MSc student embarks on research to prevent car theft in SA

Vehicle security is a major concern in South Africa, especially with the latest national crime statistics revealing that more than 48 000 cars and motorbikes were stolen in the last financial year.

While this is a slight reduction on the previous year, the figure remains alarming.

Mawonde Kudakwashe, an MSc computer science…

NWU co-hosts International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics

The North-West University (NWU) and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology recently co-hosted the International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics (ICBMD-2019) in Namibia.

The main theme of this conference was “Pragmatic business solutions by Africa for Africa”.

Many scholars and industry specialists…

Ju-Jitsu team scores 11 medals at World Championships

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Ju-Jitsu team walked away with no less than 11 medals at the World Morganti Ju-Jitsu Championships that took place in Klerksdorp on 21 September 2019.

Individuals and teams from across the globe participated in the championship, hailing from countries such as South Africa, Brazil, Spain and…

NWU final-year education students celebrate World Teachers’ Day

Every year on 5 October people across the globe celebrate World Teachers' Day to raise awareness, understanding and appreciation for the contribution teachers make to education and development. 

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education on the campus in Mahikeng celebrated this important day with their final-year…

NWU Business School staff members take part in writing workshop in Zimbabwe

Four staff members from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Business School recently attended the British Academy Writing Workshop for Early Career Researchers (ECR) from Sub-Saharan Africa at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare.

They were Prof Ravinder Rena, Dr Joseph Leknze, Dr Hazvineyi Saurombe and Ms Lungile Ntsizwane.

NWU vice-chancellor treats Varsity Football champions

Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), hosted a special lunch on 1 October 2019 to congratulate the NWU soccer team on winning the 2019 Varsity Football tournament.

Prof Marilyn Setlalentoa, the deputy vice-chancellor for Mahikeng Campus operations, and Dr Sibusiso Chaluva, the executive director for…

PhD candidate explores indigenous medicinal plants to treat skin diseases

Skin diseases are a growing health concern worldwide and make up approximately 34% of occupational health diseases.

 This is mainly because people of all ages will be exposed to infection due to one or another skin disease at least once during their lifetime. Also, almost 90% of people infected with HIV/Aids develop skin…

NWU’s Lindani Nkabinde is Varsity Football player of the tournament

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Lindani Nkabinde has been crowned the FNB Player of the Tournament for the 2019 Varsity Football season.

After all the coaches of this year’s tournament gave their insight, the Noble Boys’ jersey number 6 was nominated as one of the top three players.

The voting was then opened to the…

NWU rise to championship victory

There is something enigmatic about the markings of a coach with the pedigree to deliver championship victories. History is laden with examples to that effect, with Sir Alex Ferguson, Pitso “the chosen one” Mosimane, and the newest entry to the illustrious hall of fame is Karabo “sensei” Masehela.

The North-West University’s (NWU’s)…

NWU’s analyst unpacks one-party dominance in SADC countries

Since the ascent to power of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1994, and the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in 1966, the concept of one-party dominance has dominated the South African and Botswana political landscape.

This is according to the research of Naledi Modise, political analyst and junior lecturer in the subject group…