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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
Pope’s visit to Africa positions religion at centre of peace and diplomacy
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Thabang Motswaledi
The ongoing African tour by Pope Leo XIV has drawn global attention, positioning the continent as a key player in international relationships and peacebuilding efforts at a time when several regions continue to face conflict, governance pressures and social divisions.
The Pope…
Busting myths and promoting understanding in Autism Awareness Month
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
Little understood but more common than many realise, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that often leaves individuals living with it – and their families – feeling isolated and marginalised. With April being Autism Awareness Month, the time is ripe to promote understanding, acceptance and inclusion in society of individuals with ASD…
Green Team drives environmental action through tree planting and community clean-up
deur Mafumane Tlhapi
The North-West University (NWU) Green Team is turning small environmental actions into sustained community impact, with recent initiatives showing how student-led efforts are reshaping public spaces while building a culture of responsibility among young people.
A tree-planting initiative and a large-scale clean-up campaign, both held in…
Academic joins inaugural global cohort for IOC diploma in sports pharmacy
by Gosego Phutieagae
A North-West University (NWU) professor has been selected for a new diploma in sports pharmacy offered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a significant milestone for both the institution and the pharmacy profession.
Prof. Stephan Steyn, an associate professor in Pharmacology, will join the inaugural 2026 intake of the…
Academic support programme introduced to address students’ concern
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
The Students’ Campus Council (SCC) at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has introduced academic support programme to address student concerns related to academic matters and services offered by faculties.
The initiative was developed in response to ongoing student concerns about marks, credits, graduation outcomes…
Indigenous languages key in fight against crime
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
As crime continues to ravage communities across South Africa, a North-West University (NWU) researcher has highlighted how indigenous languages play an active role in strengthening crime prevention efforts through communication strategies in rural areas.
Dr Kgomotso Bosilong, a research support coordinator at the NWU, is focusing her…
Academic takes public health leadership role on global stage
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
Taking along the spirit of Ubuntu, a North-West University (NWU) academic is stepping onto the international stage to connect South African public health research with global networks through her appointment to a key leadership role at a major international conference.
Dr Mpho Chipu from the School of Nursing has been appointed by the…
Researchers call for stronger community involvement in wetland management policies
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
A recent study, co-authored by Dr Mandla Dlamini, researcher from the Unit of Environmental Management and Sciences (UESM) at the North-West University (NWU), emphasises that floodplain wetland management and disaster risk reduction efforts are unlikely to succeed without the active participation of affected communities.
The research…
Alumnus joins DStv Premiership club’s medical team
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
From campus sport to top-flight football, Lulutho Jizana has joined the medical team at Orbit College FC with a focus on player care and injury management.
Lulutho, a former first aider at North-West University (NWU), joined Orbit, a club competing in the DStv Premiership, in March.
He studied sport coaching and human movement…
Batswana Commercial High School wins NWU high schools netball tournament
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
An outstanding performance by Batswana Commercial High School under-18 team ensured they emerged victorious in the North-West University (NWU) High Schools Netball Tournament.
The tournament was hosted by NWU Netball in collaboration with Student Life and Marketing and Student Recruitment at the Mahikeng Campus netball courts on 21…