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How TikTok and YouTube are helping keep Setswana culture alive
A Setswana proverb shared on TikTok, a traditional wedding blanket draped over a bride’s shoulders in a music video and… Read more
NWU’s Prof. Ushotanefe Useh to help shape sustainability in South African higher education
Prof. Ushotanefe Useh, Deputy Dean for Community Engagement and Stakeholder Relations at North-West University's… Read more
A father, a farmer and South Africa’s energy future
By Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU).
… Read moreNWU named finalist in two prestigious Science Oscar Award categories
The North-West University (NWU) continues to shine on the national stage, having been named a finalist in two… Read more
NWU leads the fight for earlier cystic fibrosis diagnosis in South Africa
Cystic fibrosis can be a life-altering and potentially fatal disease, but early detection through newborn screening… Read more
Rebuilding South Africa's ailing public transport system
There was a time when passengers could board a train in Johannesburg, travel through Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg and… Read more
NWU maintains strong global standing in CWUR rankings
The forward-looking strategy of the North-West University (NWU) continues to deliver results. According to the 2026 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000… Read more
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