Renowned educationist passed away

A well-known former dean of the Faculty of Education and vice-rector at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, Prof Dewey de Wet, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, 2 July in his house in Potchefstroom.

Prof de Wet studied at the former Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PU for CHE),…

Golden opportunity to help vulnerable learners become healthy adults

The surge in lifestyle diseases in South Africa could be halted by paying more attention to the lifestyle choices of young and vulnerable learners, especially in rural areas.

“The period of rapid growth and development that occurs in childhood has a profound impact on future health and quality of life enjoyed in adulthood, and…

North-West university scholars' work shines a spotlight on Indigenous African Popular Music

North-West University (NWU)'s Professor of Journalism, Communication and Media Studies, and Director of Indigenous Language Media in Africa, Prof. Abiodun Salawu and Dr Israel Fadipe, a postdoctoral fellow in ILMA recently released two volumes of their work on Indigenous African Popular music.  Titled, Indigenous African Popular music…

It’s all about the vintage – of wine as well as people

The older the wine lovers, the drier the wine they prefer, and the longer it takes to consume what they bought.

These are two of the findings of a recent study on the wine preferences of different age groups that the research unit TREES (Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society) undertook.

In the study, “That old…

NWU professor bestowed full professorship

North-West University (NWU) professor in practical theology, Prof Vhumani Magezi, was recently conferred a full professor status at an event held at the university’s Vanderbijlpark Campus.

During the event he also delivered his inaugural professorial lecture entitled “African publics and the role of Christianity in fostering ‘human…

Autistic viewpoint: representation of autism in popular culture

The seventh national Autism Symposium is taking place at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) from 30 June until 2 July 2022. The event highlights the realities of autistic persons and their families. It promises to deliver insightful perspectives by experts in the field.

This year the format will be a hybrid…

North-West University announces new chairperson and deputy chairperson of its Council

During its meeting on 23 June 2022 the North-West University (NWU) Council elected a new chairperson and deputy chairperson.

Mr Bert Sorgdrager, a seasoned legal professional with more than 30 years’ experience in the private sector, was elected as the sixth chairperson of the NWU Council. Mr Obakeng Mongale, an experienced public…

Sustainable growth strategies and African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 - Interview with Minister Naledi Pandor

The North-West University Business School's Prof Raymond Parsons interviews Minister Naledi Pandor and unpacks the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s (DIRCO’s) vision and mission in Africa and to examine whether the relationship between DIRCO and business can be strengthened for this purpose.

To this end the role of…

Trailblazer Dube does not dodge any challenge

He never says “no” to anything. Never. This is how people who know Rethabile Dube describe this 25-year-old trailblazer.

He is commonly known as just Dube. Everybody knows Dube. Like Cher, Prince, Drake and Madonna. As senior administrative assistant at Graduations and Ceremonies at the North-West University (NWU) his face is well known…

NWU alumnus wins prestigious US music competition

North-West University (NWU) alumnus and a decorated operatic baritone Tshilidzi Ndou is brimming with pride after winning the pre-professional division of the prestigious George Shirley Vocal Competition: African American Vocal Repertoire.

A highlight of the competition was his performance of the Genius Child, a winsome rendition…