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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
Will young people turn out to register to vote this weekend?
deur Christopher Motabogi
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is ready for this weekend’s voter registration (18 - 19 November) and is urging the youth to make use of this opportunity to be able to vote in next year's local and national elections.
However, Naledi Modise, lecturer in politics and international relations at the North-West University…
NWU celebrates Child Health Day with Stadt Primary School
deur Mafumane Tlhapi
To mark Child Health Day, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) organised some fun activities for the youngsters at Stadt Primary School to highlight the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
Learners and parents from the school in Mahikeng’s Montshioa-Stadt village attended the event at the Ratshidi Hall on 12…
Unlocking the cultural language of emojis: a study on Facebook emojis and isiXhosa meanings
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
A researcher in the School of Communication at the North-West University (NWU), Dr Quatro Mgogo, has embarked on a study to explore how Facebook emojis are being employed to shape the meanings of izaci namaqhalo esiXhosa (isiXhosa proverbs and idioms).
The study also delves into how isiXhosa-speaking Facebook users are harnessing emojis…
Academic explores the link between talent management and small business performance
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Associate research professor Petronella Jonck from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently shed light on the relationship between talent management and the financial performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) operating within the informal sector.
As the keynote speaker at a…
Student excels in Morganti Ju-Jitsu World Championships
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Elvis Moyo, a PhD candidate in the Centre for Applied Radiation and Technology (CARST) at the North-West University (NWU), represented the institution and South Africa at the Morganti Ju-Jitsu World Championships from 14 to 15 October in Recife, Brazil.
Elvis's dedication and determination bore fruit as he secured a bronze medal in the…
NWU and AOSIS unveil new works on prayer in Biblical theology
deur Mafumane Tlhapi
The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with AOSIS – an open access publishing platform – recently released two volumes in the Reformed Theology in Africa series.
The books titled Biblical Theology of Prayer in the Old Testament and Biblical Theology of Prayer in the New Testament, have diligently been crafted by co-editors…
Work-readiness seminar bridges the gap between academia and the world of work
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
The North-West University (NWU), Career Centre, in collaboration with the Department of Language Practice, recently organised a work-readiness seminar on the Mahikeng Campus.
’The session served as a pivotal bridge between academia and the world of work, equipping students and alumni with practical skills and industry insights, to…
NWU and IAEA join forces to advance nuclear forensic science training
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
-NWU and IAEA collaborate to train students in nuclear forensic science
-The partnership will develop a Nuclear Crime Scene Management Laboratory
-The IAEA has recommended that each of its member states establish a national nuclear forensic library
In a significant step toward enhancing nuclear forensic science…
Physical trainer joins PSL team
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Dino Rangaka, a physical trainer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Soccer Institute, recently joined Premier Soccer League (PSL) Moroka Swallows FC as a physical trainer for the team.
Dino has been with the Soccer Institute on the Mahikeng Campus for eight years. He holds an introduction to coaching certificate from the Netherlands…
The intricate connection between honeybee foraging and colour preferences
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
The mesmerising world of honeybee foraging behaviour has long fascinated scientists, with colour playing a pivotal role in their quest for sustenance. Bees are essential pollinators that hold the key to maintaining the delicate balance of our ecosystems.
North-West University (NWU) student Kimani Waiyaki’s recent research delved into…