Language Practice hosts talk by international translator

On 25 September 2018 the subject group Language Practice on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom hosted a talk by Dr Henry Liu, a former president of the International Federation of Translators.

In her welcoming speech, Dr Herculene Kotzé, the subject chairperson, introduced Dr Liu as a longtime member of…

NWU student wins big during entrepreneurship roadshow

Karabo Seleka, a master’s law student from the North-West University’s campus in Mahikeng, won R10 000 with his business idea during the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET’s) national roadshow held at the campus on 21 September 2018.

The DHET’s Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) programme, in…

Phoenix is still chasing the sun

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) solar car, Phoenix, kicked off its Sasol Solar Challenge race of more than 4 000 km, and are competing against four other South African teams and competitors from Japan, Hong Kong, the Netherlands and Switzerland.

Phoenix currently occupies the overall sixth position after they could only…

NWU IKS Centre and DST to host 2018 IKS International Conference

The Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre at the North-West University (NWU) is partnering with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to host the 2018 Indigenous Knowledge Systems International Conference.

The conference will take place at the Protea Hotel Fire and Ice in Pretoria from 25 to 27 September, and will bring…

NWU academic appeals for re-approach to SA education policies and practices

Prof Mirna Nel is deeply concerned about the state of South African education. She made this troubling declaration during her recent inaugural lecture as full professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.  

South African education policies are all based on the principles of inclusivity (for example human…

Career Zone brings NWU students closer to the world of work

The Career Centre of the North-West University (NWU) recently launched a brand new career services management system across the three campuses in Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark and Mahikeng.

This new online portal, better known as CareerZone, is a comprehensive web-based career services management solution that enables the Career…

Moratorium on municipal positions a possible answer to qualification crisis – NWU expert

On Wednesday, 19 September 2018, the Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene revealed in parliament that more than half of South Africa’s municipal managers and chief financial officers (CFOs) do not have the minimum qualifications as required by legislation.

During the parliamentary session, Nene said that only 94 of the 193 accounting officers…

New extraordinary professor to investigate resilience during prestige lecture

The Optentia Research Day that has the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark abuzz with excitement, will welcome a familiar face “back home”. Prof Linda Theron, previously part of the university’s Faculty of Education, will join Optentia as an extraordinary professor.

She will deliver her prestige lecture entitled “…

Moving on after setbacks is critical for entrepreneurs, says NWU alumna

A major shortcoming for many entrepreneurs is failure to continue after an unsuccessful business venture. This is according to Mickey Maliti-Ntshwe, a Mahikeng-based, Zambian-born entrepreneur and owner of the exclusive Starz N’ Angels kiddies hair salon and Hands RU furnisher manufacturers.

Mickey, who is also an alumna of the…

Public protector visits NWU

The North-West University (NWU) was the third stop during the public protector’s recent roadshow.

Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane met with students and management during her visit to the North West Province.

Some of the issues that were raised by management included the proposed new language policy and access to language, gender…