grains are crops that have been…http://www.nwu.ac.za/ancient-grains-project/join-us-mission
Join Us on This Mission
Be Part of the Solution The Ancient Grains Project represents more than agricultural innovation—it’s a movement toward food security, community empowerment, and environmental sustainability across Africa. We believe that solving hunger and malnutrition requires collaboration across sectors, borders, and disciplines. Whether you’re a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/zimbabwes-constitutional-amendments-stability-or-entrenchment
Zimbabwe’s constitutional amendments: Stability or entrenchment?
By Adv. Mpho Justice Khoza Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has approved draft legislation proposing two major constitutional changes: extending the presidential term from five to seven years and replacing direct presidential elections with selection by Parliament. Framed as governance reforms, the proposals have triggered debate about democratic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/budget-2026-stabilisation-slow-growth-economy
Budget 2026: Stabilisation in a slow-growth economy
The 2026 Budget positions itself as a moment of stabilisation after a decade of fiscal strain. Prof. Joseph Sekhampu, chief director of the NWU Business School By Prof. Joseph Sekhampu, chief director of the NWU Business School. The consolidated budget deficit narrows to 4.5% of GDP in 2025/26, declines to 4% in 2026/27, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/2026-budget-challenge-remains-ensure-growth-friendly-policies-are-translated-reality
2026 Budget: Challenge remains to ensure that growth-friendly policies are translated into reality
The overall welcome impact of the 2026 Budget, introduced in Parliament on 25 February, on the economy will be positive and confidence-building. The markets will also price in what is a “good news” Budget in favourable fiscal circumstances. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says Finance…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/uarm/applications
Applications
MCom in Applied Risk Management (MARM), Applications for 2027 open on 1 July 2026 and will close on 30 September 2026 The selection process will be completed by 31 October 2026 Difference between the two MCom Risk programmes presented at the Vanderbijlpark Campus Programme Overview Modules and Learning Outcomes Application Process and Checklist Selection Process Agreement Programme…, For more information please contact, Prof Neels Erasmus E-Mail: uarm@nwu.ac.za / NeelsErasmus@outlook.com Mobile: +27 (0)82 571 1197http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/call-abstracts-indigenous-and-western-epistemologies-history-education-tensions-possibilities
Call for Abstracts: Indigenous and Western Epistemologies in History Education Tensions - Possibilities - Solutions ed. by Christoph Kühberger & Bongani Shabangu
You are cordially invited to submit abstracts of approximately 700 - 1000 words from various academic fields (History Education, History, Education/Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Psychology, Philosophy etc.) engaging with history education. Proposals should be submitted together with a brief biographical note and…Dr. Susanne Jacobs supervises postgraduate research methodology and subject-specific content at the NWU in COMPRES (Community psychosocial health and wellbeing, Centre for Child, Youth, and Family Studies, in social work, and AUTHéR, Africa Unit for Trans disciplinary Health Promotion.
Supervising themes of interest and focus in qualitative…
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Susanne Jacobs
Dr. Susanne Jacobs supervises postgraduate research methodology and subject-specific content at the NWU in COMPRES (Community psychosocial health and wellbeing, Centre for Child, Youth, and Family Studies, in social work, and AUTHéR, Africa Unit for Trans disciplinary Health Promotion. Supervising themes of interest and focus in qualitative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fake-news-alert-unfounded-and-malicious-allegations-about-christianity-nwu
Fake news alert: Unfounded and malicious allegations about Christianity at the NWU
Once again, the North-West University (NWU) must categorically refute and reject the falsehoods spread through voicemails regarding the status of Christianity across its campuses and facilities including residences. The latest voicemail that we have been alerted about is from someone informing a pastor by the name of Christo and the Bethuel…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/wasm-2026/our-team
Our Team
WASM 2026 co-chairs Conference Co-Chairs, Prof Brendon Knott (CPUT) and Prof Liandi van den Berg (NWU), are leading the 2026 World Association of Sport Management Cape Town conference. They bring extensive expertise in the field of Sports Management and provide strategic direction for the event, working closely with a dedicated team of…, Local Organising Committee:, Dr. Anita Lennox North-West University Ms. Anza Ramatsia Cape Peninsula University of Technology Mr. Ashley Jacobs Cape Peninsula University of Technology Prof. Brendon Knott Cape Peninsula University of Technology Mr. Christiaan Young Cape Peninsula University of Technology Mrs. Estelle Landsberg North-West University Dr. Fanie Roos North-West…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/communication/nagraadse-studies