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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
Academic addresses digital communication challenges
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
The digital shift in communication is forcing organisations to rethink how they engage with the public, manage crises and protect their reputations. That was the message shared by Prof. Gilbert Motsaathebe during an online guest lecture hosted by Koladaisi University in Ibadan, Nigeria on 18 May 2026.
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Indigenous foods still shape diets in Mahikeng communities
deur Mafumane Tlhapi
Pumpkin leaves, sorghum porridge and bone marrow remain on the menu in parts of Mahikeng, even as younger generations drift toward processed foods. A new study by Modjadji Mandy Rasehlomi, a North-West University (NWU) master’s student, found that indigenous foods continue to support dietary…
NWU alumnus wins 2026 Nedbank Cup with Durban City Football Club
by Gosego Phutieagae
Michael Navi Radebe, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), has added his name to the list of 2026 Nedbank Cup winners after helping Durban City FC secure the title.
He says the victory carried personal significance because of his earlier connection with the Nedbank brand…
Indigenous livestock remedies draw scientific backing in North West study
deur Mafumane Tlhapi
In villages across North West, livestock owners still turn to roots, bulbs and leaves to treat infections, wounds and reproductive problems in cattle, goats and sheep. A new study now shows that several of those remedies used by Batswana traditional healers and farmers also carry measurable antioxidant properties…
Student uses poetry to address gender-based violence and mental health
by Gosego Phutieagae
A student from the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus is using poetry and storytelling to address gender-based violence, mental health and youth development while building his profile in the literary space of South Africa.
Bokamoso Edward Nkunyane, originally from Taung,…
NWU and CGSO bring consumer protection services closer to Mahikeng communities
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Residents in Mahikeng and surrounding rural communities now have closer access to consumer protection services following the launch of the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) satellite office at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 14 May 2026.
The office,…
NSFAS delays leave students dealing with stress and uncertainty
deur Mafumane Tlhapi
For many students, the anxiety over funding begins before lectures even start. A late or missing payment by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) can mean uncertainty over registration, accommodation and access to study material.
A study by Reynold Feris from the…
Goitumetswe Ekopanye recognised for her excellence at the North West Cricket Awards
deur Steve Maphakathe
Goitumetswe Ekopanye won the Player of the Year Award in the T20 category for the North-West University (NWU) Mafikeng Ladies 1 team at the 2026 North West Cricket Awards. She was also named the Bowler of the Year in the same category, marking this as her first-ever awards she won since playing the sport.
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Empowering academic excellence: Student chapters inspire exam success
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) student chapter and Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences student academic chapter, in partnership with the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management, recently hosted a successful and impactful Exam Preparation event.
This…
Exams, elections and the youth vote: Expert warns of pressure on first-time voters
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
South Africa’s upcoming local government elections could place thousands of first-time voters in a difficult position. As political parties prepare for a heated campaign season ahead of the elections on 4 November, Grade 12 learners may find themselves choosing between the ballot box and the examination room.
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