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Why the maths behind matric pass rates do not add up
South Africa’s celebrated matric pass rates do not reflect the reality of a “leaking pipeline” that serves neither the country’s ailing economy… Read more
The Future of BEE in a Changing South Africa
Prof. Joseph Sekhampu
The debate over BEE has… Read more
Applications and admissions at the North-West University 2026
The North-West University (NWU), a South African public higher education institution, whose policies and rules are… Read more
NWU advances in Computer Science in the latest subject rankings of the THE
The North-West University (NWU) begins 2026 on a positive trajectory, recording a notable improvement in the Computer Science subject group of the… Read more
NWU becomes first South African university with official AI policy
The North-West University (NWU) has become the first South African university to adopt an official artificial… Read more
No walk-in enquiries/applications allowed during registration of first-year students in 2026
The North-West University (NWU) congratulates matriculants who have passed their 2025 examinations. Well done and best… Read more
Lower borrowing costs are still likely
The 4 to 2 majority decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on 29 January to pause its interest rate easing cycle and leave the repo rate unchanged for now was widely expected.… Read more
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