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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 vanaf 4 November… Read more
Dr Fortunate wants to eliminate malaria
deur Bertie Jacobs
Dr Fortunate Mokoena has a vision. This senior lecturer in biochemistry at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) wants to make the continent she calls home a better, safer place for its citizens.
She hopes to do this by helping to eliminate malaria.
“Many of us born on the African…
World Art Day: Tradition and technology
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
As the world marks World Art Day 2024 on 15 April, Othusitse Maunatlala, an academic in the School of Communication at the North-West University (NWU), shares insights on the significance of art.
World Art Day is an international celebration of the fine arts which was declared by the International Association of Art to promote awareness…
Player joins professional women’s football league
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu
Lebohang Mpakanyane from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) women’s football team has joined Tshwane University of Technology, a team in the Hollywoodbets Super League, which is a professional South African women's football league.
She is the second female player…
Alumnus to play host at Vodacom Hack-alympics finale
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Vodacom's Africa Hack-alympics 2024 is gearing up for its highly anticipated finale, and it's all set to be hosted by North-West University (NWU) alumnus and Vodacom cluster specialist Tutu Kgobane.
Taking place from 23 to 24 April in South Africa, the event promises to be a showcase of intense coding, problem-solving and innovation.…
Looking to sustainable agriculture
deur Mafumane Tlhapi
Poultry manure could revolutionise farming practices in South Africa, particularly among subsistence farmers in rural areas. This is one of the research findings of Mandisa Mazibuko, a researcher from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
Her research delves into the effects of poultry manure on selected maize cultivars and…
IKS Centre signs cooperation agreement with three communities to protect indigenous knowledge
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre has recently sealed a significant cooperation pact with three communities in the North West province.
This agreement aims to safeguard South African indigenous knowledge by ensuring it is managed and utilised for the benefit of the communities and rights…
Debate Union shines at prominent tournament
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
The Debate Union on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently participated in a debate tournament hosted by Wits University.
The team competed in the Public Speaking and Debate categories, achieving notable results. In Public Speaking, Thato Katametsi secured second place and received the Best Speaker award for the…
Soccer Institute's u-21 team gears up for the Pirates Cup tournament
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu
The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute's under-21 team is gearing up for a thrilling challenge as they prepare to compete in the Pirates Cup tournament, one of South Africa's most esteemed youth soccer competitions.
Set to kick off at the Wits Marks Park…
Former professional footballer returns to the Soccer Institute
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu
Former professional footballer Ngunezi Mkhize has re-enrolled at the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute to further his football career and complete his studies.
The Soccer Institute is renowned for developing soccer players, coaches and administrators –…
Eagles soar to victory in North West Cricket First Club League
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Keaoleboga Motshabi
The North-West University (NWU) Eagles cricket team on the Mahikeng Campus walked away as champions in the North West Cricket (NWC) First Club League 2023-2024 season, after a resounding victory over Klerksdorp Travellers IV in the final match on 23 March 2024.
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