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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
Power, technology and the African question
deur Mafumane Tlhapi
The way technology shapes power, and how power defines technology, is the focus of a new study led by Amantle Mothelesi, a lecturer at North-West University’s (NWU) School of Philosophy, which argues that Africa needs a locally grounded philosophy of technology, shaped by post-colonial realities.
“Colonial power structures continue to…
Achieving Africa’s vision: why universities must return to serving society
By Prof Ushotanefe Useh
Universities in Africa stand at a crossroads today. While they continue to produce research, award degrees and rank in global academic listings, an uncomfortable question lingers: are they truly serving the societies that fund and sustain them? Are their graduates solving the most…
Education, animal health, and basic services at the heart of Mandela Day outreach
In the spirit of compassion and service that defined Nelson Mandela’s legacy, the North-West University (NWU) marked Mandela Day 2025 with a series of impactful community outreach initiatives, focusing on education, animal health, and basic service delivery.
Laying the foundation through early childhood education
Nelson Mandela…
Political analyst weighs in on allegations against minister of police
The allegations against the South African police minister are indeed serious and damaging, further eroding the little trust that citizens still have in institutions.
According to Thabang Motswaledi, a political analyst at the North-West University (NWU), the allegations have placed the already preoccupied Government of National Unity (…
South Africa faces a waste crisis with legal and health consequences
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
South Africa’s failure to manage waste properly is no longer just an environmental issue; it is a growing legal, health and human rights concern and without urgent reform, the costs will continue to mount in landfills and lives.
With nearly a third of households lacking access to formal waste removal, communities increasingly rely on…
Faculty of Humanities celebrates top academic performers
By Gofaone Motsamai
In a hall filled with eager students and guests, the air buzzed with anticipation as the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities prepared to host its annual Dean’s Merit Awards.
The Dean’s Merit List recognises students who achieve an average of 75% and above in all their modules. Only 138…
North West agriculture budget grows overall but research funding declines
deur Phenyo Mokgothu
While an impressive R1,27 billion has been budgeted for agriculture and rural development in the North West Province for the 2025/26 financial year, the decrease in funding for research and technology services is disappointing. This is the view of Dr Kaya Myeki of the School of Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU).
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Forging stronger ties to boost entrepreneurial education through STEP TTT
deur Zenoyise John
The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a transformative STEP train-the-trainer (TTT) programme, further cementing its commitment to cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset among students and communities.
The week-long initiative, held at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus, brought together educators, trainers and innovation champions to…
Training for traditional leaders combines language, custom and justice
In a powerful demonstration of language, heritage and collaboration, university language specialists have partnered with the Provincial House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders to hold a training programme for Dikgosi (traditional leaders).
The Language Directorate of the North-West University (NWU) played a key role in the week-long…
How podcasts are powering indigenous language revival
deur Mafumane Tlhapi
Mainstream radio combined with social media can do more to preserve South African indigenous languages than either can on their own
A recent study by North-West University (NWU) master’s graduate Gofaone Motsamai explores how Motsweding FM radio is using Facebook to promote Setswana through podcasts and live streams.
“Motsweding…