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Uitvoerende dekaan gaan waarnemende regter in die Hoë Hof wees
Om as regter aangestel te word, is die toppunt van prestasie vir enige regskundige, en die hoogste erkenning van ’n persoon se vermoë en verbintenis tot geregtigheid. Om as regter in die hoër howe van die land te dien, is ’n gesogte eer wat deur die meeste mense in die regsgemeenskap nagestreef word.
Dr Neo Morei, die uitvoerende dekaan van die Fakulteit Regte by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), het hierdie gesogte aanstelling as ’n waarnemende regter van mnr Ronald Lamola, die voormalige Minister van Justisie en Korrektiewe Dienste, ontvang. Sy sal hierdie rol… Read more
Why hypertension in Africa demands a new approach
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Hypertension is no longer only a concern for older people. It is affecting younger Africans, increasing the risk of kidney disease and heart complications, and demanding a shift from treatment to prevention. That was the central message delivered by Prof. Lebo Gafane-Matemane from the Faculty of Health Sciences during…
Testing the will of the people: the state-citizen confrontation in South Africa
Opinion piece by Dr Mabutho Shangase, senior lecturer in Political Studies and International Relations at the North-West University (NWU)
The emergence of anti-illegal immigration movements such as Operation Dudula, and more recently, March and March, represents a…
‘No Student Left Behind’ fundraising gala dinner to support financially struggling students
deur Zenoyise John
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is taking a bold step towards addressing student financial hardship through the launch of the “No Student Left Behind” fundraising gala dinner. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that no deserving student is denied an opportunity to succeed because of financial…
Seven NWU footballers earn South Africa call-up for CUCSA Games
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute will be represented by seven players and its head coach at the 2026 Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Association (CUCSA) Games after they were selected for the South African university football team.
The seven players…
The forgotten cost of food production in South Africa
Opinion piece by Ella Mogashoa, a researcher in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU).
South Africans have become all too familiar with rising food prices. Every trip to the supermarket seems to confirm the same reality: the weekly grocery…
Borders and jobs: What the ‘March and March’ debate means for SA’s agricultural labour force
Opinion piece by Ella Mogashoa, a researcher in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU).
As dawn breaks across South Africa each morning, thousands of farm workers are already hard at work. Long before most South Africans begin their day,…
Breaking the silence: Encouraging men to prioritise mental well-being
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental wellness and healthy lifestyles when it hosted a Men's Health Event on Saturday, 27 June 2026.
The event brought together staff and stakeholders under the theme of encouraging…
When stars outshine the team
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
South Africa went into its World Cup match against South Korea without Teboho Mokoena, and much of the national conversation focused on one question: Could Bafana Bafana cope without him?
They did. Bafana Bafana beat South Korea 1-0 and advanced to the Round of 32, a result that…
PENPlay launches innovative portfolio of gamified learning tools developed at the NWU
PENPlay has launched a new portfolio of gamified learning tools developed under licence from the North-West University (NWU), offering learners, educators and training institutions innovative ways to build critical skills through interactive play-based learning.
Prof. Petro…
NWU FM partners with SAfm for simulcast on democracy and active citizenship
NWU FM, the campus radio station on the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU), joined forces with SAfm on 16 June 2026 for a special Youth Month simulcast.
This event brought together voices from different generations to reflect on the democratic journey of South…