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A new era for intra-African trade under the AfCFTA?
Despite having some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, with a combined population of well over 1 billion people, Africa still trades predominantly with the rest of the world rather than with itself. Some estimates place intra-African trade at only about 15%. This is a strikingly low figure compared to other regions, such as Europe and…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/compres/staff
Staff
NRF-Rated Researchers Prof Alida Herbst (C) Prof Karel Botha (C2) Prof Vicki Koen (C3) Prof Elmien Crofford (Y) Prof Vincent Mabvurira (Y)http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/compres/personeel
Personeel
Prof Hayley Walker Buitengewone professor NNS-gegradeerde Navorsers Prof Alida Herbst (C) Prof Vicki Koen (C3) Prof Karel Botha (C2) Prof Wim Roestenburg (C3) Prof Herman Strydom (C3) Prof Elmien Crofford (Y)http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/ecological-interactions-and-ecosystem-resiliences
Ecological Interactions and Ecosystem Resilience
Sub-programme leader: Prof Frances Siebert (Frances.Siebert@nwu.ac.za) Latest news: [accordion] Vacancy: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Vacancy: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Forb Ecology Research Group (FERG) Sub-…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/earth-system-sciences-soils-and-resources/earth-system-sciences-soils-and-resources-esssor
Earth System Sciences, Soils and Resources (ESSSOR)
Sub-programme leader: Thendo Netshidzivhe (49949489@nwu.ac.za) Geology Equipment and Laboratory-use Booking Form [accordion] Strategic Aim and Mission The aims of this subprogram are to study and advance our understanding of the composition and timing of internal and external processes determining our…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/integrated-pest-management
Integrated Pest Management
Sub-programme leader: Prof Oriel Thekisoe (oriel.thekisoe@nwu.ac.za) [accordion] Strategic Aim and Mission The vision of the group is to be a leader in integrated pest management (IPM) research in South Africa as well as to become a recognized regional centre of expertise in pest management in agricultural crops and “One…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/environmental-management
Environmental Management
Sub-programme leader: Dr Phathu Mukwevho (Phathu.Mukwevho@nwu.ac.za) [accordion] Introduction The Environmental Management sub-program investigates various aspects of sustainable development and the use of environmental management approaches and instruments in the public and the private sector. Our vision…http://www.nwu.ac.za/vice-chancellor
Vice-chancellor
Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor Speeches of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor NWU Press releases 2026 [accordion] Special Student Support Fund - frequently asked questions 4 March 2026 The purpose of the Special Student Support Fund is to enable students to register and to continue with their studies.…My research focus is on tackling the complex challenges faced by child protection social workers in South Africa. Through research, we explore the different levels, factors, and stakeholders within the child protection system to identify what hinders effective child protection. Through both PhD and master’s research, our goal is to uncover these…
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Elmien Crofford
My research focus is on tackling the complex challenges faced by child protection social workers in South Africa. Through research, we explore the different levels, factors, and stakeholders within the child protection system to identify what hinders effective child protection. Through both PhD and master’s research, our goal is to uncover these…My research focus is on tackling the complex challenges faced by child protection social workers in South Africa. Through research, we explore the different levels, factors, and stakeholders within the child protection system to identify what hinders effective child protection. Through both PhD and master’s research, our goal is to uncover these…
http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/social-work/elmien-truter
Elmien Crofford
My research focus is on tackling the complex challenges faced by child protection social workers in South Africa. Through research, we explore the different levels, factors, and stakeholders within the child protection system to identify what hinders effective child protection. Through both PhD and master’s research, our goal is to uncover these…http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-library-week-2026