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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
New insight into enzyme for HIV/Aids drug development
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Without the help of a particular enzyme, HIV/Aids cannot replicate itself and take over the body’s cells. Dr Andrew Motsilanyane, a recent PhD graduate from the North-West University (NWU), has been targeting this enzyme, HIV-1 protease, in research that could open up new possibilities for drug development.
His work focuses on the…
Alumnus paves the way for healthy immune systems
deur Mafumane Tlhapi
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Kgalalelo Pakwe, an entrepreneur and forensic analyst for the South African Police Service, has created an innovative health product, Flu-Away Shots.
With a BSc in biological and environmental science and an honours degree in microbiology, Kgalalelo developed Flu-Away Shots to help boost the immune…
Residence champions 67 minutes for animal rights in the spirit of Nelson Mandela
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Commemorating Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July 2024, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Khayelitsha residence on the Mahikeng Campus spent 67 minutes at the Mahikeng Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) centre.
“When we think about community engagement work, advocacy for animal rights often takes a backseat to other…
Soccer Institute players shine at 2024 CUCSA games
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Three players from the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute played for the South African teams that won gold at the regional Confederation of University and Colleges Sports Associations (CUCSA) games at the Tshwane University of Technology's Pretoria Campus.
Lesego Motsepe and Lucky Letwaba were selected for the men’s team, and…
Mduduzi Mccoy Sithole: From player to soccer administrator
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Mduduzi Mccoy Sithole, currently an administrator at the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute, has transitioned from playing for South Africa’s junior teams – Orlando Pirates FC and Kaizer Chiefs FC – to a significant role in soccer administration.
Mduduzi began his football…
Team Unitech wins first place in hackathon
deur Mafumane Tlhapi
North-West University (NWU) students Karabo Makau, Matshepo Soto and Potego Sethwape recently walked away with the spoils in a hackathon hosted by Lelapa AI at the University of Johannesburg that took place from 29 to 30 June 2024.
The team, known as Unitech, was challenged to create a municipality WhatsApp chatbot for the prepaid…
Veteran Setswana broadcaster Easy Matjila awarded honorary doctorate
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Veteran Setswana broadcaster and SABC newsreader, Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila, received an honorary doctorate in humanities from the North-West University (NWU) on 18 July at the Mahikeng Campus. This was in recognition for his outstanding achievements in promoting Setswana and other languages through his work at the SABC.
"Allow me…
Prospective student leaders take part in Leadership Development Programme
By Bonolo Monaisa
Student Life on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently hosted a Leadership Development programme for 40 prospective student leaders from 11 to 14 July.
Among the 40 nominated leaders were members of the Society Sub-committee residences committees and the Golden Key…
NWUFM appoints new station manager
By Bonolo Monaisa
Keamogetsoe Ledwaba-Moadi has been appointed as the new station manager at the NWUFM, the radio station at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus.
Keamogetsoe says he is driven by his lifelong passion for radio and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the industry.…
Academic and alumnus to represent South Africa at 2024 Venezuela Book Fair
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe and alumnus Dr Monicca Thulisile Bhuda have been selected as part of South Africa's team for the 20th International Book Fair of Venezuela (FILVEN) in Caracas, from 11 to 21 July 2024. South Africa will be the guest of honour at this event.
The Ministry of Popular Power for…