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School Directors and Deputy Directors
School of CommunicationDirector (PC)Prof Lida Holtzhausen Deputy - Director (MC) Musara.Lubombo Deputy - Director (VC)Naomi du Plessis School of Government StudiesDirector (PC)Prof Melvin Diedericks Deputy - Director (MC) Prof Victor Ojakorotu: Deputy - Director (VC)Prof Lukamba Lukamba…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/humanities/skooldirekteurs-en-adjunkdirekteurs
Skooldirekteurs en Adjunkdirekteurs
Skool vir Kommunikasie Prof Lida Holtzhausen Lida.Holtzhausen@nwu.ac.za Mooki Lobelo Mooki.Lobelo@nwu.ac.za Naomi du Plessis Naomi.DuPlessis@nwu.ac.za Skool vir Owerheidstudies Kedibone Phago Kedibone.Phago@nwu.ac.za…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-interaction-essential-healthy-childhood-development
Social interaction is essential for healthy childhood development
Parents often focus on academic achievement, but one of the most powerful influences on a child's development is something far simpler: meaningful social interaction. According to Linique Hanekom, a speech-language therapist at the Centre for Health & Human Performance in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU),…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-saps-empower-students-through-crime-prevention-and-career-awareness-initiative
NWU and SAPS to empower students through crime prevention and career awareness initiative
The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS), will host a comprehensive Crime Prevention and Career Awareness Activation on the Mahikeng Campus, reaffirming their shared commitment to creating a safe learning environment while empowering students with valuable career opportunities.The event,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-health-sciences-research-earns-editors-choice-recognition-q1-paediatrics-journal
Faculty of Health Sciences research earns Editor's Choice recognition in Q1 paediatrics journal
Research from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) has been selected as an Editor's Choice article by the international journal Children.The systematic review, Key Components of Parenting Education Interventions for Preterm Infant–Parent Dyads Admitted to the NICU, was chosen by the editorial office of the journal for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/love-karate-flows-through-his-veins
Love for karate flows through his veins
Mahikeng-bred Kamogelo Mongale (25) is filled with pure determination to be the best in the disciplined world of karate.This NWU Mahikeng Campus Computer Science and Mathematics student, who is currently in his fourth year of study, has had a love for karate since starting with the sport in his primary school years. He started training at Mmabana…http://news.nwu.ac.za/historic-ossewabrandwag-archive-collection-enters-digital-age
Historic Ossewabrandwag archive collection enters digital age
One of South Africa’s most regularly used historical archive collections has entered a new era of preservation and accessibility following the successful completion of a major digitisation project by the North-West University (NWU) and the Heritage Foundation (Erfenisstigting).Jacoline Jansen van Vuuren, head of the NWU’s records, archives and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-next-generation-women-entrepreneurs-through-transformher
Empowering the next generation of women entrepreneurs through TransformHER
The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its commitment to entrepreneurship development and women's economic empowerment through its participation in the international TransformHER initiative. This is a collaborative project that equips young women with the confidence, entrepreneurial capabilities and networks needed to shape their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/meal-day-programme-supports-more-500-students-food-needs-grow
Meal-a-Day Programme supports more than 500 students as food needs grow
More than 500 students on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus received food parcels through the Meal-a-Day Programme during July 2026. This initiative continues to respond to growing food insecurity and to help students remain focused on their studies.Established in 2017, the programme has become one of the key student support…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/academic-staff
Academic, Performance & Composition Staff
Prof Tinus BothaPiano PerformanceMethodology of Piano TeachingKeyboard SkillsConservatory (K1), office 213tel. +27 18 299-1693tinus.botha@nwu.ac.za Dr Yvonne-Marié BrandBrass PerformanceMethodology of Brass Instrument TeachingConservatory (K1), office 123tel. +27 18 299-1816yvonnemarie.brand@nwu.ac.za Prof Conroy CupidoSinging…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/singing
Singing / Vocal Studies
Prof Conroy Cupido Dr Thomas Erlank Ms Monique Hellenberg Ms Titi Luzipo Dr Thembinkosi Magagula Ms Jana Mathee Dr Michelle PretoriusThe Singing Department offers a comprehensive and diverse programme designed to cultivate exceptional vocal talent across a broad spectrum of musical styles and languages.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/strengthening-sas-entrepreneurship-agenda-through-global-entrepreneurship-monitor-partnership
Strengthening SA’s entrepreneurship agenda through Global Entrepreneurship Monitor partnership
The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its contribution to entrepreneurship research and policy development through its active participation in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) South Africa Consortium, a partnership that is helping shape the future of entrepreneurship in South Africa.The launch of the Global…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/jannie-le-roux
Dr Jannie le Roux
Senior LecturerCollaborative PianoConservatory (K1), office TBAtel. +27 18 299-1692jannie.leroux@nwu.ac.za Blog posts 2026-06-08 ~ Doctorates galore…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professors-international-recognition-shines-spotlight-sustainable-water-research
Professor's international recognition shines spotlight on sustainable water research
Prof. Kapil Moothi from the North-West University (NWU) has earned international recognition for his pioneering research on sustainable water treatment after presenting two peer-reviewed papers and serving in key leadership roles at a prestigious global environmental conference.Prof. Moothi, a professor in the School of Chemical and Minerals…http://news.nwu.ac.za/emerging-woman-leader-selected-prestigious-abe-bailey-fellowship
Emerging woman leader selected for prestigious Abe Bailey Fellowship
For Mohau Phala, leadership has never been about holding a title or being in the spotlight. Instead, it has always been about serving others, making a difference and leaving people and communities better than she found them. It is this commitment to servant leadership that has earned the North-West University (NWU) law student a place among…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/part-time-staff