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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
Feedlot Challenge takes Animal Sciences students from classroom to cattle pens
deur Zenoyise John
The North-West University (NWU) is taking Animal Sciences learning beyond the classroom through its Feedlot Challenge, a practical initiative giving students first-hand experience of commercial cattle production and the realities of the livestock industry.
The programme, which involves…
Law student turns living allowance into business that creates nine jobs
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
When an idea, sacrifice and support come together, lives can change. A law student at the North-West University (NWU) used her savings from her NSFAS living allowance to buy a maize-grinding machine and created a business employing nine people.
Thando Masutu, a fourth-year LLB student…
Researchers earn national fellowships at Women in Science Awards
deur Mafumane Tlhapi
Two North-West University (NWU) researchers have received national recognition for work that could contribute to safer water, healthier honeybees and stronger communities.
Rebaone Mofokeng and Nolwandle Khumalo were awarded the DSTI-Prof. Keolebogile Shirley Motaung Fellowships at the 2026 South African Women in Science Awards on 20…
Seminar puts entrepreneurship on the career map
By: Mafumane Tlhapi and Sthembiso Seyama
For students and graduates facing a changing job market, creating a business could offer another route into the world of work. This was the message at an entrepreneurship seminar hosted at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus.…
ILMA marks 10 years by taking African languages to the AI age
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
The future of African languages will not be secured by preserving them only in books, archives and cultural memory. They must also be used in news media, science and public life, and built into the data and artificial intelligence systems shaping the future.
That message took centre…
Young mothers find a voice through Temba community dialogue
deur Mafumane Tlhapi
Young mothers in Temba are helping to shape research about their own lives, rather than being treated only as research subjects.
This approach is at the centre of “Her Voice, Her Strength”, a five-year community engagement and research programme led by Dr Lungisile Shange from the subject group Population…
NWU-AgriSETA project gives Mahikeng farmers accredited training
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Small-scale farmers around Mahikeng often have farming experience but lack access to formal training. A skills project at the North-West University (NWU) is helping to close this gap through accredited training that gives farmers skills they can use to improve their farms and build sustainable businesses.
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From Lekung village to an international academic publication: Keo’s journey
For Keolebogile “Keo” Matsi, becoming an author of a chapter in an international academic publication represents far more than an academic achievement. It is another milestone in a journey shaped by his roots, resilience, faith, Setswana language and literature, creativity, community engagement and passion for…
Lesego Molema breaks new frontiers on the national stage
deur Zenoyise John
The North-West University (NWU) is celebrating one of its own as Lesego Molema, a final-year student at the Mahikeng Campus, prepares to step onto the national stage for the second consecutive year.
Lesego, who is pursuing a BScHons degree in animal science, has once again been…
Alumni challenge student leaders to lead from within
By Ludidi Nolufefe
On Saturday, 15 August, the North-West University (NWU) Alumni Relations Office brought female student leaders on the Mahikeng Campus together for an empowering engagement focused on leadership, wellbeing and personal growth.
With the…