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Congratulations Dr Rassie on receiving the Order of Ikhamanga in Gold
When Dr Rassie Erasmus walked onto the stage at the North-West University (NWU) in 2024 to receive an honorary… Read more
NWU Soccer Institute crowned North West ABC Motsepe League champions
The final whistle sparked a pitch invasion at the Fanie Du Toit Sportsground in Potchefstroom on Sunday afternoon as the NWU Soccer Institute… Read more
The NSFAS Crisis: When leadership ignores evidence
The tragedy of the NSFAS story is that it reflects more than an institutional crisis; it reflects a deeper tension in public leadership in South… Read moreNWU to confer honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule
The North-West University (NWU) will proudly confer an honorary doctorate on… Read more
DSTI hands over key hydrogen and energy innovation facilities at North-West University
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) marked a significant milestone in South Africa's clean… Read more
Prof. Louis du Preez to receive prestigious Havenga Prize
His name is synonymous with groundbreaking research and innovation, with many honours over the years acknowledging the… Read more
South Africa’s government is drowning in its own complexity
The South African government is becoming trapped within layers of accumulated complexity. The government therefore appears simultaneously hyper-present and absent. Complex systems… Read moreDiscover your latest NWU news
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