Study explores the use of medicinal plants to treat childhood diseases

deur Phenyo Mokgothu

Dr Tshepiso Ndhlovu, a PhD graduate from the North-West University (NWU), has completed promising research on the use of medicinal plants to treat children’s diseases.

Childhood illnesses make a major contribution to infant mortality rates worldwide, and the high cost of conventional treatment exacerbates the problem by putting a…

Academics fly NWU flag high at international conference

deur Phenyo Mokgothu

Research professor Howard Chitimira and postdoctoral research fellow Dr Elfas Torerai, both from the North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Law, presented papers at the 18th International Association of Consumer Law (IACL) Conference that took place from 19 to 21 July in Hamburg, Germany.

Their session focused on the African…

Ballroom and Latin dancers shine at USSA Dance Tournament

deur Mafumane Tlhapi

The North-West University (NWU) ballroom and Latin dance team twirled their way to the top at the annual University Sports South Africa (USSA) dance tournament that took place at Rhodes University from 1 to 5 July. All nine provinces were represented by twelve affiliated institutions at the tournament.

The team competed in five major…

NWU and UJ share the spoils

deur Phenyo Mokgothu

In a thrilling first-round match of the Varsity Football tournament, the North-West University (NWU) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) showcased their prowess on the pitch, ultimately sharing the spoils in an intense 0-0 draw.

The highly anticipated clash took place on Thursday, 27 July at the NWU Mahikeng stadium, where both…

Sports media team set to cover World University Games

deur Phenyo Mokgothu

Jabulani Timothy Ncube, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus, and current student Obriel Takunda Maposa are gearing up for an exciting journey to Chengdu, China.

They will form part of the South African media team for the 32nd edition of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Summer World University Games.

The…

NWU's transformative facing race week with deputy vice-chancellor

deur Mafumane Tlhapi

On 20 July 2023, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus hosted the "Facing Race Week" event to promote meaningful conversations about racial equality and understanding.

Professor Robert Balfour, the deputy vice-chancellor for teaching and learning, was the driving force behind this transformative week at the university. His…

Alumnus honoured for excellence in elementary school teaching

By Nolwazi Xulu

Mapule Sechogo, a former North-West University student and first-time entrant in the National Teachers Awards recently defied the odds when she won the Excellence in Primary School Teaching category at the awards ceremony held at the Naledi Local Education Office of the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati…

The NWU is ready for the Varsity Football tournament

deur Phenyo Mokgothu

Caretaker coach Amos Xabanisa is brimming with confidence that the North-West University (NWU) football team is fully prepared to take on the challenges that lie ahead in the upcoming Varsity Football tournament.

In their bid to gauge their readiness, the team has engaged in a series of friendly matches. The NWU faced tough opponents,…

Exploring African spirituality

deur Phenyo Mokgothu

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Student Life division will be hosting an African Spirituality workshop on 29 July 2023 at its Mahikeng Campus.

Baba Ngwemabala, also known as Thandiwe Prudence Magagula, will be the main speaker.

The purpose of the event is to look into the different dynamics for understanding African…

WaterNet executive manager makes history

deur Phenyo Mokgothu

Prof Jean-Marie Kileshye Onema, executive manager for SADC WaterNet and extraordinary professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, has been elected the secretary-general of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS).

Prof Onema's election, which took place during the…