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Fuel shock reaches far beyond the pumps
Deep pockets will no longer suffice; we now need them to extend all the way down to our knees. The fuel price increases… Read more
Acting icon Sandra Prinsloo to receive honorary doctorate
She is a cultural icon and one of South Africa’s undisputed queens of stage and screen. With a career spanning more… Read more
Africa must brace for a powerful El Niño
Africa must brace for a powerful El Niño that could bring punishing heat and drought to the south, while triggering… Read more
NWU researchers honoured at prestigious NRF Awards
Two North-West University (NWU) scholars have received national recognition for research addressing two defining… Read more
Fulbright specialist helps strengthen NWU’s global reach
A two-week visit by United States-based Fulbright specialist Dr Maryalice “Ali” Mazzara has helped the North-West… Read more
It is time for the South African Blue Crane to spread its wings as a national icon
More than 99% of the world’s Blue Cranes live in South Africa, yet our national bird remains one of the country’s most… Read more
GDP setback highlights vulnerabilities in economic recovery
The negative gross domestic product (GDP) growth figures of -0,2% for the second quarter of 2026 confirm the bad knock the South African economy – together… Read more
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